17.4.3 Education for SDGs in the Wider Community
IGU aims to promote education and raise awareness across society in line with the SDGs. In this context, the educational programmes to be organized will raise awareness among communities, individuals, and institutions regarding environmental, social, and economic sustainability. By engaging not only its student and academic communities but also local and national communities, IGU aims to establish a strong educational foundation for sustainable development. These educational activities will mobilize all stakeholders and contribute to creating a fairer, more equitable, and environmentally friendly society.
Sustainability Academy
Sustainability Academy
The IGU Sustainability Academy is a platform that aims to raise awareness of environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The Academy offers various educational programmes, seminars, and activities designed to promote sustainable lifestyles among students and the wider community. By aiming to cultivate sustainable leaders, the Academy encourages social change through various projects that seek to develop environmentally conscious individuals with a strong sense of social responsibility. To access the Academy, click here.
Sustainability Academy Activities
Positive Behaviours in Adolescents 26.12.2025: This seminar, held at Bahçeşehir Gökkuşağı College, focuses on promoting positive behaviours among adolescents. The programme aims to support healthy psychosocial development while promoting the adoption of these behaviours in educational settings in line with the principles of sustainability.
School-Based Sexual Abuse 26.12.2025: This seminar, organised in collaboration with Kağıthane Science and Art Centre and Kağıthane Guidance and Research Centre (RAM), addresses the issue of school-based sexual abuse. The programme aims to strengthen child protection processes in line with the principles of sustainability.
School-Based Sexual Abuse 25.12.2025: This seminar, held at Şahinbey Guidance and Research Centre, addresses school-based sexual abuse, focusing on awareness-raising and intervention processes. The programme aims to strengthen child protection systems in line with the principles of sustainability.
Positive Psychology Practices in Schools 23.12.2025: This seminar, organised in collaboration with IGU and Arnavutköy Guidance and Research Centre (RAM), addresses positive psychology practices in schools. The programme contributes to improving student well-being and aims to integrate this approach into educational settings in line with the principles of sustainability.
Intervention, Interviewing, and Legal Reporting in School-Based Sexual Abuse Cases 11.12.2025: This seminar, held at Gebze Guidance and Research Centre, addresses intervention, interviewing, and legal reporting procedures in school-based sexual abuse cases. The programme aims to strengthen child protection mechanisms in line with the principles of sustainability.
Peer Bullying and Peer Kindness 09.12.2025: This seminar, held at Zeytinburnu İDMİB Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School, aims to raise students’ awareness of peer bullying and peer kindness. The programme contributes to strengthening a safe school climate while seeking to promote positive behaviours in line with the principles of sustainability.
Children’s Rights and the Value of Children 09.12.2025: This seminar, held at Bahçelievler Gökkuşağı College, aims to raise awareness of children’s rights and the value of children. The programme contributes to the rights-based protection of children and aims to integrate this approach into educational settings in line with the principles of sustainability.
Büyükçekmece Atatürk Anatolian High School Sustainability Workshop 05.12.2025 - 06.12.2025: This sustainability workshop, held at Büyükçekmece Atatürk Anatolian High School, aims to raise environmental awareness among students and educators. The programme seeks to contribute to fostering informed individuals in line with the principles of sustainability.
FUTURESCOPE Sustainability Festival 05.12.2025 - 06.12.2025: As part of the International Sustainable Short Film Festival organised in collaboration with IGU, this event encourages young filmmakers to explore themes of sustainability and environmental responsibility through cinematic storytelling. The programme, attended by academics, teachers, and students, aims to increase public awareness and promote environmental consciousness in line with the principles of sustainability.
Intervention, Interviewing, and Legal Reporting in School-Based Sexual Abuse Cases 20.11.2025: This seminar, organised by Esenler Guidance and Research Centre, addresses intervention in school-based sexual abuse cases, interviewing techniques, and legal reporting procedures. The programme aims to strengthen child protection services in line with the principles of sustainability.
