İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Faculty of Theology
İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Faculty of Islamic Sciences was established on 13.08.2012 with the Decree of the Council of Ministers. In the following process, a sufficient number of faculty members were recruited for all departments. The faculty started education in 2014-2015 academic year with 140 students, 14 faculty members and 7 research assistants. The name of the faculty was changed to “Faculty of Theology” on May 17, 2023 in accordance with the Presidential Decree.
Mission:
İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Faculty of Theology:
Pursuing scientific truth in the light of quality and ethical values,
Developing innovations,
He opened the horizons of our country with his research,
Securing the future of our society with the education it provides,
It considers it its main duty to carry out all the necessary activities at the highest level in order to be an educational and research institution that establishes cooperation with universities in our country and abroad.
Vision:
It aims to be among the top faculties in its field both nationally and internationally and to stand out among other faculties in terms of education and scientific quality.
İzmir International Student Association
İzmir International Guest Student Association is an international student association established in 2011 to provide support for guest students who choose to pursue university education in our city of İzmir, coming from various geographical regions.
Our country has a wonderful history and a great civilization heritage. Our society, enriched by this heritage, has been engaging with diverse cultures and civilizations across the globe from the past to the present day. Therefore, we are not unfamiliar to the civilizations of the world and the people who originate in the formation of these civilizations. For this reason, we do not consider students from all over the world who come to our country for education and training as foreigners. Instead, we refer to them as "guest students".
The aim of our association is to make our guest students “volunteer civilian ambassadors” who have a universal fraternity consciousness under the roof of our association, are equipped with basic religious information, recognize the modern world and world system, have high organizational ability, aware of the situation of their country and needs, understand the main points of Islamic culture and history.
According to statistics, there are currently around 300,000 guest students from 198 countries studying in Turkey. Approximately 15,000 of these students are recipients of Turkish state scholarships, while others pursue their education independently. In İzmir, there are more than 4,000 guest students from diverse regions, including Africa, Central Asia, the Balkans, and the Middle East.
İzmir International Student Association, while providing intercultural exchange, acts with the idea of bringing together the societies and keeping the differences as their wealth. In this context, recognizing other countries creates an environment for students to conduct research on the social and political structures of these countries. We organize international student gatherings, publish a newspaper prepared by international students, organize country presentation days, invite different speakers to give seminars on different topics, try to help students solve the problems they face in any condition, provide academic counseling, organize cultural tours and many other things. We work on education and training. We identify issues related to education and training and offer suggestions for solutions.
We create database with these information. We strive to provide both financial and moral support to guest students in our city.
Mission:
To host university students from abroad coming to İzmir for higher education
To contribute for the solution of problems encountered by our guests during their education and training
Vision of our Association
To strive to do the best in the area of international students
To take into account the social values, social and cultural characteristics of the regions from which our students come
To create an environment for people from different nations to come together
To help our students become individuals who work for the development of their own countries
To contribute to the spread of justice, rights and care for humanity.
İlim Yayma Cemiyeti – İzmir Branch
Since its establishment on October 11, 1951, the Society for the Dissemination of Knowledge is a charitable organization that continues its services in the light of national and spiritual values. On October 17, 1951, it opened the first Imam Hatip School where enlightened generations with knowledge and wisdom can grow up, and in the following years, the institution, which brought more than 100 Imam Hatip High Schools to Turkey's national education, has gained the status of “association operating in the public interest” with the decision of the Council of Ministers as a result of the good works it has carried out. Today, there are dormitories and training centers where tens of thousands of students live in branches located in all provinces of Turkey and where public activities are carried out within the body of the Ilim Yayma Society. Since its establishment, the Association has also been providing scholarships to thousands of needy and successful students. All the work done and the support given to Turkish national education by the Ilim Yayma Society has been recognized by the Presidency with the “Outstanding Service Plaque” and the Ministry of National Education with the “Plaque of Gratitude”. İlim Yayma Cemiyeti is one of the first non-governmental organizations in Turkey and continues to uphold its founding principles.
Mission:
To carry out educational and cultural activities that will contribute to the development of our country; to contribute to the upbringing of a society that adopts, protects and develops national, moral, religious, spiritual and cultural values, and loves its homeland and nation.
Vision:
Our vision is to make the society for the dissemination of knowledge an institution that provides quality and modern services at international standards in the field of education and culture, and that is effective and prestigious among international non-governmental organizations.
Federation of International Student Associations UDEF
The work for international students, which began in 2004 with an association in Istanbul, spread to many cities across Turkey with the establishment of UDEF in 2012, transforming into a movement supporting tens of thousands of students through its member associations and representatives. UDEF is a large civil society organization with its member associations, representatives, and volunteers. Association activities under the UDEF umbrella encompass hundreds of events under the headings of guidance, education, and social work. The federation's headquarters are in Istanbul. UDEF and its member associations provide consultancy and guidance to people who have chosen Türkiye for their education; they strive to meet the needs and demands of students.
Our Mission: Our mission is to be an institution that hosts international students studying in Türkiye, connects with Türkiye alumni, carries out joint projects, encourages the establishment of international student associations, and contributes to strengthening existing member international student associations.
Our Vision: Our vision is to be an institution whose members shape the future of humanity.
Gaziantep Islamic Science and Technology University (GIBTU)
Gaziantep Islamic Science and Technology University (GIBTU), since its establishment in 2018, has undertaken the responsibility of being Gaziantep’s second state university by aiming to cultivate qualified human resources and develop strategic policies aligned with regional dynamics. Equipped with modern laboratories and advanced technical infrastructure that meet contemporary scientific and technological standards, GIBTU provides high-quality education while sharing its academic expertise with all stakeholders, guided by national and spiritual values. Committed to the universal advancement of science, the university contributes both to regional development and to global knowledge production. With 8 faculties, 1 institute, 1 college, 2 vocational schools, and 8 application and research centers, GIBTU offers education to more than 6,000 students and has rapidly gained recognition and prestige in the region. Through its multilingual education model and innovative projects, GIBTU has become an attractive destination for 712 international students from 45 different countries, primarily from Turkey and the Islamic world. It serves as a platform that brings together diverse cultures on the common ground of moral values and scientific collaboration. This achievement strengthens the university’s role in international academic networks and provides a solid infrastructure supporting Turkey’s regional engagement strategies. Having embraced the vision of becoming a globally recognized center of knowledge production and dissemination, GIBTU continues to rise as both a driving force for local development and a respected participant in the international scientific community.
Kirikkale University Faculty of Islamic Sciences
Kirikkale University Faculty of Islamic Studies was established by the decision published in the Official Gazette dated November 10, 2013, and numbered 28817.
Our vision, in line with the vision of Kirikkale University, is to be a leading faculty that is recognized nationally and internationally in the field of higher religious education, adopts total quality management principles, adapts to innovations, constantly develops, renews itself, and trains theologians with contemporary approaches.
Our mission, in line with the general mission of Kirikkale University, is to train individuals who respect human values, produce knowledge, and transform this knowledge into social benefit. Our faculty aims to contribute to the development of the region and the country by training expert researchers in the field of theology.
