Research Centers

European Union Research and Application Center-EKOAB

The principal aim of EURAC is to promote knowledge on the European Union in and outside Izmir University of Economics. A special focus lies on the relationship between the EU and Turkey. Research areas cover the fields of economy, politics and law. EURAC regularly organises workshops and seminars. Thus, EURAC brings together expertise, enables the exchange of ideas on EU related topics and establishes networks with national and international reserach institutions, corporations, NGOs and governmental agencies.

Teaching and Learning Center-EKOEĞİTİM

Teaching and Learning Center is established in November 2014 with a vision to contribute to the ‘excellence in education’ strategic goal of Izmir University of Economics. TLC’s Executive Board is composed of faculty who are enthusiastic and committed to learn various dimensions of learning processes and innovative teaching techniques.

Creative Economy Research Center-IEU-KREA

IEU-KREA aims to contribute to the local and national economy via an interdisciplinary approach by performing current situation and potential analysis, increasing interdisciplinary interaction, and supporting development of national and international brands in the area of innovation economy.

Gender and Womens Studies Research and Application Center-EKOKAM

The aim/goal of the Center which was founded 14th of October in 2009, that organize activities about social gender subjects intended to education, research and communication to increase the level of consciousness in the dimension of national and international.

Center for Urban and Regional Development and Environment-EKOKENT

IEU has several theoretical and applied research centers to conduct various projects and development studies. Of these centers, the URDE - Center for Urban and Regional Development and Environment is officially approved by the Turkish Council of the Higher Education and is a non-profit University Research Institution. The aim of the center is to promote and develop the scientific analysis and the research in the general fields of urban & regional development and the environment, to promote the scientific knowledge and practices in the policy fields of Urban & Regional Development and Environment as well as training and provide consultancy services in policy development, application, monitoring or evaluation of such projects and to investigate locally viable solutions and innovations, and to assist and strengthen the links for sustainable development and networking.

Continuing Education Center- EKOSEM

The aim of EKOSEM is to contribute to the development of public, private sector and international organizations by organizing a varied program of social events and courses covering all fields that research and training within the university.

The Center for Innovative Entrepreneurship-EKOGİRİŞİM

In today`s world, knowledge is the fundamental key to success for all organizations. For creating and accumulating the necessary knowledge, basic formulas and relations are not sufficient. It is more complex than ever and recently, the importance of emotions, intuition and creativity in creating knowledge has been widely recognized. Hence, it is vitally important to do research on how successful entrepreneurship can be achieved and on the role of innovation within that process as well as sharing that research with the related community.

Design Research and Implementation Center-EKOTAM

Design Research and Implementation Center, EKOTAM; which is established in 2005 under the embodiment of Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Fine Arts and Design; aims to research, accumulate, create and spread knowledge and engage in applied areas in the context of design knowledge, history, theory, philosophy, ducation and implementation.

Psychology Research and Application Center-PUAM

The aim of Psychology Research and Application Center at the Izmir University of Economics is to provide students in the clinical psychology master’s program a facility to apply their knowledge under supervision. Furthermore, the center will offer undergraduate/graduate students and academicians the opportunity to conduct research and receive education in the field of clinical psychology.

Leadership and Governance Application and Research Center-EKOLİDER

The purpose of the center is to carry out original work that emphasizes strong leadership, sound decision-making, good governance, and ethical values, and to raise public awareness in these areas, in line with the principles set forth in the mission and vision of Izmir University of Economics, with the ‘goal of educating leaders’ who will shape the future in the worlds of business, economics, and politics.

EKOLIDER promotes academic and sectoral initiatives that support an environmentally, socially, and governance-focused understanding of sustainable leadership. The center aims to nurture individuals and institutions as socially conscious leaders who act with environmental awareness. Through its activities in education, research, and social contribution, it serves to the goals of sustainable development.

Children's University Research and Application Center

The IUE Children's University Research and Application Center, established within the body of Izmir University of Economics, started its studies. The Center will carry out studies, projects and activities with children aged 0-18, their families and educators.

Sustainable Energy and Climate Policies Research and Application Center-SENLAB

The growing global population, increasing demand for energy, environmental impacts caused by climate change, and the need for a green transformation have made sustainable development and energy policies more important than ever. In this context, Izmir University of Economics has taken a pioneering initiative by establishing the Sustainable Energy and Climate Policies Research Center (SENLAB).

SENLAB conducts its work with the aim of addressing global challenges in the fields of energy security, sustainable energy solutions, and climate policies; developing impactful projects at both national and international levels; and making scientific contributions toward a sustainable future.