SUSTAINABILITY

is our priority

Goal 4: Quality Education

Izmir Institute of Technology (IZTECH) is deeply committed to delivering high-quality education through a rigorous curriculum and a research-oriented approach. As one of Turkey’s leading institutions in science, engineering, and technology, IZTECH emphasizes innovative learning and academic excellence. The institute fosters a student-centered environment, ensuring students receive hands-on experience and real-world problem-solving skills in their fields. Through state-of-the-art laboratories, research facilities, and a distinguished faculty, IZTECH prioritizes the continuous improvement of its academic standards and fosters an inclusive, intellectually stimulating community. By integrating modern technology and interdisciplinary perspectives, IZTECH remains dedicated to producing graduates who are well-prepared to meet global challenges and contribute meaningfully to science and industry.

Directorate of Education and the Distance Education Application and Research Center-2023

Reports

Lifelong Learning Measures

IZTECH Wisdom Academy Begins!

IZTECH Wisdom Academy will be held on Thursdays between 11:00-15:00 between November 7-December 19, 2024. The courses offered throughout the program are free of charge. Each course is planned as 1.5 hour sessions and the same content will be presented for all participants.

Providing Free Access to Educational Resources for those not Studying at the University

Izmir Institute of Technology (IZTECH) is committed to improving society as a whole and offers on-campus and online lectures, courses and training programs for all segments of the public. IZTECH Continued Education Center offers online lectures in a wide range of topics including financial management, business development, entrepreneurship, and computer science. Furthermore, IZTECH Library provides access to online databases and printed material in numerous areas ranging from science to art and humanities.

IZTECH Children's University Started the New Education Period

IZTECH Children’s University, operating on the IZTECH Campus, started the new academic year with Rector Prof. Dr. It started with the opening lecture given by Yusuf Baran.

Applied Data Visualization Training was Held with Python

We held the “Applied Data Visualization Training with Python”, one of the trainings held in cooperation with our Career Office and Global AI Hub, on 17-18-19-20 January 2022. The 4-day Data Visualization training was presented by AI Specialist Ömer Cengiz from the Global AI Hub team.

It's My Future with L'Oréal, Training Program Starts in Spring Semester

As a result of the communications between our Career Office and L’Oréal Group, we launched the “My Future with L’Oréal, Training Program”, which we believe will help our students shape their careers .

Career Opportunities Webinar was Held with RPA

Following the announcement of “Hello Bot, an RPA Idea Competition” organized by the Global AI Hub and Automation Anwwhere, one of the world’s leading RPA companies, within the scope of the “10million.AI” project and delivered to our students through our Career Office, we will host the first webinar of 2022, which is an opportunity to learn global technology trends. We held an awareness event.

A Cooperation Protocol was Signed Between IZTECH and Izmir French Cultural Center

A cooperation protocol was signed between IZTECH and Izmir French Cultural Center.

The signed protocol aims to implement joint educational and cultural activities between the two institutions.

Academic and Scientific Cooperation Protocol was Signed between IZTECH and Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

An academic and scientific cooperation protocol was signed between IZTECH and Tabriz University of Medical Sciences.

Teknopark Izmir ClassBoom Spring Term Completed

Spring 2022 semester at Teknopark Izmir ClassBoom Incubation Center, Rector Prof. Dr. It started with the opening lecture of Yusuf Baran.

Researchers' Network Creation Workshop was Held in Collaboration with IZTECH and Newcastle University

Researchers’ Network Creation Workshop was organized in cooperation with IZTECH and Newcastle University. Within the scope of the current cooperation between the two institutions, the workshop organized by IZTECH International Relations Office on March 15-16 was attended by Vice Rector for Research Prof. Dr. It started with the opening speech of Alper Baba.

The First Phase of the Implementation of the Young Office (IZTECH Youth Center) has been Completed

The first stage of the implementation of the Youth Office (IZTECH Youth Center), which was designed within the scope of improving social opportunities at IZTECH and received the approval of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Turkey, has been completed.

MÜDEK Accreditation Certificates Given

Certificates were presented to the departments that were eligible to be re-accredited by the Engineering Education Programs Evaluation and Accreditation Association (MÜDEK) at a ceremony. Rector Prof. attended the ceremony. Dr. Yusuf Baran, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mustafa M. Demir, department heads and academicians attended.

IZTECH Preference Days Held

IZTECH Preference Days, organized by the Press and Public Relations Coordinatorship, were held in the Science Park between 22-28 July 2022.

Chinese Education Begins at the School of Foreign Languages

Rector Prof. Dr. Yusuf Baran met with academician and translator Xing Minghua, who started to teach Chinese at IZTECH School of Foreign Languages.

