Bogazici University was established on September 16^th, 1863 as Robert College with only 4 students. Being the first American College outside the borders of the US, Robert College provided education under this name until 1971. Today, it is among the most prestigious universities both in Turkey and in the world by the quality of its education and its academic achievements, as well as the opportunities it presents to her approximately ten thousand students.  

       The university has four main faculties, engineering, arts and science, education and administrative sciences with two schools, school of foreign languages and school of applied disciplines, along with various institutes offering post-graduate programs. In addition to its academic studies, Bogazici University is also famous for her social and cultural events by means of many student clubs. The students’ extra-curricular activities are in line with the educational objectives of the institution in response to the interests of students.

Mission

       “The mission of Bogazici University is to generate knowledge at global scale, to expand the scientific horizons of Turkiye and to educate individuals who will ensure the dominance of contemporary science and technology in the development of the society. To achieve this mission, Bogazici University accepts the scientific excellence at international level as a measure and aims to become a leading research and education institution of international standing.”

Vision

       Bogazici University identifies itself primarily as a research university. Accordingly, for graduate education and researches extra resources are created and the quality of undergraduate education will not be compromised. These activities are at the international level on the scale of excellence. Bogazici University’s goals are to bring the very best faculties or those that are capable of being the best together with the very best students.