ISTANBUL GELİŞİM UNIVERSITY; is a non-profit foundation university which was established in 2008 by the Gelisim Foundation. Our Vocational School was established and started education according to annex 2 of the law 2547 issued by the Council of Ministers in 14/07/2008 on the paper 17261 issued in 08/07/2008 by the Ministry of National Education. On the law dated 17/02/2011 and numbered 6114 “Istanbul Gelişim University” was established and continues its educational activities with 3 Faculties, 3 Institutes, 4 Schools and 1 Vocatıonal School.  With its 25 thousand students, Istanbul Gelisim University creates the conditions for quality education. We have 150 Erasmus Agreements in 21 countries, with 94 different institutions. A total of 53 programs of Istanbul Gelişim University were examined in detail by the international experts' committees appointed by organizations such as AQAS, AHPGS, PEARSON, as of spring 2018, and found to be accredited. The application and audit process for ABET will continue for the remaining departments. For ten years the University has been sending off intellectually informed graduates as individuals who are qualified to think for themselves and are able to monitor and analyze developments in the world.  The university is proud to be an integrated intellectual community of researching students and teachers who believe in life-long education. The Departments have tradition of studies, using advanced technologies and a multidisciplinary approach to research.

The following subjects are included in the study area of our university; expertise in inclusive education policies, theories and practices, design of learning modules and tools, planning and realizing training course, academic research and data analysis, distance learning and E-learning, evaluating and validating of education programs, innovative practices in education, ecologic, economic and social sustainable. The university has also, 43 laboratory, 23 studio and 18 research centers and 67 student clubs that allow students to participate in social, cultural, scientific and sporting activities outside the classroom.

The objectives of the training policy are:
1. To increase the number and variety of contributions to society
2. Increasing the number of students and academic staff serving the community
3. Increase the number of cooperation and partnerships with nearby social actors
4. To increase the budget of the community service activities.