Kadir Has University

Kadir Has University
Kadir Has Üniversitesi
Kadir Has University's main building in Cibali, Istanbul
TypePrivate
Established1997
RectorProf. Dr. M. Sondan Durukanoğlu Feyiz
Location,
41°01′30″N 28°57′32″E / 41.02500°N 28.95889°E / 41.02500; 28.95889
CampusCibali/Fatih
Websitewww.khas.edu.tr/en
University rankings
Regional – Overall
QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia[1]301-350 (2022)

Kadir Has University, also known as KHAS, is a foundation university in Fatih, Istanbul, established in 1997 by Kadir Has [tr], the late Turkish industrialist and philanthropist.[2]

Kadir Has University has five faculties: Faculty of Art and Design; Faculty of Communication; Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences; Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences; Faculty of Law.[3] Kadir Has University is a research university, which aims to generate high quality research as well as students with competencies of highest standards by developing a new model of education that is application- and project-based. Prof. Dr. M. Sondan Durukanoğlu Feyiz is the current rector of the university. The Core Program, one of these models, aims to leave the traditional education style behind and to equip first year students with the creative and critical questioning skills they will need in all areas of society. As of 2019, they also aim to train graduates who can work anywhere in the world with another education system they have created called New Education Model.

Research institutes at the university include the Centre for Energy and Sustainable Development, Istanbul Studies Center, the Sports Studies Research Center, the Gender and Women’s Studies Centre, the Center for International and European Studies and the Centre for Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection.

Kadir Has University also provides financial and consultancy support to its students through organizations such as the Creative Industries Platform (YEP).

  1. ^ "QS World University Rankings-Emerging Europe & Central Asia". Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  2. ^ Home. Kadir Has University. Retrieved on 9 July 2019. "Cibali Mah. Kadir Has Cad. Fatih / İSTANBUL 34083"
  3. ^ "All Departments". Kadir Has Üniversitesi. Retrieved 30 March 2024.