Izmir Bakırçay University

About

Izmir Bakırçay University, a public institution founded in 2016, is known for its modern educational approach across faculties like Health Sciences, Engineering, and Economics and Administrative Sciences. It offers a growing range of programs, with a strong emphasis on contemporary research and practical application. For international students, the university's International Relations Office actively supports exchange programs like Erasmus+ and aims to enhance global engagement, though most instruction is in Turkish. Students benefit from a welcoming environment and support services designed to help them integrate into university life in the vibrant city of Izmir. Its distinctive characteristic is its rapid growth as a forward-thinking university, combining modern facilities with the rich cultural backdrop of the Aegean region.

Background

İzmir Bakırçay University (Turkish: İzmir Bakırçay Üniversitesi) is a public university in İzmir, Turkey. It was established by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey on 20 August 2016 with other 3 new universities. İzmir Bakırçay University was cited by the press as the successor of Gediz University, which was closed private university by Turkish government on 23 July 2016. But the Council of Higher Education denied it and explained that İzmir Bakırçay University wasn't founded in place of Gediz University. The campus in Menemen district is served by the provincial road 35-82, which connects it into the İzmir Beltway and D.550 road.

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