Marmara University has campuses across Istanbul, with newer facilities mainly on the city’s Asian side. Its Haydarpaşa campus is next to Selimiye Barracks, in a building designed by Alexandre Vallaury and Raimondo D’Aronco. Completed in 1827, it was Turkey’s first medical school. The university’s campus setting and education programs are among its draws, though student services can be difficult to navigate. If you are visiting as a foreign national without a Turkish ID, carry your passport.
The Haydarpaşa campus building
Next to Selimiye Barracks, the Haydarpaşa campus occupies a building designed by Alexandre Vallaury and Raimondo D’Aronco. Built in 1827, it was Turkey’s first medical school. The building is one of the university’s older campus sites, while newer Marmara University facilities are mainly on Istanbul’s Asian side.
Marmara University has several campuses across the city. The Haydarpaşa building is the specific site to look for if you are interested in its early medical-school history; the university’s other locations have newer facilities.
FAQ
Where is Marmara University’s Haydarpaşa campus?
It is in Istanbul, next to Selimiye Barracks.
What was the Haydarpaşa campus building originally used for?
It was built as Turkey’s first medical school.
Who designed the Haydarpaşa campus building?
The building was designed by Alexandre Vallaury and Raimondo D’Aronco.
