The Department of Bioengineering at Yıldız Technical University aims to guide scientific discoveries, advance biomedical technology, and bridge the gap between engineering and the life sciences through its research and educational programs.
Bioengineering is a scientific discipline that encompasses the practical application of electrical, mechanical, chemical, optical, and mathematical principles to understand, modify, or control biological systems (humans, animals, etc.), as well as to design and produce products that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and enable the visualization of physiological functions.
Located on the historic Davutpaşa Campus, the Department of Bioengineering carries out contemporary education, teaching, and research activities. Yıldız Technical University is spread across three different campuses: Beşiktaş, Davutpaşa, and Ayazağa. Students in the Department of Bioengineering have access to departmental facilities, including all shared common areas at the other campuses.
Our university operates two separate women’s dormitories at the Davutpaşa Campus, one with a capacity of 108 and the other with a capacity of 20. Additionally, the Davutpaşa Campus provides services through the KYK with a capacity of approximately 5,000.Across the various campuses, there are a total of 7 dining halls, snack bars, and cafeterias; a health center with a 24-hour ambulance service; 2 indoor gyms; 2 outdoor sports fields; and a sports center that includes fitness and aerobics studios. The Davutpaşa Campus features an indoor gym, as well as a fitness center, a sauna, a floor sports hall, an outdoor swimming pool, and soccer and tennis courts. The dining hall and social facility at the Davutpaşa Campus, built on a 7,000 m² indoor area, includes buffet-style restaurants and a cafeteria, as well as a 100-seat mini-cinema, more than 70 student club rooms, a copy and stationery center, and an İş Bankası branch.
A student festival is held every year in May–June, and our students participate in various activities throughout the week. During the student festival, the Yıldız Central Campus hosts various concerts, exhibitions, and chess tournaments; in addition to cultural events such as open forums and conferences, numerous scientific programs are also held. Students engage in activities such as painting, photography, theater, cinema, classical Turkish music, choral singing, light music, and modern and folk dance, and they take advantage of courses in the oud, ney, and guitar.
Transportation is available to all university campuses from Istanbul’s main centers. Additionally, shuttle services operate between the campuses at specific times.
Scholarships and advising services are also available at the university. Furthermore, in accordance with Article 26 of Law No. 2547 on Higher Education, our students are provided with the opportunity to work as part-time student assistants in various departments.
Both professional administrators and faculty members provide guidance and counseling to our students on a wide range of topics, including course selection, accessing scientific resources, literature reviews, mental and physical health issues, and international relations.
In addition to these opportunities provided by our university, the Department of Bioengineering offers high-quality, modern education and research activities through its own resources.