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Working together for a sustainable future
Istanbul Nişantaşı University creates impact through education, research and campus operations aligned with the UN SDGs.
In numbers
150+
Sustainability publications
3.200+
Scholarship students
%27
Renewable energy share
2026
84
Community projects
2026
Together for a Sustainable Future
At Istanbul Nişantaşı University, we regard sustainability as a fundamental area of responsibility encompassing all aspects of our education, research, societal contribution, and institutional governance processes. We believe that universities are key actors not only in generating and disseminating knowledge but also in leading the way toward a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable future.
In line with this vision, we carry out our activities in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We aim to make tangible and measurable contributions across various areas, ranging from quality education and social equality to environmental sustainability, climate action, innovation, and strong partnerships.
We are committed to fostering a culture of sustainability through our educational programs, scientific research, projects undertaken by our students and academics, community engagement activities, and campus initiatives. While further developing this approach through national and international collaborations, we actively encourage the participation of our students, academic and administrative staff, and external stakeholders.
Our sustainability initiatives are coordinated by Sustainability Coordinator Nazlı Kazanoğlu and the International Rankings Coordination Office, comprising Selcen Altınbaş Umut, Emine Abanoz, Ömer Burak Yel, and Begüm Akdeniz.
We consider sustainability a shared responsibility toward future generations and strive to transform our capacity for knowledge creation and innovation into meaningful social and environmental benefits. Through this platform, we bring together the projects, research, policies, events, and developments related to our university's sustainability performance, highlighting our ongoing contributions toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Patent Registration Success
A patent for anticancer compounds co-invented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aynur Müdüroğlu Kırmızıbekmez has been registered. Developed through university–industry cooperation, the invention contributes to research into new compounds for cancer treatment.

Istanbul Nişantaşı University Among the World’s Top 1,000 Universities in the THE World University Rankings
Istanbul Nişantaşı University ranked in the 801–1000 band of the THE World University Rankings 2027. It placed first in Türkiye for research quality and second for international outlook.
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5th PETKOZ Video Festival and 1st Menopause and Reproductive Endocrinology Istanbul Meeting to Be Held at Our University
The joint scientific meeting of the Pelvic Floor and Cosmetic Gynaecology Association (PETKOZ) and the Menopause and Reproductive Endocrinology Association (MENÜDER) will take place on 24–25 October 2026 at İstanbul Nişantaşı University Maslak Campus.



