Strategic Collaboration Between İstinye University and FİGES A.Ş.
İstinye University has taken an important step in the field of engineering and technology by signing a comprehensive collaboration protocol with FİGES A.Ş., one of Turkey’s leading engineering companies. The protocol, signed by İstinye University Rector Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş and FİGES A.Ş. Academic Sales Group Manager İrem Uncu, aims to strengthen the cooperation between academia and industry in engineering and R&D.
“An Important Step in Training the Engineers of the Future”
“Combining engineering education with real industry experience offers our students a great opportunity to build a strong future. This collaboration with FİGES A.Ş. will contribute to academic and sectoral development,” said Rector Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş.
FİGES Academic Sales Group Manager İrem Uncu stated that the collaboration would create important career opportunities for engineering students:
“This partnership with İstinye University will be an important step in training the engineers of the future.”
Strong Collaboration in Advanced Engineering
Founded in 1990, FİGES A.Ş. provides advanced engineering solutions and contributes to R&D efforts in sectors such as defense, aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, and rail transportation. The company represents ANSYS and MATLAB software in Turkey and has completed significant projects in both national and international markets through simulation-based engineering services.
As part of this collaboration, İstinye University and FİGES A.Ş. aim to increase educational and career opportunities for engineering students, combining academic and industrial knowledge to provide qualified human resources to the industry.
Internship and Employment Opportunities for Students
The protocol offers İstinye University students the opportunity to undertake mandatory and voluntary internships within FİGES A.Ş. Additionally, graduates may be employed for positions needed by the company. This allows students to apply their theoretical knowledge in the industry and start their careers with a strong foundation.
Postgraduate Education and Certification Programs
Under the collaboration, FİGES A.Ş. employees will be able to receive up to a 30% discount on tuition fees when enrolling in İstinye University’s postgraduate programs. Furthermore, special certificate and continuing education programs tailored to the company’s needs will be designed by the university’s Continuing Education Center (İSUSEM) and offered to FİGES A.Ş.
R&D and Technology Collaboration
The collaboration also includes the establishment of an R&D and Design Center within FİGES A.Ş., which will be strengthened with the academic support of the university. The company will contribute to academic programs with branded courses, seminars, and workshops, while İstinye University will provide R&D support for FİGES A.Ş.’s technology and innovation-focused projects.
Future Joint Projects
İstinye University and FİGES A.Ş. plan to work on academic projects, innovative research, and joint initiatives that will contribute to the industry in the future. The collaboration aims to transfer academic knowledge to the industry and prepare students as well-equipped engineers with industry experience for the future.
This strategic collaboration between İstinye University and FİGES A.Ş. offers engineering students educational, internship, and employment opportunities, while merging academic and sectoral innovation.
