Campus Development
Özyeğin University’s main campus was established on a site categorized as a brownfield area. Prior to the university’s construction, the land hosted a small shack and limited semi-constructed facilities, and it had not been actively used for agricultural or natural purposes. This classification signifies that the area had undergone minor human-induced alterations and did not represent a pristine greenfield environment.
By selecting this previously used site for the establishment of the campus, the university consciously avoided the environmental degradation that would have resulted from developing on untouched natural land. Moreover, the transformation process included extensive landscaping, ecological restoration, and soil rehabilitation works to ensure that the campus environment meets high standards of environmental performance and livability. This adaptive approach exemplifies the university’s long-term vision of harmonizing academic expansion with ecological responsibility.  

New Dormitory Construction (2024 Plan)
In line with the same philosophy, the construction of the new student dormitory is taking place on an already developed area within the existing campus boundaries. A new student dormitory project is planned to be developed on the site currently used as the former ring bus waiting area, service area, and service office.

The planned facility will have a total enclosed area of approximately 20,000 square meters and a capacity of 550 beds. In addition to accommodation units, the project will include a medico-social facility designed to support students’ health, well-being, and social needs.

The project aims to improve campus infrastructure by making efficient use of existing space while enhancing student housing capacity and related support services.
This redevelopment approach reinforces Özyeğin University’s commitment to compact and sustainable campus planning by promoting vertical growth and land efficiency. Reusing an already developed zone significantly reduces the need for new infrastructure, minimizes soil sealing and land disturbance, and supports integrated mobility planning by keeping student residences close to transport and service hubs.