Istanbul Technical University

Istanbul Technical University, which is approaching its 250th anniversary, is one of the oldest technical universities in the world and was established with the name of “Mühendishane-i Bahr-i Hümayun” by Sultan Mustafa the Third. ITU, the first technical university in Turkey, is identified with its engineering and architectural education.

"The culture is very different, very open and social. The cuisine is amazing and the people are too!."

a WUR exchange student

General Information

  • Academic calendar: Semester 1: September - January, Semester 2: February - June
  • Language of instruction: English, Turkish
  • Areas of agreement: Environmental Sciences
  • Erasmus code: TR ISTANBU04
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