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34-610: Metin Serezli was born on January 12, 1934. He was educated in Istanbul University 's Faculty of Law, Institute of Journalism at Faculty of Economics and Art History at Faculty of Letters. His acting career began with amateur theatre performances at the theatre club of the university. In 1971, he established his own theatre, "Çevre Tiyatrosu". He married in 1957 Nisa Serezli . The couple divorced in 1964. Serezli made his second marriage on March 7, 1968, to Nevra Serezli ,

68-526: A day after the conquest of Constantinople by the Turks , it was reformed as the first Ottoman higher education institution influenced by European approaches . The successor institution, which has been operating under its current name since 1933, is the first university in modern Turkey . Istanbul University is consistently ranked first in Turkey and among the top 500 universities in the world according to

102-412: A theatre actress with whom he shared the stage many times. From this marriage they have two sons, Murat and Selim. Murat Serezli became also an actor. Serezli died in the morning hours of March 10, 2013, at his home following lung cancer he had been suffering from for about two years. He was survived by his wife Nevra and the two sons. According to his wife, Serezli did not wish a memorial ceremony. He

136-582: Is also an official member of the CMS Experiment at CERN , a collaboration that focuses on high-energy physics research and the study of fundamental particles. See also Academic staff of Istanbul University for a detailed list. See also Istanbul University alumni for a detailed list. Phanar Greek Orthodox College Phanar Greek Orthodox College or Phanar Roman Orthodox Lyceum ( Turkish : Özel Fener Rum Lisesi ), known in Greek as

170-551: Is the only AACSB -accredited business school among the public universities in Turkey. Istanbul University Law School conducts a joint bachelor of laws (LL.B.) program in partnership with the University of Hamburg . This program enables students to study in both Turkey and Germany, covering multiple legal systems with coursework focused on both domestic and international law. Istanbul University has established various collaboration and exchange agreements with universities around

204-729: The Abdülhamid II Collection, which contain 36,585 photographs. Additionally, the library holds the collections of prominent figures in Turkish politics and intellectual history, such as Zakirbaşı Hüseyin Halis Efendi, Hasan Rıza Pasha , Grand Vizier İbrahim Hakkı Pasha , Sheikh-ul-Islam Pirizade Mehmet Sahip Molla, and İbnülemin Mahmut Kemal İnal. In 1925, the collection of the Yıldız Palace Library

238-995: The Eastern Roman emperor Theodosius II as the Pandidacterium , later became known as the Phanar Greek Orthodox College after the Fall of Constantinople in 1453. In the early stages, Istanbul University also functioned as a medrese, an Islamic theological school. This madrasa is regarded as the precursor to the Darülfünûn , a technical institute or university ( lit. House of Natural Sciences), which evolved into Istanbul University in 1933. Education in various sciences and fields, including medicine , mathematics , astronomy , cartography , geography , history , philosophy , religion , literature , philology , and law , became available and, until

272-596: The European Commission and Horizon Europe , which provide funding for cutting-edge research across various fields. These partnerships enable Istanbul University to contribute to and benefit from large-scale research projects that foster scientific progress and innovation. Additionally, the university collaborates with NATO in research initiatives related to security, technology, and scientific advancement, benefiting from access to valuable resources and expertise in areas of mutual interest. Istanbul University

306-628: The Great School of the Nation and Patriarchal Academy of Constantinople ( Greek : Μεγάλη του Γένους Σχολή , Megáli toú Genous Scholí ), is the oldest surviving and most prestigious Greek Orthodox school in Istanbul , Turkey . The school, like all educational institutions in Turkey, is secular. Established in its current form in 1454 by the Patriarch , Gennadius Scholarius who appointed

340-700: The Roman period. Some Roman and Byzantine ruins are still visible on the grounds. The building stands on the site of the Old Palace , the first palace built by the Ottoman Turks in Istanbul. Completed in 1458, the original wooden structure of the Old Palace included the harem quarters and various pavilions. Mehmed II resided there before moving to the newly constructed Topkapı Palace . Even after

374-673: The Thessalonian Matthaios Kamariotis as its first director. It soon became the school of the prominent Greek ( Phanariotes ) and other Orthodox families in the Ottoman Empire , and many Ottoman ministers as well as Wallachian and Moldavian princes appointed by the Ottoman state, such as Dimitrie Cantemir , graduated from it. The current school building is located near the Church of St. George in

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408-496: The faculties of law, medicine, arts and sciences were established in İstanbul Darülfünûnu , as the university was now called. Islamic theology was added in 1925, but in 1933 the university was reorganized without the latter. The first modern applied physics courses were offered at the Darülfünûn on 31 December 1863, marking the beginning of a new era. On 20 February 1870, the school was renamed Darülfünûn-u Osmanî ( lit .