OFF-CAMPUS LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMS
IGUSEM, the Continuing Education Application and Research Center, announced training programs and seminars throughout 2025 in various fields, including personal development, professional competencies, digital literacy, health, family education, and career development. These activities, covering a wide range of topics, are important in terms of supporting lifelong learning, developing knowledge and skills, and increasing access to educational opportunities for different age and occupational groups. The training programs can be associated particularly with SDG 4 (Quality Education) through their support for lifelong learning opportunities. Activities addressing digital security, parenting, psychological well-being, and disability can also be linked to other Sustainable Development Goals, depending on their content. For details of the training programs, click here.
IGUSEM, the Continuing Education Application and Research Center, announced training programs and seminars throughout 2025 in various fields, including personal development, professional competencies, digital literacy, health, family education, and career development. These activities, covering a wide range of topics, are important in terms of supporting lifelong learning, developing knowledge and skills, and increasing access to educational opportunities for different age and occupational groups. The training programs can be associated particularly with SDG 4 (Quality Education) through their support for lifelong learning opportunities. Activities addressing digital security, parenting, psychological well-being, and disability can also be linked to other Sustainable Development Goals, depending on their content. For details of the training programs, click here.
2025 List of Lifelong Learning Training Programs
- 06.01.2025 – General English (B1) Pre-Intermediate and B1+ Training
- 17.01.2025 – Creative Healing: Discovering Yourself Through the Power of Art
- 24.01.2025 – Your Dream Future: Meet Your Future Self
- 31.01.2025 – Management Information Systems: Career Opportunities in the Digital Age
- 07.02.2025 – Career Development of an Aviation Technician: The Support of Family
- 07.02.2025 – Mental and Physical Well-Being During the Exam Period: Eating Disorders
- 10.02.2025 – Creative Drama and Leadership
- 10.02.2025 – Effective Communication with Patients
- 13.02.2025 – Effective Communication with Patients
- 14.02.2025 – The Role of Families in Students’ Career Planning
- 14.02.2025 – The Journey to the Pinnacle of Physical Education and Sports
- 21.02.2025 – The Benefits of Probiotics for Oral Health
- 21.02.2025 – Communication and Design: Navigating the Digital World from a Student’s Perspective
- 28.02.2025 – Interior Architecture–Architecture: An IGU Student’s Experiences and Career Journey
- 28.02.2025 – Family and University Hand in Hand: A Conversation About Values
- 04.03.2025 – Leadership and Management Training
- 05.03.2025 – Training on Protocol and Etiquette
- 07.03.2025 – Cyber Academy–Software Academy: Technology, Security, and Career Tips
- 07.03.2025 – Calming Anxious Minds: A Roadmap for Parents
- 11.03.2025 – Effective Communication with Patients
- 12.03.2025 – Effective Speaking and Communication Skills
- 14.03.2025 – Technology Transfer and Innovation: Entrepreneurship and Career Paths
- 14.03.2025 – Industry 4.0 and the Kitchen of the Future: A Guide for Families
- 18.03.2025 – Effective Communication with Patients
- 21.03.2025 – Becoming a Dentist of the Future: Education, Technology, and Career Opportunities
- 21.03.2025 – Designing the Future with Artificial Intelligence: Career Opportunities in the Department of Communication and Design
- 24.03.2025 – English YDS Exam Preparation Programme
- 27.03.2025 – Effective Communication with Patients
- 28.03.2025 – Discovering Creativity with Artificial Intelligence: Generative AI and Career Opportunities
- 28.03.2025 – New Approaches in Interior Architecture and the Future of the Profession: VR (Virtual Reality)
- 04.04.2025 – The Future of Aviation: Innovative Technologies and Career Opportunities
- 04.04.2025 – Child Safety in the Digital World: Ensuring Safety in Internet Use, Social Media, and Online Games
- 11.04.2025 – Future Speech Therapists: The Path to Specialisation in Language and Communication
- 11.04.2025 – Parental Control Tools: Methods for Monitoring and Restricting Children’s Online Activities
- 18.04.2025 – Cyber Threats and Scams: Raising Family Awareness of Phishing, Malware, and Fake Content
- 18.04.2025 – Exam Anxiety and Psychological Well-Being: Psychological Techniques for Exam Success
- 25.04.2025 – Digital Parenting
- 29.04.2025 – Awareness Training on Mobbing (Psychological Harassment in the Workplace)
- 02.05.2025 – Technology Addiction: Screen Time and Digital Detox
- 03.05.2025 – English YÖKDİL Exam Preparation Programme for Successful IGU Students
- 09.05.2025 – Sports Nutrition and Mother’s Kitchen: Nutritional Support for Children by Families
- 16.05.2025 – How Important Are Leadership and Management in Film and Television?
