Under the motto “Be a Star, Too,” Yıldız Technical University—which brings its 114 years of knowledge and experience to young people—will host students and their families at the Davutpaşa Campus from July 24–27, 2025.
All of YTÜ’s faculties and departments will be represented at the Historic Hamam on the Davutpaşa Campus during the four-day open house. Prospective students will be able to receive direct information from expert faculty members on a wide range of topics related to the departments they are considering, including course content, minor and double major opportunities, laboratory facilities, and post-graduation career opportunities.
Clubs, Teams, and Experience Zones in the Central Courtyard
Throughout the open house, YTÜ Davutpaşa Central Courtyard will host events organized by the university’s 71 active student clubs and internationally award-winning competition teams. Formula cars, drones, robots, and TEKNOFEST projects will be on display at the booths. Prospective students will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the YTÜ students behind these projects and observe the “student-driven innovation” model firsthand.
Participants will be able to quickly access both printed and digital brochures for the faculties and programs they are interested in, obtaining detailed information on educational content, faculty, career opportunities, and technical resources.
An Academic Powerhouse Distinguished by Scientific Achievements
YTÜ stands out for its scientific achievements and its rise on the global stage.
- It ranks among the top 100 worldwide in three fields in the THE Impact Rankings,
- has climbed 450 spots in the QS World University Rankings over the past five years to rank in the 731–740 range,
- is the leader in Turkey for Erasmus student mobility,
- third in Turkey for entrepreneurship,
- first in Turkey for societal contribution,
- and has been ranked first in Turkey for the past three years in the TÜBİTAK 2209-B university-industry collaboration program.
These achievements by YTÜ promise prospective students not only a quality education but also an academic identity recognized on a global scale.
The YTÜ Ecosystem: Where Ideas Become Products
Going beyond the traditional university education model, YTÜ offers a unique ecosystem that transforms ideas into projects and projects into products. Students are nurtured to become entrepreneurial, productive, and experience-driven individuals even before they graduate.
The YTÜ ecosystem is supported by the following centers:
- YTÜ Yıldız Technopark: One of Turkey’s largest technoparks. It has been ranked first for three consecutive years.
- YTU Startup House: Ranked among the top 10 in the world in UBI Global’s “World’s Best University Incubators” index.
- Innovation Hub: Provides prototyping and testing infrastructure services for applied projects.
- Yıldız Explorers Program: An entrepreneurship and mentorship support system for university students.
Thanks to these initiatives, students generate ideas, turn them into projects, develop prototypes, launch startups, receive mentorship, and connect with investors.
One of Turkey’s Greenest Campuses
YTÜ stands out as the 59th greenest and most sustainable campus in the world and the 2nd in Turkey according to the GreenMetric rankings. Students and their families attending the open house events will have the opportunity to spend time on this campus, where history and nature intertwine, and to get an up-close look at the educational environment designed with sustainability in mind.
Get a Head Start on Your Career Before Graduation
YTÜ’s KOOP Education Model offers students the opportunity to establish direct contact with the industry while still in college. By gaining experience in real-world work environments, students take a strong first step on their career journeys even before graduation.
Invest in Your Future with Merit Scholarships and Foundation Support
YTÜ offers comprehensive scholarship opportunities for students who demonstrate outstanding performance on the YKS:
- Up to 515,000 TL in support, including dormitory accommodations, for those ranking in the top 100,
- Special scholarships and startup packages for students ranking in the top 500, 1,000, and 2,000,
- Equipment support such as computers, books and stationery, and Yıldız Store gift cards.
In addition, the YTÜ Foundation will continue to provide a monthly 3,000 TL needs-based scholarship to over 1,000 students, ensuring equal opportunity.
📍 Open House Information
🗓️ Date: July 24–27, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.
m. 📌 Location: YTÜ Davutpaşa Campus – Historic Hamam & Central Courtyard
