Aiming to be a center of excellence in quality services and a hub of happiness, freedom, tolerance, and success for its employees and students, Beykoz University has adopted the following mission, vision, and core values:
Mission
“To be a universal university that learns, adds value to learning and to society through what it has learned.”
Vision
To create an exemplary higher education environment and culture—integrated with its students, employees, and stakeholders, respected both nationally and internationally—that enables the development of individuals who are:
- Scientifically and professionally well-equipped and competent,
- Equipped with advanced research, problem-solving, and practical application skills,
- Open to multidisciplinary approaches; capable of designing and implementing original, aesthetic, creative, and innovative practices,
- Aware of the value of learning and committed to lifelong learning and ethical values,
- Free-thinking and confident in expressing their ideas,
- Self-confident and effective communicators,
- Who perceive and practice quality and excellence as a way of life,
- Respectful of human life as well as social and cultural values,
- Socially responsible and willing to take responsibility for a sustainable future.
Core Values and Principles
Beykoz University places the following core values and principles at the center of all its institutional activities and services:
- Research and knowledge generation
- Academic autonomy, freedom, and responsibility
- Student-, employee-, and stakeholder-centeredness
- Participation and sharing
- Creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship
- Respect for human rights, pluralism, and diversity
- Internationalization in all areas
- Social and societal responsibility
- Transparency and accountability
- Continuous learning, improvement, development, and the pursuit of excellence
This content was updated on 16/01/2026.