Features of Istanbul Arel University:

• The university includes modern lecture halls equipped with the latest devices and equipment, and is suitable for the number of students at the university. It also includes a number of laboratories equipped with the latest technological means and modern tools such as architectural engineering tools, drawing and design tools, and other engineering tools.
• Distance education: The university provides this system, through which students can receive theoretical study materials through live videos without being tied to a specific place to receive lectures directly. This educational system is preferred by students who work while studying.
• Students can review the study materials through the university’s official website, as the university administration uploads the contents of the courses or study materials through the website.
• The university administration is interested in encouraging students to conduct scientific research that provides society with amazing results that lead to industrial and scientific progress.
• Students at the university have the opportunity to receive practical training in some international companies that use modern technology, as the university has cooperation agreements with 2,500 commercial companies around the world, including Mercedes, and students obtain certificates of experience after training in these companies.
• The university develops constructive and creative ideas that depend on the spirit of initiative among students and supports freelance work and pioneering ideas.
• The university has cooperation agreements with universities outside Turkey, especially in the United States of America.
• University students can participate in the Erasmus Student Exchange Program.
• International students can pay tuition fees in two installments.
• The university has a group of experts and psychologists who give advice to students and help them overcome the problems they encounter in their academic life.
• The university has a fitness hall and various sports such as tennis and yoga. And other halls for playing chess.
• Students can access the Internet for free in the laboratories and libraries on campus.
• The university has a health care center for students at the university equipped with the necessary health equipment and first aid materials.
• Students can discuss their affairs and problems through the student council.
• The university library includes approximately 40 thousand books on various scientific and literary topics and branches.
• The university also provides graduate students with assistance to find suitable work and helps them prepare their CV and plan properly for the future and practical life after graduation.

Important Notes

• The student must attend at least 70% of the lectures at the university.
• The language of instruction at the university is English and Turkish.

• There is a preparatory year to study the English language, which is mandatory for students studying majors available in English and not mandatory for students majoring in Turkish. Passing this year is required and the student can repeat it in case of failure. Students who have the following certificates are exempted from studying the preparatory year: IELTS certificate with a score of 6.5, TOEFL certificate with a score of 80.

• Some departments at the university require passing technical ability tests to join them, such as the departments of graphic design, fashion design and textiles.

• The university has a number of vocational schools that teach students for two years to provide them with the experience they need in practical life. These schools aim to bring the requirements of practical life closer to the student and qualify him for it.

Student housing and transportation

Istanbul Arel University has a student residence in the Tepekent area. There are separate residences for male students and other residences for female students. The residence includes equipped and comfortable rooms for students and varies in size according to the student’s desire.
The cost of student housing also varies depending on the size of the room and the resources available in it. Each room includes various facilities that students need, such as: washing machine, air conditioning, kitchen, and first aid supplies. There are also many restaurants, student dining halls, and cafeterias. In addition to a high-speed Internet network. As for transportation, the university provides free transportation services from student housing to the university and vice versa throughout the week.