Life at IGU
Campus Transportation
Istanbul Gelişim University has different campuses that have been organized according to the needs of IGU students and academic units, providing easy access without entering city traffic.
Transportation
Istanbul Gelisim University is located in the direction of Beylikdüzü D-100 highway. With the ease of transportation developed for both sides of Istanbul, students can easily come to the campus area. In addition to being close to the metrobus station, we have ring shuttle services between our faculties and the metrobus, with a private shuttle company contracted by our university. Students who come to the campus with their private vehicles can use the university's car park free of charge.
Metrobus
Metrobus is a bus transit route with a speed of 50 km. The metrobus line, which has 45 stops, connects the main stops of Avcılar, Zincirlikuyu, Bosphorus Bridge and Söğütlüçeşme. The first section of the metrobus line was opened in 2007. The metrobus line, the construction of which took 2 years, carries more than 800,000 passengers per day. Turkish authorities are assisting Pakistan and Lahore in developing similar systems.
Bus
There are 2 types of buses in Istanbul; Municipal IETT Buses and Private Public Buses. While IETT buses are red, white or green, Private Public Buses are blue or green and use environmentally friendly engines.
Minibus
Minibuses are large taxi versions with a maximum of 8 passengers. They work on designated routes as day and night shifts. Each passenger pays 1/8 of the price payable to a regular taxi. For this reason, vehicles leave after all seats are filled.
What is Istanbulkart?
Istanbulkart is an electronic card used in all public transportation vehicles in Istanbul. Istanbulkart has replaced Akbil, which was in use until 2010. Istanbul Card can be obtained from the booths marked ‘Akbil’ or ‘Akbil Filling Point’. Money can be loaded onto the cards from the machines at the stops or at the relevant filling points. Most transportation centers have these machines; the machines only accept paper money and do not issue change.
Payment Method
In order to use IETT buses, it is necessary to have an Akbil (Istanbulkart) or ticket. Tickets; available from the white cabs at the main bus stops. These tickets are not valid for private buses; Istanbulkart can be used on these buses or cash payment can be made.
Working Hours and Route
Most buses and minibuses run from 06:00 in the morning to 23:00 at night. Places where the main bus stops such as Taksim Square can have different routes or lines. You can visit the IETT website to find out which bus uses which route.
Location Map
Accommodation
At Istanbul Gelişim University, as a foreign national student studying in Turkish, you have various accommodation options based on your budget and comfort preferences. These include:
- Apartment
- Hotel
Hotel
If you prefer the comfort of a hotel for your accommodation, whether for a short or long stay, you can research hotels in the university area using various mobile applications and websites where you can compare prices, comfort, and services. Some examples of these websites include:trivago.com
enuygun.com
hotels.com
You can use these websites to research hotels in the university area.
Apartment
During your time as a student, whether living alone or with family or friends, you can rent a house. There are various room options such as 1+0 (studio apartment), 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, both furnished and unfurnished apartments available. Renting a furnished apartment can be more convenient for you. In the process of finding a suitable rental house, you can benefit from real estate offices in the university area or some websites.
Some websites for apartment hunting include:
- sahibinden.com
- emlakjet.com
- hurriyetemlak.com
You can research apartments that match your criteria on these websites. If you wish, you can also check the listings to find roommates.
Health
Ambarlı Campus and our Vocational School have a health unit that provides services through a nurse during weekdays and working hours. This health unit offers emergency intervention and health counseling services.The health services provided by the university personnel are free of charge. After necessary examinations and emergency assistance, students and university staff may be referred to relevant healthcare institutions if needed. Treatment expenses incurred at healthcare institutions outside the university are covered by students' and their families' social security systems or private health insurance.Exchange students and international students can also benefit from the university's health services free of charge. However, for healthcare services outside the university during their stay in Turkey, it is expected that they obtain valid health insurance that will be effective throughout their time in Turkey.
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