ISTEK ANTALYA YEDITEPE COLLEGE

The İSTEK Education and Cultur Foundation was established in Istanbul on the 5th April, 1985 by a group of eminent persons and institutions on the initiative of the former mayor of the municipality of greater İstanbul, Mr.Bedrettin Dalan. It is an educational trust, aims to develop productive, creative and responsible attitudes in individuals while adopting the principles and reforms of Atatürk. Working in national and international contexts, aiming to make positive contributions to both the country and the world's future, and giving priority to scientific thought defines İSTEK as a foundation apart. In 1996, the Foundation also established a university, Yeditepe University, which has now grown to become Turkey's biggest university. The Medical Faculty of the University runs one of the top rated hospitals in the region as well as ophthalmology clinics. The School of Dentistry has a hospital on the Asian side and a clinic on the European side of the city. Goals of theISTEK Foundation Building upon Atatürk's principles and the form of the Turkish secular governmental, which cherishes democracy and modernization, the Foundation is set to provide education to foster creative and innovative students for the betterment of the nation's future. The Foundation has a commitment to strive toward fulfilling all the educational and cultural needs of its community members. As an educational organization and community involved in life long learning, the Foundation is committed to constant innovation through experimentation. By providing scholarships the Foundation strives for equal opportunity education of the youth in Turkey.