Istanbul Medipol University

{{Short description|Turkish private university located in İstanbul}} {{Infobox university | name = Istanbul Medipol University | native_name = İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi | image = Istanbul Medipol University Logo.png | image_size = 190px | motto = | established = {{start date and age|2009|07|7|df=yes}} | type = [[Private university|Private]] | rector = Bahadır Güntürk | faculty = 1,538 (2025)<ref name="Statistics"/> | administrative_staff = 2,572 (2025) | students = 49,757 (2025)<ref name="Statistics">{{cite web | url = https://www.medipol.edu.tr/universite/kalite-guvencesi/istatistikler | title = Statistics | access-date = 14 June 2025 | language = Turkish}}</ref> | doctoral = 782 | city = [[Istanbul]] | country = [[Turkey]] | campus = [[Urban area|Urban]] | language = [[English language|English]] and [[Turkish language|Turkish]] | free_label = University Press | free = | colours = {{Scarf|start}}{{Cells|1|#7D8286}}{{Cells|1|#312E63}}{{Cells|1|#FFFFFF}}{{Scarf|end}}Grey, Blue and White<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kurumsal Kimlik {{!}} Basın Odası {{!}} Kurumsal {{!}} Medipol Sağlık Grubu|url=https://medipol.com.tr/kurumsal/basin-odasi/kurumsal-kimlik|access-date=2021-11-15|website=medipol.com.tr|language=tr}}</ref> | affiliations = [[Joint Commission International]]<br />[[Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey|TÜBİTAK]]<br />[[Council of Higher Education (Turkey)|YÖK]] | website = {{URL|https://www.medipol.edu.tr/}} }}

'''Istanbul Medipol University''' ({{langx|tr|İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi}}) is a [[private university]] in [[Istanbul]], [[Turkey]]. The university was established in 2009 by the Turkey Education, Health, and Research Foundation, emphasizes [[medical education]] and [[health sciences]].<ref name="General Introduction">{{Cite web|date=15 November 2021 | language = Turkish |title=General Introduction of the Institution|url=https://www.medipol.edu.tr/akts-bilgi-paketi/universite-hakkinda/kurumun-genel-tanitimi}}</ref> The foundation was established by [[Fahrettin Koca]], who served as the Minister of Health in the [[67th cabinet of Turkey|67th government of Turkey]].<ref name="General Introduction"/>

The university comprises 12 faculties, five institutes, and four vocational schools. As of 2025, the university has a total enrollment of 49,757 students, including 33,216 undergraduates, 1,037 graduate students, and 14,722 associate degree students. The academic staff consists of 1,538 faculty members, supported by 2,572 administrative personnel.<ref name="Statistics"/> The university offers 74 undergraduate programs across 12 faculties, with 24 of these programs conducted in [[English language|English]].<ref name="Istanbul Medipol University" />

== History == Istanbul Medipol University was established on 7 July 2009 by the Medipolitan Education and Health Foundation, now known as the Turkey Education, Health, and Research Foundation. It was granted public legal status as a foundation university.

In 2015, the university's Faculty of Law became a member of the European Law Faculties Association, a network that connects law faculties across Europe for collaborative activities.<ref>{{Cite web|date=15 November 2021|language=Turkish|title=Medipol-Hukuk-Avrupa-Hukuk-Fakulteleri-Birligi-Uyesi-Oldu|url=https://www.medipol.edu.tr/haberler/medipol-hukuk-avrupa-hukuk-fakulteleri-birligi-uyesi-oldu|url-status=dead|access-date=15 November 2021|archive-date=15 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115112222/https://www.medipol.edu.tr/haberler/medipol-hukuk-avrupa-hukuk-fakulteleri-birligi-uyesi-oldu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=MEMBERS – ELFA|url=https://elfa-edu.org/elfa-members/|access-date=2021-11-15|language=en-US}}</ref> Additionally, in 2023, the university joined the [[United Nations Academic Impact]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 2023 |title=UNAI Member List September 2023 |url=https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/unai_member_list_as_of_29_september.pdf |website=www.un.org}}</ref> Medipol Mega University Hospital, near Başakşehir in Bağcılar, has been accredited as an Academic Medical Center Hospital by the [[Joint Commission|Joint Commission International]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2016-06-05 |title=Türkiye’deki İlk “Akademik Tıp Merkezi Akreditasyonu”Nun Hikâyesi - SD Platform |url=https://sdplatform.com/turkiyedeki-ilk-akademik-tip-merkezi-akreditasyonunun-hikayesi/ |access-date=2026-01-25 |language=tr}}</ref>

The university supports a vibrant campus life with 85 student clubs, which organize activities spanning social, cultural, scientific, and personal development, alongside academic enrichment for students.<ref name="RUR Istanbul Medipol University" />

== Campuses ==

Istanbul Medipol University continues its education and training activities in Kavacık North, Kavacık South and [[Golden Horn|Haliç]] Campuses. In addition, students' practical courses and internship training continue at Medipol Mega University Hospital.<ref>{{Cite web |title=İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi - İstanbul Beykoz Anadoluhisarı |url=https://www.neredekal.com/istanbul-medipol-universitesi-gezilecek-yer-detay/ |access-date=2026-01-25 |website=www.neredekal.com |language=tr}}</ref>

=== Kavacık Campuses === The university's Kavacık campuses are located in [[Beykoz]], close to the [[Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge]]. Kavacık campuses consist of two campuses. Kavacık North and Kavacık South campuses host education, laboratory, girls' and boys' dormitory buildings, football, tennis and basketball courts, recreation and conversation areas, large halls, classrooms and parking areas.

