İzmir University of Economics (IUE) was established in 2001 by “İzmir Chamber of Commerce Education and Health Foundation” in accordance with the principles of Turkish Republic Constitution, Higher Education Law and Regulations about Foundation Higher Education Institutions numbered 2547.
Starting its education journey with 288 students, IUE, which is the first Foundation University in the Aegean Region, has become one of the most preferred universities in Turkey and continues its development with firm steps with 8 faculties, 2 schools, 3 vocational schools and a Graduate School.
IUE has been committed to the challenging double-task of providing education in international standards and to be a research pioneer. IUE was one of the first to embrace a growing demand for programs specifically tailored for needs of the business and industry. IUE has a policy to device innovative teaching methods and programs.
IUE has developed networks that will facilitate student/staff exchanges and collaborative research-scientific work opportunities with prestigious universities abroad. Through these international collaborations, which were curated with a "global vision" and from an "international" perspective, students have the opportunity to experience studying abroad and to improve their interpersonal skills in a multicultural campus life.
With more than 200 bilateral agreements in 36 different countries, our students have the possibility to participate in exchange programs and gain international experience. IUE does not only provide these opportunities to its own students but it has also become a centre of attraction for international exchange students. Started with only 2 students in the 2005-2006 academic year, IUE is now hosting more than 100 international exchange students annually.
IUE, hosting international students from 57 different countries, was ranked in 101-200 in the ‘quality education’ category of Times Higher Education (THE) ‘2024 University Impact Rankings’. Izmir University of Economics achieved a significant success by ranking second among foundation universities in Turkey in the field of quality education.
In “World University Rankings: Europe 2024” by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), one of the other prestigious higher education rankings, Izmir University of Economics has been ranked 31st among 72 universities from Turkiye that made it to the list.
Efforts of IUE are rewarded as enrollments have been growing steadily and a strong reputation has been developed in arts, sciences education and research. Degree programs have been strengthened and new ones are added.
Izmir University of Economics welcomes prospective students from all over the world to share this friendly, innovative and entrepreneurial spirit.
