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An education perspective where theory and practice meet

We provide a significant contribution to the country's economy with our strong university-industry cooperation model.

With the importance it attaches to innovation and R&D, YTU continues to progress on its own path driven by an understanding of education that is framed by the projects it has carried out to meet the needs of the century. Embracing such an approach in education, YTU raises generations who are sensitive to society, contribute to the development of the country, are open to collaboration, develop up-to-date knowledge by producing technological methods, do not get bored with lifelong learning or give up on the obstacles experienced upon starting professional life, and can survive in every situation. Placing analytical thinking ability at the core of its education philosophy, YTU aims for a unique education approach that captures the spirit of the time, with the awareness that one will not be ready for life just by attending classes. In order to achieve this goal, it creates opportunities to offer working solutions to real-life problems with its 20 thematic research groups, 30 research and application centers, and more than 300 research laboratories that live up to international standards.

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Our students make a head start in business life with our CO-OP education model

Yıldız Technical University continues to put forward new projects, activities and practices for students not only to help them receive quality education but also to bring their ideas to life throughout their education life, starting from day one. One of these projects is the CO-OP Education Model...

CO-OP is a voluntary system that allows students to work in a company/firm even before they graduate. YTU students, having the chance to apply the theoretical knowledge they acquired at school into practice at the workplace, start their professional life one step ahead with this model. They both meet the leading employers of the sector they want to work in and gain hands-on experience while they are still students. With the awareness of the necessity of preparing its students for life, YTU is realizing a very important and groundbreaking practice in university education with the CO-OP Education Model.

Research studies that produce solutions to real-life problems
We Make a Strong Contribution to the Real Economy with Industry Collaborations

To date, YTU has also made important university-industry collaborations. The main purpose of university-industry collaborations is to transfer the scientific potential of YTU to the industry. This way, the potential transferred to the industry turns into an economic value, the companies in the region are directed to R&D and innovation studies, and a sustainable cooperation based on mutual trust between YTU's academics and the industrial world is ensured. This collaborative work paves the way towards project consultancy services that are provided for academia and industry, projects that are developed in a way that will benefit the R&D-based studies of industrial organizations from national and international grants and support programs, scientific studies of academicians that are offered to the service of sectors in need, which then can be implemented and commercialized. In addition, requests and demands of the industry are directed to the academics at YTU with expertise in the field, and consultancy services are provided, and services are provided on issues such as contract management, legal consultancy, and follow-up of financial issues in projects at the cooperation stage.

Opportunities are Unlimited at YTU Yıldız Technopark for Our Entrepreneurial Students 

R&D is a must for Yıldız Technical University... Several studies on R&D are being carried out in order to go further continuously and to bring the future into the present. The expert on this issue is, of course, YTU Yıldız Technopark. YTU Yıldız Technopark, which was brought into action in 2003 in line with the 21st century entrepreneurial university vision model, hosts companies and institutions from wide range of sectors such as electronics, finance, materials, media and telecommunications, health, defense industry, transportation and logistics, production, software technologies, chemistry and food industries. The number of R&D companies at YTU Yıldız Technopark is nearly 500. Whether you are an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral student at YTU, if you have an idea and have an entrepreneurial spirit, YTU Yıldız Technopark will generously open the way for you.

You are invited to an Education Ecosystem that Supports Science, Production and Entrepreneurship.

R&D is a must for Yıldız Technical University... Several studies on R&D are being carried out in order to go further continuously and to bring the future into the present. YTU Yıldız Technopark, which was brought into action in 2003 in line with the 21st century entrepreneurial university vision model, hosts companies and institutions from wide range of sectors such as electronics, finance, materials, media and telecommunications, health, defense industry, transportation and logistics, production, software technologies, chemistry and food industries. The number of R&D companies at YTU Yıldız Technopark is nearly 500. Whether you are an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral student at YTU, if you have an idea and have an entrepreneurial spirit, YTU Yıldız Technopark will generously open the way for you.

Numerous Opportunities for a Successful Future…

It will never be complete without referring to the contributions of academics, who are YTU's most valuable companions. Our academic staff, each of whom is among the most experienced in their fields, can share their knowledge and expertise in industry-based projects, internships and international cooperation opportunities. Students at YTU can enjoy lecture theater courses in addition to formal education classes filled with extensive knowledge. YTU academics provide their students with opportunities to take part in industry-based projects, internships and international cooperation projects, bringing them together with stakeholders.