The mission of Bogazici University is to generate knowledge at global scale, to expand the scientific horizons of Turkiye and to educate individuals who will ensure the dominance of contemporary science and technology in the development of the society.
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Master's Programmes
Business & Management (2)
Computer Science & IT (2)
- M.Sc. Computer Engineering
- M.Sc. Software Engineering
Engineering & Technology (2)
Social Sciences (2)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
About
History
Bogazici University was formally established on September 10, 1971. While thus appearing to be a newcomer to the community of Turkish universities, it has behind it the long history of Robert College, which was the first American College to be established outside the boundaries of the United States.
Education
Bogazici University identifies itself primarily as a research university. Accordingly, for graduate education and research extra resources are created and the quality of undergraduate education will not be compromised. These activities are at the international level on the scale of excellence. Bogazici Universitys goals are to bring the very best, or those that are capable of being the best, faculty together with the very best students.
Research
Bogazici University identifies itself primarily as a research university. Accordingly, for graduate education and research extra resources are created and the quality of undergraduate education will not be compromised. These activities are at the international level on the scale of excellence. Bogazici Universitys goals are to bring the very best, or those that are capable of being the best, faculty together with the very best students.
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
651 -80
2019
571 -80
2018
491
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
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2019
501 -100
2018
401
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
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2019
234 -44
2018
190
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Services
Student services
BÜREM is the counseling center for Bogaziçi University students, offering a variety of services to students including individual and group counseling.For an appointment, students have to come to BUREM and fill out an application form.Intermediate level of English is required to use individual counseling services.
Housing services
- Accommodation in rooms (Men’s Dorm, Women’s Dorm, 2.Kilyos Dorm, 1. and 2.North Dorms):
- Accommodation in apartment units (Uçaksavar Dorm, 1.Kilyos Dorm, 3.and 4.North Dorm and Superdorm):
Library services
Bogaziçi University Library is an academic library which holds a collection of around 665,000 volumes ever growing since the year 1863, having 1,000 seating capacity on 10,000 square meters of building space. The library and the study halls have wireless network access.
Medical services
There is an infirmary on the South Campus. The resident doctors have various specializations. There is a system of referrals to major hospitals in Istanbul for problems that the campus infirmary can not handle. Medical treatment is free. The infirmary provides a 24-hour service.
Student Life
Campus life
Many of the University's buildings are located on its South Campus, with the Bosphorus and the historical castle of Rumelihisar as its boundary to the east. This campus encompasses the oldest buildings of the University. The North Campus, Hisar Campus and Ucaksavar Campus contain the newer additions to the University facilities. A fourth campus, on the Asiatic side of the Bosphorus, houses the historic Kandilli Observatory which is the center of a nationwide network of seismic stations and a prominent research unit of the University. The fifth campus, the Saritepe Campus, situated on the shores of the Black Sea 20 km to the northwest of the South and North campuses.
Sports facilities
The University provides a comprehensive sports program in addition to the extra - curricular activities listed above. Soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis and rowing are extremely popular. Matches and exhibitions are held throughout the academic year. An out-doors swimming pool is open to all students, located on the South Campus. Table tennis, handball, wrestling, tracking and cross-country are also included in the sports program of the University. A sports complex including a soccer and track field and a gymnasium with all the training equipment exists on the Ucaksavar Campus. The Sports Director will be glad to provide more information on the sports program at the University to interested students.
Student clubs
- Ataturkist Thought Club
- Science Club
- Computer Engineering Club
- Bridge Club
- Translating Club
- Environmental Society
- Mountaineering Club
- Ballroom Dancing Society
- Literature Club
- Education and Research Club
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Student Reviews
Studying in Bogazici University
Ahmet Yavuz Demir rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Bogazici University has its own beauty and one can experience all the beauty while studying there. University has a beautiful south campus and when you feel stressed or tired, the Bosphorus view gives the enough motivation to move forward. Although, the education in Bogazici University is challenging, the effort worths it. Another benefit of studying in Bogazici...
Best in Turkey
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bogazici University has been always the first choice of Turkish students and the reason is simple: Freedom, Culture and Hardworking. It has qualified academic stuffs and professors which have done their PhD in the top 10 universities of the world. Moreover, its environment cannot be understood by the words. It has such a nice view to Bosphorus and green buildings(Led...
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best one I can get in the country.
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