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Universities in Turkey for international students

List of Turkey Universities

1. Istanbul Sehir University

Number of Students: 5000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2008
About University:

Istanbul Sehir University is one of the most prestigious and leading non- profit foundation universities in Istanbul, Turkey. This institution was established in 2008 and is and has an enrollment of over 5000.

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2. Kadir Has University

Number of Students: 4000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 1997
About University:

Kadir Has University was established in 1997, in Fatih, Istanbul by Turkish renowned educationist and elder statesman Kadir Has under the wings of his foundation. The private institution has 7 faculties of Law, Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Communications, Management, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Arts and Design, and Applied Sciences.

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3. Istanbul Gelişim University

Number of Students: 13380
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2008
About University:

The foundations of IGU were first laid by the university’s board of trustees head, Abdulkadir Gayretli, under the Gelisim Culture and Education Foundation. The school began its educational life in 2008 as Istanbul Gelisim Vocational School and developed over the years into a higher instıtution of learning with the purpose of contributing to the education system and the overall progress of Turkey. The school is also poised to train its students with an innovative and democratic thought process. The institution also promotes modern thought-provoking research at universal standards. 

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4. Istanbul Medipol University

Number of Students: 27500
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2009
About University:

Studying at IMU is a step in the right direction towards achieving all your goals. The university offers both academic, social and entrepreneurship guidelines that are tailored to today’s world. Increasingly, foreign students are beginning to tap into the many opportunities promoted in the institution

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5. Oxyegin University

Number of Students: 4000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2007
About University:

The university seeks to establish themselves as a choice institution for world changers already propelled for not just professional success in their respective fields, but also an independent business and commercial success.

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6. Istanbul Okan University

Number of Students: 4000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2009
About University:

Istanbul Okan University was established in 1991 by the Okan Culture, Education, and Sports Foundation. This is owned by Okan Holdings, a prominent family empire with businesses in Turkey and other parts of the world.

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7. Uskudar University

Number of Students: 15000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2011
About University:

Uskudar University was established in 2011, and it is a subsidiary of the NP group. The university was first established as the Turkish branch of the Memory Center of America in 1999.

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8. Ostim Technical University

Number of Students: 5000
City: Ankara
Foundation Year: 2017
About University:

The OSTIM Cooperation created the OSTIM Education, Research, Development, Enhancement, and Solidarity foundation in 1993 to promote economic development, academic research as well as educational improvement in Turkey.

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9. Yeni Yuzyil University

Number of Students: 5000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2009
About University:

Yeni Yuzyil University was established in 2009 as a foundation university by "Vatan Sağlık ve Eğitim Vakfı (VASEV)" in Istanbul, Turkey. VASEV translates to Vatan Health and Education Foundation. The foundation was established in 1974 and has since grown to provide numerous services through its Vatan Hospitals, various Turkish private health services, and Universal Health Group of Yeni Yuzyil University. This to a greater extent shows why Yeni Yuzyıil University is striving to become a global reference in education as it does in the health services with the affiliated institutions of the VASEV foundation.

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10. Alanya HEP University

Number of Students: 4000
City: Antalya
Foundation Year: 2009
About University:

Alanya Hamdullah Emin Pasa University (Alanya HEP University) was established in 2011 as a foundation university in Alanya. The university is named after Hamdullah Emin Pasa who was a Turkish Scholar in the 1800s.

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11. Anadolu University

Number of Students: 23000
City: Eskişehir
Foundation Year: 1958
About University:

Established in 1958, the Eskişehir Academy of Economic & Commercial Sciences formed the foundation of Anadolu University. The institution, which was transformed into Anadolu University in 1982, took its place as a modern and dynamic university not only in our country but also among the large universities in the world.

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12. Biruni University

Number of Students: 9000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2014
About University:

Dunya (world) Education foundation in a bid to increase the presence of health-based universities in Turkey decided to open a university for this purpose. The purpose of this university would be to contribute to both academics and the social life of people in Turkey through research and intensive theoretical analogies.

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13. Istanbul Aydin University

Number of Students: 38000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2003
About University:

Istanbul Aydin University is one of the youngest and most unique universities in Turkey, championing for global education and international progress.

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14. Istanbul Commerce University

Number of Students: 7000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2001
About University:

Istanbul Commerce University (Istanbul Ticaret University) was established in 2001 under the directive of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (Istanbul Ticaret Odasi). This is a private not for profit institution aimed at providing the best professional education to students.

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15. Altinbas University

Number of Students: 4000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2008
About University:

Altinabas University was established in 2008 as Istanbul Kemer Burgaz University by the Mehmet Altinbas Education and Culture Foundation. Its name got changed to Altinbas University in 2017.

