İzmit Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School (İzmit MTAL), also known as Izmit Vocational College, is one of the flagship institutions of vocational education in Türkiye. Established in 1945, our school has been at the heart of training qualified professionals for Türkiye’s most industrialized region, Kocaeli — located right next to Istanbul.

As the affiliated school of the Kocaeli Chamber of Industry, İzmit MTAL combines strong industry connections with a tradition of excellence in education. Over the years, the school has successfully completed more than 30 EU-funded projects, positioning itself as a leading actor in European cooperation and vocational excellence.

Our institution offers training in 8 different fields of study, ensuring comprehensive vocational and technical education:

• Mechatronics

• Information Technologies

• Metal Technologies

• Machinery Technology

• Electrical & Electronics

• Chemistry

• Motor Vehicles Technology

• Woodworking & Interior Design

With its accredited status in vocational education, İzmit MTAL organizes and hosts a wide range of Erasmus+ mobilities every year, including student internships, teacher training, job-shadowing, and group mobilities. More than 400 participants from 50+ institutions across Europe have already experienced our professional hosting capacity with high satisfaction.

Thanks to its strong industrial ecosystem, rich international network, and continuous innovation, İzmit Vocational College proudly carries the title of “the flagship of vocational education in Türkiye.”