Cankaya University is a private, nonprofit university in Turkey – was founded on August 27, 1997, with the fundamental aim of creating a center of excellence in higher education and research. Cankaya University has 5 faculties with 21 departments; two institutes; 2 vocational schools with 3 programs. Cankaya University plays an active role in a range of international exchange and co-operation programs involving universities from all around the world, both in teaching and research. Cankaya University is the coordinator of ıCOINS project.