Rector

Prof. Dr. Adnan YÜKSEL

Rector

"We believe that education is the foundation of progress and innovation. At Biruni University, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of scientists, researchers, and leaders who will make meaningful contributions to society. Our mission is to provide an environment where knowledge flourishes, critical thinking is encouraged, and ethical values guide our path forward. Together, we are building a future where science, compassion, and excellence converge."

Prof. Dr. Adnan YÜKSEL

Rector

To the Scientists of the Future

At our University, named after Abu Rayhan Al-Biruni, the scientist known in the history of world science as a “Universal Genius” and who left his mark on the 11th century;
we provide education through 7 Faculties — the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Education, and Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences as well as the Graduate Education Institute and the Vocational School.

Continuing its educational mission with the principle of “The Future of Science,”
our University aims to be a center of happiness, tolerance, and success for its students and employees, while striving for excellence in all its services. With its innovative practices and achievements that add value to learning and society, our University is on the path to becoming a pioneering institution that is taken as a model both nationally and internationally, leaving a lasting mark true to its name. Our University has adopted the mission of educating individuals who produce knowledge needed by humanity, think critically, continuously renew themselves personally and professionally, uphold ethical values, are sensitive to national and universal issues, respect societal values and diversity, and are competent in producing solutions to problems.

The future of Türkiye and the world will be shaped by the extent to which today’s youth receive a “quality” education.
On our journey to becoming a symbol of innovation, diversity, and quality in education, our University implements the “Biruni Course Preparation Method” and the “Bir Bilgin Ol” approach in order to adapt education and training to the new generation.

Dear young people,
there are many reasons for you to choose our University for your education, as it offers all departments related to health professions available in our country. First and foremost, we provide you with a safe and high-quality student life on our campus located in the central Topkapı district of Istanbul, opposite the historic city walls, enriched with extensive social facilities. With great enthusiasm and a strong academic staff, we experience the pride, determination, and excitement of being part of this service offered for humanity and our country through the qualified graduates we educate.

I invite you to receive your education at a pioneering university
that brings you together with an expert academic staff, advanced-technology hospitals, and laboratories, preparing you to become future scientists and well-equipped professionals, and to write the future of science.

With the passion for science and determination to work inspired by Biruni,
I look forward to welcoming you to the Biruni family to write the future of science together.

With my love and respect,

Rector
Prof. Dr. Adnan YÜKSEL

Prof. Dr. Adnan YÜKSEL

Prof. Dr. Adnan Yüksel was born in 1963 in Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş. He completed his primary and secondary education in Elbistan and graduated from Kabataş Erkek High School in 1980. In the same year, he was admitted to Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine; during his second year of medical education, he transferred to Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, from which he graduated with honors in 1987.

Between 1987 and 2010, he completed his medical specialization in the Department of Pediatrics at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, followed by subspecialty training in Pediatric Neurology and a doctoral program in Medical Genetics.

Prof. Yüksel was appointed Associate Professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1995 and promoted to Full Professor in 2001. During his academic training, he worked internationally with leading scholars: in 1990 at Charing Cross Hospital in London with Prof. Dr. Nicole Cavanagh; in 1994 at Siena Pediatric Hospital in Italy with Prof. Dr. Alberto Fois; and in 2000 at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Pediatric Neurology, with Prof. Dr. Michael James Painter.

In 2010, he was appointed Founding Rector of Bezm-i Alem Vakıf University. In 2014, he became the Founding Rector of Biruni University. His 2014 research was featured as a cover article in Cell, one of the world’s most prestigious scientific journals. Prof. Yüksel has published approximately 100 articles in internationally indexed journals, receiving nearly 3,000 citations.

His honors include the Istanbul University Science Days Award, the Istanbul University Research Fund Scientific Research Award (received three times), and First Place in the Young Turkey Summit – Turkey Scientist Award.

Prof. Dr. Yüksel is married and has two children.