- 16.05.2025 – How Important Are Leadership and Management in Film and Television?
- 23.05.2025 – World Disability Week Panel
- 23.05.2025 – Raising Successful and Happy Children
- 13.10.2025 – Creative Drama and Leadership
- 01.12.2025 – Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate Programme
- 22.12.2025 – Comprehension-Based Speed Reading Techniques
- 24.12.2025 – Comprehension-Based Speed Reading Techniques

CTIVITIES CARRIED OUT IN COLLABORATION WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND GUIDANCE AND RESEARCH CENTRES
In 2025, IGU supported inter-institutional cooperation and knowledge sharing through activities carried out in collaboration with educational institutions and Guidance and Research Centres. Within this scope, seminars for high school students, professional training programmes for guidance counsellors, and awareness-raising activities on children's rights were organised. These activities, conducted with the participation of various institutions, strengthened the university's engagement with its stakeholders in the field of education and provide examples that can be linked to SDG 4 and SDG 17.
2025 Activities Carried Out in Collaboration With Educational Institutions and Guidance and Research Centres
- 17–21.09.2025 – All of Istanbul: Education fair. Number of participants: 5,000.
- 25.09.2025 – Avcılar Guidance and Research Centre (RAM): Opening meeting. Number of participants: 250.
- October 2025
- 17.10.2025 – Bodrum Final Akademi: Career Day. Number of participants: 500.
- 21.10.2025 – Avcılar Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School: YKS Examination System Seminar. Number of participants: 200.
- 22.10.2025 – Avcılar Technology and Innovation Festival: Visit to the University Stand by Local Government Representatives During the Festival. Number of participants: 200.
- 06.11.2025 – Bahçelievler Gökkuşağı College: University visit and IGU promotional seminar. Number of participants: 30.
- 06.11.2025 – Sainte Pulchérie French High School: Art Therapy Seminar on Exam Anxiety. Number of participants: 80.
- 13–15.11.2025 – Sınav Eğitim Kurumları: Meeting Guidance Counsellors and Promoting IGU at the Guidance Summit. Number of participants: 300.
- 18.11.2025 – EKET: Bursa University Promotion Fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 18.11.2025 – Final Tepe ÖÖK: University visit. Number of participants: 40.
- 18.11.2025 – İskenderun Guidance and Research Centre: Seminar on Approaches to Children in Reconstituted Families. Number of participants: 170.
- 19.11.2025 – Kayseri Tekden Science and Anatolian High School: Career Day Event. Number of participants: 500.
- 19.11.2025 – EKET: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 19.11.2025 – Artı Tercih: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 19.11.2025 – Unilook: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 20.11.2025 – EKET: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 20.11.2025 – İzmir Havajet Schools: Aviation-Themed University Visit. Number of participants: 44.
- 20.11.2025 – Esenler Guidance and Research Centre: Seminar on Intervention, Interviewing, and Legal Reporting Procedures in School-Based Sexual Abuse Cases. Number of participants: 150.
- 21.11.2025 – EKET: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 21.11.2025 – Unilook: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 21.11.2025 – Gökkuşağı College: Teachers’ Day dinner. Number of participants: 130.
- 26.11.2025 – Ahmet Şişman Anatolian Religious Vocational High School: University Visit. Number of participants: 40.
- 26.11.2025 – Küçükyalı Rezan Has Anatolian High School: Education fair. Number of participants: 678.
- 26.11.2025 – Artı Tercih: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 25–26.11.2025 – EKET: Ankara University Promotion Fair. Number of participants: 2,000.
- 27–28.11.2025 – EKET: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 3,000.
