Established in 2016 by the Turkish Logistics Research and Education Foundation, Beykoz University is a private, non-profit university in Istanbul, Turkey. Operating in 4 faculties and a Civil Aviation Vocational School, the university offers 29 undergraduate, 21 graduate, and 12 vocational programmes.
The university adopts the mindset of education expert John Dewey, who argues; ‘Education is not a preparation for life, but life itself’. Hence, it strives to provide students with a practice-focused, multidimensional, and international education while ensuring that they develop themselves individually outside of their learning areas.
Key Facts
University Type: Private / Foundation (Non-profit)
Established: 2016
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
International Students: ~5%
Specialization: Logistics, Engineering, Architecture, Business, Social Sciences, Communication, Foreign Languages
Campuses: 2 main campuses in Istanbul (Kavacık North and Kavacık South)
History & Foundation
The foundations of Beykoz University were laid in 2008 with the establishment of Beykoz Logistics Vocational School. The Turkish Logistics Research and Education Foundation, founder of both the Beykoz Vocational School and Beykoz University, was established to conduct qualified research in the logistics sector, to release publications, and to contribute to the professional development of sector employees.
Currently, Beykoz University operates in 5 premises, all of them located in the green Istanbul district of Beykoz.
Education & Research
Beykoz University embraces a unique educational model based on experience-based learning, individual guidance and counselling, and advanced technology proficiency.
The departments emphasise active learning and real-life experiences, integrating mandatory internships across programs. Each student is supported throughout their academic journey with courses and workshops to develop soft skills and achieve a well-rounded education. The university also equips students with digital literacy skills and fosters a culture of innovation.
To encourage high-quality scientific research, Beykoz University provides opportunities for financial aid, national and international collaboration, and R&D awards. The university sets strategic goals to boost competitiveness by identifying priority research areas. It operates four research and application centres: Centre for Logistics Applications and Research, Semiotics Application and Research Centre, Distance Learning Research and Application Centre, and Lifelong Learning Research and Application Centre.
Career
Beykoz University has a Career Centre Directorate, which provides students with individual guidance, counselling, and support to reach their career goals. The centre organises events that connect students, graduates, and industry professionals, fostering strong networks. Through internships, conferences, career days, and sector fairs, students gain close exposure to business life and are prepared for the professional world before graduation.
The university also applies the ‘7+1’ educational model, where undergraduates spend one semester of their 8-semester programme doing an internship, gaining hands-on experience before they graduate.
According to university data, approximately 80% of Beykoz University graduates find a job in their first year after graduation.
Contact Information
Visitor Address:
Beykoz University
Vatan Cad. No: 69
34805 Kavacık – Beykoz / Istanbul, Turkey
Phone: +90 (216) 912 49 00
Email: info@beykoz.edu.tr
