Fatih Sultan Mehmet Foundation University (FSMFU)

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf Üniversitesi (FSMVÜ) was established in Istanbul in 2010 through the merger of five endowments under the General Directorate of Foundations of the Republic of Türkiye. These endowments are: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Han Vakfı, Sinan Ağa bin Abdurrahman Vakfı, Nurbanu Valide Sultan Vakfı, Hatice Sultan Vakfı, and Abdullahoğlu Hacı Abdülaziz Ağa Vakfı. Alongside Bezmiâlem Vakıf Üniversitesi, it is one of two universities affiliated with the General Directorate of Foundations. Its establishment was formally approved by a decision of the Foundations Council dated 25 August 2009 and Law No. 5981 dated 15 April 2010.

The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Han Vakfı, dated 1471, forms the institutional foundation of the university. This endowment, originally established by Fatih Sultan Mehmet to preserve Hagia Sophia and support educational activities, serves as the historical basis for the university’s academic structure. As a nonprofit endowment institution, the university continues its higher education activities. Its philosophy is summarized by the slogan “Values Matter!”

Vision and Mission

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University defines its mission as cultivating individuals capable of critical thinking and social responsibility and conducting scientific research. Its vision is to become an institution providing educational services and conducting research at a global level.

Academic Staff and Departments

The university comprises seven faculties, one vocational school, and two institutes. It has a student population of 7,787. The rector is Prof. Dr. Nevzat Şimşek and the Board of Trustees Chair is Mevlüt Uysal. There are 339 academic staff and 229 administrative staff employed across academic units.

Faculty of Education

• Arabic Language Teaching
• Preschool Teaching
• Special Education Teaching
• Turkish Language Teaching
• Counseling and Psychological Guidance

Faculty of Law

• Law

Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences

• Economics (English)
• Business Administration (English)
• Political Science and International Relations (English)
• Management Information Systems (English)

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

• History of Science
• Airline Management
• English Translation and Interpreting
• Psychology
• History
• Turkish Language and Literature

Faculty of Islamic Sciences

• Islamic Sciences (Arabic)

Faculty of Engineering

• Computer Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering (English)
• Software Engineering (English)

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

• Graphic Design
• Interior Architecture
• Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage
• Architecture (English)

Vocational School

The university aims to train mid-level personnel to meet sectoral needs. Students receive theoretical and practical education in the following programs: Packaging Design, Computer Programming, Information Security Technology, Biomedical Device Technology, Child Development, Shadow Teaching for People with Disabilities, Traditional Handicrafts, Visual Communication, Air Logistics, Interior Design, Court Office Services, Architectural Restoration, Fashion Design, Office Technologies and Data Management, Cybersecurity, Civil Aviation Cabin Services, and Tour Guiding.

Graduate Education and Specialization Areas

The university offers a total of 26 Master’s and 14 Doctoral programs through two institutes.

• Graduate School of Education: Offers programs in Arabic Language Education, Computer Engineering, History of Science, Biomedical Engineering, Educational Sciences, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Traditional Turkish Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Architecture, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Public Law, Architecture, Private Law, Psychology, Political Science and International Relations, History, Basic Education, Fundamental Islamic Sciences, Turkish Language and Literature, and Turkish Language Education.

• Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin Institute of the History of Islamic Sciences: Established to conduct education and research in the history of Islamic sciences based on the scholarly fields of Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin.

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf Üniversitesi Topkapı Yerleşkesi (FSMVÜ)

Campuses and Campus Life

Yenikapı Mevlevihanesi

• Rectorate

Topkapı Campus

• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
• Vocational School

Üsküdar Campus

• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Haliç Campus

• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences
• Faculty of Islamic Sciences
• Foreign Languages Department: Arabic and English Preparatory Programs

Ayasofya Campus

• Application and Research Centers

Gülhane Building

• Graduate School of Education
• Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin Institute of the History of Islamic Sciences

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf Üniversitesi Kampüsleri (FSMVÜ)

FSMVÜ operates across five campuses in Istanbul: Topkapı, Haliç, Üsküdar, Ayasofya, and Fatih. The university hosts 62 student clubs, which organize an average of 763 annual events. Students have access to libraries, cafeterias, and sports facilities.

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf Üniversitesi Topkapı Yerleşkesi (FSMVÜ)

Research and Application Centers

ALUTEAM: Aluminum Testing, Education and Research Center

BETAM: Biomedical Electronics Design Application and Research Center

KURAM: Foundation Cultural Heritage Conservation Application and Research Center

UHAM: International Law Application and Research Center

İHAM: Islamic Law Application and Research Center

İSM: Islamic Arts Application and Research Center

ORDAM: Middle East and Africa Studies Application and Research Center

OSMAD: Ottoman-Malay World Studies Application and Research Center

TÜMER: Turkish and Foreign Language Teaching Application and Research Center

UZEM: Distance Education Application and Research Center

FSM DUAM: Fatih Sultan Mehmet and Hagia Sophia (and Period) Studies Application and Research Center

PUAM: Psychological Counseling and Guidance Application and Research Center

SEM: Continuous Education Application and Research Center

TTO: Technology Transfer Office

VEBİM: Data Science / Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Application and Research Center

YAZMAESERLER: Manuscript Works Application and Research Center

EMAM: Excellence in Education Application and Research Center

TAM: Society and Social Research Application and Research Center

Scholarships and Financial Support Opportunities

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University provides various scholarships and discounts to its students. According to the 2021 YÖK Report on Foundation Higher Education Institutions, it ranks third among foundation universities with a 33.29% full scholarship rate. Major scholarship and discount opportunities include:

• Preference Scholarship: Students who list Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University among their first four preferences receive additional discounts ranging from 10% to 25% based on preference order.
• Academic Achievement Scholarship: Awarded to associate and undergraduate students at the end of each academic year based on academic performance.
• Hafız Scholarship: Special scholarships are granted to students admitted to the Faculty of Islamic Sciences who hold a Hafız certification.
• Sports Scholarship: Full tuition waivers are provided to active national athletes.
• Family of Martyrs, Veterans and Their Relatives Scholarship: 100% tuition discount for spouses and children of martyrs; 50% discount for veterans and their families.
• Family Discount: A 10% discount is applied to the tuition of each family member studying simultaneously at the university.
• Disability Student Scholarship: Tuition discounts are granted to students with disabilities based on the percentage of their disability.
• FSMVÜ Staff Scholarship: A 25% discount is applied to the tuition of full-time academic and administrative staff and their spouses and children who enroll at the university at full tuition rate, for the maximum duration of study.

Internationalization

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University provides international communication and activities through the Directorate of International Relations, which includes the Offices of International Students, International Programs, and International Cooperation and Promotion. These initiatives are based on academic and cultural partnerships conducted under the Erasmus+ program and institutional cooperation frameworks.

Quality and Accreditation Policy

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University holds the TS EN ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification in accordance with the criteria of the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK).