Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University was founded as a foundation university by the Knowledge Dissemination Foundation bound with the Higher Education Law of 2547. In the very same location, which Mehmet Âkif was both a student and a teacher, Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University provides education now.

Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University includes, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences ,Faculty of Islamic Sciences, Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sports Science Faculty. 36 Undergraduate Programs, 65 Master’s Programs, 22 Doctorate Programs, 7.642 Undergraduate students, 3.305 Graduate students, 2.241 International students From 81 Cities in Turkey and 91 Countries in the World.

Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Halkali Central Campus has many outdoor and indoor sports facilities. Such as Stadium, Indoor Sports Hall, Golf Course, Tennis Court, also Outdoor Basketball Court , Outdoor Volleyball Court, Handball Court and Archery Area. In addition to the sports hall, there are also fitness halls in the dormitories and guesthouses. These facilities, where our students can spend time, host many trainings and courses. The football, basketball, archery, rowing, table tennis and tennis teams formed by our university students have achieved success in many competitions. Sports facilities on the campus: • Indoor Sports Hall • Stadium • Golf Course (2500 square meters and 18 sections) • Modern Fitness Center • Fitness Center in Dormitories and Guesthouses • Tennis Court • Table Tennis • Basketball and Volleyball Court • Rowing Courses (Lake Kucukcekmece)