As Pearson expands the global reach of its digital products, it has partnered with Istanbul Technical University (ITU), one of Turkey’s most prestigious public institutions and a leader in engineering and technology education. Together with Pearson, ITU is setting a new benchmark for digitally empowered education in Turkey. Starting this semester, all first-year students enrolled in foundational mathematics, physics, and chemistry courses, and their instructors, will have access to Pearson’s AI- powered teaching and learning experience, MyLab and Mastering.
Pearson Turkey Higher Education Sales Manager Ismail Batak, Vice Rector of ITU Prof. Dr. İpek Akın Karadayı
Accelerating Turkey’s digital transformation in Higher Education
The partnership will help advance Turkey’s digital transformation in education initiatives. By embedding AI-powered digital tools into its core science curriculum, ITU is accelerating tech-enabled learning in Turkish higher education.
With this partnership, students get interactive assignments, AI-supported study tools, real-time feedback, and digital textbooks – that are proven to make teaching and learning more personal and engaging. These features help students tackle tough topics and make it easier for professors to teach big classes in line with global best practices.
Supporting workforce readiness and employability
The evolving of the global workforce means graduates need to have strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. By embracing digital teaching and learning experiences, ITU will help its graduates be prepared ready for the real-world workforce. Pearson’s digital course material’s interactive tools are built to encourage problem-solving and critical thinking, skills that employers really need. Students learn not just theory, but how to apply knowledge in practical situations, ensuring graduates are better prepared for the future of work.
From left to right: Pearson Turkey Higher Education Acount Manager Ezgi Gökçe Özden Pearson Turkey Higher Education Sales Manager Ismail Batak, Vice Rector of ITU Prof. Dr. İpek Akın Karadayı, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Letters Prof. Dr. Samet Yücel Kadıoğlu
Prof. Dr. Samet Yücel Kadıoğlu, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Letters at Istanbul Technical University, said: “This is a step forward in making our courses more interactive, flexible, and effective, improving problem-solving and critical thinking. By embracing Pearson’s digital platforms, we are helping prepare our students for success in both academia and the workplace.”
Brian Gibson, Vice President, Global Sales – International Higher Education at Pearson agrees: “This partnership shows our commitment to supporting Turkish universities in their digital journey. With our digital teaching and learning experiences, students learn how to apply knowledge, which is key for employers in today’s workforce.
Partnering for success
Pearson and ITU are dedicated to making learning more effective and accessible, meeting the needs of students, educators, and institutions in the ever-evolving worlds of work and academia. This partnership will support Turkey’s digital transformation and commitment to educational innovation and shaping the future of higher education in the country.