- 28.11.2025 – Artı Tercih: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 29–30.11.2025 – Şehit Batuhan Ergin Anatolian High School: Workshop. Number of participants: 250.
- 01.12.2025 – EKET: Konya University Promotion Fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 01.12.2025 – Artı Tercih: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 02.12.2025 – Tuzla Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School: Motivation Seminar. Number of participants: 100.
- 02.12.2025 – Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School: University Visit for Health Sciences Departments. Number of participants: 40.
- 02.12.2025 – Beylikdüzü Gökkuşağı College: Demonstration Lessons for the Dentistry and Radio, Television and Cinema Departments. Number of participants: 40.
- 03.12.2025 – Artı Tercih: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 03.12.2025 – EKET: Antalya University Promotion Fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 03.12.2025 – Ali Fuat Cebesoy Anatolian Religious Vocational High School: Motivation Seminar. Number of participants: 120.
- 04–07.12.2025 – Final Educational Institutions: University Promotion at the Guidance Summit. Number of participants: 300.
- 04.12.2025 – Halit Armay Anatolian High School: Education fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 04.12.2025 – Doğan Cüceloğlu Science High School: Introduction to the Aircraft Engineering Department at Career Days. Number of participants: 300.
- 04.12.2025 – Çamlıca Uğur Anatolian High School: Career Day. Number of participants: 200.
- 05.12.2025 – Artı Tercih: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 05.12.2025 – EKET: Mersin EKET Education Fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 05–06.12.2025 – IGU: Future Scope Sustainability Festival. Number of participants: 550.
- 05.12.2025 – Büyükçekmece Atatürk Anatolian High School: Sustainability Workshop. Number of participants: 550.
- 06.12.2025 – Açı Educational Institutions: Mock Examination Activity with Gaziosmanpaşa Açı Exam Preparation Centre. Number of participants: 150.
- 08.12.2025 – EKET: Adana EKET Education Fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 08.12.2025 – Artı Tercih: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 09.12.2025 – Bahçelievler Gökkuşağı College: Seminar on Children's Rights and the Value of Children. Number of participants: 150.
- 09.12.2025 – Zeytinburnu İDMİB Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School: Seminar on Peer Bullying and Peer Kindness. Number of participants: 100.
- 09.12.2025 – Unilook: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 10.12.2025 – Artı Tercih: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 10.12.2025 – EKET: Hatay EKET Education Fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 10.12.2025 – Esenyurt Continuing Education Centre: Department Promotion Seminar on Software Engineering and Psychology. Number of participants: 300.
- 10.12.2025 – Halit Armay Anatolian High School: Department Promotion Seminar on Civil Aviation and Cabin Services. Number of participants: 100.
- 11.12.2025 – Tenzile Erdoğan Anatolian Girls’ Religious Vocational High School: Department Promotion Seminar on Software and Computer Engineering. Number of participants: 100.
- 11.12.2025 – Gebze Guidance and Research Centre: Training on Intervention, Interviewing, and Legal Reporting Procedures in School-Based Sexual Abuse Cases. Number of participants: 150.
- 11.12.2025 – Beylikdüzü Hocalara Geldik Exam Preparation Centre: Seminar on Software Engineering and Management Information Systems. Number of participants: 120.
- 12.12.2025 – Artı Tercih: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 12.12.2025 – EKET: Gaziantep EKET Education Fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 12.12.2025 – Nişantaşı Rüştü Uzel Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School: University visit. Number of participants: 50.
- 13–14.12.2025 – Büyükçekmece Atatürk Anatolian High School: Workshop. Number of participants: 350.
- 13.12.2025 – Atakent İTÜ ETA Institutions: Mock examination. Number of participants: 150.
- 13.12.2025 – Çorlu Tekirdağ TED College: Art Therapy Workshop. Number of participants: 60.
- 15.12.2025 – Unilook: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 15.12.2025 – EKET: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 16.12.2025 – Aziz Sancar Anatolian High School: Seminar on Aircraft Engineering. Number of participants: 124.
- 16.12.2025 – Bahçelievler Guidance and Research Centre: Art Therapy Seminar. Number of participants: 150.