An International Symposium was Held in Partnership with IZTECH and Amsterdam University

A symposium titled “Catalysis – A Key to Sustainability” was held in partnership with IZTECH Department of Chemical Engineering and the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands.

IZTECH VII. Training Workshop Held

VII. With the contributions of IZTECH Education Commission and Distance Education Application and Research Center (UZEM). The Training Workshop was organized with the theme of “Catching Transformation in Education”.

Simply Deliver Bootcamp Program Completed

In the Bootcamp event organized for 3rd and 4th grade students of Computer Engineering on 10-11 December 2022, training was given at the company’s office in Alsancak on the first day, and online on the 2nd day.

Rector Prof. Dr. Yusuf Baran Participated in the Türkiye Alumni Forum

Rector Prof. Dr. Yusuf Baran attended the Turkey Alumni Forum organized under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey.

Rector Prof. Dr. Yusuf Baran Met with Constructor University & DIDER Officials

Rector Prof. Dr. Yusuf Baran met with officials from Constructor University, Acronis Company and World City Izmir Association (DIDER).

Rector Baran Meets with Academicians and Students at Harvard University

Rector Prof. Dr. Yusuf Baran met with young scientists and academics who continue their education at Harvard University in Boston and shared information about the studies carried out at IZTECH.

Rector Baran Meets with IZTECH Alumni Association Board Members

Rector Prof. Dr. Yusuf Baran met with the Board Members of the IZTECH Alumni Association.

Renault Group Meets with IZTECH Talents with Career Up Presentation as Part of Career Planning and Development Course

Talent Acquisition Officer Elif Tayan met with young people at the Career Up program moderated by Instructor Ebru Aslan within the scope of the GCC101 Career Planning and Development course.

The Future of Renewable Energy and Career Opportunities Program was Held as Part of the Career Planning and Development Course

Within the scope of GCC101 Career Planning Course, the “Future of Renewable Energy and Career Opportunities” program was held with great participation. The event, attended by experts in renewable energy, which has an important place in the energy sector, guided students in their career planning.

10th Condensed Matter Physics Izmir Meeting Held

The 10th Condensed Matter Physics Izmir Meeting was held hosted by Izmir Institute of Technology.

The opening speech of the meeting, which was organized to contribute to scientific studies in Condensed Matter Physics and related fields, to accelerate the exchange of information between scientists and to provide opportunities for new scientific partnerships, was made by Rector Prof. Dr. Yusuf Baran.

Cooperation Protocol Signed Between IZTECH and UNAM

A cooperation protocol was signed between IZTECH and Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM).

Aslı Yıkıcı Yurtsever was a Guest in the Career Planning and Development Course

The event, which was part of the GCC101 Career Planning Course, was completed with a large participation. The Science Heroes Association’s program titled “Career in Non-Governmental Organizations” was an important event that guided students towards a career in the field of non-governmental organizations.

IZTECH Promotion Days Organized

IZTECH Promotion Days were organized.

IZTECH Research Assistants Evaluation Meeting was held

A Program on Secrets of Success was Held as Part of the Career Planning and Development Course

The program titled “Secrets of Success in Career Journey” was held within the scope of GCC101 Career Planning Course. We were pleased to host Taner Özdeş, a respected entrepreneur and businessman who has achieved great success in various stages of his career. He inspired our students with his rich experiences and success story.

Technical Visit to Kastaş Company

On May 31, 2023, Kastaş Hydraulic Pneumatic Sealing Technologies Training & Technical Tour program was organized with our Institute’s undergraduate students.

Entrepreneurship, Investment and Growth Workshop Held with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rosen Dimov, Pannonia University Faculty Member

With the contributions of the Career Office within the IZTECH Education Directorate and Teknopark, a workshop on Entrepreneurship, Investment and Growth was held by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rosen Dimov, a faculty member at Pannonia University. More than 80 undergraduate students attended the event.

İnci Holding Representatives Met with Students

The event organized by the Career Development Application and Research Center was successfully held on Tuesday, May 30. The event, organized online with the participation of INCI Holding representatives, was met with great interest from students, academics and administrative staff.

Our Graduate Was a Guest in the Career Planning and Development Course

On May 26, 2023, we hosted Human Resources Specialist Nilay Karagülmez Abamor and our Architecture graduate Dr. Çağlayan Deniz Kaplan within the scope of the Career Planning and Development course.

A Mathematics Workshop Titled “Applications in Functions” Was Organized

Within the scope of the cooperation protocol signed between IZTECH and 60th Year Anatolian High School, Vice Rector for Education Prof. Dr. Gamze Tanoğlu organized a mathematics workshop titled “Applications in Functions” for the students of 60th Year Anatolian High School.

Robotex Türkiye National Competition Folk Race Category Winner from IZTECH

The winner of the Robotex Türkiye National Competition Folk Race Category is from IZTECH.

