“Free in thought, modern in education, universal in science” the motto of the university thoroughly summarizes the greatness and excellence of Maltepe university. The university is part of a more general educational system. They have established and operated schools and educational centers from kindergarten level to the university level. 

The university was founded in 1997. But the basis of the university was laid at 1991 when the Istanbul Marmara education foundation was founded. They first established schools and gained several years of experience in that field. Later they established the university with more than 5 years of experience. After a couple of years, the foundation established the Marmara education village at support of the university’s academic activities.

The main campus of the university, known as the Marmara educational village, is a state of art. The campus is located at the Maltepe neighborhood of Istanbul and is equipped with all the needed facilities needed for education at any field and any subject area. There are various research centers inside the campus too and research is highly emphasized here. Medical students can also use the amenities of the university hospital which is located at the educational village and is equipped with the most modern equipment of the day. 

Advantages

Internationalization is one of the most important missions of the university. Since early 2000s, this university has tried to establish relations with different universities in different countries around the world. They are a part of the Erasmus program which enables student exchanges between this university and other universities mostly in Europe. They have expanded their partnership in Erasmus in 2007. Since then, students from other universities join Maltepe and participate in research projects and vise-versa. 

The quality of education at this university is ensured by the quality management office. They have employed high quality and knowledgeable teachers and adopted modern approaches towards education. With the support of incredible infrastructure of the university, Maltepe is one of the best research centers in Turkey. 

Student life

Inside the educational village, every facility for a comfortable and convenient life has been prepared. It is a huge complex with various dormitories, sports facilities, and educational buildings. The university organizes different events annually. There are more than 750 events taking place at this university. This includes dance performances, plays in the 800 seated out-door auditorium, and different sports events. Workshops and conferences in different fields are also held every now and then. Students can use these workshops to learn various skills and qualifications for their future jobs. 

There are 13 sports facilities inside the main campus of the university. Football, basketball, tennis and gym are the most popular sports of the university. Every year, at the beginning of the academic year, students are chosen to participate in different teams and practice more professionally. 

Art is also quite popular at this university. The spring festival can act as a support for this. Other than the festival including different acts and performances, various national and international exhibitions and galleries take place at this university too. 

Other than its fully equipped hospital, there is a health center inside the campus, designed to provide first aids and needed healthcare activities in time of emergency.

The university library is also one of the strong points of this university. There are more than 200000 printed books stored here. There is also a separate section for all the donated and one of a kind books. The library is equipped with the most modern infrastructure of the day and has given access to millions of books to its students via its strong platform.

 The university offers accommodation inside the educational village to its students. The dorm room are located in an incredible part of the campus, surrounded by trees and nature all over. 

University ranking

The Maltepe university is one of the best private foundation universities of Turkey. This university is ranked among the top 100 universities of the country in all rankings. The webometrics website has ranked then the 100^th best university of the Republic of Turkey and 2947^th best university in the world. The edurank website has ranked Maltepe the 70^th best university of Turkey and 19^th in the city of Istanbul. It is also the 4082^nd best university in the world in the mentioned website. 

Plastic surgery: 

This program is offered by the faculty of medicine of the Maltepe university. The faculty is one of the best and most popular faculties of this university. This faculty has more publications than any other faculty at this university and is one of the most advanced and internationally accepted faculties of the university. The plastic surgery program has been ranked among the top 500 programs in the field of plastic surgery and the university offers one of the best programs in the world. 

Faculty of architecture and design:

This faculty offers another one of the most popular programs of this university, Architecture. Educational activities are supported but design studios and internship programs. Students can also study double majors at this faculty. 

Faculty of engineering:

As one of the faculties with the highest number of publications, this faculty emphasizes research and includes more than 15 laboratories and research centers inside its building. There are 5 departments in this faculty, including computer, software, industrial, electrical and civil engineering departments. 

Admissions and application requirements

• Biometric Photograph
• Online Application Form
• Certified example of Diploma translation
• Certified copy of English or Turkish translation of transcription
• For ones with double nationality, document indicating that primary nationality is not Republic of Turkey.
• Blue Card (if any) Photocopy
• For applicants to programs in foreign language education, Foreign Language Examination Results certificate (TOEFL, etc.)
• Certificate of equivalence from Ministry of National Education (MEB)
• Current exam result (SAT, ACT, ASL, Baccalaureate, AYÖS, ABİTUR, KONKUR, TQDK…)

In order to be admitted at this university, students need to take one of the mentioned university entrance examinations. Turkish and English language proficiency test results are also needed (TOEFL iBT, minimum 90). Students must pay 550 TL in the application process.

Why Maltepe university?

Maltepe university, one of Turkey’s best and largest foundation universities is offering first class programs to talented young students seeking opportunities in their academic lives. The university is equipped with one of the best educational complexes all over Turkey. It has everything that students need for a convenient academic life and more. It is located in one of Turkey’s best cities too, Istanbul. Istanbul itself is an ocean of opportunities and will take you up to the highest levels in your academic and professional life. In short, this university has all that it takes to be one of the best universities in middle east, if it already isn’t, and can be an incredible choice for all talented students all around the world.