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E-mail: info@ozyegin.edu.tr

News & Announcements

News & Announcements

  • October24-25
    Adverse Weather – Library Hours

    Dear Library Users, Due to adverse weather conditions, the Library will close today (Friday, October 24) at 19.00. Thank you for your understanding. Kind regards, Library

  • October24-25
    Adverse Weather Conditions Sports Center Working Hours

    Dear Esteemed Students, Due to adverse weather conditions, the Sports Center will be closing today (October 24th, Friday) at 6:00 p.m. We thank you for your understanding. With Respect, Sports Center

  • October24-30
    Sports Center Working Hours October 27-29

    Dear Ozu Members , Due to the Celebration of the Republic Day on the 29th of October, the Sports Center will be closed on the 27th of October, Monday, 28th of October, Tuesday, and 29th of October, Wednesday. During the closure of the Sports Center;...

  • October24-31
    Trial Access: KAMUSEARCH

    Dear Library Users, Trial access to the KAMUSEARCH database is available until November 30, 2025. KAMUSEARCH comprises two distinct databases: KararTürk and Mali Mevzuat, which cover 11 million scanned and classified academic publications, decisions...

  • October24-31
    The 12th Retail and Real Estate Management Certificate Program by the Alp Alkaş Retail and Real Estate Center Kicks Off

    Empowering the retail and real estate sectors with innovative and entrepreneurial leaders for the past 11 years, the Alp Alkaş Retail and Real Estate Center (AARREC) has launched the 12th Retail and Real Estate Management Certificate Program with the...

  • Oct24
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    Nov10
    2025-2026 Fall Graduate School of Business (GSB) - I. Module Course Evaluations (For EMBA, MSFE)

    Dear Students,  Please be advised that 2025-2026 Fall GSB I. Module course evaluations will be opened via SIS for the following dates. You may submit your course evaluations for all your courses till the deadline for course evaluations. Students...

  • Oct24
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    Nov30
    The Future Airport Experience Award-Winning Idea Competition

    The Future Airport Experience Award-Winning Idea Competition was held at Özyeğin University in collaboration with Özyeğin University and IGA Istanbul Airport

  • October23-24
    OzU Rover Team Ranks Highest Among Turkish Teams at ERC 2025

    The OzU Rover Team, led by Associate Professor Özkan Bebek from the Mechanical Engineering Department at Özyeğin University, achieved outstanding success at the European Rover Challenge (ERC) 2025, held from August 29 to 31, 2025. Among 20...

  • October23-24
    Thesis Defense - Kutay Anbarcı (MSME)

      Kutay Anbarcı – M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özgür Ertunç, Özyeğin University   Date: 24.10.2025 Time: 11:00 Location: AB1 407   “Design and Testing of a Spray Patternator...

  • October23-30
    Library Opening Hours for October 27-29

    Dear Library Users, The Library will be open on October 27, 28, and 29 during the following hours: 10:00–17:00 Starting from October 30, the Library will resume its regular opening hours: Weekdays: 08:30–22:00 Weekends: 09:00–18:00 The...

  • October22-23
    Özyeğin University Received Full Member Status for the European University Sports Association (EUSA)

    Özyeğin University was accepted as a provisional member of the European University Sports Association (EUSA) by the EUSA Board of Directors at its meeting on December 15, 2023. Following the EUSA Board of Directors’ meeting held in Zagreb,...

  • October22-24
    Wikilala Database Access Problem Has Been Solved

    Dear Library Users, Access problem with the Wikilala database has been solved. Thank you for your understanding. Best regards, Library

  • October22-30
    Event Announcement | Using AI in Academia: NotebookLM

    Dear ÖzÜ Members, In this online event organized by Özyeğin University’s Office for Learning and Teaching Enhancement we will get to know Google’s AI-powered tool NotebookLM and explore how it can be used in academic environments. Date:...

  • October21-23
    Optica Database Access Problem Has Been Solved

    Dear Library Users, Off campus access problem with the Optica (Optics Infobase) database has been solved. Thank you for your understanding. Best regards, Library

  • October21-24
    Özyeğin University Hosted Experts to Talk About the Future of Agriculture and Food

    We were pleased to host distinguished experts on our campus to raise awareness among our students and draw attention to the importance of sustainable agriculture and food security. Organized on October 17, 2025, as part of the “365 Days of Action”...

