A New Era of Cooperation in Higher Education
The senior management of Istinye University paid a visit to the President of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar, at his Istanbul office.
During the meeting, the participants discussed İstinye University’s current initiatives in education, research and development (R&D), and internationalization. They also exchanged views on the new projects, strategic priorities, and innovative approaches that the Council of Higher Education plans to implement in the new term of the higher education system.
The Istinye University delegation shared information about the university’s activities aimed at enhancing scientific productivity, promoting a student-centered education model, cultivating qualified human resources, and advancing its vision of a sustainable university.
“We Are Taking Steps to Strengthen Our Higher Education System”
Commenting on the visit, Istinye University Rector Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş emphasized the importance of consultation and collaboration with the Council of Higher Education, stating:
“With the visionary leadership of our Council of Higher Education, the scientific productivity and societal contribution capacity of our universities continue to grow each day. As Istinye University, we are an active stakeholder in this transformation. We will continue our efforts, centered on quality in education, depth in research, and sustainability in internationalization, in alignment with YÖK’s strategic objectives. We attach great importance to collaborations that will carry our university into the future and contribute to our country’s scientific and technological advancement.”
As Istinye University, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our President of the Council of Higher Education, Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar, for his kind reception and the valuable insights he shared during the visit.