Graduate Interview

We hosted our graduates as part of the Career Planning and Development course.

Rector Baran Attended the 19th Erasmus Congress and Fair

Rector Prof. Dr. Yusuf Baran attended the 19th Erasmus Congress and Fair held at the University of Rome, Italy.

Honorable Mention Award to IZTECH from the 2023 Oscars of Higher Education

Izmir Institute of Technology (IZTECH) received the “Honorable Mention” in the “Student Promotion Campaign of the Year” category at THE Awards Asia 2023.

Cooperation Protocol Signed Between IZTECH and Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

A scientific and academic cooperation protocol was signed between our institute and Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

Changing and Developing Competencies in the 21st Century and Effective LinkedIn Program Implemented

The presentation on changing and developing competencies in the 21st century and effective use of LinkedIn, organized in partnership with Izmir Business Club and Career Office, was held on 13.06.2023.

Rector-Student Meeting Took Place

The Rector-Student Meeting was held at the IZTECH Performance Center.

Entrepreneurship, Investment and Growth Workshop Organized

“Entrepreneurship, Investment and Growth Workshop” was organized at the Innovation Center in cooperation with IZTECH and Teknopark Izmir.

4. IZTECH High School Science Camp Organized

In the science camp, which was organized with the aim of adding a new dimension to high school students’ perspective on science, enabling them to discover new areas of interest and contributing to their career choices, students were given a wide range of training with workshops suitable for 21st century skills under the themes of science, technology, art and sports.

URALMUN23 Conference Held at IZTECH

Hosted by our institute and organized in cooperation with Urla Anatolian High School, the URALMUN23 Conference hosted delegates and participants from different universities at the European Youth Parliament Turkey International Forum, which is a simulation of the United Nations.

IZTECH TÜMA 2023 Achieved First Place in Türkiye in General Satisfaction Ranking

Izmir Institute of Technology (IZTECH) ranked first in Türkiye in the Türkiye University Satisfaction Survey. It was among the top three state universities in all categories.

IZTECH Children's University Summer Term Training Completed

IZTECH Children’s University has completed its 17-21 July 2023 Term Education. Workshops were held in different fields at the Children’s University to make students between the ages of 6-14 love basic sciences.

EOSC Trainer Training Workshop Held

The European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Train-the-Trainer Workshop hosted by IZTECH began with the opening speech of Rector Prof. Dr. Yusuf Baran.

IZTECH is Eligible for Erasmus Support

Two projects submitted by our Institute within the scope of Erasmus+ Main Action 1 Learning Mobility of Individuals – Mobility with Third Countries Not Related to the Programme in Higher Education (KA171) in the 2023 Call for Proposals Period were entitled to grant support

Rector Baran Presented MÜDEK Certificates

Rector Prof. Dr. Yusuf Baran, together with Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Mustafa M. Demir, came together with the Heads and Vice Heads of the Food Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering Departments, which have earned the right to be accredited by the Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Education Programs (MÜDEK), and presented them with their certificates.

EPA International Summer School 2023 Held

The EPA (Ecosystem Planning for Adaptation) International Summer School 2023, organized in collaboration with IZTECH and Milan Polytechnic University (Politecnico di Milano), started in July.

IZTECH Best Lecture Instructor Award and Best Course Design Award Found Their Winners

At the 2022-2023 Academic Year Graduation Ceremony, the Best Instructor Award was presented to the faculty members Prof. Dr. Mustafa Emrullahoğlu, Prof. Dr. Anne Frary and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Yağmurcukardeş, and the Best Course Design Award was presented to the faculty members Assist. Prof. Ozan Uştuk, Assist. Prof. Atakan Ekiz, Prof. Dr. Koray Velibeyoğlu, Prof. Dr. İpek Akpınar, Assist. Prof. Can Gündüz, Assist. Prof. Esin Özdemir Ulutaş, Assist. Prof. Nicel Saygın by Rector Prof. Dr. Yusuf Baran and Vice Rector responsible for Education Prof. Dr. Gamze Tanoğlu.

IZTECH Young Office Protocol Signed

IZTECH Youth Office, which will be operational in the coming days, will support students in developing their social skills and abilities as well as their academic development. The construction of the recently completed İYTE Campus will be completed in the coming days.

Preference Days at IZTECH Have Been Completed

Organized under the coordination of the Press and Public Relations Coordination and the Promotion Commission, IZTECH Preference Days were held on the IZTECH Campus between July 21 and August 3, 2023.

IZTECH TEKNOFEST Returned from Izmir with Three Awards

Izmir Institute of Technology (IZTECH) students and graduates achieved great success at the Izmir leg of the world’s largest Aviation, Space and Technology Festival, TEKNOFEST, held between September 27 and October 1.

