İzmir University of Economics (IUE for short) is a foundation university located in İzmir, Turkey. Founded on April 14, 2001, the university is the first foundation university of Aegean Region. The medium of instruction is English. With the approval of the Council of Higher Education, it may be decided that education in some units and programs of the University may be provided partially or completely in a language other than Turkish or English. Izmir University of Economics was established by the Izmir Chamber of Commerce Education and Health Foundation pursuant to Law No.4633 published in Official Gazette No. 24373 and dated April 14, 2001. Initially, the University had two faculties, five schools and two graduate schools. On July 1, 2001, upon the suggestion of the then Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Piriştina, it was decided to use the building of the Grand Plaza hotel in Balçova, which has not been used for nine years, by the university. In the first year, 288 students were educated at the University, which was opened as a result of strengthening and renovation works. Classes started on October 22, 2001, and the official opening ceremony was held on October 26, 2001, with the participation of 9th President Süleyman Demirel. On July 27, 2020, a cooperation protocol was signed with Medical Park Izmir Hospital for students of medical and health sciences faculties and vocational school of health services to take their applied courses. More information...
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