Bilgi University - Free Audio Guide

Istanbul Bilgi University is a private foundation university established in 1996 in Istanbul. It combines academic programmes with active cultural engagement, notable for converting the former Silahtarağa Power Plant into the SantralIstanbul campus and cultural centre, which includes an energy museum, exhibition spaces and performing‑arts venues. Bilgi’s campuses, including Dolapdere and Kuştepe, host faculties of arts, communication, law, engineering and social sciences and are known for interdisciplinary teaching and applied research. Historically, the university has contributed to Istanbul’s contemporary cultural life through exhibitions, public lectures and partnerships with museums and cultural organisations. Visitors encounter rotating exhibitions, performances and academic events; opening hours vary by site and season. Admission policies differ: some areas are free while special exhibitions or performances may require tickets. Accessibility measures are in place across campuses, though specific facilities and services vary.