Istanbul University
#119
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Public university in Istanbul, Turkey
About Istanbul University
According to Wikipedia, Istanbul University, also known as University of Istanbul , is a public research university located in Istanbul, Turkey. Founded by Mehmed II on May 30, 1453, a day after the conquest of Constantinople by the Turks, it was reformed in 1846 as the first Ottoman higher education institution based on European traditions. The successor institution, which has been operating under its current name since 1933, is the first university in modern Turkey. Some pre-1930 Western sources refer to it as the University of Constantinople, after the previous name of the city, while one in French referred to it as the Université de Stamboul .
Istanbul University's Online Degrees
What Is Istanbul University Known For?
Istanbul University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Education
- Literature
- Law
- Political Science
- Communications
- Business
- Philosophy
- Medical
- Biology
- Religious Studies
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Physics
- Economics
- History
- Psychology
- Earth Sciences
- Chemistry
- Sociology
- Computer Science
- Anthropology
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Criminal Justice
Istanbul University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Education
#34
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Higher Education
#52
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Secondary Education
#8
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Primary Education
#2
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Literature
#66
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#80
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Writing
#126
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#137
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Philology
#45
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Mythology
#35
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Law
#47
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Constitutional Law
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Jurisprudence
#33
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#36
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International Law
#90
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Political Science
#79
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Government
#55
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Human Rights
#40
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Public Administration
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Communications
#94
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Journalism
#55
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Grammar
#132
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Linguistics
#268
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Business
#138
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Finance
#81
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Management
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Sales
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Philosophy
#187
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Logic
#265
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Ethics
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Animal Rights
#24
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Medical
#140
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Surgery
#69
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Dermatology
#956
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#3
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Dentistry
#60
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Biology
#156
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Molecular Biology
#47
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Biochemistry
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Endocrinology
#2
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#3
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Religious Studies
#44
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Ministry
#18
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Theology
#89
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Islamic Studies
#12
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Mathematics
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Probability Theory
#382
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Field Theory
#62
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Algebra
#160
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Engineering
#204
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Architecture
#178
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Applied Physics
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Electrical Engineering
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Physics
#152
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Astronomy
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Biophysics
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Particle Physics
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Economics
#116
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Labor Economics
#18
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Public Finance
#33
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Taxation
#203
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History
#142
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Ancient History
#92
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#90
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Political History
#66
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Economic History
#188
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Psychology
#163
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#142
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Social Psychology
#53
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Experimental Psychology
#26
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#29
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Neuropsychology
#30
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Earth Sciences
#91
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#88
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Geography
#62
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#66
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Geophysics
#64
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#70
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Environmental Science
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Chemistry
#216
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Physical Chemistry
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Inorganic Chemistry
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Chemical Engineering
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Sociology
#133
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#105
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Conflict Theory
#26
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Women's Studies
#226
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Urban Studies
#134
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Computer Science
#485
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Database
#385
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#388
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Information Technology
#617
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Programming
#342
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Anthropology
#172
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Archeology
#23
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Ethnography
#147
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Cultural Anthropology
#308
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Social Work
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Child Protection
#75
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Empowerment
#686
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Criminal Justice
#840
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Law Enforcement
#328
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Forensic Science
#587
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#589
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Cyber Security
#760
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Who Are Istanbul University's Most Influential Alumni?
Istanbul University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Education, Law, and Religious Studies. Here are some of Istanbul University's most famous alumni:
- Aziz Sancar
- A Turkish geneticist. Aziz Sancar is Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2015.
- Orhan Pamuk
- A Turkish novelist.
- David Ben-Gurion
- An Israeli politician, Zionist leader, prime minister of Israel .
- Muzafer Sherif
- A Turkish psychologist .
- Zeynep Tufekci
- A Turkish sociologist, writer, academic.
- Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu
- A Turkish academic.
- Hulusi Behçet
- A Turkish dermatologist.
- Feza Gürsey
- A Turkish physicist.
- Hilmi Ziya Ülken
- A Turkish writer, philosopher and sociologist .
- Engin Arık
- A Turkish physicist .
- Murat Belge
- A Turkish intellectual, academic, translator, literary critic, columnist, civil rights activist, and tour guide.
- Alp Ikizler
- An American nephrologist.
Who Are Istanbul University's Most Influential Faculty?
Istanbul University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Education, Law, and Religious Studies. Here are some of Istanbul University's most famous alumni:
