Istanbul Nişantaşı University Visits China: Strategic Academic Meetings in Beijing and Shanghai
Our delegation held academic meetings in Beijing and Shanghai on 21–25 November 2025, discussing joint research, exchange programmes, and partnerships for the Centre for Advanced China Studies.
An Istanbul Nişantaşı University delegation led by Nişantaşı Education Foundation President Dr. Levent Uysal carried out a comprehensive academic visit program in Beijing and Shanghai on November 21–25, 2025. The delegation included Rector Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Komsuoğlu Çıtıpıtıoğlu, Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Efe Can Gürcan, FutureX Institute Director Başak Yılmaz and Visiting Researcher Dr. Serdar Yurtçiçek.
The program explored institutional cooperation, academic exchange and joint research opportunities with leading Chinese universities. Visits provided an important foundation for exchanging knowledge and experience between higher education institutions in different countries and establishing long-term academic partnerships.
At the first meeting with Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU), different academic cooperation models were evaluated, particularly language and culture programs. Discussions with Shanghai University’s Center for Turkish Studies focused on global history, Turkish studies and joint research projects.
At Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance, the delegation discussed potential joint programs and student exchanges in finance, accounting and fintech. The Fudan University meeting explored cooperation in Middle Eastern studies, international relations and China–Türkiye academic interaction.
These international contacts also have strategic importance for strengthening the international collaboration and research network of the Center for Advanced China Studies being established at Istanbul Nişantaşı University. Intended to conduct interdisciplinary research on Chinese politics, economy, society and foreign policy, the center aims to support joint knowledge production among universities and researchers.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Efe Can Gürcan, who leads the center’s establishment, took concrete steps toward joint research and exchange programs alongside developing academic cooperation in Beijing and Shanghai. The meetings contributed to expanding Istanbul Nişantaşı University’s international partnerships and strengthening interdisciplinary research capacity.
