About Istanbul Nişantaşı University

About the University

Istanbul Nişantaşı University is among Turkey's first founding universities and one of the fastest-growing in modern technology and artificial intelligence, having established itself in a short time by competing with leading global universities. Founded in 2012 by the Nişantaşı Foundation for Education and Culture in Istanbul, the university has focused from the outset on developing students academically and technologically, integrating digital technology across learning, administration, and infrastructure.

Vision & Mission

The university adopts an integrated educational model aligned with technological progress, supporting research, development, and entrepreneurship, with priority given to business models that can be transformed into digital content. Its mission is to evaluate innovations and opportunities that the technological revolution will bring to social and commercial life through an educational model based on positive sciences and critical analytical thinking.

Nişantaşı University in Numbers

38,279

Graduates

169

Academic programs

5,222

International students

1,000

Academic staff

124

Labs & research centers

69

Student clubs

8

Simulation centers