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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.

Istanbul Nişantaşı University Takes Its Place at TEKNOFEST with Technology and Innovation Projects
Our university will showcase academic research and five student projects at TEKNOFEST Southeast in Şanlıurfa on 30 September–4 October 2026. Visitors will experience VR applications, robots, and the award-winning VectorX project.

Istanbul Nişantaşı University’s Sports Management Program Accredited by SPORAK
The Sports Management Programme has earned SPORAK accreditation. The evaluation assessed its curriculum, academic staff, practical training, and student support services against quality standards.

Finnish University Delegation Visits Istanbul Nişantaşı University: Dual-Degree and Erasmus Partnerships Discussed
A delegation from South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences visited our university. Discussions covered Erasmus mobility, dual degrees, joint educational programmes, and interdisciplinary research opportunities.

We Hosted MicroPort, China’s Global Medical Device Industry Leader, at Our University
MicroPort executives discussed cooperation in healthcare technology, R&D, and robotic surgery. The parties agreed to sign a confidentiality agreement at their next meeting to explore developing robotic surgery platforms in Türkiye.

A New Model Shaped by Harvard’s Research Culture at Istanbul Nişantaşı University: The Student Research Ecosystem
Our university is establishing a Student Research Ecosystem with mentorship from Harvard-affiliated researchers. The model aims to involve students in research teams, scientific publications, and international research experiences.

Strategic Education and Research Collaboration Between Istanbul Nişantaşı University and Technogym Türkiye
A partnership with Technogym Türkiye and Wellness Institute is being developed in sports science, exercise, and healthy living. Plans include a strength laboratory, practical training, certification programmes, and joint research.

7th International Congress on Athletic Performance and Health in Sports Successfully Concludes at Istanbul Nişantaşı University
Held on 27–30 August 2026, ICAPHS 7 brought sports science and practice together. The congress featured international sessions, workshops, the Istanbul Pilates Conference, and an athletic performance and nutrition summit.

A Joint Student Research Ecosystem Linking Istanbul Nişantaşı and Harvard
A model developed with Dr. Mehmet Furkan Burak’s mentorship will involve students in research projects beginning on campus. Publications, experience in Harvard research settings, and peer mentoring aim to build a lasting research culture.

Istanbul Nişantaşı University at the International Gastronomy Film Festival
Our students joined the International Gastronomy Film Festival through the ÜNİDES-supported Tell a Film Through Food project. They connected cinema and gastronomy by translating film characters and stories into original plate designs.

Istanbul Nişantaşı University Students Attend “Ports of the Future” Summer School in France
Ceren Aydın and Alperen Sarıçayır attended the Ports of the Future summer school in France, exploring sustainable ports, digital transformation, and logistics through technical visits and international projects.
