Fatih Sultan Mehmet University

What Fatih Sultan Mehmet University does

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University (FSMVU) is a private non-profit foundation (vakif) university established in Istanbul, Türkiye in 2010, operating under the supervision of the Turkish Higher Education Commission (YÖK) and affiliated with the General Directorate of Foundations. The university is organized across seven faculties — Economics and Administrative Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Islamic Sciences, Education, Engineering, and Arts/Design/Architecture — supported by 35 graduate programs, 6 PhD programs, and a Vocational School offering associate degrees. FSMVU delivers instruction through on-campus programs, a Distance Learning Center (UZEM), and three language preparatory tracks (TÜMER for Turkish, English Preparatory, and Arabic Preparatory), with degree programs offered in Turkish, English, and Arabic mediums.

FSMVU operates six Istanbul campuses housed primarily in historically significant Ottoman-era buildings, including the Yenikapı Mevlevihanesi (1597), the Atik Valide Complex built by Mimar Sinan (1570-1579), the Hagia Sophia Madrasah (rebuilt 2017, assigned to FSMVU in 2022), and the former Soğukçeşme Military High School (1875). The Turkish Airlines Library system provides 84,621 books, 27,768 e-journals, 188,146 e-books, and 37 databases. A portfolio of 17+ applied research and service centers — including BETAM (Türkiye's first biomedical electronic device design laboratory), ALUTEAM (aluminum testing and R&D), KURAM (cultural heritage conservation), UHAM (international law), IHAM (Islamic law), VEBIM (data science), TTO (technology transfer), FSMSEM (continuing education), and PUAM (psychological counseling) — extends the institution beyond degree education into applied research and industry services.

The university's revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic fees (annual subscription, with rates varying by program and level) supplemented by institutional support from the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakfı foundation and the General Directorate of Foundations. Customer-facing operations target degree-seeking international students (1,100+ enrolled, sourced from 40+ countries) and domestic students, recruited through online application portals (apply.fsm.edu.tr, apply-ls.fsm.edu.tr), international education fairs (NAFSA, EAIE, APAIE, GLC), and a network of 81 Erasmus+ partners, 61 Global Exchange Partners, SUNY COIL virtual exchange, Global Partners in Education, and the recently joined Turkic University Union (TURKUNIB, December 2025).

Name

Fatih Sultan Mehmet University

Legal name

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University

Website

https://int.fsm.edu.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University is a Turkish private foundation university founded in 2010, operating seven faculties across six Istanbul campuses and serving international and domestic students through degree programs, language preparatory tracks, distance learning, and a network of 142+ international exchange partners.

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Higher Education

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Services-Educational Services (8200)

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International & Global Research Universities (Multi-Campus/International Footprint) (EDAHABAI)

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Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA), University-Affiliated Pathway & Foundation Programs (EDAIAJAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• International students
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Distance learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

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B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from tuition fees charged to international students for undergraduate and graduate programs. Fees vary by program level and are published annually.
2. Waqf Foundation Support: As a vakıf (foundation) university, receives institutional support from the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakfı foundation for operations and development.

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Core offering

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University is a private foundation (vakıf) university that delivers undergraduate, graduate (35 master's), doctoral (6 PhD), associate-degree vocational, and lifelong education programs across seven faculties, supported by dedicated language preparatory schools (Turkish, English, Arabic) and a multi-campus library system. It also operates specialized research centers (BETAM, ALUTEAM, KURAM, UHAM, IHAM, VEBİM) and the UZEM distance learning center, with international outreach through Erasmus+, SUNY COIL, and the Global Partners in Education network.

Product overview

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University (FSMVÜ) is a Turkish higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and services. The university operates seven faculties providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs across humanities, social sciences, engineering, law, Islamic sciences, and arts. Supporting the academic mission are specialized language preparation programs (TÜMER for Turkish, English Preparatory, and Arabic Preparatory), a university-wide library system with extensive digital resources, and research centers including BETAM for biomedical engineering, ALUTEAM for aluminum technology, KURAM for cultural heritage conservation, and UHAM/IHAM for law studies. The institution delivers education through traditional on-campus instruction, distance learning (UZEM), and continuing education programs (FSMSEM), while international engagement is facilitated through Erasmus+, SUNY COIL virtual exchange, and Global Partners in Education membership.

