Educational facilities in Izmit Kocaeli: Universities and schools

The Reality of Educational Facilities in Izmit Kocaeli

Izmit is one of the preferred residential areas for foreign investors, as it boasts a charming sea view of the Sea of Marmara and is located near Istanbul on the eastern coast of the Gulf of Izmit. Administratively, it belongs to the province of Kocaeli in the Marmara region, which is in the northwestern part of the Turkish map.

Alongside the distinctive strategic geographical location of the Izmit area in Turkey, the value of this region increases when considering the reality of education and the number of facilities providing educational services. Izmit is home to one of the strongest Turkish universities, Kocaeli University, which holds an advanced rank in university classifications. It includes all faculties, institutes, and university majors, and hosts 59,672 students in all university disciplines, providing study opportunities for many foreign students in its faculties through Turkish scholarship programs and university admissions.

Izmit also has about 146 public schools and 71 private schools officially affiliated with the Directorate of Education in Izmit, covering all educational stages (kindergarten, primary, middle, and secondary).

Additionally, in the Izmit area, there are many cultural centers that organize seminars and lectures. Educational institutions appear to be advanced in terms of strong infrastructure, educational levels, and activities provided to students.

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Best Universities in the Izmit Area

University life is not only about education, but also includes aspects related to culture, personal development, participation, productivity, and openness to the world. Therefore, public and private universities in Izmit provide local and Turkish students with opportunities to participate in various educational activities, experience university education, and acquire academic identity.

1. Public Universities

Among the most prominent universities in Izmit is Kocaeli University, which ranks 40th locally and 1885th globally among universities. It has an elite group of the best teachers and academics, who provide the highest educational standards to students in all disciplines.

Kocaeli University employs about 2,497 academic members, distributed as follows:

• 327 Professors
• 236 Associate Professors
• 463 Faculty Members
• 455 Lecturers
• 1,016 Assistant Professors

The campus of Kocaeli University extends over an area of 78,466 square meters, and the university has a strong infrastructure of advanced educational laboratories, classrooms, and lecture halls, in addition to social and commercial facilities aimed at meeting essential needs and providing recreational activities for students.

The Kocaeli University library, which contains thousands of books, articles, and scientific research, provides access to 121,397 printed books, 485,145 electronic books, 1,097 printed journals, 66,917 electronic journals, 4,824 printed theses, 262,479 electronic theses, from 146 databases.

Kocaeli University provides public and private student housing services through 16 accommodation units distributed across various areas, offering all essential needs for students.

The most notable university majors at Kocaeli University colleges:

Maritime College, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Faculty of Fine Arts, Faculty of Aviation and Space Sciences, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Theology, Faculty of Communication, Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Engineering Faculties, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Political Sciences, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Faculty of Technology, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Tourism, Faculty of Agriculture.

Institutes at Kocaeli University:

Institute of Health Sciences – Institute of Social Sciences – Institute of Technical Sciences – Institute of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases

The number of students at Kocaeli University across different educational stages is about 59,672 according to the academic year 2022, distributed as follows:

• Number of undergraduate students: 34,784
• Number of high school stage students: 18,665
• Number of master's students: 4,941
• Number of doctoral students: 1,282
• Number of international students in various educational stages: 1,500 students from 84 countries around the world

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2. Private Universities

Kocaeli University of Health and Technology was established in 2009 by the European Education Foundation in Istanbul under the name European Vocational School, then the name was changed to its current form in 2020.

Kocaeli University of Health and Technology is the only private university in the Izmit Kocaeli area. It specializes in providing educational services in health sciences, started accepting students in the 2020-2021 academic year, and consists of 5 faculties: Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, in addition to some institutes and high schools.

The tuition fees at Kocaeli University of Health and Technology for the academic year 2022-2023 are as follows:

• Faculty of Dentistry in Turkish: 160,000 Turkish Lira
• Faculty of Dentistry in English: 150,000 Turkish Lira
• Faculty of Pharmacy: 150,000 Turkish Lira
• Physical Therapy: 65,000 Turkish Lira
• Nursing: 65,000 Turkish Lira
• Computer Engineering: 75,000 Turkish Lira
• Software Engineering: 75,000 Turkish Lira

Public Schools in Izmit

As mentioned in the introduction of our article, the number of schools in Izmit is 146 public schools covering various areas and neighborhoods in the region. Looking into the details for different educational stages, we find the following:

• Number of kindergartens: 25 schools
• Number of primary schools: 51 schools
• Number of middle schools: 39 schools
• Number of secondary schools: 31 schools

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Admission Requirements for Public Schools in Izmit

Securing admission requirements for public schools in Izmit is very easy for foreign students. Foreign students' guardians can register their children in public schools in Izmit by providing the documents below and submitting them to the nearest school to their residence address:

• A document proving the residence address, obtained from the government portal (e devlet)
• A copy of the residence permit, regardless of its type
• The latest school certificate obtained by the student to determine the appropriate grade level

Most Famous International and Arabic Schools in Izmit

The number of private schools in Izmit is 71, distributed across various educational stages as follows:

• Number of kindergartens: 33 schools
• Number of primary schools: 11 schools
• Number of middle schools: 9 schools
• Number of secondary schools: 18 schools

It is worth mentioning that there are no Arabic schools in Izmit, so there is a pressing need to establish an international school that teaches the Arabic curriculum for the large Arab community in this area. This is a great opportunity for investors to establish a private educational investment project, especially with the presence of many real estate, industrial, and tourism projects in Izmit.

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Costs of International and Arabic Schools in Izmit

The costs of private international schools in Izmit vary according to the type of curriculum, the activities provided to students, and the languages used in education. They also differ according to the educational stages and grade levels.

After research through internet networks on the value of annual tuition fees in private schools in Kocaeli Izmit, we reached the results shown in the following table:

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