Anti-Discrimination Policy

Bahçeşehir University (BAU) is committed to providing an educational and employment environment that values individuals of diverse characteristics and backgrounds and supports a learning and working environment free from harassment and discrimination. In line with this commitment, BAU expects all university employees and students to comply with the requirements of the law as well as the standards of conduct on discrimination and harassment made mandatory by BAU.

Accordingly, BAU has put into practice an Anti-Discrimination Policy in order to provide an educational and employment environment in which no discrimination occurs in any of its programs or activities, and to promote fair treatment, equality and equity. Within this framework, the Bahçeşehir University Equality and Inclusion Commission has been established and carries out monitoring and reporting activities.

BAU is committed to a university system in which no discrimination takes place on the basis of race, gender, ethnic identity, citizenship status, religion, age, disability or other characteristics.

There are units where complaints of discrimination, harassment and sexual assault are evaluated. These are the Bahçeşehir University Support Unit Against Sexual Assault and Harassment, the relevant units in the faculties, the Human Resources Office and the Office of Legal Counsel.

BAU encourages those who file complaints about or witness violations of this policy to report such behavior and incidents to the relevant unit. The administrators and units concerned are expected to address and resolve the matter promptly.

In addition, all employees, students and affiliated third parties are responsible for ensuring a working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.