İzmir Institute of Technology

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| name = İzmir Institute of Technology

| native_name = İzmir Yüksek Teknoloji Enstitüsü|

| native_name_lang = tr

| image = Iztech_english_logo.png

| image_size = 300px

| motto = Türkiye'nin Teknoloji Üssü

| motto_lang = tr

| mottoeng = {{lang|tr|Turkey's Technology Base}}

| established = {{Start date and age|1992|07|11|df=yes}}

| type = Public technical university

| rector = Yusuf Baran

| city = Urla, İzmir

| country = Turkey

| coordinates = {{coord|38|19|13|N|26|38|11|E|display=inline,title|type:edu}}

| undergrad = 5896 {{Cite web|url=https://ogrenciisleri.iyte.edu.tr/wp-content/uploads/sites/99/2023/11/Lisans-Ogrenci-Sayilari-No.-of-Undergraduate-Students-01.11.2023.pdf|title = İstatistikler}}

| students = 7277 {{Cite web|url=https://ogrenciisleri.iyte.edu.tr/istatistikler/|title = İstatistikler}}

| faculty = 505

| campus = Suburban, {{convert|14980|acre|ha|order=flip|abbr=on}}

| language = English

| colors = {{color box|#C41E3A}} Red {{color box|#FFFFFF}} White

| affiliations = EUA

| website = {{url|iyte.edu.tr}}

}}

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İzmir Institute of Technology ({{langx|tr|İzmir Yüksek Teknoloji Enstitüsü}}, commonly referred to as IZTECH) is a public research university[http://english.iyte.edu.tr/main_eng.jsp?pageName=general_introduction.htm İzmir Institute Of Technology] in İzmir, Turkey. The university places a strong emphasis on the natural sciences and engineering, and it is the only institution of its kind in Turkey with a specific focus on scientific research. İzmir Institute of Technology is frequently recognized among Turkey's leading universities. The medium of instruction in all departments is English.

Organisation

Founded on July 11, 1992, İzmir Institute of Technology primarily focuses on the fields of science and technology.{{Cite news |last=The Council of Higher Education of the Republic of Turkey |title=Foundation Dates of Turkish Higher Education Institutions |url=http://www.yok.gov.tr/hakkinda/uni_bag_bir_2006.xls |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061107214826/http://www.yok.gov.tr/hakkinda/uni_bag_bir_2006.xls |url-status=dead |archive-date=2006-11-07 |access-date=2008-03-17 }} The university's main objectives include conducting research, providing education, and engaging in production, publication, and consultancy.http://www.iyte.edu.tr/tanitim/1992-2006IYTERapor/EK1_IYTEnin_kurulusuna_iliskin_basvuru.pdf {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}

İzmir Institute of Technology has 16 academic departments, the majority of which are organized into three faculties.{{Cite web |url=http://english.iyte.edu.tr/main_eng.jsp?pageName=faculties_and_schools.htm |title=İzmir Institute Of Technology |access-date=2008-03-22 |archive-date=2008-04-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080406200342/http://english.iyte.edu.tr/main_eng.jsp?pageName=faculties_and_schools.htm |url-status=dead }} These departments are responsible for the undergraduate programs. Additionally, the university includes the Department of Foreign Languages and the Department of General Cultural Courses. The Graduate School of Engineering and Science is responsible for the postgraduate programs at İzmir Institute of Technology.

İzmir Technology Development Zone

İzmir Technology Development Zone (commonly referred to as IZTECH Teknopark) is a science and research park which occupies an area of {{convert|225.5|ha}} on the campus of IZTECH. Connection to the airport, seaport, and to the organised industrial districts is provided by the İzmir-Çeşme Highway. The zone has five buildings in {{cvt|12200|sqm}} of enclosed space.{{Cite web |url=http://iztekgeb.iyte.edu.tr/en/LocationT.html |title=İzmir Technology Development Zone |access-date=2008-03-16 |archive-date=2008-03-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080316074900/http://iztekgeb.iyte.edu.tr/en/LocationT.html |url-status=dead }}

Criticism

İzmir Institute of Technology is known for its selective admissions and rigorous academic standards. Many students either drop out early or take longer than usual to complete their studies.{{Cite news

| last = Senate of the IYTE

| first =

| title = Strategic Plan (2008-2012)

| quote = On page 25, we can see that nearly half of the students exceed their normal times (4+1 years).

| date = 2007-03-12

| url = http://web.iyte.edu.tr/duyuru/Stratejik_Plan_2008-2012.pdf

| access-date = 2008-03-17}} Particularly in the Faculty of Engineering, only about half of the students graduate within the typical duration of their programs.{{Cite news

| last = Senate of the İYTE

| first =

| title = Number of students currently studying in undergraduate programs and number of graduates since 1998

| quote = Every year only 40 students accepted in each undergraduate program. The table shows that each year only 20 (avg.) students can graduate from Faculty of Engineering.

| date = 2006-12-08

| url = http://www.iyte.edu.tr/tanitim/1992-2006IYTERapor/EK8_Lisans_Ogrenci_Sayilari.pdf

| access-date = 2008-03-17

| archive-date = 2007-01-25

| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070125113145/http://www.iyte.edu.tr/tanitim/1992-2006IYTERapor/EK8_Lisans_Ogrenci_Sayilari.pdf

| url-status = dead

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