History
The idea of founding Istanbul Commerce University was first proposed by Prof. Dr. İsmail Özarslan, the General Secretary of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce and a member of the first Board of Trustees.
The university was established by the Foundation of Educational and Social Services of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce in accordance with the Law of Higher Education (No: 2547) and Regulations on the Institutions of Higher Education Established by Foundations. Initially called "Istanbul Chamber of Commerce University", the institution was renamed Istanbul Commerce University during deliberations of the law in the Turkish Parliament.
The university started its first academic year in 2001-2002 with 73 students admitted through additional quota.
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