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Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs Undergraduate degree programs across seven faculties including Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Islamic Sciences, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Engineering, and Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture, offered to international and domestic students.
• Graduate Programs 35 graduate programs including master's (thesis and non-thesis) and 6 PhD programs across disciplines such as Architecture, Engineering, Islamic Sciences, Law, Education, and Political Sciences, offered through the Institute of Graduate Studies.
• Vocational School Programs

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• International Islamic Waqf Institute (IIIW)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2026Malaysia-based non-profit organization specializing in waqf governance and endowment development. FSMVU presented on Islamic economics and interest-free banking in Türkiye, and shared institutional experience in waqf-based education and governance. Exploration of future collaboration in waqf-based higher education.
• Turkic University Union (TURKUNIB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025FSMVU officially admitted as member following 8th General Assembly in Tashkent. Membership enables deepening academic engagement through enhanced collaborations, joint research initiatives, and participation in Orhun Exchange Program for student and academic mobility among Turkic universities.
• Ludovika University of Public Service, HungaryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2025Delegation visit exploring opportunities for academic and institutional collaboration. Discussions on student and staff mobility, joint research projects, and collaborative academic events. Intent expressed to formalize partnership through bilateral agreement.
• Uzbek Scientific DelegationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 202511-member delegation from Uzbekistan including Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, Termiz State Pedagogical Institute, Berdak Karakalpak State University, Mamun University, and Abu Rayhon Beruniy Urgench State University. Discussions on establishing cooperation, exchanging experiences, and exploring future joint projects.
• University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 September 2025Erasmus+ KA171 staff mobility and student exchange partnership between Türkiye and Sub-Saharan Africa. FSMVU Erasmus team visited to discuss implementation of ongoing KA171 project and expand future cooperation for sustainable academic collaboration.
• Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University (UNISSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2025High-level meeting at ICONWAT-AI 2025 conference with Rector Dato Seri Setia Dr. Haji Norafan Bin Haji Zainal. Discussions on joint publications, staff and student mobility, and collaborative scientific research initiatives.
• University of MalayacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2025High-level collaboration meeting at ICONWAT-AI 2025 conference. Dean of Academy of Islamic Studies participated in discussions on joint publications, mobility programs, and collaborative research.
• Qatar Foundation - Higher EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2025Meeting with President Francisco Marmolejo at FSMVU's Topkapi Campus. Discussion on development and strengthening of international collaborations, review of previous engagements, and identification of new areas of mutual interest in academic and research domains.
• Polytechnique Sousse, TunisiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2025Erasmus+ KA171 staff training mobility program. Mr. Muhammed Heleli from FSMVU's International Student Office underwent capacity-building visit focusing on institutional structures, student services, and internationalization practices. Potential cooperation in Faculty of Engineering discussed.
• Opole University of Technology, PolandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Erasmus+ KA131 teaching mobility partnership. Dr. Joanna Tokarska-Kozłowska delivered lecture on Masdar City Project at FSMVU's Department of Civil Engineering, exploring urban sustainability and renewable technologies.
• University of Donja Gorica, MontenegrominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Erasmus+ KA171 staff training mobility with Mrs. Bojana Sternisa Stanisica from Department of Architecture. Immersive exploration of FSMVU's design studios, KURAM conservation center, heritage workshops, and discussions on collaborative studios and cross-border architectural research.
• Islamic University of Indonesia (UII)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 August 2025Delegation visit from UII including Dr. Dian Utami and Dr. Joni Fajri. Discussions on joint academic projects, student and staff mobility programs, and collaborative research initiatives.
• Georgian Technical University (GTU)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 August 2025Erasmus KA171 staff training mobility visit focused on Architecture, Urban Planning, and Design. Discussions on faculty exchange, joint projects, and deepening academic ties between institutions.
• Turku University of Applied Sciences, FinlandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2025Erasmus+ KA131 teaching mobility partnership. Mrs. Anna Liisa Larkela and Mr. Esa Leinonen delivered lectures on Civil Engineering-Geotechnical Applications, including sustainable engineering practices and innovative research on excavator clay in construction.
• University of Rhode Island (URI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2025Erasmus+ KA171 partnership with teaching and staff mobility focusing on Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Prof. Lokman Gündüz visited URI and Prof. Douglas N. Hales delivered seminars at FSMVU on operations and supply chain management. Initiative aims to enhance curriculum development, modernize teaching practices, and promote academic exchange.
• Global Partners in Education (GPE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Member since 2018. Offers Global Understanding Course in Civil Aviation Cabin Services Program. Membership led by East Carolina University, USA provides students international learning opportunities via Global Virtual Exchange. Past collaborations with universities from USA, China, Chile, Ukraine, Poland, France, and Gambia.

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Profiles15 records

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