  • October21-26
    International Open Access Week / Institutional Repository (eResearch@ozyegin)

    Dear Library Users, We are pleased to announce that the theme for this year’s International Open Access Week, to be held October 20-26, will be “Who Owns Our Knowledge?”. This year’s theme asks a pointed question about the present...

  • October21-28
    Özyeğin University Returns with Awards from the Turkish University Sports Federation (TÜSF) Promotion and Awards Night

    Özyeğin University ranked 8th among Turkish universities with the highest participation in sports activities and 7th among universities with the most medals at the “International University Sports Day Turkish University Sports Federation (TÜSF)...

  • October21-28
    Trial Access: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate

    Dear Library Users, Trial access to the Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate database is available until December 15, 2025. Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate is a comprehensive full-text database prepared for the science,...

  • October20-24
    Thesis Defense – Parivash Jamshidi Ghaleh (MSME)

    Parivash Jamshidi Ghaleh – M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering Assoc. Prof. İlknur Eruçar Fındıkçı – Advisor   Date: 24.10.2025 Time: 13:00  Location: AB4 428 Seminar Room   “COMPARATIVE MOLECULAR...

  • October20-25
    CORRECTION: Ethics Committee Applications

    Dear Researchers, Periodically, there can be significant increases in the number of applications submitted for EthicsCommittee evaluations. Failure to carefully review the information and forms available on the HumanResearch Ethics Committee website...

  • Oct20
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    Dec31
    Conference Presentation by Architecture Student Deren Onur at Beyond All Limits

    Deren Onur, a third-year student of the Turkish Architecture Program at Özyeğin University Faculty of Architecture and Design, presented a paper titled “Urban Identity, Place Attachment, and Social Sustainability: The Case of Hasanpaşa Neighborhood”...

  • October17-24
    Sports Center Weekly Event Bulletin

    Esteemed Members of ÖzÜ, The Sports Center presents the Activity Bulletin for the week of October 18-24 for your information.

  • October17-24
    Optica and Wikilala Databases are Temporarily Unavailable

    Dear Library Users, Due to a technical problem, access to Optica (Optics Infobase) database from off-campus and Wikilala database will be temporarily unavailable. We will inform you when access is available. Thank you for your understanding. Best ...

  • October17-24
    Assistant Professor Ayşe Çetinel has been awarded the Doctoral Dissertation Prize by the EURO Working Group on Retail Operations

    We are pleased to announce that Assistant Professor Ayşe Çetinel has been honored with the Doctoral Dissertation Prize by the EURO Working Group on Retail Operations (EWG RO) for her exceptional doctoral research entitled: "Stores in an Omnichannel...

  • October17-31
    Özyeğin University Brings Together Technology and Business Leaders to Shape the Future of Artificial Intelligence

    We proudly hosted the inaugural meeting of the OzU AI Platform, bringing together academia, the business world, and technology leaders for the first time in Türkiye to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence. As a result of our close and sustainable...

  • Oct17
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    Dec31
    STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM HAS STARTED!

    Do you feel like you’re struggling with some topics in your courses?Would you like to improve your performance, better understand the subjects, and strengthen your learning process? The Student Support Program, run by Özyeğin University’s...

  • October
    16
    Can a Computer Think? Algorithms, Minds, and Moral Agents

    Content: Can a computer have a mind? Can a computer be conscious? These are not sci-fi questions anymore—they are real issues shaping our world. In this lecture, we will briefly explore how these fundamental questions connect four key areas of philosophy....

  • October16-26
    2025-2026 Fall_MBA_Mid-Semester Evaluation Form

      Dear Students, The 'Mid-Semester Evaluation Form' has been implemented with the aim of receiving your feedback about the teaching process while the semester is still ongoing. Through the valuable feedback you provide via this form, it is intended...

  • Oct16
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    Nov17
    Join Language Circles – Starting October 20!

    Looking to practice English in a fun, relaxed setting? No matter your English level, undergrad/grad, or field of study, Language Circles welcomes you to join weekly small-group conversations on interesting topics! Each circle meets three times...

  • October14-19
    ÖzÜ Vis Moot Team Applications Extended!

    Dear Students, ÖzÜ Vis Moot Team Applications Extended! We are thrilled to announce that the Özyeğin University Vis Moot Team, which will represent our university in the prestigious Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration...

