Turkiye shutters liberal Istanbul university seized in criminal probe
Summary
Turkiye has closed Istanbul Bilgi University by canceling its operating license after a criminal investigation involving its parent company. The government took over the university last year, and now students will continue their education at a state university.Key Facts
- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan revoked Istanbul Bilgi University’s license, forcing it to close immediately.
- The university had about 20,000 students from Turkiye and other countries.
- Closure followed a criminal probe related to money laundering and tax fraud involving the university’s parent company, Can Holdings.
- Since last year, the university was managed by a court-appointed administrator.
- Students will transfer to Mimar Sinan University to continue their studies.
- The government said students would not be harmed by the closure and promised to take necessary steps.
- Bilgi University was founded in 1996 and is known for its liberal values and strong social sciences programs.
- The university ranks around 1,401 in the QS World University rankings and participates in the Erasmus Mundus program.
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