Istanbul University

Istanbul University Istanbul University (Turkish: ''İstanbul Üniversitesi'') was founded as an institution of higher education named the ''Darülfünun'' (''House of Multiple Sciences'') on July 23, 1846; but the ''Medrese'' (''Theological School'') which was founded immediately after Mehmed II conquered Constantinople (Istanbul) in 1453 is regarded as the precursor to the Darülfünun which evolved into (...) +info