  • October13-15
    Gender Equality Expert Arca Begüm Bayır Delivered Talk at the IFC Panel

    The Office of Gender Equality at Özyeğin University participated in the IFC – International Finance Corporation E3: Equality in Education and Employment Peer Learning Platform program in August 2024. This international program brought together...

  • October13-18
    Erasmus Days 2025 – Event Programme

    Dear Students and Staff, Between 13–18 October 2025, we are celebrating Erasmus+ Days 2025, highlighting international experiences, intercultural exchanges, and educational opportunities across Europe! Throughout the week, we will host a variety...

  • October13-31
    Access to Library E-Resources

    Dear Library Users, Access to the electronic resources subscribed to by the Library is governed by agreements with the publishers, and access beyond these terms is not permitted. Accordingly, in compliance with the agreements and copyright regulations,...

  • October
    10
    Our President Prof. Barış Tan Welcomed Representatives of Yeni Bir Lider Association

    As part of our university's ongoing efforts to foster social impact and leadership development in education, we continue to build impactful and sustainable projects through strong collaborations with civil society organizations. In this context, our...

  • October10-17
    Özyeğin University Receives EU Funding for Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence Project “BRIDGE”

    We are proud to announce that Özyeğin University has been awarded funding under the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Actions in the Field of Higher Education – Centres of Excellence for its new project, BRIDGE: Building Research and Innovation in Identity,...

  • October10-17
    Sports Center Weekly Event Bulletin

    Dear Esteemed Members, We present to you the Activity Bulletin of the Sports Center for the week of October 11-17.

  • October10-22
    Champions League Football Tournament Begins

    Dear Esteemed Students of ÖzU, The 2024-2025 ÖzU Champions League Football Tournament is commencing! The opportunity to reflect team spirit on the field, create unforgettable matches, and lift the championship trophy awaits you now. Are you...

  • October
    09
    The Opening Ceremony for the 2025–2026 Academic Year Held by the Council of Higher Education of Türkiye

    The “2025-2026 Academic Year Opening Ceremony,” organized by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), was held on October 9, 2025, at the National Congress and Culture Center within the Presidential Complex, with President Recep Tayyip...

  • October09-16
    Prof. Burcu Balçık Honored with International Award in Humanitarian Logistics

    Prof. Burcu Balçık, faculty member in the Industrial Engineering Department and Academic Director of the Sustainability Platform at Özyeğin University, has been honored with the prestigious Research and Academic Contributions Award by the...

  • Oct09
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    Nov30
    Personal Actions for Water Efficiency on Campus

    Dear Members of the OzU Community, Please find below reminders from the HSE Student Community about the actions you can personally take to contribute to water efficiency on campus. Kind Regards,

  • October08-23
    Official Gazette Job Advertising for Open Faculty Positions

    Our University invites applications for full-time faculty positions. Candidates are expected to meet the requirements listed in the “Rules and Regulations for the Appointment and Promotion of Faculty Members” as per Higher Education Law No:2547...

  • Oct08
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    Dec01
    Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Researcher in European Governance and Democracy

      Project: BRIDGE – Building Research and Innovation in Identity, Diversity, and Governance in Europe Institution: Özyeğin University, Istanbul, Türkiye Duration: 18 months (full-time) Start Date: 1 January 2026 Application Deadline:...

  • October07-09
    Our Rector Prof. Barış Tan Shared His Insights on “The Impact of Universities on Cities” at THE World Academic Summit 2025

    Hosted by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, the Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit 2025 was held from October 7–9 under the overarching theme “Universities as Drivers of Progress.”...

  • October06-15
    LibraryTürk e-Book Platform

    Dear Library Users, Trial access to the LibraryTürk e-Book Platform is available until October 31, 2025. LibraryTürk includes more than 12,000 multidisciplinary e-books in Turkish from over 57 publishers. Please register with your Ozyegin...

  • October06-31
    REMINDING: INVENTION and DESIGN DISCLOSURES ANNOUNCEMENT

    REMINDING: INVENTION and DESIGN DISCLOSURES ANNOUNCEMENT Dear Faculty Members,As ÖzÜ TTO, we carry out the patent and design application processes of invention and design ideas from you and your students. For your designs and inventions to...

