Led by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Aydın University, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, the Delightful Istanbul Program steadily carried out since 2014 was successfully held this year between 17–31 January 2026 with the participation of 110 international students from 21 countries.

Bringing together the city’s history, cultural heritage, and academic richness under one roof, the program continued to serve as a strong platform for international interaction, where young people from different regions developed a shared vision for the future through mutual understanding.

Expressing his gratitude to all academics and the dedicated university team who contributed to the success of the program, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın shared the following remarks;

“International student mobility forms the foundation of intercultural understanding and global cooperation. Delightful Istanbul is a powerful bridge that brings young people together not only with Istanbul but also with one another.”