Founded in 1773, Istanbul Technical University (ITU) approaches its 250th anniversary as one of the oldest technical universities in the world. Being the first technical university in Turkey, ITU is identified with its engineering and architectural education.
ITU provides undergraduate education with 67 programs in 5 different campuses, 13 faculties, 1 conservatory, and graduate education in 7 institutes located in the center of Istanbul. There are more than 400 state-of-art laboratories and 17 research centers. ITU has the most ABET Accreditation in the world, with its 25 accredited engineering programs. ITU is home to science-industry-technology with more than 2500 R&D projects carried out in its technopark, ARI Teknokent.
FACULTIES & PROGRAMMES
Istanbul Technical University offers a broad range of academic programs across 13 faculties, spread over several campuses throughout Istanbul. Its main campuses include Ayazağa, Maçka, Gümüşsuyu, Taşkışla, and Tuzla, as well as the ITU Northern Cyprus (KKTC) Campus, creating a diverse and city-integrated academic environment.
- Faculty of Civil Engineering
- Faculty of Architecture
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
- Faculty of Electrical and Electronics
- Maritime Faculty
- Chemical-Metallurgical Engineering Faculty
- Faculty of Management
- Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Faculty of Textile Technologies and Design
- Faculty of Mines
- Faculty of Naval Architecture and Marine Sciences
- Faculty of Computer and Informatics
- Faculty of Science and Letters
RESEARCH
Istanbul Technical University provides a dynamic research environment closely linked to industry collaboration and technological innovation. Through its strong international partnerships and dedicated innovation platforms, ITU supports impactful research across engineering, science, and emerging technologies.
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