25.05.2026 21:30
Istanbul Bilgi University, whose operating license was suddenly suspended by a presidential decree, reopened its doors after three days of student protests. Having achieved a major victory with the withdrawal of the decision, Bilgi University students flocked to the Santralistanbul campus this time not to protest but to celebrate their school's reopening. Transforming the campus into a festival area, hundreds of young people experienced the joy of reuniting with their university through songs, dances, and Turkish flags.
With a presidential decree, Istanbul Bilgi University had its operating license suddenly suspended, but after a determined 3-day resistance where students, academics, and alumni stood united, the university reopened its doors. With the withdrawal of the decision, Bilgi University students, taking a deep breath, flocked to the historic santralistanbul campus not to protest this time, but to celebrate a great victory.
“WE RESISTED TOGETHER, WE WON TOGETHER” MESSAGE
At the campus center of celebrations, students unfurled a banner reading “We Resisted Together, We Won Together.” Students gathered at various points on campus shared the joy of the outcome achieved after the process.
CELEBRATION WITH MUSIC AND EVENTS
At events held on a stage set up within the campus, students spent time accompanied by music. The crowd gathered in the open space joined the celebrations by singing along to songs.
During the celebrations, Turkish flags were seen being carried, and a high turnout of students across the campus was observed.
CAMPUS EXUDES RELIEF AND JOY
After the decision was reversed, students welcomed the end of the process with satisfaction. In the atmosphere on campus, emphasis was placed on solidarity and acting together, while celebration images stood out among the day’s notable moments.