Tutku Konuk Altındal
2005 - International Relations And European Union Graduate
After graduating as one of the first graduates of Izmir University of Economics, Department of International Relations and EU in 2005, I completed my master's degree in European Studies at Boğaziçi University. Due to my desire to work in private sector, in 2007, I started my career at Arkas Holding's Communications Directorate. Later, I took on various roles in the 'corporate communications' departments of CMS Jant and Turcas Petrol, Turkey’s best family run companies.
Fulya Akgül Durakçay
2009 - International Relations and European Union Graduate
The undergraduate education I started to study at Izmir University of Economics in 2004 has created a solid foundation for me to start my academic career. Thanks to the presentations and assignments we prepared in classes, as well as the encouragement of active participation by all our professors in the Department of International Relations and the European Union, which I studied very fondly, the fact that analytical thinking and questioning became an indispensable part of our learning was reflected in all areas of my life.
İmge Ellez
2007 - Business Administration Graduate
I never taught about leaving Izmir after I graduated from high school. I wanted to attend a high-quality university to help me steer my future in the right direction and keep my current lifestyle intact. Izmir University of Economics served this purpose perfectly. I graduated in 2007 from a university which helped me build rock-solid friendships in addition to providing me with extensive knowledge and experience very much needed for my career.
Beril Özpunar
2026 - Banking and Insurance Program Graduate
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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Tutku Konuk Altındal |
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Fulya Akgül Durakçay |
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İmge Ellez |
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Beril Özpunar |
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Aslı Nur Timur Yordanov |
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International support for young ideas |
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Major 250 Million TL Boost for Global Ambitions |
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Project Pioneering the Digital Transformation |
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“Urban Transformation Should Be İzmir’s Top Priority” |
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9.5 Million TL Support for Dreams |
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Special Exhibition Marking the 75th Anniversary |
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Turned His Life into a Film, Reached the Finalist Stage at the Golden Orange |
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‘Golden’ Girl of Taekwondo |
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International Award for Environmental Message |
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Award to Young Filmmaker from Golden Boll |
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Hope for Brain Cancer Treatment with a Cholesterol Drug |
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First step to dreams |
