2026–2027 Fall Semester Graduate Admissions: Candidates Moved from the Waiting List to the Principal List and Registration Procedures Announced

The announcement regarding the 2026–2027 Fall Semester Graduate Admissions for candidates who have been moved from the waiting list to the principal (accepted) list, together with the registration procedures, has been published by the Istanbul Technical University Registrar's Office.

2026–2027 Fall Semester Master's (Thesis) and Doctoral Program Application Results and Registration Procedures

The application results for the 2026–2027 Fall Semester Master's (Thesis), Doctoral, and Master's (Non-Thesis) programs have been announced by the Istanbul Technical University Registrar's Office.

Istanbul Technical University Joins QS Future17

Istanbul Technical University (ITU) is pleased to announce its participation in QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) Future17 in its 10th Cycle, a global initiative that connects universities, students, and leading employers to develop innovative solutions for sustainability challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Zero Waste Institute Held Its First Seminar

Zero Waste Staff Training

The Zero Waste Training for ITU staff was given by Gamze Tepeyurt, an expert engineer from the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, and Adnan Serkan Toröz from the ITU Zero Waste Unit.

ITU Zero Waste Institute Participated in the Zero Waste Forum 2026

The Zero Waste Institute participated in the Zero Waste Forum 2026, held on 5–7 June 2026. The forum featured sessions on zero waste, circular economy, and preparations for COP31.

The “ITU Zero Waste Project Biennial,” organized by the ITU Zero Waste Institute, took place on June 3, 2026, at the ITU Ayazağa SDKM!

Istanbul Zero Waste Week Project Launch Held

At the Istanbul Zero Waste Week project launch, it was announced that more than 1,500 events would be held across 39 districts of Istanbul. The Zero Waste Institute also participated in the program.

Material Assemblages

A “material cookbook” project by ITU students during Biodegradable Waste Awareness Month.

Documentary Filming Conducted by 24 TV with the CORAL Student Community and Academics

Within the scope of COP31, documentary filming was conducted by 24 TV with the contribution of the CORAL Student Community and the Zero Waste Institute.

Participation in the Meeting of the CORAL Student Community Established within the Scope of COP31

A meeting of the CORAL Student Community, established at Istanbul Technical University within the scope of COP31 and actively involved in this process, was held in the Rectorate Meeting Hall.

Interview with Anadolu Agency on E-Waste

A news interview was conducted by the Anadolu Agency with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Börte Köse Mutlu, Director of the Zero Waste Institute, to raise awareness about electronic waste.

Launch Event Held for the "Zero Waste Zero Loss: Green Transformation Program" Partnered by ITU Zero Waste Institute

Within the scope of the March 30 Zero Waste Day, the launch of the "Zero Waste Zero Loss: Imam Hatip Schools Green Transformation Program," implemented to spread environmental awareness and contribute to building a sustainable future, was held today.

Awareness Posts Shared within the Scope of International Zero Waste Day

Within the scope of International Zero Waste Day, informational activities were carried out to raise awareness at national and international levels, focusing on food waste, the theme of 2026.

Meeting Held with Representatives of the Chinese Embassy in Ankara

A meeting was held at Istanbul Technical University with Fang Yuan, Director of Administrative Pep. of Chinese Embassy in Ankara, and the accompanying delegation.

ITU Education & Research Institutes Current Status Analysis and Future Vision Meeting Held

Within the scope of the “Evaluation and Looking Ahead” meetings organized for the research ecosystem at Istanbul Technical University, the Zero Waste Institute actively participated in the process.

WAITRO Summit 2026 to be Hosted by ITU

ITU will host the 2026 summit of WAITRO, a global research and innovation network with approximately 200 members from over 70 countries. Organized under the theme “Leading by Example - Strengthening Collaborative Production for Our Shared Future,” the summit focuses on the transition from vision to concrete application.

Consultation Meeting Held in Ankara as Part of COP31 Preparations

A COP31 Consultation Meeting was organized to evaluate views and recommendations regarding Turkiye's climate policies as part of COP31 preparations. The meeting, which brought together representatives from public institutions, academia, the private sector, and civil society, addressed priority topics related to climate action. Held in Ankara on February 26, 2026, the meeting continued with thematic parallel sessions following the opening speeches. Throughout the day, topics such as mitigation and energy transition, adaptation to climate change, climate finance, technology and capacity building, youth and climate ambassadors were evaluated in different sessions.

Istanbul Zero Waste Week Coordination Meeting Held

Under the auspices of the Istanbul Governor's Office and coordinated by the Zero Waste Foundation, a coordination meeting was held at the Neslişah Sultan Cultural Center regarding the activities to be carried out as part of Istanbul Zero Waste Week, which will take place from June 1-7, 2026. Representatives from public institutions, local governments, universities, and non-governmental organizations attended the meeting, with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Börte Köse Mutlu representing Istanbul Technical University. The meeting addressed efforts to promote the zero waste management system, raise public awareness, and strengthen inter-institutional cooperation. The events organized as part of Istanbul Zero Waste Week aim to strengthen environmental sustainability and promote zero waste practices.

COP31 to be Held in Turkiye

COP31 will take place in Antalya, Turkiye, from November 9 to 20, 2026, with the participation of 196 countries. The 31st Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) (COP31), to be hosted and chaired by Turkiye in 2026, The Minister of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, Murat Kurum, has been appointed as the “COP President” for the 21st Session of the Conference of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP21) and the 8th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA8).