Appreciation Ceremony Held for Academics Contributing to İGÜ Faculty of Engineering and Architecture’s ABET Success
Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Engineering and Architecture has successfully extended its accreditation for six years, until September 30, 2031, following the evaluation process conducted by one of the world’s most prestigious engineering accreditation bodies, ABET. In recognition of this significant achievement, an appreciation ceremony was held to honor the academics who contributed to the process.
At the ceremony, certificates of appreciation were presented by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Abdülkadir Gayretli, and the Rector, Prof. Dr. Bahri Şahin.
International Standards, Sustainable and Research-Oriented Education
The comprehensive evaluations carried out by the ABET Committee covered a wide range of criteria, including educational infrastructure, academic staff qualifications, research outputs, quality assurance systems, and continuous improvement mechanisms. As a result of these detailed assessments, the extension of accreditation until 2031 clearly demonstrates the Faculty’s strong commitment to international quality assurance, sustainable development, and a research-oriented higher education vision.
The renewed ABET accreditation indicates not only the maintenance of existing standards but also the successful continuation of stable growth and an institutional culture of quality. This achievement stands as a concrete reflection of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture’s academic excellence, practice-oriented education model, and strong collaborations with industry.
During the speeches delivered at the ceremony, it was emphasized that this important accomplishment enhances the global competitiveness of graduates and adds value to the Faculty’s international visibility. Appreciation was expressed to all academic and administrative staff who contributed to the process, and it was stated that quality-focused efforts will continue with increasing momentum.
We congratulate all our academics and stakeholders who contributed to this process and wish this proud achievement to be beneficial for our Faculty.
