Istanbul Medipol University

{{Short description|Turkish private university located in İstanbul}}

{{Infobox university

| name = Istanbul Medipol University

| native_name = İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi

| image = Istanbul Medipol University Logo.png

| image_size = 190px

| motto =

| established = {{start date and age|2009|07|7|df=yes}}

| type = Private

| rector = Ömer Ceran

| faculty = 1,213 (2021)

| administrative_staff = 2,309 (2021)

| students = 37,051 (2021){{cite web | url = https://www.medipol.edu.tr/universite/kalite-guvencesi/istatistikler | title = Statistics | access-date = 15 November 2021 | language = Turkish}}

| doctoral = 643

| city = Istanbul

| country = Turkey

| campus = Urban

| language = English and Turkish

| free_label = University Press

| free = Medipol University Press{{cite web |url=https://www.medipol.edu.tr/universite/yayinlar |title=About Medipol University Press |publisher=Medipol University Press |access-date=2021-12-09}}

| colours = {{Scarf|start}}{{Cells|1|#7D8286}}{{Cells|1|#312E63}}{{Cells|1|#FFFFFF}}{{Scarf|end}}Grey, Blue and White{{Cite web|title=Kurumsal Kimlik {{!}} Basın Odası {{!}} Kurumsal {{!}} Medipol Sağlık Grubu|url=https://medipol.com.tr/kurumsal/basin-odasi/kurumsal-kimlik|access-date=2021-11-15|website=medipol.com.tr|language=tr}}

| affiliations = Joint Commission International
Bologna Process
Erasmus Programme
TÜBİTAK
YÖK

| website = {{URL|https://www.medipol.edu.tr/}}

}}

Istanbul Medipol University ({{langx|tr|İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi}}) is a private university in Istanbul, Turkey. The university was established in 2009 by the Turkey Education, Health, and Research Foundation, emphasizes medical education and health sciences.{{Cite web|date=15 November 2021 | language = Turkish |title=General Introduction of the Institution|url=https://www.medipol.edu.tr/akts-bilgi-paketi/universite-hakkinda/kurumun-genel-tanitimi}} The foundation was established by Fahrettin Koca, who served as the Minister of Health in the 67th government of Turkey.

The university comprises 12 faculties, five institutes, and four vocational schools. The university has a total enrollment of 37,051 students, including 22,526 undergraduates, 1,766 graduate students, and 12,759 associate degree students. The institution also hosts 2,854 international students. The academic staff consists of 1,213 faculty members, supported by 2,309 administrative personnel. The university offers 71 undergraduate programs across 13 faculties, with 24 of these programs conducted in English.

History

Istanbul Medipol University was established on 7 July 2009 by the Medipolitan Education and Health Foundation, now known as the Turkey Education, Health, and Research Foundation. It was granted public legal status as a foundation university.

In 2015, the university's Faculty of Law became a member of the European Law Faculties Association, a network that connects law faculties across Europe for collaborative activities.{{Cite web|date=15 November 2021|language=Turkish|title=Medipol-Hukuk-Avrupa-Hukuk-Fakulteleri-Birligi-Uyesi-Oldu|url=https://www.medipol.edu.tr/haberler/medipol-hukuk-avrupa-hukuk-fakulteleri-birligi-uyesi-oldu|url-status=dead|access-date=15 November 2021|archive-date=15 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115112222/https://www.medipol.edu.tr/haberler/medipol-hukuk-avrupa-hukuk-fakulteleri-birligi-uyesi-oldu}}{{Cite web|title=MEMBERS – ELFA|url=https://elfa-edu.org/elfa-members/|access-date=2021-11-15|language=en-US}} Additionally, in 2023, the university joined the United Nations Academic Impact.{{Cite web |title=İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi UNAI üyesi oldu {{!}} Medipol Üniversitesi |url=https://www.medipol.edu.tr/haberler/istanbul-medipol-universitesi-unai-uyesi-oldu |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=www.medipol.edu.tr |language=tr}} Medipol Mega University Hospital, near Başakşehir in Bağcılar, has been accredited as an Academic Medical Center Hospital by the Joint Commission International.{{Cite web |title=Medipol Üniversitesi Hastanesi JCI tarafından akredite edildi. |url=https://medipol.com.tr/kurumsal/haberler/kurumsal-haberler/medipol-universitesi-hastanesi-jci-tarafindan-akredite-edildi |access-date=2024-12-10 |website=medipol.com.tr |language=tr}}

The university supports a vibrant campus life with 100 student clubs, which organize activities spanning social, cultural, scientific, and personal development, alongside academic enrichment for students.{{Cite web |title=Öğrenci Kulüpleri {{!}} Medipol Üniversitesi |url=https://www.medipol.edu.tr/universite/genel-sekreterlik/saglik-kultur-ve-spor-dairesi/kultur/ogrenci-kulupleri |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=www.medipol.edu.tr}}

