Okan University libraries and labs for international students
Okan University libraries and labs for international students
Okan University libraries and labs are central to the institution’s mission of combining academic theory with industry practice. For international student recruiters, university admissions teams, HR and marketing professionals in education, and placement agencies, understanding this infrastructure is essential when advising candidates or building partnerships. Below we examine the university’s library and laboratory resources, explain how international students access and benefit from them, and show how Study in Turkiye can support recruitment, admissions and strategic partnerships that leverage these strengths.
Library Facilities — practical detail and benefits for international students
Access, lending and eligibility
Okan University library provides international students with straightforward borrowing privileges. International students use their student card to borrow books — standard loan periods are 15 days per book, with typical limits of one to two books depending on library policy. These predictable loan terms are easy to communicate to prospective students and agents during pre-arrival briefings.
Actionable tip for recruiters and admissions teams: Include clear borrowing rules (15-day loans, 1–2 books) in pre-departure packets and web pages to set expectations and minimize first-term confusion.
Collections, electronic resources and interlibrary loans
The library’s collection spans all faculties, ensuring material availability for diverse majors. Students gain access to an electronic library and academic databases via university credentials, expanding research capabilities both remotely and on campus. Academic staff benefit from interlibrary loan services, enabling access to materials from other university libraries and strengthening research collaborations.
Actionable tip for academic partnerships: Promote interlibrary loan availability in faculty recruitment materials. It signals research support even when specific holdings are limited.
Study spaces and technology
The library’s modern design — warm lighting, comfortable seating and reservable private study rooms — supports both independent and group study. During exam periods private rooms can be reserved for focused revision or project work. There are 50 computers with internet access in the library and free campus Wi‑Fi throughout, which is especially important for international students who need reliable connectivity for synchronous learning and assignment submission.
Actionable tip for student services teams: Provide a library orientation video or virtual tour highlighting private study room booking, e-library login, and the computer lab schedule. This improves early engagement and reduces helpdesk inquiries.
Extended hours that accommodate international timetables
To accommodate varied schedules — especially students adjusting to night study or part-time work — the library operates extended hours: Weekdays: 08:30 to 02:00; Weekends: 10:00 to 00:00. These hours are a competitive advantage when presenting Okan University to students balancing coursework and practical experience.
Laboratory Facilities — bridging theory and practice
Overview: modern labs across disciplines
Okan’s campus features well-equipped laboratories for engineering, natural sciences, health sciences and technical programs. This cross-disciplinary infrastructure supports applied learning and industry readiness.
Health and dentistry labs
Specialized facilities such as dentistry and prosthetics labs give students early, hands-on clinical practice and simulation-based learning—an essential selling point for candidates in health professions. When advising students in medical and dental tracks, compare Okan’s practical facilities with other institutions where relevant; see the links in the Further Resources section for comparative context.
Actionable tip for medical program recruiters: Highlight hands-on prosthetics and simulation training in program descriptions and ensure agents understand the lab hours and supervision model to manage expectations.
Chemistry, biology and life sciences labs
Okan’s chemistry and biology labs are equipped for experimental work required by life sciences and allied health curricula. Access to up-to-date lab equipment supports research projects and can attract students seeking postgraduate research opportunities.
Actionable tip for admissions: Encourage promising applicants to contact department coordinators about undergraduate research opportunities using these labs; this can improve yield for high-achievers.
Computer labs and technical facilities
Multiple computer labs with numerous workstations and specialized software support IT, engineering and design coursework. For programs that require licensed software (CAD, statistical packages, engineering suites), campus lab availability reduces the need for students to purchase costly licenses.
Actionable tip for IT/ops teams: Publish lab schedules, software lists and remote access policies for international applicants so they can plan course preparation and potential remote study contingencies.
Engineering and technical labs that support career readiness
Technical and engineering labs at Okan are designed to link classrooms to industry standards. Students often encounter lab-based assessment from year one, creating a practical foundation that enhances employability and internship readiness.
Actionable tip for employer engagement: Create employer-facing summaries of lab capabilities to facilitate industry visits, sponsored projects and recruitment pipelines.
How international students use these facilities — practical scenarios
Research and thesis students
- E-library access allows remote literature review before arrival.
- Interlibrary loan services extend available resources for thesis work.
- Reservable lab time supports experimental scheduling for final-year projects.
Clinical and practical training students
- Dentistry and prosthetics labs offer simulation sessions prior to patient contact.
- Life sciences labs provide supervised experimental blocks aligned with coursework.