  • October
    04
    We Hosted the “Homecoming 2025” on Our Campus

    Özyeğin University alumni, their families, and members reunited on campus for the annual Homecoming on October 4, 2025. Hosted by our President Prof. Barış Tan, the event began with faculty meetings and networking activities. They were followed...

  • October03-06
    Dr. Hadi Valizadeh Joins the COST Action ON-DEM Project

    Dr. Hadi Valizadeh from the Faculty of Engineering at Özyeğin University joined the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Action CA22132 – Open Network on DEM Simulations (ON-DEM) in June 2025. This project aims to unify and...

  • October03-10
    Thesis Defense - Giray Özen (MSME)

      Giray Özen – M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering Asst. Prof. Altuğ Melik Başol – Advisor   Date: 10.10.2025 Time: 10:00 Location: AB1 407   “OPTIMIZATION OF GEO SPACECRAFT EMBEDDED HEAT PIPE RADIATOR...

  • October03-10
    Sports Center Weekly Event Bulletin

    Dear Esteemed Members, We present to you the Sports Center Weekly Event Bulletin for the week of October 4-10.

  • October02-15
    Cambridge Core e-Books

    Dear Library Users, Trial access to the Cambridge Core e-Books database is available until December 15, 2025. The Cambridge Core e-Books database contains books published by Cambridge University Press. The database provides access to over 51,000 electronic...

  • Oct02
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    Nov01
    Winter School 2026 - Dankook University, Republic of Korea: International Winter School 2026

    We would like to share with all students the announcement for International Winter School 2026 sent from one of our partner institutions, Dankook University (Republic of Korea). Please note that as the International Exchange...

  • October
    01
    Our President Prof. Barış Tan Meets Faculty and Administrative Staff at the State of the University Address

    This year, the State of the University Address was held on October 1, 2025, at the beginning of the 2025-2026 Academic Year, where our President Barış Tan met with our faculty and administrative staff. The meeting was widely attended by both on-campus...

  • Sep30
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    Oct10
    Mid-Term, Quiz and Additional Lecture Scheduling

    Dear Faculty Members, With the end of the add-drop period, the “Mid-term & Additional Lecture Scheduling” Module on the Student Information System (SIS) is now available for access to schedule midterms, quizzes, and additional lectures....

  • Sep30
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    Oct10
    Classroom Availability and Reservation

    Dear All,  Except the classes scheduled for the 2025-2026 Fall Semester which will be held between the dates 22.09.2025 – 30.12.2025, learning areas in SIS are opened to users. Kind Regards, Student Services

  • Sep30
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    Oct10
    2025-2026 Fall Semester Mid-Term Scheduling

    Dear Students, You may now view the date, time and place of quiz/mid-terms via SIS from Course Catalog and Registration >> Exam Schedule.  We kindly remind you that regardless of a course’s mode of instruction, all mid-terms...

  • Sep29
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    Oct31
    Our University Designates the 2025–2026 Academic Year as the “Year of Water”

    Dear OzU Members, In line with the nationwide Water Efficiency Mobilization launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Water Efficiency Regulation published in December 2024, all institutions in Türkiye are expected to take an...

  • Sep29
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    Dec31
    Fall Semester OzU English Language Support Center

    OzU English Language Support Center is now open during the 2025-26 Fall Semester from September 29 to December 26. Study Center and Speaking Center, two of the centers serving within ÖzU English Language Support Center, aim to support and guide...

  • Sep28
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    Dec23
    Sports Center Pilates and Studio Classes Fall Term Days and Hours

    Dear Özü Family, Our Fitness Studio Classes will begin on Monday, September 29th at the Sports Center. Reservations are made on a weekly basis. A separate reservation is required for each class/day to be attended. Registration for studio...

  • Sep26
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    Oct03
    Prof. Burcu Balçık Delivered Plenary Talk at International EWGLA 2025 Conference

    Prof. Burcu Balçık, a faculty member at the Industrial Engineering Department and the Academic Director of the Sustainability Platform at Özyeğin University, delivered a plenary talk at the International EWGLA (EURO Working Group on Locational...

  • Sep26
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    Oct03
    Sports Center Weekly Event Bulletin

    Dear Esteemed Members, The Sports Center presents the Activity Bulletin for the week of 27 September - 3 October for your information.

  • Sep25
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    Oct03
    EMIS Database Update

    Dear Library Users, As previously shared with you, due to a system update on the EMIS database, users were required to create a personal account to access the database. Currently, you do not need to create a personal account to access the EMIS database....

