[[Category:Schools]]
[[Category:Istanbul Technical University]]
'''History'''
Founded in 1773 with the name “Mühendishane-i Bahr-i Hümayun” (Imperial School of Naval Engineering) during the reign of Mustafa III, Istanbul Technical University is a prominent and pioneering university of engineering and architecture with many innovative studies in science, technology, research and development. İTÜ, as a university mainly composed of graduate engineering schools and research laboratories, works closely in collaboration with enterprises and other economic and social partners. Our university facilitates the knowledge and technology transfer to industries, management centers, briefly to all society. To do this, İTÜ has created many Techno-Science parks, incubation centers, entrepreneurship and innovation center and technology transfer office. This way, İTÜ offers a favorable environment for students to build a successful career in their professions, to improve themselves, to seek internship opportunities, and to conduct research projects.
'''Mission'''
The purpose of existence for the Istanbul Technical University is to expand the borders of knowledge and its applications in science, technology and art for contributing to the sustainable community.
'''Vision'''
Istanbul Technical University’s vision is to become a leading, international university through its expertise and creativity in science, technology and art.
'''Targets'''
* Education targeting change and improvement
* Outcome-oriented, interdisciplinary research to be beneficial for society
* Effective cooperation in international relations
* Versatile, effective, and sustainable university-industry cooperation (UIC)
* Strengthening the ITU perception in public; participatory and transparent governance and with increasing own revenue