Yaşar University

Decision of Establishment

Selcuk Yaşar Sports and Education Foundation decided to establish Yaşar University in 1999. Yaşar Group of Companies, known for their contribution and leadership in the Turkish economy, wished to establish a contemporary university.

Establishment Law and Campus

Turkish National Assembly passed Law number 4633 on March 29, 2001 with which the university was born. Education started within its Alsancak premises in the academic year of 2002-2003.

Strategic Orientation

A study group defined Yaşar University ‘s vision and mission. Accordingly the university will merge technology and science, will emphasize technology and integrate to the global education system. The study group decided a road map, according to which new departments, needs and tendencies of the society were assessed. These represent the action plan of the university.

Vision

A university which is innovative and sustainable on a global scale.

Mission

Providing education and services and producing research based around the guiding principles of science, art and design to contribute to the development of both the local and global community.