  • Sep25
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    Oct10
    Dr. Samarjit Ghosh featured as a guest on Bloomberg’s ‘Akıllı Para’

    Dr. Samarjit Ghosh, a faculty member from the International Relations Program at Social Sciences Faculty, appeared as a guest on Bloomberg’s ‘Akıllı Para’ program on 18 September. During the live broadcast, Dr. Ghosh discussed...

  • Sep24
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    Oct03
    ThoughtFront: Conversations Shaping Business

    Ready to explore how to navigate uncertainty in the modern world of finance through an academic lens? The second event of the panel series “ThoughtFront: Conversations Shaping Business” organized by the Faculty of Business and the Graduate...

  • Sep24
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    Oct10
    Trial Access: HiperKitap

    Dear Library Users, Trial access to the HiperKitap Database is available until November 15, 2025. HiperKitap provides access to approximately 30,000 Turkish academic and popular books in various subject areas such as business, history, architecture,...

  • Sep23
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    Oct15
    Sport Teams Tryout Dates

    Dear Özü Family, As representatives of our university, selections will be made to form the Özü Sports Teams in order to participate in competitions. The selection dates and times are indicated in the table below. This information...

  • Sep23
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    Nov28
    Fitness Center User Manual

    Esteemed members of the Özü Community, You can access the details regarding the use of the Sports Center in the Fall 2025-26 semester from the link below. Only the Özü Community members can benefit from the use of the Sports...

  • Sep22
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    Oct05
    Librarious Training Sessions are Back!

    Dear Library Users, Librarious Training Sessions are back!   What is Librarious? Librarious is the general name for comprehensive and interactive library training programs that will help you progress in the world of information. These programs...

  • Sep17
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    Nov01
    Winter School 2026 - Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania: Lithuanian Language and Culture Winter Course 2026 (scholarship available)

    We would like to share with all students the announcement for Lithuanian Language and Culture Winter Course 2026 sent from one of our partner institutions, Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania). Please note that as the International Exchange...

  • Sep16
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    Oct05
    October 1, 2025 – Caner Bilgin Seminar

    As part of the ÖzÜ Faculty of Architecture and Design Seminar Series, architect Caner Bilgin will deliver a lecture titled “3 Geographies, 3 Projects” on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 1:30 PM in Room G25.  

  • Aug13
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    Oct17
    2025 - 2026 Preparatory - Undergraduate Tuition Payments

    Dear Students, We kindly remind you to make your payments during the announced payment periods in order to become eligible to renew your registration, and register for your courses. For Academic Calendar, please click here. We also kindly ask you...

  • Aug11
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    Oct31
    Inclusive Aviation-Free Courses

    Dear All,   Several courses developed under the Erasmus+-funded Inclusive Aviation (INCLAVI) project have been released, and you are welcome to access the free training sessions.   Courses: https://haagaheliaonline.fi/sign-up/inclavi-demo/?gid=19710&un77Pc3iKvYog    Details...

  • Jul25
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    Oct31
    11th IFAC Conference on Manufacturing Modeling, Management and Control

    Assistant Professor Celal Alpay Havle Attended the 11th IFAC Conference on Manufacturing Modeling, Management and Control (IFAC MIM2025), Organized by the International Federation of Automatic Control, and Chaired the Product Development Session.

  • Jul24
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    Oct31
    28th Air Transport Research Society World Conference

    Dr. Sena Kılıç, Lecturer at the Faculty of Aviation and Aeronautical Sciences at Özyeğin University, presented her research and chaired a session at the 28th ATRS World Conference held in Hong Kong between July 1–4, 2025

  • Jun20
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    Oct31
    In Collaboration with Özyeğin University School of Languages and International House CELTA and DELTA Courses are Now on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul!

    Özyeğin University School of Languages (ScOLa) has taken a significant step in international teacher education by partnering with International House Istanbul. Through this collaboration, Cambridge Teacher Training Programs – CELTA (Certificate...

  • Mar20
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    Dec31
    2025-26 Erasmus+ Study Mobility Application Results

    Dear Students, We are pleased to announce that the 2025-26 Erasmus+ study mobility application results have been published and are now available for review on the TURNA Portal. The ranking list with Erasmus scores for each faculty and graduate school can...