Founders

Founded in 1911 and guided by its motto “The Star of Türkiye,” Yıldız Technical University (YTU) is a leading institution of science and higher education that combines its 115-year long-established heritage with a contemporary educational vision.

With the aim of shaping the future by integrating science and technology with human values, YTU remains firmly committed to its mission of educating ethically responsible, highly competent, and solution-oriented generations.

Possessing a strong technology and innovation ecosystem, YTU provides its students with a rich academic and social learning environment through its 10 faculties, 3 institutes, 1,800 academic staff members, nearly 300 laboratories, 78 active student clubs, and award-winning teams that have achieved championships at TEKNOFEST. YTU places significant emphasis on international student mobility and continues to strengthen its leadership within the Erasmus programme each year.

Extending from research and development to patents, and from entrepreneurship to mentorship, the YTU ecosystem offers students not only up-to-date knowledge but also valuable opportunities for applied learning and experiential development. By transforming theoretical education into professional practice through its CO-OP Education Model, YTU further demonstrates its academic excellence through its consistent rise in global university rankings published by prestigious organizations such as QS and THE.

Established as an integral stakeholder of the YTU community, YTU Schools transfer the university’s accumulated expertise in knowledge, technology, and innovation into basic education, nurturing individuals with strong personal and social awareness through the Yıldız culture.

YTU Schools provide an education aligned with internationally recognised standards, including the IB PYP Candidacy Process, CIS membership, and the Global Schools Sustainable Schools Project. Through certifications such as the White Flag, Blue Flag, and Common Sense School, they continue to prioritise student well-being, environmental awareness, and digital citizenship, fostering highly conscious and responsible learners.

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Established in 1983, the YTU Foundation aims to develop YTU, increase its efficiency and level of education, strengthen its financial resources, resolve the issues of the teaching staff, and implement initiatives to support its graduates.

The YTU Foundation collaborates with the university administration to support the expertise and research studies of YTU teaching staff and students both in Turkey and abroad and to encourage those who serve the country and humanity with inventions and research on technical, technological and economic issues. Every year, the Foundation offers scholarships to more than 1,000 talented Turkish students who lack the financial means for education and ensures they receive a high-quality education.