Serpil Saracoglu

Okan University

Founded in 1999, Okan University is a dynamic University with close to 7000 students. It offers 52 undergraduate, 26 graduate programs and 3 Ph.D. programs under 5 Faculties, 2 Graduate Institutes, Schools of Applied Sciences and Health Sciences. Okan University also has a Vocational School that offers two-year, associate degree programs in various professional fields. The language of instruction in many of the academic programs is English. Those academic programs that instruct in Turkish offer some classes in English as well for international exchange students.\\Okan University has emphasized university-business cooperation since its establishment. Working together with various business sectors, the university has developed curricula and internship programs for its students to enhance their employability skills. True to its motto, "The University Closest to Business World", Okan University effectively combines theory and practice to best prepare students for professional life.