Türkiye’s Leader in International Accreditation: Istanbul Gelisim University
Attracting attention with its number of internationally accredited programs, Istanbul Gelisim University continues to lead the field in Türkiye with 40 accredited departments. This remarkable success caught the attention of Northern Technical University, with whom IGU recently signed a cooperation protocol. The ABET accreditation obtained by IGU's Civil Engineering Department, in particular, prompted Northern Technical University to request training to achieve similar success.
All Aspects of the Accreditation Process Covered in an Intensive Training Program
As part of the accreditation training, Istanbul Gelisim University hosted four professors from Northern Technical University on August 26–27. During the two-day program, Asst. Prof. Ahmad Reshad Noori, Head of the Civil Engineering Department at IGU, shared detailed knowledge and experience about the ABET accreditation process. The training covered topics such as meeting accreditation criteria, defining program outcomes, continuous improvement processes, and document management.
First Steps of the Collaboration Taken with High-Level Visit on July 31
The foundation for the training was laid on July 31, when the Rector of Northern Technical University and accompanying senior administrators visited Istanbul Gelisim University. During this visit, the delegation toured the university campus, explored cooperation opportunities with various academic units, and signed a memorandum of understanding. Their strong interest in the Civil Engineering Department was further reinforced by the department's academic achievements and accreditation experience. A few days after the visit, the training request was officially submitted.
Academic Evaluation Meeting Held After the Training
After the training concluded, the delegation from Northern Technical University held a special evaluation meeting with IGU Vice Rector Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı, University Quality Coordinator and Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences Prof. Hasan Hakan Bozkurt, and UDIO-K Coordinator Alisa Usubova. During this meeting, the overall effectiveness of the training program was discussed, and there was a mutual exchange of ideas on quality assurance processes. One of the participating professors, who also serves as Northern Technical University’s quality manager, engaged in a focused consultation regarding quality assurance systems.
Appreciation from the Northern Technical University Delegation to IGU!
Following the evaluation meeting, IGU Vice Rector Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı presented official certificates of participation to the four professors. The Northern Technical University delegation stated that the training had been highly beneficial and informative. They expressed particular gratitude to Asst. Prof. Ahmad Reshad Noori for the quality of the training and conveyed their overall satisfaction with IGU. The program was successfully concluded with highly productive meetings in terms of academic development.
IGU Takes on a Consulting Role in International Education
This collaboration with Northern Technical University represents a significant step by Istanbul Gelisim University toward sharing its knowledge and expertise on an international scale. Demonstrating its ability to guide universities globally with its accreditation know-how, IGU aims to expand such programs and strengthen international partnerships, contributing to the global sharing of Türkiye’s academic expertise.
