TED University

TED University (TEDU) was founded in 2009 in Ankara, the capital city of Turkiye, by the Turkish Education Association Higher Education Foundation under Law No. 5913. It is a young, dynamic, and modern urban university that carries nearly 100 years of educational experience of the Turkish Education Association (TED) into higher education. Guided by its motto, "Putting people first," TED University embraces a liberal education philosophy to equip its students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required in a globalized world. The university offers English-medium programs across five faculties: Education, Arts and Sciences, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Architecture and Design, and Engineering, along with a School of English Language and a Graduate School. TEDU is committed to academic excellence, quality education, and innovative teaching methods. TED University’s mission is to cultivate versatile, critical thinkers and lifelong learners with creative and entrepreneurial mindsets who contribute to both science and society. The institution actively fosters social responsibility, ethics, and sustainability through its programs and campus culture. Its vision is to be a transformative and inspiring higher education institution that engages with its community to produce knowledge and solutions for societal challenges. TEDU is an active contributor to international collaboration, with a strong emphasis on intercultural exchange, innovation, and inclusivity. By prioritizing transparency, good governance, and stakeholder participation, the university aims to create a globally visible academic environment. TEDU is also a prominent urban university in Ankara, focusing on high-impact projects addressing local and global challenges through collaboration and research.