With a history stretching back over 246 years, providing technical education with a modern educational environment and strong academic staff within an intensely competitive environment, the university has adopted a dynamic, global, high-quality, creative and communicative approach in education, as well as in research and development. The founding of Istanbul Technical University (ITU) dates back to 1773,to the Ottoman Era. ITU is a state university which defines and continues to update methods of engineering and architecture in Turkey. It provides its 34.000 students with modern educational facilities on five campuses while retaining traditional values, as well as using its strong international contacts to mold young, talented individuals who can compete in the global arena. The aim of ITU is to rank among leading universities globally and ITU is dedicated to the advancement of basic and applied sciences. With its 23 ABET accredited engineering programs, ITU is the leading higher education institution in the world.