Institute of Graduate Programs

The era we live in not only accelerates the production of knowledge but also its transformation; it marks a period in which global challenges are deepening, and concepts such as social justice, ethical responsibility, and sustainability are being redefined. This transformation requires not just access to new knowledge, but also the ability to make sense of it and to critically re-evaluate it. Positioned at the heart of this transformation, İstanbul Bilgi University’s Institute of Graduate Programs aims to support the development of individuals not only on academic and professional levels but also on intellectual and social levels.

The Institute is grounded in the core principles of Istanbul Bilgi University, which prioritize academic freedom, social responsibility, and an interdisciplinary approach. It adopts a learning philosophy that goes beyond merely producing and transferring knowledge—questioning, transforming, and reconstructing it in diverse contexts. It contributes to the development of individuals who are committed to ethical values, capable of creative and multifaceted thinking, and aims to create a lasting and multidimensional impact in research, scientific advancement, and community engagement. In this direction, it provides an academic environment nourished by the intersections of different disciplines, encouraging intellectual interaction and collaborative production.

The graduate and doctoral programs within the Institute span a wide range of fields, including management and social sciences, economics, law, communication, architecture, engineering, and health. These programs are designed not only to enable students to specialize in a specific area but also to think through knowledge, go beyond specialization to create social value, and develop multidimensional solutions to complex problems. This structure appeals both to those pursuing an academic career and to professionals seeking to deepen their expertise, and it has been developed in a comprehensive manner that welcomes diverse needs and orientations. It is integrated with national and international collaborations, research projects, and community-focused initiatives, supporting students in reinterpreting knowledge and transforming it into social benefit. Graduates assume active responsibilities in academia, the private sector, the public sector, and civil society—both locally and globally.

For individuals who think and produce with knowledge on a global scale and are motivated to create social impact, the Institute of Graduate Programs offers an academic experience where critical thinking meets knowledge and personal development intersects with social responsibility. This academic environment provides not only answers to today’s questions but also intellectual insight and a strong foundation for those seeking to respond to the directions of the future.

Hilal Akgül, Prof.
Institute Director