Istanbul Commerce University

Founder institution Istanbul Chamber of Commerce was found in 1876 which is now the second biggest commerce chamber after London Chamber of Commerce on earth. ICU was founded in 2001 by a law of foundation passed in Grand National Assembly, making it one of the first private institution of higher learning in Turkey. Initially called "Istanbul Chamber of Commerce University", the institution was renamed Istanbul Commerce University while the law negotiations in the Parliament. The university offered a new academic course based on the participation of the student and self-learning. The university campuses are located in Üsküdar, Küçükyalı, Eminönü and Sütlüce . Üsküdar campus is home to the English Preparatory Department and 11 undergraduate degree programs. The Continuing Education Centre, Career Planning Unit, Self-Development and Psychological Counselling Unit, Erasmus Coordination Office, TV-Radio studio and other studios are all located in this campus. The Vocational School and Faculty of Engineering are spread over a wide area; two buildings are in Küçükyalı Campus. The Faculty of Law, Data Security Research Centre, EU Application and Research Centre and Institutes for graduate courses in business, psychology and computing are located in Eminönü, on the coast of Golden Horn on the European side of Istanbul.