Department of Sports

About Us

Our primary aim is to support our students’ physical, mental, and social development throughout their academic journey. Sports activities are considered an essential value that balances academic intensity, enriches social life, and contributes to university culture. The Sports Unit enables students to participate in various sports disciplines, gain new experiences, and share the spirit of the university community.

Our Mission

Our mission is to instill regular exercise habits in our students, foster team spirit, promote a culture of healthy living, and enhance social solidarity. Through sports activities, we aim to strengthen students’ self-confidence, improve their representational skills, and enrich their personal experiences.

Our Vision

Our vision is to cultivate students who embrace the unifying power of sports, are conscious of healthy living, and achieve success at national and international levels—positioning Istanbul Nişantaşı University as a pioneering and exemplary institution in the field of sports.

Our Objectives

• To support our students’ physical, social, and cultural development alongside their academic success.
• To integrate sports activities as an indispensable part of university culture.
• To ensure active representation of our university in national and international sports organizations.
• To promote sports as a sustainable, lifelong habit.

Our Goals

• To organize activities and events across a wide range of sports disciplines accessible to all students.
• To enhance the success of our university teams and strengthen institutional identity.
• To help students develop team spirit, discipline, self-confidence, and representation skills.
• To continuously improve sports facilities through modern infrastructure, well-organized events, and qualified trainers.
• To reinforce healthy living, social solidarity, and a sense of belonging through sports.

Sports Facilities and Opportunities

The Sports Unit of Istanbul Nişantaşı University offers modern and multi-purpose facilities designed to support students in developing their sports and healthy living habits.

Our facilities include:

• Indoor Sports Hall – Designed for basketball and volleyball activities.
• Fitness Center (NishFit) – An on-campus fitness center operated externally, open to university students.
• Billiards Area – A social space enhancing strategy and concentration while spending quality time with friends.
• Table Tennis Areas – Perfect for fun matches and improving reflexes.
• Dance and Performance Studios – Two dance studios and one gymnastics studio designed for dance, rhythm, pilates, and group performance sessions.
• Dart Area – Equipped with two dartboards, offering a fun, concentration-based game experience.

Sports Branches and Teams

• Athletics
• Foot Tennis
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Fencing
• Floor Curling
• Football
• Traditional Archery
• Handball
• Judo
• Canoeing
• Karate
• Kickboxing
• Table Tennis
• Archery
• Orienteering
• Pickleball
• Indoor Football
• Indoor Archery
• Snowboard
• Squash
• Taekwondo
• Tennis
• Volleyball

Participation in University Sports Teams

Students who wish to join our university’s sports teams can access application announcements and tryout schedules via our website and Instagram account (@nishsportif) at the beginning of each academic semester.

It is important that students regularly follow all announcements and updates. Information regarding the application process and team selections is shared through these official channels.

Students may also reach out with their questions through the following:

E-mail: spor@nisantasi.edu.tr or yagizugur.ulug@nisantasi.edu.tr

Social Media: Instagram @nishsportif

Announcements

TEAM SPORTS TRYOUTS BEGIN! 🏆

The tryouts for our university sports teams are starting!
If you want to represent our university in the best possible way, all you need to do is be present at the announced date and location.

Don’t forget to fill out the application form for the sport you wish to join.
We look forward to seeing you among us — to share the team spirit and become part of our future achievements! 💪

Men’s Volleyball: – Men’s Volleyball Athlete Student Information Form → Fill Out the Form

Women’s Football: – Women’s Football Athlete Student Information Form → Fill Out the Form

Women’s Basketball: – Women’s Basketball Team Athlete Student Tryout Information Form → Fill Out the Form

Men’s Basketball: – Men’s Basketball Team Athlete Student Tryout Information Form → Fill Out the Form

Men’s Indoor Football: – Men’s Football Athlete Student Information Form → Fill Out the Form

Men’s Football: – Men’s Football Athlete Student Information Form → Fill Out the Form

Women’s Handball: – Women’s Handball Athlete Student Information Form → Fill Out the Form

Women’s Volleyball: – Women’s Volleyball Athlete Student Information Form → Fill Out the Form

Table Tennis (Men & Women): – University Individual Sports Application Form → Fill Out the Form

Archery (Men & Women): – University Individual Sports Application Form → Fill Out the Form