Activities — YTU Impact

2025

AI-Based Educational Technologies Project Supported under the TÜBİTAK ARDEB 1001 Program

This research project focuses on developing an innovative AI-based educational platform designed to improve students’ reading accuracy and reading speed. The project, titled “An AI-Based Educational Intervention: Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating an Application for Reading Accuracy and Reading Speed (Yaztek)”, is carried out by Prof. Dr. Muhammed Eyüp Sallabaş from the Department of Social Sciences and Turkish Education, Faculty of Education, with support from the TÜBİTAK ARDEB 1001 Pro...

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Academic Research Infrastructure and R&D Support Initiatives

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2025

Academic Research Infrastructure and R&D Support Initiatives

To further strengthen its scientific productivity and research capacity, Yıldız Technical University has launched a comprehensive institutional transformation initiative. As part of this strategic effort, 40 new interdisciplinary research groups have been established, bringing together expertise from diverse academic fields to foster collaborative and innovative research. The university has also significantly expanded its support for scientific research by increasing the budget allocated to t...

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YTU Engineering Model Incorporated into an International Curriculum

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2025

YTU Engineering Model Incorporated into an International Curriculum

A mathematical model developed by Prof. Dr. Kaan Yetilmezsoy from the Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, has gained international recognition and been incorporated into the curriculum of Marshall University (USA). Known as the “Type-3 Pipe Distribution System Diameter Estimation Model,” the methodology was originally published in a prestigious journal of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and attracted significant attention within the global eng...

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2025

Success in the 2025 QS World University Subject Rankings

According to the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, published by one of the world’s most prestigious higher education ranking organizations, Yıldız Technical University achieved remarkable progress on the global stage, further strengthening its international academic reputation. Leadership in Engineering and Technology: Yıldız Technical University advanced from 375th to 262nd place worldwide in the Engineering and Technology category, while ranking 4th in Türkiye, demonstrating its...

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Six-Year MIAK-MAK Accreditation for the English-Taught Architecture Program

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2025

Six-Year MIAK-MAK Accreditation for the English-Taught Architecture Program

The 100% English-taught Bachelor’s Program in Architecture offered by the Faculty of Architecture has been awarded six-year accreditation (2025–2031) by the Architectural Accrediting Board (MİAK-MAK) following a comprehensive evaluation and review process. This achievement serves as a formal recognition of the program’s academic quality, up-to-date curriculum, learning outcomes, and qualified faculty members in accordance with nationally and internationally recognized standards. The accredita...

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Faculty of Arts and Sciences Leads YTU in TÜBİTAK Student Research Projects

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2025

Faculty of Arts and Sciences Leads YTU in TÜBİTAK Student Research Projects

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Yıldız Technical University achieved a remarkable success in the TÜBİTAK BİDEB 2209-A Undergraduate Students Research Projects Support Program (2024/1 Call). According to the results announced following a rigorous scientific evaluation process, the faculty secured funding for 79 student research projects, maintaining its position as the leading faculty within the university in terms of the number of supported projects. This achievement reflects the faculty’...

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Faculty of Architecture’s Success in the TÜBİTAK 2209-A Program

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2025

Faculty of Architecture’s Success in the TÜBİTAK 2209-A Program

The Faculty of Architecture at Yıldız Technical University achieved a significant success within the scope of the TÜBİTAK 2209-A Undergraduate Students Research Projects Support Program. Under the academic supervision of seven faculty members, a total of nine project proposals prepared by 20 students were awarded support. The supported projects are as follows: Investigation of the Effects of Street Art Produced in Public Open Spaces in the Karaköy Kemeraltı Area on Users’ Perception of Place:...

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Success of the Faculty of Education in the TÜBİTAK 2209-A Program

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2025

Success of the Faculty of Education in the TÜBİTAK 2209-A Program

The Faculty of Education at Yıldız Technical University achieved remarkable success under the 2024 First-Term Call of the TÜBİTAK 2209-A Undergraduate Students Research Projects Support Program. As a result of the dedicated efforts of our students and the academic guidance provided by faculty members, a total of 34 research projects submitted by the Faculty of Education were awarded funding by TÜBİTAK. This achievement reflects the faculty’s strong commitment to fostering a research-oriented ...

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Success of the Faculty of Education in the TÜBİTAK 4004 Program

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2025

Success of the Faculty of Education in the TÜBİTAK 4004 Program

The Faculty of Education at Yıldız Technical University achieved a significant success under the TÜBİTAK 4004 Nature Education and Science Schools Support Program. Three different project proposals developed under the leadership of faculty members were selected for funding by TÜBİTAK. The supported projects and their coordinators are as follows: Technology-Supported Education in the Maarif Model: Discovering a Sustainable Future through Renewable Energy!Prof. Dr. Aslı Görgülü Arı (Department ...

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Success of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences in the TÜBİTAK 2209-A Program

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2025

Success of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences in the TÜBİTAK 2209-A Program

The Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at Yıldız Technical University achieved remarkable success under the 2024 First-Term Call of the TÜBİTAK 2209-A Undergraduate Students Research Projects Support Program. Projects prepared by 18 students under the supervision of 10 faculty members were selected for funding. Some of the supported projects include: Technology and Innovation: Examining the relationship between LinkedIn engagement and digital reputation scores of technology- and...

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Success of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in TÜBİTAK 2209 Programs

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2025

Success of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in TÜBİTAK 2209 Programs

The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Yıldız Technical University once again demonstrated its leading role in scientific research and technological development through its outstanding performance in TÜBİTAK-supported projects. The Faculty achieved remarkable success with a total of 63 funded projects, including 40 projects supported under the TÜBİTAK 2209-A Undergraduate Students Research Projects Support Program and 23 projects supported under the TÜBİTAK 2209-B Undergraduate Students Ind...

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Recognizing Scientific Productivity and Future Aspirations

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2025

Recognizing Scientific Productivity and Future Aspirations

Yıldız Technical University honored its distinguished academics who excelled in publications, research projects, and patent activities throughout 2024 through the Academic Awards Ceremony, which is based on a transparent performance evaluation system. Maintaining its position as Türkiye’s patent champion, the university increased the number of its international projects to 44. In addition, YTU students demonstrated the strength of the university’s research culture by ranking first in Türkiye ...