VISION
To be an internationally recognized leading university focused on excellence in education, research, and contribution to society.
MISSION
Bahçeşehir University is a distinguished world university that produces, perpetuates, and disseminates knowledge that enhances the living standards of our country and humanity with pervasive scientific studies that utilizes centers of excellence with the intention of augmenting the perspective of individuals who can cultivate a global outlook with modern educational models developed according to the leading academic approaches and technologies; in an attempt to ameliorate the perspective of individuals who are equipped with the autonomous and professional competencies of the 21st century; with the aim of promoting the perspective of individuals who can make a difference with their innovative initiatives concerning sustainable development and who can contribute to the society at local and global level with its outputs and collaborations with stakeholders.
CORE VALUES
The core values of Bahçeşehir University, in all its enterprises and as espoused by all its affiliates, are guiding fundamental principles by which the university’s vision and mission are defined. Bahçeşehir University is unwaveringly committed to these values and implements them without compromise in fulfilling its role in the fields of research, education, and academic administration. They are as follows:
Bahçeşehir University at its core and in all its enterprises:
• Embraces the innovative nature of science and invariably follows in its enlightened path moving forward
• Advocates academic freedom as the universal and indispensable component of scientific endeavors
• Upholds that the most important role of universities is to cultivate individuals who contribute to society and all of humanity
• Supports gender equality in all aspects of life
• Shows zero tolerance for religious, racial or ethnic discrimination and stands against marginalization of any kind.
• Maintains that all young people from all over the world have the fundamental right to academic education of the highest standards
• Adheres to an international outlook and as such does what is necessary to maintain close relationships with academic institutions in other countries
• Acknowledges that education is not merely classroom teachings but also real-life experiences
• Encourages innovation, new ideas and discoveries through the application of science; opposes dogmatic approaches and is open to change
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