Dear Students,
The field of health has indispensable importance in every stage of human life. The global health crises experienced in recent years have once again demonstrated how vital healthcare services are. During this period, the need for healthcare professionals who not only possess professional knowledge and skills but also uphold ethical values, remain socially responsible, and are committed to continuous self-improvement has become even more evident.
As the Faculty of Health Sciences at Istanbul Gelisim University, we aim to educate qualified individuals who closely follow the changing needs of the healthcare sector both nationally and internationally and who are well-equipped to meet the requirements of the modern age. Our educational programs are designed based on scientific research, integrated with technology, encouraging critical thinking, and grounded in ethical principles. We strive to ensure that our students become not only professionals but also responsible individuals who prioritize public health.
Our educational journey, which began in 2012 as a school of higher education, was further strengthened in 2020 when we became a faculty. Today, with 17 different departments and an expert academic staff, we provide our students with a robust education that combines both theoretical and practical knowledge. The accreditation of our programs by AHPGS, a member of the European Association for Quality Assurance, is an important indicator of the international recognition of our educational quality. For the 2024–2025 academic year, it has been decided that the accreditations of our Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (Turkish and English), Nursing (Turkish and English), and Nutrition and Dietetics (Turkish and English) programs will be renewed until 2030.
Our university has also secured its rightful place internationally through the rankings achieved in evaluations conducted by prestigious organizations such as QS and THE. In the 2025 THE World University Rankings, IGU ranked in the 1001–1200 band worldwide, placed 13th among universities in Turkey, and 8th among foundation universities. In the field of Research Quality, IGU was ranked 473rd globally, 3rd among Turkish universities, and 2nd among foundation universities. In the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025, IGU maintained its position as the 4th among foundation universities and 13th among all universities in Turkey. These achievements are not only academic indicators but also proof that the education we provide to you, our valued students, meets global standards.
We will continue to provide all necessary opportunities to ensure that each of our graduates attains the competence to contribute to the field of health both in our country and worldwide. Contributing to your development and witnessing your achievements is our greatest source of pride and happiness.
I wish you a healthy, successful, and hopeful academic life.
Prof. Dr. Hasan Hakan BOZKURT
Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences
