Yaşar University was founded in 2001 by one of Turkey's leading industrial companies and is located in Izmir, on the country's west coast. Offering high-quality education and strong collaborations in industry and commerce, the university equips its graduates with the necessary skills. The university maintains agreements with 62 countries and cooperates with 556 foreign universities and 300 international students.

The campus areas at Yaşar University reflect the university's spirit. The university has succeeded in becoming one of the most distinguished universities thanks to its achievements in sports, its projects, film festivals, and spectacular concerts, and has won awards in the fields of science, art, and design.

The university relies on providing education, services, and research based on the guiding principles of science, art, and design to contribute to the development of both the local and global community.