Istanbul University is the oldest university in Turkey. It is also one of the most populated universities with national students from all cities of Turkey and international students.

It’s a great choice for people with fewer opportunities, especially financially. Istanbul is a very expensive city for its locals. The last years have been harder for people. So, Istanbul University being a state university means students have fewer expenses. That is a plus.

The university however is not that student-friendly. The school does not provide students with their basic needs, such as clean toilets, toilet paper, or a healthy cafeteria. They are also political, and they suppress students who have opposing opinions.

If I speak for my faculty (Faculty of Law), there is a great academic staff. It might be the best one if you think of them collectively. Their problems are being too hard on students for no apparent reason, being unreachable, suppressing students, and being egoistic.Passing a class is all about luck. There are no objectives to review our papers, we don’t have any chance to see if it’s reviewed fairly. This is against what they stand for.