- 16.12.2025 – Suat Terimer Anatolian High School: Aircraft Engineering Demonstration Lesson. Number of participants: 25.
- 17–18.12.2025 – Unilook: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 1,000.
- 17–18.12.2025 – Artı Tercih: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 2,000.
- 17.12.2025 – EKET: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 2,000.
- 18.12.2025 – Zeytinburnu Guidance and Research Centre: Art Therapy Seminar for Guidance Counsellors. Number of participants: 50.
- 19.12.2025 – EKET: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 2,000.
- 19.12.2025 – Özel Çamlıca Uğur Anatolian High School: Seminar on the Examination System and Exam Anxiety. Number of participants: 50.
- 20.12.2025 – Beylikdüzü Final Exam Preparation Centre: Mock examination. Number of participants: 45.
- 20.12.2025 – Avcılar District Harezmi: Meeting. Number of participants: 2,000.
- 21.12.2025 – Beylikdüzü Final Exam Preparation Centre: Mock examination. Number of participants: 50.
- 23.12.2025 – Artı Tercih: Kocaeli Artı Tercih Education Fair. Number of participants: 2,000.
- 23.12.2025 – Arnavutköy Guidance and Research Centre: Seminar on Positive Psychology Practices in Schools. Number of participants: 55.
- 24.12.2025 – Vizyon College Beylikdüzü: Career Day. Number of participants: 350.
- 24.12.2025 – Özel Çamlıca Oğuz Fen Bilimleri: Career Day. Number of participants: 100.
- 25.12.2025 – Şahinbey Guidance and Research Centre: Seminar on School-Based Sexual Abuse. Number of participants: 600.
- 25.12.2025 – Artı Tercih: University promotion fair. Number of participants: 2,000.
- 26.12.2025 – Kağıthane Guidance and Research Centre: Training on School-Based Sexual Abuse Cases. Number of participants: 120.
- 26.12.2025 – Bahçeşehir Gökkuşağı College: Seminar on Positive Behaviours in Adolescents. Number of participants: 50.
- 26.12.2025 – Naim Süleymanoğlu Sports High School: Sports Psychology Seminar. Number of participants: 100.
- 27.12.2025 – Bayrampaşa Çözüm Exam Preparation Centre: Mock examination. Number of participants: 80.
- 30.12.2025 – Avcılar Guidance and Research Centre: Counsellor training within the scope of art therapy. Number of participants: 120.
- 30.12.2025 – Şehit İlhan Sonkaya Anatolian Religious Vocational High School: University visit. Number of participants: 47.
Winter School Academy
IGU organises various hands-on workshops to support high school students in exploring different academic disciplines and discovering their professional interests. These activities, conducted in a range of fields, including health sciences, engineering, aviation, gastronomy, information technology, and design, contribute to students’ acquisition of practical learning experiences and the development of awareness regarding career planning. These initiatives, which strengthen the university’s engagement with society, can be linked to SDG 4 through the promotion of lifelong learning and expanded educational opportunities. For detailed information, click here.
2025 Winter School Academy Course and Workshop List
• Architectural Structures Workshop
• Social Media and Digital Communication Workshop
• Drama Workshop
• Management Information Systems Workshop
• Pasta-Making Workshop
• The ABCs of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Programming
• Cabin Services and Aviation Experience
• Nursing
• Practical Cybersecurity Workshop
• Drone Workshop
• Aircraft Engineering and Design Workshop
• First Aid and Emergency Response Workshop
• Three-Dimensional Jaw Model-Making Workshop in Dentistry
• Aviation Workshop
• Stage and Camera Makeup Workshop
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFFICE ACTIVITIES
IGU’s International Student Office carries out numerous promotional and representation activities throughout the year, both in Türkiye and abroad, to enhance the university’s global visibility, strengthen international student diversity, and develop academic collaborations. Through participation in fairs, school visits, campus tours, and consular relations, the Office reaches prospective students from various regions, particularly Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. By establishing strong ties with diverse cultures, it promotes international cooperation in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. These activities contribute to the development of multi-stakeholder global partnerships under SDG 17. For further information, please refer to the 2025 International Student Office Activity Report (KİDR, p. 32).
