Işık University


Işık University is a private university located in Istanbul, Turkey. The university is a part of the Feyziye Mektepleri Vakfi Isik Okulları which was established by the Feyz-i Sıbyan School in the city of Salonica on 14 December 1885.

History

The history of Feyziye Mektepleri Vakfi Isik Okulları began with the establishment of Feyz-i Sıbyan School in the city of Salonica on 14 December 1885. It subsequently established additional schools in Salonica, including the Şemsi Efendi School attended by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
Following the Balkan Wars, when the city became part of Greece, the foundation moved to Nişantaşı Naciye Sultan Mansion in Istanbul. In 1935 during the 50th anniversary of the School, the name was changed from "Feyziye" to "Işık" with the blessings of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. In 1986, the Foundation completed its Maslak campus, in order to meet the need for educational institutions.
At the beginning of the 1996-1997 academic year, Işık University was launched in the Maslak Campus, starting a new page in the history of the Foundation.
Feyziye Schools Foundation now offers studies at all levels from preschool to graduate level education.

Campuses

Işık University operates two campuses. The Maslak campus is located in one of the business centers of Istanbul, while the suburban Şile campus, located out of Istanbul, opened its doors in 2003. The Şile campus has been planned as a complete “educational campus” with dormitories, social facilities, and educational and administrative buildings situated in an area of 600 acres. In 2005 summer, most of the university's academic and administrative departments moved to the Şile campus. Three faculties and two institutes are located in Şile Campus, but the Faculty of Fine Arts remains in Maslak.

Academics

Işık University is home to 5 faculties and 2 institutes.

University Governance

Işık University is governed by a board of trustees, in conjunction with the university president and provosts and the deans of the various faculties.

Faculties and Departments

The faculties, institutes and departments of the university are
The university also incorporates an and a research center, namely .