Özyeğin University | Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Istanbul stands as the financial and industrial capital of Turkiye, playing a pivotal role in regional trade and cross-border relations. The vibrant university culture, with its social clubs, sports teams, and cultural events, brings students together, bridging distant geographies. Upon your arrival in Turkiye, you'll quickly discover that the most lively areas of the city are the ones frequented by students. The multitude of cafes, restaurants, and libraries where students gather ensure that the city remains vibrant 24/7. Being an OzU exchange student offers you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich fabric of Istanbul, exploring its historical, cultural, and architectural wonders.
Our mission is to function as an entrepreneurial research university, dedicated to generating, disseminating, and applying solution-oriented, high value-added knowledge that serves society. Comprising distinguished faculty members boasting international experience and academic degrees from esteemed institutions worldwide, along with a diverse body of international students, we foster a globally enriched educational environment. Offering multi-disciplinary education, all academic programs are conducted in English, with the exception of the Faculty of Law. Embracing flexibility, dynamism, and adaptability as key characteristics, our university provides extensive flexibility to students. This allows them to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of both business and education, presenting tailored opportunities for research and learning that accommodate individual differences.