=== Medipol Mega University Hospital === Medipol Mega University Hospital, located in Bağcılar near the [[Başakşehir]], began operations in 2012 under the name Mega Hospitals Complex. It is accredited as an Academic Medical Center Hospital by the [[Joint Commission|Joint Commission International]] (JCI).<ref name=":0" /> The hospital serves as a training facility where students conduct practical courses and complete their internship programs. Medipol Mega University Hospital covers a

closed area of 26,000 m² and has a total of 810 beds, including 215 [[Intensive care medicine|intensive care]] units. The hospital is equipped with a [[Heliport|heliport area]] for air transport and features advanced medical procedures, such as the [[High intensity focused ultrasound|High Intensity Focused Ultrasound]] and [[Robot-assisted surgery|robotic surgery]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Medipol Mega University Hospital |url=https://medipolglobal.com/medipol-mega-university-hospital |access-date=2024-12-10 |website=medipolglobal.com}}</ref> In 2017, Medipol Mega University Hospital became the first and only private hospital in Turkey to receive the [[Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society|HIMSS]] Level 6 certification following a digital hospital assessment.<ref>{{Cite web |title=HIMSS Nedir? – Hembilder |url=https://hembilder.org/himss-nedir/ |access-date=2026-01-25 |language=tr}}</ref> Also, it's the tallest hospital in Turkey with a height of 136 meters.

<gallery> File:Medipol University Hospital Tower.png|Medipol University Hospital Tower </gallery>

=== Haliç Campus === includes the high school of health sciences and some bachelor majors like nursing, physiotherapy, and speech therapy.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-27 |title=Medipol University Fees – Medicine, Engineering & More |url=https://www.universityapply.org/_domains/universityapply/universities/medipol-university |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=universityapply Education |language=en}}</ref>

== International rankings == {{Infobox university ranking | THE_W =801-1000 | THE_W_ref =<ref name="Istanbul Medipol University">{{Cite web|title=Istanbul Medipol University|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/istanbul-medipol-university|access-date=2026-01-25|website=Times Higher Education (THE)|date=25 January 2026 |language=en}}</ref> | THE_W_Young =401+|THE_W_Young_ref =<ref name="Istanbul Medipol University"/> | RUR_W =808 | RUR_W_ref =<ref name="RUR Istanbul Medipol University">{{Cite web |title=Istanbul Medipol University |url=https://roundranking.com/universities/istanbul-medipol-university.html?sort=O&year=2022&subject=SO |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=roundranking.com}}</ref> |THE_W_Health_ref=<ref name="Istanbul Medipol University"/>|THE_W_Health_year=2026|THE_W_Health=601-800|QS_Europe_year=2024|QS_Europe=601|QS_Europe_ref=<ref name="Istanbul Medipol University"/>|THE_W_year=2026|THE_W_Young_year=2022|RUR_W_year=2024}}

In the [[Times Higher Education World University Rankings]] 2022, Istanbul Medipol University is ranked at 1201+ globally. In the broad subject areas, it is ranked 401+ in "Young Universities", 601+ in "Clinical, pre-clinical & health," and 401-500 in "Business & Economics." <ref name="Istanbul Medipol University" /> In the [[QS World University Rankings]] 2024, Istanbul Medipol University is ranked at 351-400 on EECA Rankings and 601+ in Europe University Rankings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=QS World University Rankings İstanbul Medipol University |url=https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/istanbul-medipol-university |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=Top Universities |language=en}}</ref>[[U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Ranking|The Best Global Universities Ranking]] 2023 of the [[U.S. News & World Report]] ranks Istanbul Medipol University 1886th in the world and 918th in "Clinical Medicine." <ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. News Istanbul Medipol University |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/istanbul-medipol-university-529950 |website=www.usnews.com}}</ref> By [[Round University Ranking]] 2022, Istanbul Medipol University is ranked 969th in the world.<ref name="RUR Istanbul Medipol University" /> According to the [[U.S. News & World Report]] 2024 rankings, Istanbul Medipol University is ranked 786th in Clinical Medicine.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Medipol University |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/istanbul-medipol-university-529950 |website=U.S. News University Rankings}}</ref>

== Academic units ==

=== Faculties ===

* Faculty of Business and Management Sciences * Faculty of Communication * Faculty of Dentistry * Faculty of Education * Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences * Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture * Faculty of Health Sciences * Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences * Faculty of Law * Faculty of Medicine * Faculty of Pharmacy * International Faculty of Medicine

=== Graduate schools ===

* Graduate School of Health Sciences * Graduate School of Forensic Sciences * Graduate School of Engineering and Natural Sciences * Graduate School of Social Sciences

== Library == Istanbul Medipol University has libraries located at its Kavacık North, Kavacık South, Haliç, and University Hospital campuses. As of 2025, the libraries house 95,461 printed books, 126 printed journals, 434 theses, 1,048,575 electronic books, 101,568 electronic journals, and 43 databases. Additionally, the library holds a rare collection of 38 books dating back to before 1950.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Library in Numbers – Medipol Üniversitesi Kütüphane |url=https://kutuphane.medipol.edu.tr/sayilarla-kutuphane/ |access-date=2025-06-12 |language=TR}}</ref>

== See also == * [[List of universities in Turkey]] * [[Council of Higher Education (Turkey)|YÖK]]

== References == {{Reflist}}

==External links== * [https://www.medipol.edu.tr/en/ Istanbul Medipol University (Official Website)] * [http://kutuphane.medipol.edu.tr/?lang=en Istanbul Medipol University Library] * [https://medipol.com.tr/en/ Medipol Health Group]

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