Group projects and collaborative learning
Private study rooms and collaborative lab spaces enable international students to form project teams, often mixing local and international students — strengthening cross-cultural teamwork skills.
Actionable tip for student success teams: Facilitate project matchmaking events early in the term to help international students form study groups and access lab partners.
Accessibility, equality and support for international students
Equal access across services
All library and laboratory resources are accessible to international students—ensuring equitable participation in coursework, research and experiential learning. This is a key point in admissions messaging and compliance with international student support standards.
Orientation and on-campus support
A structured orientation covering library registration, e-library login, lab safety training and booking systems improves early-term retention and satisfaction. International students benefit from step-by-step guides, multilingual helpdesk availability where possible, and peer mentors who can demonstrate facility use.
Actionable tip for international offices: Embed short, captioned orientation videos and step-by-step screenshots into the pre-arrival portal to reduce administrative friction.
Positioning Okan University’s facilities in recruitment and partnerships
Key messages for recruitment materials
- Modern, extended-hours library with electronic resources and 50 public computers.
- Specialized labs for dentistry, chemistry, biology, engineering and IT.
- Reservable study rooms and extensive e-library access using university credentials.
- A campus focus on applied learning and industry partnerships.
Comparative advantage and partner messaging
Reinforce Okan’s practical orientation when discussing options with applicants who prioritise employability and hands-on training. When appropriate, present comparisons with other institutions in Turkiye (see Further Resources) to help applicants make informed choices.
How Study in Turkiye can support your international recruitment and admissions operations
Recruitment leadership and international reach
Study in Turkiye is the trusted authority guiding international students and a leading platform for international student recruitment. We help admissions teams and agencies present facility strengths clearly to applicants, build agent networks, and deliver the right information about labs, libraries and practical learning at each stage of the candidate journey.
Admissions operations and operational efficiency
Study in Turkiye helps teams improve efficiency through streamlined document collection, verification workflows, and communication sequences that deliver pre-arrival facility guides and orientation links. These processes reduce administrative friction and improve applicant experience.
Agency partnerships and training
We train agents and institutional partners to emphasise practical facility benefits (prosthetics labs, specialized software access) and to accurately represent loan rules, e-library access and lab booking procedures. This reduces misinformation and increases applicant confidence.
Supporting employer and internship links
Our team works with HR and industry-relations units to translate lab capabilities into employer-facing materials—facilitating internships, sponsored projects and graduate recruitment pipelines.
Case examples and recommended actions for partners
For international student recruiters and agents
- Use facility highlights to prioritise candidates likely to benefit from hands-on programs (engineering, health sciences).
- Provide clear pre-arrival guides on library and lab access to increase conversion rates.
For university admissions teams
- Integrate facility details with program pages, clearly noting lab access, equipment and simulation facilities.
- Offer online booking for library study rooms and publish lab orientation schedules.
For HR and marketing in education
- Leverage lab capabilities for employer outreach—create facility tours and technical briefs for recruiters.
- Use student projects produced in labs as marketing assets to demonstrate practical learning outcomes.
Further resources and partner universities
For institutions and professionals exploring broader collaborations or comparative program information across Turkiye, Study in Turkiye maintains a comprehensive university directory and selected university pages for comparison:
Read more resources and institutional pages on Study in Turkiye to support comparative advising and partnership development.
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FAQs
How do international students borrow books from the library?
International students use their student card to borrow books. Standard loan periods are typically 15 days per book, with limits commonly set at one to two books depending on library policy. Specific department or course reserves may have different rules; always check the library’s borrowing policy or pre-arrival materials.
Can students access electronic resources off campus?
Yes. Students access the electronic library and academic databases via university credentials, allowing remote literature review and research before arrival. Orientation materials include e-library login instructions and troubleshooting tips.
Are lab orientations required for international students?
Lab safety training and orientation are typically required before students use specialized facilities (e.g., chemistry, biology, dentistry). International students should complete mandatory safety modules and register for supervised sessions as indicated by their departments.
Conclusion
Okan University offers modern study spaces, extended hours, extensive e-resources, and practical laboratories across health, science and engineering disciplines. These facilities support academic success, research productivity and career readiness — key messages for recruiters, admissions teams, HR and marketing professionals in education.
Study in Turkiye can help you translate these facility strengths into higher conversion, better-informed applicants and streamlined admissions operations. Contact our partnerships team to set up agent training, build efficient admissions workflows delivering facility guides, or co-develop employer engagement materials tied to laboratory capabilities.
Contact: partnerships@studyinturkiye.com
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