Campuses

Istanbul Medipol University continues its education and training activities in Kavacık North, Kavacık South and Haliç Campuses. In addition, students' practical courses and internship training continue at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

= Kavacık Campuses =

The university's Kavacık campuses are located in Beykoz, close to the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. Kavacık campuses consist of two campuses. Kavacık North and Kavacık South Campuses host education, laboratory, girls' and boys' dormitory buildings, football, tennis and basketball courts, recreation and conversation areas, large halls, classrooms and parking areas.{{Cite web |title=Kampüste Hayat {{!}} Medipol Üniversitesi |url=https://www.medipol.edu.tr/kampuste-hayat |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=www.medipol.edu.tr}}

= Medipol Mega University Hospital =

Medipol Mega University Hospital, located in Bağcılar near the Başakşehir, began operations in 2012 under the name Mega Hospitals Complex. It is accredited as an Academic Medical Center Hospital by the Joint Commission International (JCI). The hospital serves as a training facility where students conduct practical courses and complete their internship programs. Medipol Mega University Hospital covers a closed area of 26,000 m² and has a total of 810 beds, including 215 intensive care units. The hospital is equipped with a heliport area for air transport and features advanced medical procedures, such as the High Intensity Focused Ultrasound and robotic surgery.{{Cite web |title=Medipol Mega University Hospital |url=https://medipolglobal.com/medipol-mega-university-hospital |access-date=2024-12-10 |website=medipolglobal.com}} In 2017, Medipol Mega University Hospital became the first and only private hospital in Turkey to receive the HIMSS Level 6 certification following a digital hospital assessment.{{Cite web |title=Kalite Yönetim Sistemimiz {{!}} Kurumsal {{!}} Medipol Sağlık Grubu |url=https://medipol.com.tr/kurumsal/kalite-yonetim-sistemimiz |access-date=2024-12-10 |website=medipol.com.tr |language=tr}}

International rankings

{{Infobox university ranking

| THE_W =1501+ | THE_W_ref ={{Cite web|title=Istanbul Medipol University|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/istanbul-medipol-university|access-date=2021-12-09|website=Times Higher Education (THE)|date=13 November 2021 |language=en}}

| THE_W_Young =401+|THE_W_Young_ref =

| RUR_W =808 | RUR_W_ref ={{Cite web |title=Istanbul Medipol University |url=https://roundranking.com/universities/istanbul-medipol-university.html?sort=O&year=2022&subject=SO |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=roundranking.com}}

|THE_W_Health_ref=|THE_W_Health_year=2024|THE_W_Health=801-1000|QS_Europe_year=2024|QS_Europe=601|QS_Europe_ref=|THE_W_year=2024|THE_W_Young_year=2022|RUR_W_year=2024}}

In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022, Istanbul Medipol University is ranked at 1201+ globally. In the broad subject areas, it is ranked 401+ in "Young Universities", 601+ in "Clinical, pre-clinical & health", 401-500 in "Business & Economics". In the QS World University Rankings 2024, Istanbul Medipol University is ranked at 351-400 on EECA Rankings and 601+ in Europe University Rankings.{{Cite web |title=QS World University Rankings İstanbul Medipol University |url=https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/istanbul-medipol-university |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=Top Universities |language=en}}The Best Global Universities Ranking 2023 of the U.S. News & World Report ranks Istanbul Medipol University 1886th in the world, 918th in "Clinical Medicine".{{Cite web |title=U.S. News Istanbul Medipol University |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/istanbul-medipol-university-529950 |website=www.usnews.com}} By Round University Ranking 2022, Istanbul Medipol University is ranked 969th in the world. According to the U.S. News & World Report 2024 rankings, Istanbul Medipol University is ranked 786th in Clinical Medicine.{{Cite web |title=Medipol University |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/istanbul-medipol-university-529950 |website=U.S. News University Rankings}}

Academic units

= Faculties =

International Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty of Communication

= Graduate schools =

Graduate School of Health Sciences
Graduate School of Forensic Sciences
Graduate School of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Graduate School of Social Sciences

Library

Istanbul Medipol University has libraries located at its Kavacık North, Kavacık South, Haliç, and University Hospital campuses. As of 2023, the libraries house 80,683 printed books, 96 printed journals, 434 theses, 721,831 electronic books, 60,435 electronic journals, and 38 databases. Additionally, the library holds a rare collection of 38 books dating back to before 1950.{{Cite web |title=Library in Numbers – Medipol Üniversitesi Kütüphane |url=https://kutuphane.medipol.edu.tr/library-in-numbers/?lang=en |access-date=2023-10-08 |language=en-US}}