Centering its core mission on knowledge production and dissemination, Üsküdar University offers a sustainable scientific production environment focused on social benefit.
Research processes across all academic units are systematically structured in full alignment with the University's 2024–2028 Strategic Plan.
Strategic Approach
Our university views research activities not merely as isolated academic output, but conducts them through an integrated strategy encompassing industry collaboration, societal contribution, and international visibility. Within this approach:
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Effective and efficient utilization of knowledge resources is ensured,
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The research capacity of our faculty members and students is continuously enhanced,
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Knowledge production and dissemination are shared not only with the academic community but also with diverse sectors such as media, healthcare, and technology,
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Multidisciplinary research environments that foster creativity and productivity are actively supported.
Research Infrastructure and Resources
The Directorate of R&D and Innovation Policies (ARGEYEP) within our university provides comprehensive guidance to researchers regarding project generation, funding applications, and scientific consultation. Operating in an integrated manner with all academic units and application/research centers, this structure delivers a wide spectrum of support ranging from postgraduate theses to international academic collaborations.
Our research infrastructure is continuously enhanced and made accessible through:
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A highly specialized academic faculty,
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Fully equipped laboratories and production/broadcast studios,
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Extensive access to e-libraries and digital academic databases,
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Our thematic application and research centers.
Continuous Monitoring and Development
Every academic unit collaborates closely with ARGEYEP throughout the planning, execution, and monitoring phases of research activities. Through this structural synergy:
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Project writing and management training sessions are provided to researchers,
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Scientific publication performance is periodically monitored and evaluated,
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Student participation and applied research outputs are actively encouraged,
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Institutional intellectual capital is expanded through scholarly publications such as patents, books, articles, and conference proceedings.
Academic Publications and International Visibility
Academic output at our university is robustly supported through publications at both national and international levels. Peer-reviewed journals published within our academic units are indexed in various databases, gaining substantial visibility within the global scientific community. Furthermore, our students consistently receive awards in various competitions with their applied projects and creative outputs.
Regularly organized scientific meetings, symposia, and international collaborations further elevate the visibility of our university's research culture on a global scale. These events also present significant opportunities for sectoral interaction and knowledge transfer.