
Office of International Affairs
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The Office of International Affairs (OIA) was established in response to the rapid and fast growth of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) in international academic relations. OIA is designed to coordinate the efforts of the university in implementing the long-term goals indicated in the Strategic Plan of IUE.
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Award to entrepreneurs from Izmir for the third time in a row
Esra and Melis Sarıhan, graduates of Izmir University of Economics (IUE), were deemed worthy of the international award for the 3rd time in

IUE academics are on their way to Belgium
5 academics from Izmir University of Economics (IUE) will participate in the training program that the European Union (EU) started with the

Teaching at a 436-year university
Bensu Günay (27), who graduated from Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Bioengineering Master's Program this year, was accepted to the University of

She became one of the 10 most successful women in the Middle East
Melda Akın, a graduate of Department of Computer Engineering, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), was named one of the 10 most successful

Arda ranked among 7 people in the world
Arda Kıpçak, who graduated from Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Izmir University of Economics (IUE) this year, was accepted to the world-renowned

IUE gets accredited by the European Commission
Izmir University of Economics (IUE), which hosts many cultures by hosting about 100 students from different countries every year, has been accredited

Caravanserai’ project receives a scholarship from USA
Assoc. Prof. Güzden Varinlioğlu, Faculty Member, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), Department of Architecture, was awarded a scholarship by the United States

Award for habitat design on Mars
Architects from Izmir University of Economics (IUE) returned with an award from the "Mars 2050 Habitat Idea Competition" organized in cooperation with

Passed 46 criteria, received international accreditation
Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Faculty of Engineering successfully passed the internationally validated 46 criteria assessment conducted by the Association for Evaluation

From Izmir to the Silicon Valley
Yağız Şenoğlu, student at Graphics Design Program, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), started to work at Leo AR, a company operating in

American universities welcome Aydolun with open arms
Aydolun Petenkaya, who completed Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Department of Genetics and Bioengineering as a top student with a full scholarship

Kayra’s ‘World Cup’ assignment
Suna Kayra Paköz, a graduate of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Department of Visual Communication Design, was included in the design team

IUE Graduates Going Global
Graduates of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) have become the first choice of world-renowned companies by carrying their academic achievements to business

SLEEP TRACKING DEVICE RECEIVES AN AWARD
Design by Nektar Ege Altıntoprak, Graduate of Department of Industrial Design, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Izmir University of Economics (IUE),

INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR DESIGN FOR CHILDREN
Izmir University of Economics graduates return from overseas competitions with awards. Eda Kale, Graduate of Department of Architecture, and Can Aviral, Graduate

FEBS-ECM 2018 ADVANCED COURSE IN PATRAS, GREECE AND A POSTER AWARD FOR IEU
Dr. Elvan Ergülen, TUBITAK-BIDEB 2232 scholar and post-doctoral fellow in Izmir University of Economics, School of Medicine, has received a ‘’poster award’’ for

STUDENT HOUSING BY TURKISH AHD JAPANESE DESIGNERS
Turkish and Japanese interior architecture students designed student housing at Izmir's 8.500-year-old prehistoric settlement: Yeşilova Tumulus. 9 Japanese and 11 Turkish students

IMMIGRATION RESEARCH IN ITALY
Cansu Sönmez, Graduate of Department of Sociology, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), will continue her successful journey in education in Italy following

A TOUCH OF DESIGN BY TURKISH – JAPANESE STUDENTS
Turkish and Japanese industrial design students are working on restructuring of Mount Fuji Airport located in Shizuoka, Japan. Turkish and Japanese design

‘DIGITAL CITY’ SHOWERED WITH AWARDS IN LONDON
Urban designs of young architects of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) collected awards in England. Students of IUE Department of Architecture, Faculty

GRADUATION OF MULTINATIONAL STUDENTS OF ALL AGES
Master’s Degree Graduation Ceremony of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) proved that ‘learning has no age limit’! Graduates of different ages and

GRADUATE DEGREE IN SOUTH KOREA
Ilgaz Elif Göcen, student at Department of Architecture, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), qualified for master’s

PROSPECTIVE LOGISTICIANS TAKING THE BUSINESS WORLD BY STORM
Students of Department of Logistics Management, Faculty of Business, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), are developing projects for university-industry collaboration, and coming

IUE ARCHITECT IN VENICE
Seyit Koyuncu, a junior at Department of Architecture, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), is among the

IZMIR TO BECOME A WORLDWIDE GOURMET CITY
Exquisite tastes of Aegean and Turkish cuisine will go global with young chefs of Izmir University of Economics (IUE). All the groundwork

IUE STUDENTS’ SUCCESS
Izmir University of Economics ranked among the top five universities at the CFA Institute Research Challenge held by CFA Institute, one of

IUE AT CANNES
Izmir Economics filmmakers will represent Turkey at Cannes Film Festival at “Short Film Corner”. Onur Erdurak, Canberk Günay, Murat Etyemez, and Ali

FRENCH TOUCH BY IUE PROSPECTIVE CHEFS
Students of Department of Culinary Arts and Management of Izmir University of Economics, who will make a difference in Aegean cuisine with

CHROMOSOMES DON’T MATTER
Students of IUE Folk Dance Club shared the stage with zeibeks with Down syndrome. The performance of Zeibek team of Izmir Down

ENERGY; FOCAL POINT OF TURKS AND CHINESE
Yu Hongyang, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Ankara, who was a keynote speaker at the 5th Energy Management and

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION BY IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS
Izmir University of Economics (IUE) shook hands with Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). A Memorandum of Understanding was signed

IUE’S SUCCESS IN SAILING
Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Sailing Club ranked in third place in IRC 2 class at CAMPUS CUP Sailing Competitions that took

12 MENUS BY 12 CHEFS TO CELEBRATE
Aegean dishes turned into a feast of flavor in 12 different menus prepared by 12 chefs. 12 chefs, all members of Izmir

IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS; UNIVERSITY OF THE FUTURE
Ekrem Demirtaş, President of IUE Board of Trustees, pointed that the University became a very important brand name in Izmir in a

HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREE TO TSIPRAS
Alexis Tsipras, Prime Minister of Greece, has been awarded the degree of “Doctor Honoris Causa” in “Political Economy” by Izmir University of