Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University (IZU) is an international research university founded in 2010 in Istanbul by the Ilim Yayma Foundation. The university operates with two campuses: Halkalı Main Campus and Altunizade Campus.

As of 2021, the university hosts approximately 11,000 students and offers 36 undergraduate, 57 master’s, and 20 doctoral programs, providing a strong academic environment with an international vision.