ITU was established in 1773, during the time of the Ottoman Sultan
Mustafa III. With its original name "Muhendishane-i Bahr-i Humayun", The
Royal School of Naval Engineering, its responsibility was to educate
chart masters and ship builders. In 1795, the "Muhendishane-i Berr-i
Humayun", The Royal School of Military Engineering, was established to
educate the technical staff in the army. In 1847, education in the field
of architecture was also introduced.

Established in 1883, the School of Civil Engineering assumed the name
'Engineering Academy', with the aim of teaching essential skills needed
in planning and implementing the country's new infrastructure projects.
Gaining university status in 1928, the Engineering Academy continued to
provide education in the fields of engineering and architecture until it
was incorporated into ITU in 1944. Finally, in 1946, ITU became an
autonomous university which included the Faculties of Architecture,
Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronic
Engineering.


With a history stretching back 227 years, providing technical education
within a modern educational environment and strong academic staff, ITU
is strongly identified with architectural and engineering education in
Turkey. Since its inception and foundation under Ottoman rule, ITU has
constantly lead the way in reform movements, and in the latter era of
the Republic of Turkey, ITU has assumed pivotal roles in the
reconstruction, modernisation, and administration of the country.

The efforts and expertise of ITU graduates have been major contributors
in the planning and construction of Turkey's roads, bridges, dams,
factories, buildings, energy plants, communication networks, villages
and cities. ITU is a state university which defines and continues to
update methods of engineering and architecture in Turkey. It provides
its students with modern educational facilities while retaining
traditional values, as well as using its strong international contacts
to mould young, talented individuals who can compete in the global arena.

Reference:
http://www.itu.edu.tr/e/