Delegation from Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts Visits Istanbul Gelisim University

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elçin Cəfərov, Vice Head of the Quality Assurance and Strategic Planning Department at Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts, visited Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU).

The meeting held as part of the visit was hosted by Alisa Usubova, IGU International Exchange and Cooperation Coordinator, with the participation of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Doğan, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts; Merve Yıldız, Assistant Quality Coordinator at the Accreditation and Rating Processes Application and Research Center (ADSUAM); Alin Özlem Dinç, Assistant Specialist at the International Exchange and Cooperation Office; and Deniz Ekici, Assistant Specialist from the International Student Directorate.

During the meeting, potential joint projects and initiatives to be implemented within the scope of the previously signed cooperation protocol between the two universities were discussed. Evaluating IGU’s academic framework, internationalization goals, and ongoing quality assurance processes, the parties comprehensively addressed collaborative artistic and academic activities to be carried out particularly within the Faculty of Fine Arts, knowledge sharing in quality and strategic planning, international student procedures, and steps to enhance student and staff mobility.

Offering a world-class higher education model with its global achievements, international accreditations, and pioneering vision in sustainability, Istanbul Gelisim University continues to guide global collaborations through its robust academic infrastructure in culture, arts, and science. Raising the bar for internationalization each day with its multicultural campus environment, qualified academic staff, and dynamic vision, IGU remains committed to providing world-class opportunities for its students while adding value to both regional and international academia through impactful global partnerships. This productive visit aims to elevate the existing cooperation between the two sister nations and well-established institutions to even greater heights.