Why Choose İstinye University Nursing?
Our academic staff consists of young and dynamic professionals with PhDs in nursing from prestigious universities. They are highly productive in scientific research and skilled in teaching. Both the Turkish and English Nursing Programs will continue to grow with new academic staff specializing in various subfields of nursing.
The language of instruction is Turkish and English. An English preparatory program is available for students in the English department.
Our curriculum is based on the National Core Nursing Education Program (HUÇEP) and meets all the requirements for a qualified undergraduate nursing education.
The curriculum includes theoretical courses, laboratory sessions, and clinical/field practice. Core professional courses are designed with a balanced integration of all three components.
Each student has the opportunity to perform every required skill in the laboratory setting. The development of professional competencies is supported through a “Skill Logbook” system.
We place high importance on the integration and cooperation between hospitals and the university during clinical education.
Clinical/field practice is carried out under the supervision of academic staff and clinical mentor nurses. Our university benefits from the reputation and credibility of being part of the MLPCare Group, which has nearly 30 years of experience in healthcare. Most practical training takes place in our university hospitals, with some also conducted in public healthcare institutions.
In both laboratory and clinical education, the ideal student-to-instructor and student-to-clinical-mentor ratiosare carefully maintained.
Through our research methods course and TÜBİTAK-supported projects, students are encouraged to engage in research, develop their projects through the technology transfer office, apply for patents, and publish their findings.
Students are actively encouraged to participate in the annual National Student Nurses Congress. With the guidance of academic advisors, students can attend as early as their first year by presenting their own scientific research. The university supports and facilitates student participation.
The department regularly organizes scientific and social activities involving active student participation.
Our curriculum is structured to allow students the opportunity to pursue double major or minor programs.
You can broaden your career opportunities by enrolling in double major or minor programs in other health sciences disciplines such as Nutrition and Dietetics or Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
With a rich selection of elective courses, students can develop into well-rounded professionals.
Our university provides extensive facilities for academic and social development, including a well-stocked library, student clubs, gyms, lounges, study spaces, a modern campus, and advanced technological infrastructure.
We are committed to supporting your academic career through our Master’s and PhD programs in nursing.
Our university offers thesis and non-thesis master's programs and doctoral programs in nursing. Based on academic performance, students may be eligible for up to 100% scholarships for graduate studies.
Successful graduates have the opportunity to work in our university hospitals or other hospitals within the MLPCare Group.
At the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing at İstinye University, you will find career opportunities far beyond what you imagined.