Nişantaşı University invests 142 million lira in 77 research projects

Levent Uysal, founder of the Nişantaşı Education Foundation and MHP Mersin Deputy, has detailed the recent developments and investments at Istanbul Nişantaşı University. The institution currently supports nearly 50,000 active students with a staff of over 1,000 faculty members and 300 administrative personnel.

Uysal announced that 142 million lira has been allocated to 77 research projects for the 2026-2027 academic year. This funding consists of 45 million lira from external sources and 97 million lira from internal resources. He emphasized the university's commitment to developing students' critical thinking and professional skills to ensure they can compete globally.

Additionally, the university has achieved a position within the top 1,000 in the Times Higher Education international rankings. Uysal also highlighted the significance of the university receiving approval for full membership in the CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) experiment at CERN, which will enhance scientific collaboration.