Counting down to celebrating the 250th year, Istanbul Technical University, one of the oldest technical universities of the world, was established with the name of “Mühendishane-i Bahr-i Hümayun” by Sultan Mustafa the Third. The first technical university of Turkey, ITU is identified with the education of engineering and architecture.
ITU pioneered the innovation movements during the Ottoman Empire period; and left its mark on the development, modernization and managementof the country during the Republic period.
ITU contributed with all efforts in every aspect of Turkey’s cities and anywhere in villages; with roads and bridges, factories and dams, communication networks and power plants. In addition to contributing to the development of the country for more than 2 centuries with brainpower, ITU has left marks in many areas by raising countless scientists, businesspeople, politicians and bureaucrats.
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1773
Mühendishane-i Bahri-i Hümayun
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1795
Mühendishane-i Berri-i Hümayun
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1883
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1909
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1928
School of Higher Engineering
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1941
Graduate School of Engineering
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1944
Transition to Istanbul Technical University
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1970
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1974
Beginning of Undergraduate and Graduate Education
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1975
Establishment of Istanbul Turkish Music State Conservatory
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2002
Establishment of İTÜ Arıteknokent
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2012
İTÜSeed (Pre-Incubation Center – Acceleration – Incubation))
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2023
250th year in Higher Education