442-603: The 19th century, played a key role in educating the ruling cadres of Ottoman society. However, when the medreses were no longer able to meet the needs of the time, a restructuring process began, leading to the establishment of Darülfünûn , the core of Istanbul University. An institution of higher education named the Darülfünûn-u Osmanî ( lit. the Ottoman Polytechnic Institute) was created in 1863, but suppressed in 1871. Its first rector

476-837: The Netherlands, as well as Berlin Technical University , Aachen University of Technology , University of Cologne , Ruhr University Bochum , and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich in Germany. Additional partnerships include Essex University in the United Kingdom and the University of Western Ontario in Canada. Istanbul University maintains extensive Erasmus Programme student and faculty mobility agreements with numerous institutions across Europe, facilitating academic mobility and collaboration. In Germany,

510-1467: The Netherlands, with agreements with University of Amsterdam , University of Groningen , Leiden University , and Erasmus University Rotterdam , and to Ireland with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland . In Spain, the university partners with University of Barcelona , Pompeu Fabra University , University of Granada , University of Salamanca , and University Zaragoza , while in Sweden, it collaborates with Lund University and Uppsala University . Additionally, Istanbul University maintains Erasmus agreements with several Italian universities, including University of Bologna , University of Florence , University of Milano-Bicocca , University of Naples Federico II , University of Padua , and Sapienza University of Rome , as well as University of Luxembourg in Luxembourg, Eötvös Loránd University , Debrecen University , University of Pécs , and Szeged University in Hungary, University of Oslo in Norway, and University of Coimbra in Portugal. The university actively participates in research and innovation programs supported by

544-636: The Ottoman Empire. The office also contains the desk of Enver Pasha , who served as the Minister of War from 1914 to 1918. The "Kılıçlık Hall," which is used for academic meetings today, was originally the venue for sword-donning ceremonies for officers within the Ministry of War during the Ottoman Empire. Before holding meetings in the Kılıçlık Hall, officers would use the area on the right side of

578-653: The Ottoman House of Multiple Sciences) and reorganized to meet the needs of modern sciences and technologies. Starting in 1874, some classes in literature, law, and applied sciences were held at the Lycée de Galatasaray , continuing regularly until 1881. On 1 September 1900, the school was renamed and reorganized as Darülfünûn-u Şahâne ( lit. the Royal Polytechnic Institute), offering courses in mathematics, literature, and theology. On 20 April 1912,

612-452: The current mayor of Istanbul Ekrem İmamoğlu . The alumni also include the longest-serving President of Israel Yitzhak Ben-Zvi , as well as David Ben-Gurion and Moshe Sharett , who both served as Prime Ministers of Israel. The origins of Istanbul University date back to 1453, when it was founded by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II as a school of philosophy, medicine, law and letters. The University of Constantinople , established in 425 CE by

646-584: The growth of academic programs and research, enhancing the university's intellectual environment and fostering scientific efforts in Turkey. The university comprises seventeen faculties spread across five campuses. The main campus being on Beyazıt Square , which was originally built by Constantine the Great as the Forum Tauri and was later enlarged by Theodosius the Great as the Forum of Theodosius during

680-424: The hall to place their swords, hang their coats, and perform ablutions. The building, which was damaged in an earthquake in 1894, was restored by Italian architect Raimondo D’Aronco . In 1950, it was again restored by Ekrem Hakkı Ayverdi. The Rectorate Building has undergone several renovations over the years, with the most recent restoration, including façade and marble cleaning, taking place in 1998. The main gate

714-525: The neighborhood of Fener (Phanar in Greek), which is the seat of the Patriarchate . It is known among the locals with nicknames such as The Red Castle and The Red School . Designed by the Greek architect Konstantinos Dimadis, the current building was erected between 1881 and 1883 with an eclectic mix of different styles and at a cost of 17,210 Ottoman gold pounds, a huge sum for that period. The money

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748-861: The old medrese system, became modern faculties. The Darülfünûn then consisted of five faculties: medicine, law, letters, theology, and science. The professors were granted academic freedom as outlined in Article 2 of Law 493. On 1 August 1933, İstanbul Darülfünûnu was reorganized as İstanbul Üniversitesi ( lit. Istanbul University) following the educational reforms of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk . Classes officially began on 1 November 1933. Before World War II , many German scientists, particularly those from fields such as medicine, natural sciences, and humanities, were forced to flee Germany due to pressure on anti-Nazi scholars and artists, many of whom were of Jewish origin. A significant number of these emigrants found refuge at Istanbul University, where they contributed to

782-925: The recently published Shanghai Ranking . At present, there are 58,809 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students studying in 112 academic units, including faculties, institutes, colleges, and vocational schools at 9 campuses. The main campus is adjacent to Beyazıt Square in Fatih , the capital district of the province, on the European side of the city. Istanbul University alumni include Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner Aziz Sancar and Nobel Prize in Literature winner Orhan Pamuk , as well as President of Turkey Abdullah Gül , six Prime Ministers of Turkey, including Suat Hayri Ürgüplü , Sadi Irmak , Nihat Erim , Refik Saydam , Naim Talu , Yıldırım Akbulut , and

