İzmir Institute of Technology (Turkish: İzmir Yüksek Teknoloji Enstitüsü, commonly referred to as IZTECH) is a public research university[4] in İzmir, Turkey. The university places a strong emphasis on the natural sciences and engineering, and it is the only institution of its kind in Turkey with a specific focus on scientific research. İzmir Institute of Technology is frequently recognized among Turkey's leading universities. The medium of instruction in all departments is English.[4]
İzmir Yüksek Teknoloji Enstitüsü | |
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| Motto | Türkiye'nin Teknoloji Üssü |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Turkey's Technology Base |
| Type | Public technical university |
| Established | 11 July 1992 |
| Rector | Yusuf Baran |
Academic staff | 505 |
| Students | 7277 [1] |
| Undergraduates | 5896 [2] |
| Location | , Turkey 38°19′13″N 26°38′11″E / 38.32028°N 26.63639°E |
| Campus | Suburban, 6,060 ha (14,980 acres) |
| Language | English |
| Colors | Red White |
| Affiliations | EUA |
| Website | iyte |
| University rankings | |
|---|---|
| Regional – Overall | |
| QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia[3] | 146 (2022) |
Organisation
editFounded on July 11, 1992, İzmir Institute of Technology primarily focuses on the fields of science and technology.[5] The university's main objectives include conducting research, providing education, and engaging in production, publication, and consultancy.[6]
İzmir Institute of Technology has 16 academic departments, the majority of which are organized into three faculties.[7] These departments are responsible for the undergraduate programs. Additionally, the university includes the Department of Foreign Languages and the Department of General Cultural Courses. The Graduate School of Engineering and Science is responsible for the postgraduate programs at İzmir Institute of Technology.
İzmir Technology Development Zone
editİzmir Technology Development Zone (commonly referred to as IZTECH Teknopark) is a science and research park which occupies an area of 225.5 hectares (557 acres) on the campus of IZTECH. Connection to the airport, seaport, and to the organised industrial districts is provided by the İzmir-Çeşme Highway. The zone has five buildings in 12,200 m2 (131,000 sq ft) of enclosed space.[8]
Criticism
editİzmir Institute of Technology is known for its selective admissions and rigorous academic standards. Many students either drop out early or take longer than usual to complete their studies.[9] Particularly in the Faculty of Engineering, only about half of the students graduate within the typical duration of their programs.[10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "İstatistikler".
- ^ "İstatistikler" (PDF).
- ^ "QS World University Rankings-Emerging Europe & Central Asia". Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ a b İzmir Institute Of Technology
- ^ The Council of Higher Education of the Republic of Turkey. "Foundation Dates of Turkish Higher Education Institutions". Archived from the original on 2006-11-07. Retrieved 2008-03-17.
- ^ http://www.iyte.edu.tr/tanitim/1992-2006IYTERapor/EK1_IYTEnin_kurulusuna_iliskin_basvuru.pdf [dead link]
- ^ "İzmir Institute Of Technology". Archived from the original on 2008-04-06. Retrieved 2008-03-22.
- ^ "İzmir Technology Development Zone". Archived from the original on 2008-03-16. Retrieved 2008-03-16.
- ^ Senate of the IYTE (2007-03-12). "Strategic Plan (2008-2012)" (PDF). Retrieved 2008-03-17.
On page 25, we can see that nearly half of the students exceed their normal times (4+1 years).
- ^ Senate of the İYTE (2006-12-08). "Number of students currently studying in undergraduate programs and number of graduates since 1998" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-01-25. Retrieved 2008-03-17.
Every year only 40 students accepted in each undergraduate program. The table shows that each year only 20 (avg.) students can graduate from Faculty of Engineering.