2025 Activities – International Student Office
- 10–14.01.2025 – Dakar / Senegal: Participation in the Turkish Universities Education Fair organised by the Maarif Foundation. During the fair, meetings were held with prospective students, their families, and local education agencies to provide information about IGU’s academic programmes, application procedures, and campus facilities. The activity contributed to increasing the university’s international visibility in Senegal and strengthening relationships with local education agencies.
- 18–19.01.2025 – Moscow / Russia: Participation in the Turkish Universities Education Fair organised by En Group Educational Consultancy. At the fair, which brought together a total of 10 Turkish universities, meetings were held with prospective students, their families, and local education agencies to promote IGU’s academic programmes, admission requirements, and campus facilities. The activity contributed to increasing the university’s recognition in the Russian market and strengthening communication with education agencies.
- 23–25.01.2025 – Jeddah and Riyadh / Saudi Arabia: As part of the Turkish Universities Education Fair, individual meetings were held with students wishing to pursue higher education in Türkiye and their families at events organised in both cities. Information was provided on Turkish universities, academic programmes, scholarship opportunities, application procedures, and visa processes. The events supported efforts to increase the visibility of Turkish higher education in Saudi Arabia and establish direct communication with prospective students.
- 27–30.01.2025 – Islamabad and Lahore / Pakistan: Participation in the Turkish Universities Education Fair organised by the Maarif Foundation. During the fair, meetings were held with prospective students, their families, and local education agencies to promote IGU’s academic programmes, admission procedures, and campus facilities. An official meeting was also held with a member of parliament in Lahore. This engagement contributed to the development of the university’s institutional relations and academic diplomacy activities in Pakistan.
- 07–11.02.2025 – Casablanca and Marrakesh / Morocco: Participation in the Turkish Universities Education Fair organised by Askunicom Agency. During the fair, meetings were held with prospective students, their families, and local education agencies, and IGU’s academic programmes, application procedures, and educational opportunities were promoted. In addition, meetings with new education agencies aimed to expand the university’s student recruitment network in Morocco.
- 12–14.02.2025 – Dubai / United Arab Emirates: Participation in the ICEF Dubai 2025 event for education agencies and business partners. Meetings were held with approximately 30 agencies from the international education sector to promote IGU’s undergraduate and graduate programmes. Discussions addressed the development of existing collaborations, the establishment of new partnerships, and international student recruitment strategies. The event contributed to expanding the university’s international education network and strengthening its promotional activities, particularly in the Middle East market.
- 15.02.2025 – Doha / Qatar: Participation in the Turkish Universities Education Fair. Individual meetings were held with students wishing to pursue higher education in Türkiye and their families, providing information on academic programmes, scholarship opportunities, admission procedures, and visa regulations. The activity contributed to increasing IGU’s recognition in Qatar and establishing direct communication with prospective students.
- 21–23.02.2025 – Abuja / Nigeria: Participation in the Turkish Universities Education Fair organised by ASKUNI Agency. Meetings were held with prospective students, their families, and local education agencies to provide information about IGU’s academic programmes, admission procedures, campus facilities, and career opportunities. The fair served as an important promotional platform for increasing the university’s visibility in Nigeria and strengthening its relationships with local education agencies.
- 24–27.02.2025 – Addis Ababa / Ethiopia: Participation in the Turkish Universities Education Fair organised by Multico Agency. Throughout the fair, meetings were held with prospective students, their families, and local education agencies to provide information about IGU’s academic programmes and application procedures. The activity supported efforts to enhance the university’s international visibility in East Africa and develop its communication network with education agencies.
- 08–10.04.2025 – Istanbul / Türkiye: Participation in the Eurasian Higher Education Summit (EURIE 2025). At the summit, which brought together international higher education institutions, education agencies, and industry stakeholders, IGU’s academic programmes were promoted, and discussions were held on student mobility, institutional partnerships, and international student recruitment strategies. The event contributed to expanding the university’s international academic network and developing existing collaborations.