816-586: The royal family relocated, the Old Palace retained its significance, serving as a residence for the families of deceased sultans. After the disbandment of the Janissary Corps in 1826, the Old Palace was assigned to the Bab-ı Seraskeri, the new military force of the Ottoman Empire. From this point on, the building was referred to as the Serasker Gate. The original wooden Serasker Gate building

850-458: The school was renamed İstanbul Darülfünûnu, with an expanded course offering and a modernized curriculum. The School of Medicine, Law, Applied Sciences, Literature, and Theology were established. On 21 April 1924, the Republic of Turkey recognized İstanbul Darülfünûnu as a state institution. On 7 October 1925, its administrative autonomy was established, and the schools, which had been part of

884-1146: The university partners with Free University of Berlin , Humboldt University of Berlin , Goethe University Frankfurt , University of Freiburg , University of Hamburg , Heidelberg University , University of Mainz , University of Marburg , University of Mannheim , Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich , and University of Tübingen . In Austria, partnerships include University of Graz , University of Innsbruck , and University of Vienna . The university also has agreements with several Belgian institutions, including University of Antwerpen , Gent University , KU Leuven , and University of Liège , as well as University of Copenhagen in Denmark. In France, Istanbul University collaborates with Bordeaux Montaigne University , University of Caen Normandy , Lumière University Lyon 2 , Aix-Marseille University , University of Orléans , Paris Nanterre University , Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales , and University of Strasbourg . The Erasmus network extends to

918-713: The world. These include partnerships with Yale University Wright Laboratory , Johns Hopkins University , and the University of Arizona in the United States; the University of Seoul , Dongguk University , and Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in South Korea; and Qatar University in Qatar. In Japan, the university has agreements with Ryukoku University , Tokyo University of Marine Sciences and Technology , Kindai University , and Tsurumi University . Istanbul University also collaborates with Tilburg University in

952-654: Was Hasan Tahsini , regarded as one of the most important Ottoman scholars of the 19th century. In 1874 the Darülfünûn-u Sultanî (lit. the Royal College of Natural Sciences, French : Université Impériale Ottoman ) began offering law classes in French , but was closed in 1881. The Imperial College of Sciences, later known as Darülfünûn-u Şahâne , was reestablished in 1900 with departments in theology, arts, mathematics, science, and philology. In 1924,

986-602: Was buried at the Zincirlikuyu Cemetery following a religious funeral held at the Teşvikiye Mosque two days later. This article about a Turkish actor is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Istanbul University Istanbul University , also known as University of Istanbul ( Turkish : İstanbul Üniversitesi ), is a prominent public research university located in Istanbul , Turkey . Founded by Mehmed II on May 30, 1453,

1020-464: Was completed in 1865-1866. In 1879, it began serving as the Ottoman Empire's Ministry of War. The Blue Hall and Pink Hall, located on the building's second floor, are adorned in an orientalist decorative style, featuring ceiling and wall ornamentations that reflect the overall aesthetic of the structure. The room currently used as the Rector's Office was originally the office of the Minister of War during

1054-658: Was demolished in 1864. The building began to serve as the Ottoman Ministry of War , in 1879. Following the establishment of the Republic in 1923, the Ministry of War, like other ministries, relocated to Ankara, and the building was handed over to Darülfünun, the first and only university of the Ottoman Empire. Located on the grounds is the Beyazıt Tower , an 85 m (279 ft) tall fire-watch tower. The current main building, designed by French architect Bourgerois,

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1088-585: Was depicted on the reverse of the Turkish 500 lira banknotes of 1971–1984. The building housing the Rare Books Library, designed by Kemaleddin Bey in 1913, is home to a collection of approximately 93,000 volumes, including printed and manuscript books, journals, newspapers, maps, plans, and notes in Turkish , Arabic , Persian , Greek and Latin . The collection also includes 911 albums known as

1122-499: Was given by Georgios Zariphis , a prominent Greek banker and financier belonging to the Rum community of Istanbul. Despite its function as a school, the building is often referred to as "the 5th largest castle in Europe" because of its castle-like shape. The large dome at the top of the building is used as an observatory for astronomy classes and has a large antique telescope inside. Today

1156-532: Was transferred to the Rare Books Library. Istanbul University Graduate School of Business ( Turkish : İstanbul Üniversitesi İşletme İktisadı Enstitüsü) was founded in 1954 with the collaboration of Harvard Business School and the Ford Foundation . Istanbul University Graduate School of Business also has a Beta Gamma Sigma honor society , which is the only honor business society in public universities in Turkey. Istanbul University School of Business

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