Okan University

in 1999 and began its academic life in 2003-2004 academic year. True to its motto, “The University Closest to Business Life,” Okan University effectively combines theory and practice by employing academic staff who are experts in their own fields, adopting a contemporary approach to education, and focusing upon practice-oriented studies which prepare the students for business life, starting from students’ very first year of study.
İstanbul Okan University attaches great importance to effective cooperation in Turkey and abroad with prominent business institutions, NGOs, local and central bodies, and other universities. İstanbul Okan University aims to build a bridge between the academic and the business worlds. To this end, the university enables students to work at firms as part of its Preparing for Business Life Program, starting from their freshman year. This program not only helps students to become familiar with business life and improve their knowledge and skills by putting theory into practice, but serves to motivate the students as well. Students who have successfully completed the Preparing for Business Life Program are presented with a participation certificate as well as other work experience certifications added to their diplomas when they
graduate. The Tuzla campus, which stands out with its contemporary architecture, has all the features that a
modern university should have. Tuzla campus is equipped with modern classrooms, computer and
technical laboratories, library, conference rooms, sports centers, cafeterias and restaurants that enable
students to receive the most efficient education.