Istanbul Okan University is one of the most advanced universities in Turkey and was established in 1999 by the Okan Culture, Education and Sports Foundation. The university aims to support students to become distinguished graduates in various disciplines and to prepare future scholars who are able to demonstrate their competencies at both the theoretical and practical levels. The university also seeks to contribute to the development of society by providing high-quality education and training students to be prepared to enter the modern business world.

Istanbul Okan University has ten faculties covering a wide range of disciplines in English and Turkish, offering approximately 63 bachelor’s degree programs, 41 master’s degree programs, and 13 doctoral programs. In addition, the university contains vocational schools and postgraduate institutes. The university provides its students with student exchange opportunities with 400 different institutions around the world, making it one of the best Turkish universities that has membership in the international student exchange network.