Izmir Ekonomi Universitesi / Izmir University of Economics

 

Izmir University of Economics (IUE), the first foundation university in Izmir Türkiye, was established by the Education and Health Foundation of the Izmir Chamber of Commerce on April 14, 2001.

 

IUE is a non-profit foundation university recognized by Higher Education Council of Türkiye (YÖK). The medium of instruction at IUE is English for all programs except the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Law.

 

In the 2021-2022 academic year, IUE has over 10,000 students enrolled in associate, undergraduate, and graduate degree programs in an extensive variety of fields in eight faculties, two schools, three vocational schools, and one graduate school. https://www.ieu.edu.tr/en/students

 

The Mission of IUE is to raise innovative and qualified graduates who are inquisitive and equipped with leadership attributes, entrepreneurial capabilities, and critical thinking skills, and who contribute to science through unique research.

 

The Vision of IUE is to become a preeminent institution for higher education, leading society through high quality education and scientific research on a universal level.

 

The Basic Values of   IUE

Participation : The fostering of an academic environment which is universal, flexible, pluralist, transparent, and open to collaboration.

 

Innovation : To take part in interdisciplinary research and development activities, which are effective, creative, and on the leading edge of new discoveries.

 

Social Responsibility: To be responsible members within the community by effectively managing its social resources in the production and dissemination of universal knowledge.  

 

Perfectionism : To focus consistently on the best possible outcome in every activity for the development of our country and our city; preparing our students for the future in the best way possible, and effectively raising the future generations needed.

 

IUE is in cooperation with 200+ universities globally. IUE seeks to expand its international relations with other higher education institutions all around the world.

 

In 2010, IUE received the "Diploma Supplement Label", which is awarded by the European Commission and is accepted as a measure of the quality of education in universities, providing international credibility to higher education institutions. IUE is one of the three foundation universities in Türkiye to have been awarded this certificate.

 

In 2011, IUE was awarded the ECTS Label, an award of excellence given by the European Commission, for its academic programs created in accordance with the Bologna Process and academic work carried out in this regard. This certificate was awarded to three universities in Türkye in 2011, with IUE being the only foundation university among them. IUE restructured its curricula in alignment with the European and National Qualifications frameworks, and within the scope of the Bologna Process, implementing curricula compatible with the ECTS system as of the 2010-2011 academic year.  

 

At IUE 12 out of 34 undergraduate programs have received formal accreditation. Additionally, accreditation has been received by the Prep Program within the IEU School of Foreign Languages, as well as the Tourism and Hotel Management Program in the Vocational School.

 

Detailed information on accredited units can be reached at Quality and Accreditation. Details of all academic programs may be found under Academic button on the IUE web page.

 

The annual tuition and fees for international students at IUE is 8,000 USD. Tuition and fees for the Faculty of Medicine is 15,000 USD. Full or partial scholarships are available for qualified students. Further information for international students at IUE can be found at: https://oia.ieu.edu.tr/en/