Özyegin Universitesi
Established in 2007 by the Hüsnü M. Özyeğin Foundation, Özyeğin University (ÖzU) is an entrepreneurial research university focused on global impact, student development, and academic excellence. ÖzU aims to cultivate graduates who are leaders in their fields and create global scientific, social, and economic impact by generating, sharing, and applying high-value, solution-oriented knowledge. It offers 23 bachelor’s, 36 master’s, and 10 doctoral programs across 7 faculties and 3 graduate schools. Recognized internationally, the university ranks second globally among foundation and private universities newly established within the last 20 years in the “THE Young Universities Rankings.”
At Özyeğin University, sports and physical development are integral to student life, promoting wellness, teamwork, and discipline through a wide range of athletic programs and modern sports facilities. The university encourages active participation to support both physical fitness and personal growth. OzU Sports Teams represent Özyeğin University in national and international public and private tournaments with its more than 30 women’s and men’s teams in different categories, including basketball, handball, ski, sailing, rowing, karate.