Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers various programs and initiatives focused on sustainability, social responsibility, and community engagement.

Sustainability Office

The Sustainability Office is responsible for promoting sustainable practices and reducing the university's environmental impact. The office is composed of several teams, including:

• Management Team
• Student Community
• Commissions

The office's mission and vision are centered around creating a sustainable future, and its goals include reducing waste, promoting energy efficiency, and conserving water.

Sustainable ITU

The Sustainable ITU initiative aims to make the university a more sustainable and environmentally friendly institution. The initiative includes several programs, such as:

• Accessible ITU: providing accessible facilities and services for people with disabilities
• Waste Management: reducing waste and promoting recycling
• Sustainable Communities and Landscape: creating sustainable landscapes and promoting public access to libraries, museums, and green spaces
• Life Below Water & Life on Land: supporting land and aquatic ecosystems and promoting sustainable landscapes
• Healthy Life at ITU: promoting sports, sustainable food, and health and wellbeing
• Reduced Inequalities in ITU: promoting non-discrimination, diversity, and human rights
• Renewable Energy in ITU: promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy
• Water Management in ITU: conserving water and promoting water management education
• Justice in ITU: promoting representation, stakeholder engagement, and academic freedom
• Decent Work in ITU: promoting employment practices, labor rights, and pay scale equity
• No Poverty in ITU: providing financial aid, university anti-poverty programs, and community anti-poverty programs

Education

The university offers various courses and programs focused on sustainability, including:

• Bachelor Courses
• Master Courses
• PhD Courses
• EELISA Courses
• Ethics Courses
• Climate Science and Environmental Sustainability Courses
• Sustainability M.Sc.
• Mandatory Sustainable Development Goals Course
• Sustainability Literacy

Research

The university conducts research in various areas, including:

• Projects
• Project Calls
• Fundings
• Research Centers

Community Education

The university offers community education programs, including:

• Academician Outreach
• Access Policies
• Engaging Beyond Campus
• Free Events
• Public Lectures
• Open Access Library
• Open Access Courses

ITU ネkirdek Sustainability Program

The ITU ネkirdek Sustainability Program is an initiative that aims to support startups that develop digital technologies for a sustainable world. The program is a collaboration between ITU ARI Teknokent and the Istanbul Chamber of Industry. The program aims to promote sustainable production and inclusive growth, and to support startups that contribute to a sustainable future.