Founded on 7 July 2009 by the Turkey Education, Health and Research Foundation, Istanbul Medipol University (IMU) has rapidly evolved into a leading private foundation university based in Istanbul, Türkiye. Committed to being a cradle of applied wisdom, IMU’s mission is to ensure that students do not just acquire knowledge but learn to apply true wisdom in decision-making, paving their way toward purposeful and informed futures.
IMU operates across three urban campuses—Kavacık North, Kavacık South, and Haliç (Golden Horn)—as well as the Medipol Mega University Hospital in Bağcılar for clinical training. These campuses host 12 faculties, 5 graduate institutes, and 4 vocational schools, offering a total of 74 undergraduate programmes, including 24 in English, and serving more than 49,700 students supported by 2,538 academic staff.
Innovative Education & Technology Integration
IMU has embraced an innovative educational model, fostering a genuine "knowledge society" populated by accomplished scholars. Our faculty is dedicated to preparing students for real-world challenges, leveraging advanced information technologies—state-of-the-art computer labs, multimedia libraries, and multipurpose facilities—to enhance learning and research elitism.
Clinical Excellence & Research Infrastructure
Central to IMU’s identity is its Medipol Mega University Hospital—an 810‑bed Academic Medical Center accredited by Joint Commission International and equipped with the latest technology, including robotic surgery, High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound, and a heliport. The university supports over 17 research centers, numerous advanced labs, and ambitions for a 5,000 m² Regenerative & Restorative Medicine Research Center medipol.edu.tr.
Student Mobility & Global Engagement
IMU enhances student mobility and inclusivity through e-learning platforms and an integrated educational framework, aiming to foster regional development and serve a diverse international student body. Currently, students represent more than 100 nations.
Academic Recognition
- Ranked 47th among 190 Turkish universities and 9th among foundation universities in the URAP 2024–2025 national rankings
- Listed in the 1501+ category of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025.
- Included in QS regional rankings (EECA 61st place) and other international evaluations.
- Consistently featured in Scimago, RUR, Webometrics, and U.S. News subject rankings.
Vision
As Istanbul Medipol University prepares students to lead, serve, and innovate across disciplines, it remains dedicated to shaping both the immediate and distant future through a robust institutional culture, entrepreneurial mindset, and resilient spirit.