The administrative team of Istanbul Aydın University convened at the Board Meeting chaired by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın. While activities carried out throughout 2025 were comprehensively reviewed, the roadmap for 2026 was also discussed in detail.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın emphasized the significance of objectives that will further enhance academic quality, strengthen the university’s international visibility, and provide a more qualified educational environment for students. Strategic topics discussed included the pursuit of excellence in education, strengthening global competitiveness, and implementing innovative practices.
At the December Advisory Board Meeting of the Association for the Evaluation and Accreditation of Language Learning/Preparatory Centers (DÖDAK), accreditation processes and institutional sustainability topics aimed at strengthening quality assurance in Turkish language teaching centers were addressed on an academic basis.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın emphasized the importance of embedding a permanent culture of quality in higher education and stated that the vision put forward by DÖDAK will further strengthen Türkiye’s position in the field of international education.
Organized by the Service Exporters’ Association (HİB) and chaired by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, the workshop titled ‘2053 Vision in International Student Recruitment in Türkiye’ was held with strong participation from public institutions, universities, and sectoral stakeholders.
Participants included Tarık Sönmez, Director General for International Service Trade of the Ministry of Trade, Mustafa Efe, Head of International Relations Department of the Council of Higher Education, Mehmet Ali Akdağ, former Education Counselor in Warsaw and representative of the Ministry of National Education, Yusuf Karataş, Head of Visa Department of the Presidency of Migration Management, Harun Aydoğmuş, Deputy Director General for International Labor Force of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, TİM President Mustafa Gültepe, and distinguished representatives of universities.
The issue of international student recruitment was addressed not only within the framework of current needs, but also from a long-term, strategic, and sustainable perspective in line with the 2053 vision.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın emphasized that the workshop outputs were shaped through collective wisdom and provide a strategic foundation that will enhance Türkiye’s global competitiveness in education. He underlined that policy proposals adding qualitative depth to the internationalization process will further strengthen Türkiye’s brand value in higher education.
The Professorship Robe Ceremony was held at Istanbul Aydın University for academics who successfully completed the appointment and promotion processes during the 2024–2025 academic year and earned the title of ‘Professor,’ with the participation of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın.
Stating that the scholarly contributions of the academics further strengthen Istanbul Aydın University’s academic power at both national and international levels, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın sincerely congratulated all faculty members who attained this title through their devoted efforts and expressed his thanks to their esteemed families who supported them in their success.
The ceremony witnessed moments of pride on behalf of the academic community and concluded with the emphasis: ‘Toward stronger tomorrows in the light of science.’
Class representatives of Istanbul Aydın University came together for the second time with Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın within the scope of the Meeting with Young Aydınlar. During the meeting, students shared their views and suggestions regarding university life and once again had the opportunity to directly express the challenges they face. The studies carried out in line with the requests and suggestions shared in the previous meeting were also presented.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın underlined that every issue expressed openly by young people constitutes an important guiding element for them and gave the message: ‘It is not enough to be only a good student, you must also be a good person — responsible, courageous in speaking up, and capable of producing solutions.’ He emphasized that curious, inquisitive, hardworking youth who uphold their values represent Türkiye’s greatest strength.
Stating that universities are not merely institutions granting diplomas, but environments where ideas are produced, character is built, and future leaders are nurtured, Prof. Dr. Aydın expressed his confidence in the youth and assured them that he would always stand by them in this journey.
28th-Term Istanbul Member of Parliament Halis Dalkılıç was the guest of Istanbul Aydın University’s Difference Makers Academy. In this sincere gathering, students had the opportunity to ask questions they were curious about.
Halis Dalkılıç candidly shared his political experience, life journey, and views on public service. His motivational messages and constructive advice to young people further strengthened the inspirational dimension of the program.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın thanked the Honorable Member of Parliament for his kind participation and valuable contributions, noting that such meetings make significant contributions to the development of students’ vision.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın had a comprehensive interview with Kamuran Abacıoğlu, President of Ekovitrin Media Group, in which the effects of international student mobility on Türkiye’s future were discussed. The conversation included evaluations on Türkiye’s position in international higher education, its education export capacity, and the global competitiveness of its universities.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın emphasized that Türkiye’s universities are increasingly taking a stronger place internationally through their academic strength, the productivity of their scholars, and the quality of education they offer. He stated that the growing global interest in higher education is a concrete indicator that the right vision is being pursued.
Highlighting that Türkiye holds great potential in international student mobility, Prof. Dr. Aydın expressed his strong belief that Türkiye will soon rank among the world’s top ten countries hosting the highest number of international students.
The interview concluded with important insights shedding light on Türkiye’s vision for higher education and its internationalization strategies.
With the participation of Chairpersons of Boards of Trustees of universities, the ‘Education Services Evaluation and Consultation Meeting’ was held under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın and hosted by the Service Exporters’ Association (HİB).
The current challenges of foundation universities — a major strength of Türkiye in service exports — proposed solutions, and planned activities for the upcoming period were comprehensively addressed. Evaluations focused on the internationalization of higher education institutions, improving educational quality, and strengthening Türkiye’s position in education services exports.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın stated that a highly productive and guiding consultation platform had been formed with the contributions of the Board of Trustees’ Chairpersons, stressing the importance of collective wisdom in enhancing quality and global competitiveness in education.
The 39th General Assembly Meeting of the Standing Committee for the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership of Local and Regional Authorities (COPPEM) was held online with the participation of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın. The 2025 activities, ongoing collaborations, and the roadmap for the upcoming period were discussed comprehensively.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın highlighted the importance of projects aimed at strengthening cooperation among local and regional administrations in the Euro-Mediterranean basin, underlining that mutual exchange of experience on sustainability, water management, and regional development carries critical value for the region. The meeting continued with evaluations conducted from a multi-stakeholder and collective-wisdom perspective.
During the ‘Euro-Mediterranean Dialogues’ session held following the General Assembly, the experiences shared by Governor of Gaziantep Kemal Çeber on inter-institutional coordination, responsibilities of local administrations, and strengthening social resilience served as an important reference not only for Türkiye but for the entire Euro-Mediterranean region.
In another session organized within the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean Dialogues, Istanbul Aydın University Rector’s Advisor Prof. Dr. Zafer Aslan delivered the opening address and evaluated the water crisis in European and Mediterranean cities and rural areas in all its dimensions.
At the MÜSİAD High Advisory Board Meeting, developments in the global economy, Türkiye’s economic outlook, evaluations regarding 2025, and the expectations of the business community for the upcoming period were comprehensively addressed.
The meeting concluded with constructive consultations focusing on mutual evaluations and targets for the new term.
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Istanbul Aydin University Chairman of the Board of Trustees / BIL Holding and BIL Education Institutions Chairman of the Board of Directors / Cyprus Science University Honorary President
