Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University (IZU) is a pioneering foundation university established in 2010, built on the principles of academic excellence, ethical values, and a global vision. Located in Halkalı, one of Istanbul’s historically and culturally rich districts, its spacious, modern, and green campus offers students a peaceful, secure, and easily accessible learning environment.

For international students, IZU is more than just a university — it represents a comprehensive educational journey that fosters personal growth, academic achievement, and career development. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in both English and Turkish, in fields such as Business, Engineering, International Relations, Food Engineering, Islamic Studies, and Education.

Students from over 65 countries contribute to the university’s multicultural environment, while more than 100 international academic partnerships and exchange agreements provide opportunities to gain experience abroad. Thanks to extensive scholarship opportunities and affordable living and tuition costs, IZU combines high-quality education with economic accessibility.

The university’s modern laboratories, research centers, applied learning environments, and personalized academic advising systems help students gain not only theoretical knowledge but also real-world experience. Studying in Istanbul—a globally renowned metropolis—offers students unique advantages in terms of social enrichment and building professional networks.

Established: 2010

• 8 faculties
  
• 1 institute
  

Number of Programs:

• Undergraduate Programs: 18
  
• Graduate Programs: 72
  
• PhD Programs: 22