Galatasaray University is located at Ortaköy within the borough of Beşiktaş, a populous central district on the European side of Istanbul.The building that accommodates Galatasaray University was originally the Feriye Palace, a coastal summer palace on the Bosphorus built in 1871.In 1871, during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz, the building was built by Ottoman Armenian architect Sarkis Balyan.Galatasaray University continues the long-standing traditions of Galatasaray High School, originally established in 1481 as the Galata Sarayı Enderun-u Hümayunu (English: Galata Palace Imperial School).Meanwhile, 100 students of Galatasaray University travel each year to France within the framework of these exchange programs.For students in the Faculty of Engineering, the preparatory program includes a single year of language training.
U.S. President
George W. Bush
delivers remarks at Galatasaray University in 2004.