SDG 10
Reduced Inequalities
Scholarships, support and awareness programmes that reduce inequality on campus and in society.
Our commitment
Nişantaşı University commits to giving every student access to quality education regardless of income.
Our practices
All practices
Accessible Campus and Individual Needs Support
Needs assessment and accessibility activities support equal participation for students with disabilities.
Needs-Based and Disability Scholarships
Needs-based and disability scholarships defined in the directive aim to reduce financial barriers to higher education.
International Student Orientation
Orientation helps new international students understand campus life and university services.
Digital Transformation Support for Women’s Cooperatives
Strategic planning and knowledge sharing support digitalisation of women’s cooperatives in disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
University and Career Awareness for Disadvantaged Children
The Touch the Future project helps children in residential care explore university life and careers.
News
All news
Foster Care Awareness and Social Work Practice Models Program Held
A foster care awareness programme for academic staff was held on 21 July 2026. Experts from Kağıthane Social Services Centre discussed applications, supporting children in family settings, and social service models.
ESN Nişantaşı Wins First Place in Türkiye
ESN Nişantaşı won first place in Türkiye in the Culture category at the Beyond the Stars Gala, which assessed cultural activities by ESN sections at 38 universities.
Disaster Preparedness Capacity Development Workshop Held at Istanbul Nişantaşı University
A workshop organised with NADMEX explored disaster preparedness capacity. Public institutions, academics, and NGOs discussed volunteering, disaster communication, and support for survivors with special needs.
Family Education in Local Policy: Content, Processes and Field Experiences
The panel explores needs-responsive family education, implementation processes and the relationship between field experience and local policy.
Panel on Social Norms in Combating Discrimination against Women
The panel focuses on how discrimination against women is reproduced in everyday life and on the roles of social norms, masculinity stereotypes and digital media in bringing change.
Beyond the Walls: Concrete Walls, Tender Hearts
The Beyond the Walls: Concrete Walls, Tender Hearts project, coordinated by Dr. Faruk Salih Şeker, received support through the Gönüllüyüz Biz call, focusing on student volunteering and social awareness.
“Always Together in a World Enriched by Differences” Social Responsibility Project
A three-month project by Social Work students supported the social participation of people with disabilities. Its final campus event featured an interactive lesson on recognising and expressing emotions.
Tomurcuk Kooperatifi
Üniversitemiz tarafından desteklenen 2024BFKS4 numaralı ‘‘Dezavantajlı Bireylerin Karşılaştıkları Ayrımcılıklarla Mücadelede Yenilikçi Bir Model: Sosyal Kooperatifçilik’’ sosyal sorumluluk projesi sosyal kooperatifçilik modeline göre işleyen bir kadın kooperatifi olan Tomurcuk Ko
Cooperation Protocol Signed with İmge Special Education and Rehabilitation Center
The protocol between the Child Development Programme and İmge Special Education and Rehabilitation Center will offer students internships, applied training and project opportunities.
Assessment in Special Education
Child Development Programme students held an event on assessment in special education with Special Education Specialist Oğuzhan Karadağ.
An Awareness Meeting with GETEM During Disability Week
During Disability Week, Boğaziçi University’s GETEM joined us to discuss visually impaired people’s right of access to information and volunteer reading.
Events
All events
Üniversitemiz öğretim üyelerinden Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Üstün, 2025 yılında Marmara Belediyeler Birliği’nde, çocuklar ve 65 yaş üstü bireylerin yaşadıkları şehirlerde karşılaştıkları zorlukları, yerel yönetimlerden beklentilerini ve ihtiyaçlarını, bu alanlarda projeler yürüten belediye çalışanları ile bir araya getirmek üzere düzenlenen toplantılarda moderatörlük görevi üstlenmiş; tartışmalara kolaylaştırıcı olarak katılmıştır.
Üniversitemiz öğretim üyelerinden Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Üstün, 2025 yılında Marmara Belediyeler Birliği’nde, çocuklar ve 65 yaş üstü bireylerin yaşadıkları şehirlerde karşılaştıkları zorlukları, yerel yönetimlerden beklentilerini ve ihtiyaçlarını, bu alanlarda projeler yürüten belediy
Empathy – 1
Under the supervision of Assistant Professor Faruk Salih Şeker, Sports Management students Jahandar Aliyev, Fatih Beslen and Furkan Ertaş joined our “Empathy – 1” event, using a course created on campus…
Birlikte Konuşalım: Çocuklar için Nasıl Bir Kent?
Üniversitemiz öğretim üyelerinden Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Üstün 22 Mayıs 2025 tarihinde gerçekleştirilen çocukların oyun alanlarının yanı sıra mahallelerinde akranlarıyla buluşabilecekleri ve oyun alanları dışında da sosyalleşme ihtiyaçlarının tartışıldığı “Birlikte Konuşalım: Çocuklar
Policies and documents
- GUIDELINES FOR EMPLOYING PART-TIME STUDENTS SECTION ONE
- SDG 1
- SDG 4
- SDG 8
- Nişantaşı University Library Guidelines
- SDG 4
- SDG 11
- Sustainable Development Goals Report 2025
- SDG 1
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- Community Engagement Coordination Directive
- SDG 4
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- Social Contribution Policy
- SDG 3
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- Gender Equality Action Plan Policy Document
- SDG 4
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- Internationalization Policy
- SDG 4
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- Erasmus Directive
- SDG 4
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- Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024
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- Women in Procurement
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- Sustainable Development Goals Report 2023
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- NISANTASI UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP DIRECTIVE
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Our research
- Yurt Dışında İkamet Eden Türk Vatandaşı Gençlerin Türkiye'de Yükseköğretim Tercihlerini Etkileyen Faktörlerin Analizi ve Pilot Bir Yapay Zekâ Destekli Karar Destek Sistemi Geliştirilmesi
- Abating income inequality with financial and institutional quality instruments in Sub-Saharan Africa region
- Correction to: What factors drive cross-country economic freedom convergence? (Public Choice, (2025), 204, 3-4, (529-559), 10.1007/s11127-024-01254-1)
- Ecological footprint and income inequality in South Africa: a hidden dynamic?
