Istanbul Bilgi University

Adopting the principle of ‘Non scholae, sed vitae discimus’ (learning not for school but for life), Istanbul Bilgi University took its place within the Turkish system of higher education as a civil corporation after the application made by the Bilgi Education and Culture Foundation on 7 June 1996 and the subsequent approval by the Turkish Grand National Assembly as per the Law number 4142.

Institutional Principles

Vision-Mission-Principles

“LEARNING NOT FOR SCHOOL BUT FOR LIFE”

Our Vision

To be an international university that expands the boundaries of science and art, embraces freedom, takes a lead in the development of society, provides a place where students and faculty share a passion for learning, and where all members, both academic and administrative, dedicate themselves to this end.

Our Mission

İstanbul Bilgi University undertakes to contribute to science, artistic production, and the development of technology; to educate individuals whose research and problem solving skills have developed in an atmosphere of free thought and an awareness of social responsibility, whose competencies meet international standards, and who in addition to respecting the rules of ethics and of professional objectivity are also open to multi-disciplinary approaches; and to serve society within multi-dimensional standards of quality.

Our Values

• Respect for universal rights and freedoms
• Academic freedom and responsibility
• The inseparability of research and teaching
• Independence and autonomy
• Respect for pluralism and diversity
• Transparency and accountability
• Participation
• Social responsibility
• Internationalism
• A belief in life-long learning