İstanbul Commerce University
Istanbul Ticaret University was established in 2001 by the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Education and Social Services Foundation with 6 faculties (Humanities and Social Sciences, Business, Law, Communication, Engineering, Architecture and Design), English Preparatory Department and 5 institutes (Foreign Trade, Social Science, Science, Finance Institute, Communication Science and Internet Institute) and Research and Application centres. Our university, which started with 73 students, continues its education life with 9 thousand students and nearly 300 academicians.
Our campuses located in Sütlüce and Küçükyalı are one of the leading districts of Istanbul and cultural capitals of the world providing education with scientific and technological developments, as well as cultural and artistic activities and opportunities to conduct research on a global scale. The existence of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, one of the largest and most well-established Chambers of Commerce in Turkey and in the world, plays a major role in ensuring that every student who chooses our university receives a universal education equipped with professional qualifications, integrating theory and practice without breaking away from the realities of life.
4 departments with 100 % English-medium education and 6 departments with 30 percent English-medium education started in the 2014-2015 Academic Year. In our university, the number of English –medium departments is constantly increasing. Thus, an education model was put into practice in which our students will gain global experience. Erasmus, which came to life within the framework of cooperation agreements signed while on its way to becoming an international university, offers the opportunity for our students and academics to gain international experience. As a student-oriented city university where success is rewarded, it has been one of our main riches that our students can study without breaking away from social life and undertake social responsibility projects that will make them proud of the power they get from the university.
Our university, which has grown by receiving the institutional support of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce as well as academic knowledge, experience and knowledge. Our programs are designed to connect academia and the business community by offering its students not only a diploma with international validity, but also a high standard in educational environment.
Vision
Our vision is to be a university that guides the business world and society and contributes to the transformation of our country and the world with its leadership in education and research.
Mission
Our mission as a university that responds to the needs of our changing world and our country, produces pioneering academic research, practices and knowledge, and contributes to its stakeholders and society is to train individuals who are entrepreneurs, leaders, competent, free-thinking, fair-minded, responsible, equipped with modern knowledge and skills, and have adopted moral values.
Values
Our core values are;
Indigenousness and compatriotism,
Respect for values,
Leadership,
Entrepreneurship,
Innovativeness,
Pioneering change,
Competitiveness,
Science orientedness,
Transparency,
Student orientedness,
Stakeholder orientedness,
Sector orientedness,
People orientedness,
Fairness,
Respect for diversity,
Creating value for society,
Analytical thinking,
Making a difference,
Awareness of social responsibility,
Authenticity,
Participation,
Sincerity, and
Sustainability orientedness.
İstanbul Commerce University has 4 current projects:
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Youth Exchanges on AI, Environment, Entrepreneurship, Digital Literacy & Mental Health (Summer 2026 – Türkiye)
Preparing KA152 projects to be submitted for the 1 October 2025. Artificial Intelligence Environment Entrepreneurship Digital Literacy Mental Health
We're looking for:10 more partnersDeadline for this partner request:2025-09-20This project takes place:from 2026-06-01 till 2027-06-01and relates to:
Youth Exchanges -
GreenCreatives: Designing Circular Culture with Youth Participation
Empowering youth in green transition through design-based civic projects on circular economy, repair culture, and inclusive spaces.
We're looking for:1 more partnersDeadline for this partner request:2025-09-20This project takes place:from 2026-02-01 till 2027-02-01and relates to:
Youth Exchanges, Training and Networking, Strategic Partnerships -
Bridges of culture : Connecting people through heritage, building bridges across cultures
This project focuses on fostering intercultural dialogue and understanding by connecting Turkish and European youth.
We're looking for:5 more partnersDeadline for this partner request:2025-09-26This project takes place:from 2026-06-01 till 2026-12-01and relates to:
Youth Exchanges, Training and Networking, Meetings between young people and decision-makers -
Rise of Anka - KA152 Youth Exchange
Our project focuses on raising awareness about forest fires and promoting environmental responsibility among young people.
We're looking for:3 more partnersDeadline for this partner request:2025-12-31This project takes place:from 2025-08-01 till 2026-08-01and relates to:
Youth ExchangesThis project can include young people with fewer opportunities.
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İstanbul Commerce University is
- Turkey İstanbul
- Youth Exchanges
- Volunteering Activities (formerly EVS)
- Training and Networking
- Transnational Youth Initiatives
- Strategic Partnerships
- Capacity Building
- Meetings between young people and decision-makers
Our university, located in the centre of Istanbul, one of the major culture capitals of the world, offers education with the awareness of meeting with the world
Partner connections
Short URL to this project:
http://otlas-org.salto-youth.net/980