Yıldız Technical University (YTÜ) is one of Turkey’s oldest and most prestigious state technical universities, founded in 1911. It is located in Istanbul, primarily across its Davutpaşa and Yıldız (Beşiktaş) campuses. YTÜ is a leader in Engineering and Architecture fields. It ranks among the top 5 technical universities nationally and holds spots between 701-1000 globally. English language (30% or 100%) is widely used in many degree programs. The university educates over 45,000 students in total.