- 09.04.2025 – Almaty and Astana / Kazakhstan: Participation in the Kazakhstan Education Fair. Prospective students were provided with information about IGU’s academic programmes, admission procedures, and campus life. Direct meetings with students provided insights into their academic interests and programme preferences. The activity contributed to increasing the university’s recognition in Kazakhstan and supporting its international student recruitment efforts.
- 10–11.04.2025 – Kazakhstan: Meetings were held with students and school representatives as part of a high school visit and mini education fair. IGU’s academic programmes, application procedures, and educational opportunities were introduced, and students’ questions were answered. The activity contributed to strengthening relationships with schools in the region and informing prospective students about higher education options.
- 14–15.04.2025 – Amman / Jordan: Participation in the Turkish Universities Education Fair organised by Unizone Education. Students considering studying in Türkiye and their families were provided with information about academic programmes, registration and admission procedures, scholarship opportunities, and student visa requirements. The event supported the university’s promotional activities in Jordan and its communication with prospective students.
- 20–25.04.2025 – Riyadh / Saudi Arabia: International school visits and mini education fair activities were carried out as part of the Hala Schools Tour 2025, organised by Uranus Education. Students planning to pursue higher education abroad were provided with information about Turkish universities, academic programmes, admission requirements, scholarship opportunities, and application procedures. The activity contributed to establishing direct communication with the target student group and supporting potential applications.
- 19.04.2025 – Casablanca / Morocco: Participation in the Turkish Universities Promotion Fair organised by Eket Fuarcılık. Prospective students were provided with information about academic programmes, admission requirements, application procedures, scholarship opportunities, and student life in Türkiye. The event aimed to increase the university’s visibility in Morocco and support potential student applications.
- 27–30.04.2025 – Jakarta and Medan / Indonesia: Participation in the Turkish Universities Education Fair organised by Maarif Agency and Edutolia. In addition to the fairs held in both cities, a high school visit and a B2B mini fair were organised in Jakarta. Through these events, more than 2,500 prospective students were reached and provided with information about academic programmes, application and admission procedures, scholarship opportunities, and education and life in Türkiye. An increase in applications from Indonesian students following these activities was reported. These efforts contributed to enhancing the university’s recognition in Southeast Asia and strengthening its relationships with education agencies.
- 07–11.05.2025 – Nairobi / Kenya: Participation in the Turkish Universities Education Fair organised by the Maarif Foundation. Meetings were held with prospective students, their families, and local education agencies to promote IGU’s academic programmes, application procedures, and campus facilities. The activity contributed to increasing the university’s international visibility in Kenya and developing its relationships with local education stakeholders.
- 15–18.05.2025 – Bamako / Mali: Participation in the Turkish Universities Education Fair organised by ASKUNI. Individual meetings were held with prospective students, their families, and local education agencies to provide information about IGU’s academic programmes, application procedures, and campus facilities. The fair contributed to strengthening the university’s recognition in West Africa and developing its cooperation network with education agencies.
- 11–17.06.2025 – Karachi and Lahore / Pakistan: Participation in the Turkish Universities Education Fair organised by CheckUni Agency. Meetings were held with prospective students, their families, and local education agencies in Pakistan to provide information about IGU’s academic programmes, admission procedures, campus facilities, and career opportunities. The activity contributed to increasing the university’s international visibility in Pakistan and strengthening its relationships with education agencies in the region.
- 21.06.2025 – Istanbul / Türkiye: Participation in the EDUVERSE International Student Education Fair held at Barceló Hotel Taksim. Meetings were held with prospective students holding Blue Cards and residing in Istanbul, as well as international student candidates from Central Asia and the Middle East. Participants were provided with information about IGU’s academic programmes, admission requirements, and application procedures. The event supported the university’s efforts to establish direct communication with its target international student groups and recruit prospective students.
- 06–09.02.2025 – Abidjan / Côte d’Ivoire: Participation in the Turkish Universities Education Fair organised by ASKUNI Agency. Meetings were held with prospective students, their families, and local education agencies to provide information about IGU’s academic programmes, admission requirements, and campus facilities. The activity contributed to increasing the university’s recognition in West Africa and strengthening its relationships with education agencies in the region.