# Istanbul Medipol University

Istanbul Medipol University (Turkish: 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. The foundation was established by Fahrettin Koca, who served as the Minister of Health in the 67th government of Turkey.
The university comprises 12 faculties, five institutes, and four vocational schools. The university has a total enrollment of 37,051 students, including 22,526 undergraduates, 1,766 graduate students, and 12,759 associate degree students. The institution also hosts 2,854 international students. The academic staff consists of 1,213 faculty members, supported by 2,309 administrative personnel. The university offers 71 undergraduate programs across 13 faculties, with 24 of these programs conducted in English.

## 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. Additionally, in 2023, the university joined the United Nations Academic Impact. Medipol Mega University Hospital, near Başakşehir in Bağcılar, has been accredited as an Academic Medical Center Hospital by the Joint Commission International.
The university supports a vibrant campus life with 100 student clubs, which organize activities spanning social, cultural, scientific, and personal development, alongside academic enrichment for students.

## Campuses

Istanbul Medipol University continues its education and training activities in Kavacık North, Kavacık South and Haliç Campuses. In addition, students' practical courses and internship training continue at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

### 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 International (JCI). 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 units. The hospital is equipped with a heliport area for air transport and features advanced medical procedures, such as the High Intensity Focused Ultrasound and robotic surgery. In 2017, Medipol Mega University Hospital became the first and only private hospital in Turkey to receive the HIMSS Level 6 certification following a digital hospital assessment.

## International rankings

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", 401-500 in "Business & Economics". In the QS World University Rankings 2024, Istanbul Medipol University is ranked at 351-400 on EECA Rankings and 601+ in Europe University Rankings.The Best Global Universities Ranking 2023 of the U.S. News & World Report ranks Istanbul Medipol University 1886th in the world, 918th in "Clinical Medicine". By Round University Ranking 2022, Istanbul Medipol University is ranked 969th in the world. According to the U.S. News & World Report 2024 rankings, Istanbul Medipol University is ranked 786th in Clinical Medicine.

## Academic units
### Faculties

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

### 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 2023, the libraries house 80,683 printed books, 96 printed journals, 434 theses, 721,831 electronic books, 60,435 electronic journals, and 38 databases. Additionally, the library holds a rare collection of 38 books dating back to before 1950.