Today, the understanding of "knowledge is power" has been replaced by the understanding of "using knowledge is power". In this direction, Izmir University of Economics has adopted an education approach that not only equips its students with knowledge, but also allows the acquired knowledge to be used in real life. With this education approach, the education I received in an academic environment that brings global thinking to the fore, that is open to change and innovation, flexible, adopting universal values, and the social opportunities offered by the university made great contributions to both my advancing academic life and my business life. I completed my master's degree in the field of European Studies at Bonn University after Izmir University of Economics. I started my career as an Assistant Specialist at Halkbank and continue as a specialist at the General Directorate of Foreign Relations, Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services.
Orçun Buldan
2015 - Non-Thesis Master's Program in Business Administration Graduate
Melih Kılıç
2017 - Electrical and Electronics Engineering Graduate
I started the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Izmir University of Economics in 2012. During my undergraduate education I encountered many opportunities to gain experience in the field of renewable energy with the project work I participated in, voluntary and compulsory internships, and in addition, I took an active responsibility in different social innovation programs for 3 years at YGA - Young Guru Academy.
Alirıza Demirelli
2015 - Logistics Management Graduate
After 10 years of my adventure that started in the Department of Logistics Management at Izmir University of Economics, where I joined with a sports scholarship in 2010, and 5 years after my graduation, I can see how important university life is and how it contributed to my business life. In the 5 years I spent at IUE,
Uğur Berk Kalelioğlu
2016 - Sociology Graduate
After graduating from the Department of Sociology of Izmir University of Economics as "High Honor Student" in 2016, I got a full scholarship from the Federal Republic of Germany. Equipped with a balanced combination of theory and practice, the curriculum of the Department of Sociology of Izmir University of Economics provided incredible conveniences in my education abroad. The 6-month scholarship I received at the Department of Social and Cultural Sciences, Fulda University, Germany with the Erasmus program, has changed my understanding of science and modernity fundamentally.
Aslı Nur Timur Yordanov
2015 - Architecture Graduate
I received my bachelor’s with a major in Architecture and a minor in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design from the Izmir University of Economics (IUE) in 2015. The most important factors that led me to select IUE was the distinguished professors, the courses being taught in English, and the opportunity to choose Italian as my 2nd foreign language during my degree. Thanks to my minor degree, I was selected to do an internship in Japan where I gained valuable experience and connections with professionals from different cultures and backgrounds. After graduating, I worked in the design, tender and construction phases of the retail and housing projects in FMB Architecture, Construction, and Project Management.
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Orçun Buldan |
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Melih Kılıç |
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Alirıza Demirelli |
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Uğur Berk Kalelioğlu |
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Aslı Nur Timur Yordanov |
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International Collaboration for Osteoporosis Treatment |
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A Major Step for a ‘Resilient Izmir’ |
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EU-Supported Project Reaches 542 Participants |
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‘International’ Honor for 30 Years of Labor |
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‘Safe Riding’ Initiative on Campus |
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High School Students Competed to Design the Best Campaign |
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Cultural Heritage Told Through Rock Art |
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‘Alumni Talks’ Series Kicks Off |
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A Vision of ‘Sustainability’ from Izmir to Asia |
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2,600 Years of History to be brought to Light |
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‘Artificial Intelligence’ Leaders Rising in English Education |
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‘AI Slop’ Warning |
