Turkey's president scraps move to close liberal Bilgi University following outcry

Founded on 7 June 1996 as Turkey's fourth private foundation university, Bilgi became part of the Laureate International Universities network, a US-based group operating universities across multiple continents, in 2006.

• Decision to close Bilgi University has been rescinded
• University was founded in 1996 as Turkey's fourth private university
• Part of US-based Laureate International Universities network since 2006
• Public opposition influenced the reversal of the closure decision