IX. Education Workshop Organized

The IXth Education Workshop was organized by the IZTECH Education Commission.

Career Day was organized with companies in the Energy Sector

It inspired students who wanted to shape their career goals by hosting leading names in the sector with the Career Day event with companies in the Energy Sector.

IZTECH Students Completed Their Summer Internship

IZTECH undergraduate students completed their summer internships at the OYAK Renault factory.

Cooperation Protocol Signed Between IZTECH and Kosova Universum University

Kosova Universum University Board Chairman Suat Berisha and Izmir Chamber of Commerce Council Member Bilal Doğan visited IZTECH.

IATUL Fall Seminar Held at IZTECH

The IATUL International Technical University Libraries Association Fall Seminar hosted by IZTECH has been concluded.

2023 “Education Award” to Rector Prof. Dr. Yusuf Baran

Within the scope of the “Academy Culture and Science Awards” given by the All Bureaucrats and Businessmen Federation (TÜMBİFED), the “2023 Education Award” went to İzmir Institute of Technology Rector Prof. Dr. Yusuf Baran this year.

İZPHOTECH'23 Event Organized

As part of the October 21 World Photonics Day celebrations, the “Talks on Photonics Science and Technology at İZTECH-2023 (İZPHOTECH’23)” event was held, hosted by IZTECH.

IZTECH Alumni Day was Organized

IZTECH Alumni Day event was held at Science Park. Rector Prof. Dr. Yusuf Baran, vice rectors and advisors, faculty deans, academicians and students attended the meeting, which attracted great interest from graduates. In his opening speech, Rector Baran expressed his happiness to be together with IZTECH graduates and expressed his pride in the graduates’ achievements and contributions to society.

IZTECH Students Shape the Technology of the Future: RPA Developer Career Training

QTech launched a free RPA Developer Training to increase interest in automation technologies and to provide students with competence in the field of RPA (Robotic Process Automation). This training program opened its doors for Izmir Institute of Technology (IZTECH) students on October 9, 2023.

“Erasmus Days” Organized at IZTECH

The “Erasmus Days” event was organized by the IZTECH International Relations Office.

“Communities Gather” Event Held

The traditional “Communities Gather” event was held on October 12-13. IZTECH student communities introduced their activities at the “Communities Gather” event.

Teknopark Izmir Meets with IZTECH Students

The event “Teknopark İzmir Meets with İYTE Students” was organized.

IZTECH Youth Office Opened

The IZTECH Youth Office, built by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Youth and Sports, started its activities for the 2023-2024 Academic Year with a ceremony held with the attendance of Izmir Governor Mr. Süleyman Elban.

Vestel Career Program was held

Within the scope of Vestel Career program, Vestel was a guest of the senior students of Izmir Institute of Technology Mechanical Engineering Department on November 29, 2023 with the presentations of Design Architect Erman Barış Aytar.

Vestel Met with IZTECH Talents

Izmir Institute of Technology’s Mechanical Engineering department senior students met at an event that will inspire their careers. On November 29, 2023, Erman Barış Aytar, who serves as Vestel’s Design Architect, made a special presentation to the students.

Huawei ICT Academy courses are offered free of charge exclusively to IZTECH students

In cooperation with Huawei Türkiye and Izmir Institute of Technology, Huawei ICT Academy courses were offered free of charge specifically for IZTECH students.

Vestel Career program was organized for Industrial Design students

A special program was organized for students of the Industrial Design Department at Izmir Institute of Technology on November 23, 2023. Can Uçkan Yüksel, who works as a Senior Design Architect at Vestel, gave a presentation on the Place of the Industrial Designer in the Electronics Sector.

RPA Workshop was held by Genrpa for IZTECH Students

Kadir Can Çamlı, who works as an RPA Developer and Business Analyst at Genrpa, organized a special program for Izmir Institute of Technology (IZTECH) students.

IZTECH Promotion Days Organized

IZTECH Promotion Days were organized. We explained our Institute to the candidate students who visited our campus during the IZTECH Introduction Days and answered their questions.

Teknopark Izmir Career Day was Organized

Teknopark Izmir Career Day was organized.

Mechanical Engineering Students Gained Industrial Experience at Tirsan Kardan

Izmir Institute of Technology Mechanical Engineering students visited Tirsan Kardan to increase their sectoral knowledge and contribute to their professional development. This visit, organized on November 28, 2023 within the scope of the Mechanical Engineering course, provided students with the opportunity to provide detailed information about the company’s technical processes.

Award to Our Students from the Turkish Exporters Assembly

Our Urban and Regional Planning Department student Gülce Aksu and our Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department student Atakan Aydın were deemed worthy of the 5th prize in the InovaTİM Innovation Competition organized by the Turkish Exporters Assembly with the “Debris Listening Device” project they developed.