Istanbul University Faculty of Economics

This faculty, part of Istanbul University—the oldest and largest university in the country, established in 1453—was founded on December 14, 1936.

[2][3][4][5] During the establishment phase of the Faculty of Economics at Istanbul University, the institution became a refuge for notable European scholars escaping Nazi persecution.

Their contributions were instrumental in shaping the academic and intellectual landscape of the faculty.

The Faculty of Economics at Istanbul University commenced its educational programs on March 4, 1937, with an initial enrollment of 118 students.

Notably, Abdullah Gül, the 11th president of Türkiye, is an alumnus of the IU Faculty of Economics.