Vision, Mission and Core Values

VISION
To be a leading university with high international recognition, focusing on excellence in education, research and contribution to society.

MISSION
Bahçeşehir University is a distinguished world university that has made it its priority to conduct research and development aimed at producing, preserving and disseminating knowledge that will raise the living standards of our country and humanity through outstanding scientific work, particularly in its areas of excellence; that makes a difference with the contemporary education models it has developed based on pioneering educational methods and technologies and with its innovative initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals; that educates global individuals equipped with 21st-century personal and professional competencies; and that contributes to society at local and global levels through its outputs and the collaborations it develops with its stakeholders.

CORE VALUES

The core values of Bahçeşehir University are the main guiding principles in every field, embraced in all activities of the University and by all its members. The University's vision and mission have also been defined within the framework of these core values. The shared values that Bahçeşehir University applies without compromise and to which it is firmly committed in fulfilling its research, education and administrative functions are as follows:

• Bahçeşehir University embraces the guidance of science in all its activities and always advances along the path illuminated by science.

• It believes that academic freedom is the universal "sine qua non" of scientific activities.

• It maintains that the most important function of universities is to educate individuals who benefit our country and all humanity.

• It embraces gender equality in all areas of life.

• It does not discriminate against people on the basis of their religion, nationality, race or ethnic origin, and stands against all forms of "othering".

• • It upholds as a principle the right of young people all over the world to receive scientific education at the highest standards.

• It has an international perspective and, to this end, acts in accordance with the requirements of maintaining close relations with scientific institutions in all countries.

• It is committed to the principle that teaching should take place not only in the classroom, but within and together with life.

• It supports and implements innovation and new ideas in the light of scientific findings; it is against dogma and open to change.

• It acts in accordance with the rules of ethical conduct in all decision-making, implementation and auditing processes.

• In its business processes, it acts in line with an understanding of economic, social and environmental sustainability and in a way that contributes to creating a positive social impact.

• All its internal stakeholders use all kinds of information and information resources in accordance with intellectual and industrial property rights.