- Evrensel Tasarım Yaklaşımının Eğitim Programlarının Değerlendirmesinde ve Sosyal Bilimlerde Uygulamalı Araştırmacı Öğrenme Yaklaşımının Gelişimindeki Rolü: İstanbul Nişantaşı Üniversitesi Örneği
- How does Financial Stability Affect Renewable Energy Investment?
- How the regulatory authority effects development of meso-level competitiveness of industry: a research on the Istanbul finance sector
- International emigration and economic complexity: Evidence from the dynamic GMM panel VAR approach
- Is nature of inflation co-movement time-varying? Insights from a dynamic factor model
- Spatial spillover effects of gender inequality on the path to energy transition and environmental sustainability in Asia
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- The Importance of Home Healthcare Technologies in Disabled and Elderly Tourism
- Türkçe Öğretimi Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi Eğitim İçeriklerinin Dijitalleştirilmesi (Dijital TÖMER - E-TÖMER)
- Dezavantajlı Bireylerin Karşılaştıkları Ayrımcılıklarla Mücadelede Yenilikçi Bir Model: Sosyal Kooperatifçilik
- Engellerin Ötesinde
Indicator groups
First-generation students
- 10.2.1Students starting a degree
- 10.2.2First-generation students starting a degree
- 10.2.3Number of students
International students from developing countries
- 10.3.1Number of students
- 10.3.2International students from developing countries
Proportion of students with disabilities
- 10.4.1Number of students
- 10.4.2Students with disabilities
Proportion of employees with disabilities
- 10.5.1Number of employees
- 10.5.2Employees with disabilities
Measures against discrimination
- 10.6.1Non-discriminatory admissions policy
- 10.6.2Tracking admissions of underrepresented groups
- 10.6.3Recruiting from underrepresented groups
- 10.6.4Anti-discrimination policy
- 10.6.5Diversity and equality committee or officer
- 10.6.6Mentoring for underrepresented groups
- 10.6.7Accessible facilities
- 10.6.8Support services for people with disabilities
- 10.6.9Access schemes for people with disabilities
- 10.6.10Reasonable accommodation policy
- 10.6.11Anti-harassment policy
Social Contribution
Panel on Autism, Social Inequalities and Awareness through Artificial Intelligence
Knowledge and experiences relating to the Panel on Autism, Social Inequalities and Awareness through Artificial Intelligence were shared.
- SDG 10
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Read moreTÖMER Year-End Turkish Language Event and Graduation Ceremony
TÖMER announced its year-end Turkish language event and graduation ceremony for 2 June 2026 at 12:00 in the Cevdet Uysal Conference Hall at NeoTech Campus.
- SDG 4
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Read moreSupport for Children in Gaziantep through the “Hope in a Box” Campaign
The Public Relations and Advertising Club supported children in Gaziantep through the “Hope in a Box: Small Touches, Big Dreams” campaign…
- SDG 4
- SDG 10
Read moreFoster Care and Adoption Information Event
Under the partnership with the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services, Ayten Yılmaz and Ayla Keyf provided information about foster care and adoption, moderated by Nagehan Tanyeli.
- SDG 4
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Read moreInternational Day: Cultures Meet at NeoTech Campus
The Health, Culture and Sports Directorate, Erasmus Coordination and International Office announced International Day for 21 May 2026, 09:00–17:00, inviting students to represent their countries.
- SDG 4
- SDG 10
- SDG 17
Read moreTouch the Future: From Children’s Homes to University
The Social Work Department, Kadıköy Red Crescent and Üsküdar ÇEKOM organized a university introduction activity for children in residential care on 14 May 2026, including a campus tour, mask painting and career questions.
- SDG 4
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Read moreFeel the Rhythm: Intergenerational Dance Activity
Tazelenme University announced an intergenerational dance activity for 11–13 May 2026, 14:00–17:00, in Dance Room 2 at NeoTech Campus.
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Read more1st International NEV 23 April Children’s Festival
The 1st International NEV 23 April Children’s Festival was held with the participation of 240 disadvantaged children. The event aimed to bring children together on common ground and support their social integration.
- SDG 10
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Read moreNEV FASHION CLUB - GAZIANTEP ARABANKOY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROJECT
- SDG 1
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Read moreDifferent Generations, Shared Stories Panel Held
The “Different Generations, Shared Stories Panel” was held at the NeoTech Campus in collaboration with Istanbul Nişantaşı University’s Refreshment University Coordination Office, Department of Health, Culture and Sports, and Accessible Life Unit.
- SDG 10
Read moreZoom User Guide Training for Refreshment University Students
Zoom User Guide Training was held for Refreshment University students at the NeoTech Campus.
- SDG 4
- SDG 10
Read moreChildren, Culture and Art: Colourful Beginnings
Colourful Beginnings focuses on children’s relationship with culture and art. Creative expression, curiosity and play are important ways for children to explore themselves and their surroundings.
- SDG 4
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