Bahçeşehir University

Bahçeşehir University (BAU)
Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi (BAU)

Motto	İstanbul'un Kalbinde Bir Dünya Üniversitesi
Motto in English	A world university in the heart of Istanbul
Type	Private
Established	1998
Rector	Prof. Dr. Şenay Yalçın
Students	17.048
Undergraduates	10.137
Postgraduates	4716 (including doctoral students)
Location	Istanbul, Turkey
Campus	Beşiktaş Campus, Galata Campus, Göztepe Campus, Şişli Campus (Vocational School), Şişli Campus (Preparatory School), Berlin Campus^[1] Hong Kong Campus^[2] Rome Campus^[3] Boston Campus^[4] Washington, DC Campus^[5] Silicon Valley Campus^[6] Cologne Campus^[7] Toronto Campus^[8]
Language	English, Turkish
Colors	Blue, White
Website	bahcesehir.edu.tr

Bahçeşehir University (BAU) is a private educational institution in Turkey, located at the European side of Istanbul. The Turkish National Assembly authorized the establishment of the University of Bahçeşehir by the Bahçeşehir Uğur Education Foundation in 1998. An academic and strategic protocol was signed shortly after (February 1998) with San Diego State University in California, USA. The enrollment of the first students was made after the first placement exam (ÖSYS) in 1999–2000 academic year.^[9]

The university consists of 8 faculties, 1 school of languages and 2 vocational schools 4 Institutes provides post graduate education. 17.048 registered students study at the university. The number of undergraduate students is 10.137. The number of graduate students is 4716. The number of associate degree students is 1072. 1047 academicians lecture at the university. 506 administrative personnel work at the university There are 4 campuses in Istanbul. Bahçeşehir University Library, which is established on 1.400 meter square field renders service with 250.000 publications, books and electronic books. 5 different café and restaurants render service in the campus. The total audience capacity of the conference hall is 1000. The university has more than 193 international partners. Bahçeşehir University was given the “Superbrands of Turkey” award in 2007. Bahçeşehir Uğur Educational Institutions owns 35 kindergarten, 18 elementary and 47 high schools, and 177 private educational centers in Turkey. The current rector is Prof. Dr. Şenay Yalçın.^[10]

Academic units

Faculty of Law^[11]

Dean : Prof. Dr. Ayşe Nuhoğlu

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences^[12]

Dean : Prof. Dr. Necip Çakır

American Culture and Literature
European Union Relations
Economics
Economics and Finance
Business Administration
Logistic Management
Political Science and International Relations
International Finance
International Trade
Sociology
Psychology

Faculty of Communication^[13]

Dean : Prof. Dr. Fatoş Adiloğlu

Digital Game Design
Photography and Video
Communication Design
Public Relations
Advertising
Cinema and Television
New Media

Faculty of Architecture and Design^[14]

Dean : Prof. Dr. Sema Soygeniş

Architecture
Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
Industrial Product Design

Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences^[15]

Dean : Prof. Dr. Taşkın Koçak

Computer Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Energy Systems Engineering
Civil Engineering
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Management Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Mathematical Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Software Engineering

Faculty of Health Sciences^[16]

Dean : Prof. Dr. Orhan Babucçu

Audiology
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapy
Nursing
Nutrition and Dietetics
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Management of Health Institutes

Faculty of Medicine^[17]

Dean : Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç

Basic Sciences
Clinical Medical Sciences
Surgical Sciences

Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences^[18]

Graduate Programs

Actuarial Science
Applied Mathematics
Architecture
Bioengineering
Computer Engineering
Cyber Security
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Energy and Environment Management
Energy Systems Operation and Technologies
Engineering Management
Industrial Engineering
Information Technologies
Interior Design
Mechatronics Engineering
Sound Technologies
Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Urban Systems and Transportation Management

Ph.D Programs

Computer Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mathematics
History, Theory and Criticism in Design (Architecture)

Graduate School of Social Sciences^[19]

Graduate Programs

e-MBA / Distance Learning MBA
Executive MBA
Financial Economics
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
Global Affairs
Advanced Acting
Human Resources Management
Public Law
Clinical Psychology
Global Affairs
Global Business and Marketing
Global Politics and International Relations
MBA
Accounting and International Reporting
Game Design
Private Law
Marketing Communications and Public Relations
Marketing
Advertising and Brand Communication Management
Capital Markets and Finance
Capital Markets and Commercial Law
Film and Television
Sports Management
Strategic Marketing and Brand Management
History
Distance Education Global Politics and International Relations
Management Information Systems

Ph.D Programs

Economics and Finance
Business Administration
Public Law
Private Law
Advertising and Public Relations
Cinema and Media Research
Political Science and International Relations

Vocational School^[20]

Computer Programming
Foreign Trade
Mechatronics
Maritime Transportation and Management
Private Security and Protection