Bahcesehir University

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Bahcesehir University, a prominent private institution in Istanbul, is renowned for its strong industry connections and a wide array of English-taught programs, making it highly attractive to international students. Academically, it excels in fields such as Computer Engineering, Architecture, Communication, and Business Administration, fostering a practical, career-oriented education. The university is exceptionally international, boasting a dedicated International Office and offering extensive support services, exchange opportunities, and summer schools. Its distinctive "My Campus is the World" project allows students to experience global education by studying at its various campuses worldwide, providing a truly unique international learning journey.

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Bahçeşehir University or commonly abbreviated as BAU is a private university located around the Bosphorus in Çırağan Caddesi, Beşiktaş, Istanbul. The Grand National Assembly of Turkey authorized the establishment of Bahçeşehir University by the Bahçeşehir Uğur Education Foundation in 1998. In February 1998, an academic and strategic collaboration was signed with San Diego State University in California. The university's first cohort of students enrolled following the first university placement exam in the 1999–2000 academic year. The current rector is Prof. Dr. Şirin Karadeniz. Bahçeşehir University is a member of BAU Global, the international education network of Bahçeşehir Uğur Educational Institutions (Turkish: Bahçeşehir Uğur Eğitim Kurumları). BAU Global includes nine universities, four language schools, and two K-12 schools, Bahçeşehir College and Uğur Schools (Turkish: Uğur Okulları). Bahçeşehir University has established a long-term collaboration with Harvard University, focusing on various academic and research initiatives. Bahçeşehir University consists of 8 faculties, 1 school of languages, and 2...

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