There are wooded areas, walkways and benches along the overlooks to the Bosphorus. Bebek is the attractive small town, which is home to the University and is thirty minutes north of central Istanbul. The suites have kitchens to prepare meals. Students also may purchase meals at cafeterias on campus. On the campus there is an athletic track and field and a swimming pool.
Intramural sports are popular.
There is another commercial area at the other end of campus near the residence halls. Public transportation to downtown Istanbul is easy by bus or ferry boat on the Bosphorus. The Office of International Programs organizes a group flight departing from New York City and arriving in Istanbul for the orientation program prior to beginning of the semester. Late applications are accepted on a space-available basis. Send applications to the Office of International Programs .