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16. Dogus University

Number of Students: 4000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2009
About University:

As a foundation university, DU is a non-profit institution established to provide quality education to students at an extremely affordable rate. For DU, access to quality education by students is the most paramount, hence, the tuition fee has been structured in a way to put student's education first before tuition and other costs.

DU understands that of all the limitations to quality education, the financial impediment is the most common, hence, the institution is founded to meet the needs of people who will need funding, scholarships, and require the less expensive education cost. 

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17. Lokman Hekim University

Number of Students: 15000
City: Ankara
Foundation Year: 2017
About University:

Lokman Hekim University started its academic activities in the 2018-2019 academic year. As a pioneer in health education and with a research-development-oriented corporate culture; It is our mission to raise individuals who have the competence to realize their potential all over the world.

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18. Isik University

Number of Students: 7000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 1995
About University:

Isik University was established in 1995 as a part of the Feyziye Schools Foundation Işık Schools Feyziye Mektepleri Vakfi Isik Okulları by the Feyz-i Sıbyan School. 

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19. Nisantasi University

Number of Students: 20000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2009
About University:

Nisantasi University is a private and non-profit educational institution, founded in the year 2009 and located in the capital of Turkey, Istanbul. The institution is home for about 20,000 students.

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20. Istanbul Bilgi University

Number of Students: 29400
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 1994
About University:

The Bilgi Education and Culture Foundation was founded in the year 1994 on October 31, in Istanbul. The institution has an amazingly large campus and is home to about 30,000 students.

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21. Toros University

Number of Students: 4000
City: Mersin
Foundation Year: 2009
About University:

Toros University is a non-profit institution established in Mersin and founded on July 23 in the year 2009 and located in Turkey. The institution is home for about 4,000 students.

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22. Ataturk University

Number of Students: 40000
City: Erzurum
Foundation Year: 1957
About University:

Atatürk University was officially established on 7 June 1957. Atatürk University is an educational institution that has made numerous contributions to the country and the scientific world since 1957 and is one of Turkey's most well-established higher education institutions. 

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23. Ankara Music and Fine Arts University

Number of Students: 700
City: Ankara
Foundation Year: 2017
About University:

Ankara Music and Fine Arts University were established in 2017, the university campus has a closed area of 23600 m² and a surface area of 54462 m² and includes 4 Faculties, 1 Institute and 1 Vocational School.

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24. Gaziantep University

Number of Students: 40000
City: Gaziantep
Foundation Year: 1987
About University:

Gaziantep University, which is the trade and industry centre of the region and is named after the province of Gaziantep, started its education in 1973 with the Mechanical Engineering Department, which was established under the METU Faculty of Engineering. With the opening of the Electrical Engineering Department in 1974, these two departments were transformed into Gaziantep Engineering Faculty. 

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25. Gazi University

Number of Students: 37000
City: Ankara
Foundation Year: 1926
About University:

Gazi University, the foundations of which were laid in 1926 by the instruction of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, was opened under the name of "Middle Teachers' School and Education Institute". Its name was changed to "Gazi Middle Teachers School and Education Institute" in 1929, and in 1976 it was renamed "Gazi Education Institute". In 1982 it gained the identity of "Gazi University".

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26. Firat University

Number of Students: 35000
City: Gaziantep
Foundation Year: 1975
About University:

Firat University is a state university located in Elazig. Founded in 1975, the university takes its name from the Turkish name for the Euphrates River, which originates near Elazig. The university is one of the largest academic institutions in eastern Turkey, with twelve schools, four research institutes, a national conservatory, three vocational high schools and twenty-one research centers, with a high emphasis on scientific and technological progress and research.

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27. Bursa Technical University

Number of Students: 35000
City: Bursa
Foundation Year: 1975
About University:

Bursa Technical University has partnered with RocApply, we are leading educational consults with extensive experience in study abroad admissions. Get accepted into your preferred study abroad destination and your preferred university with our very easy-to-use online platform and our hands-on team of advisors. 

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28. Beykent University

Number of Students: 25000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 1997
About University:

Beykent is a non-profit private university established in 1997. Although a private university, Beykent has a public legal entity status, hence, tuition fees are similar to those of public institutions. The school was founded on the principle that education is important for the growth of individuals and the growth of nations.  Beykent University is a prestigious institution conducting learning in numerous languages and awarding certificates and diplomas that are recognized globally.

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29. Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim Universitesi

Number of Students: 15000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2011
About University:

Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University is a foundation University located in Istanbul. Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University offers multiple programs at various levels of study that are appealing to a wider audience. 

 

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30. Bahçeşehir University

Number of Students: 15000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2011
About University:

Bahcesehir University is a private university in Turkey. Located on the European side of Istanbul, it is a university that has a lot of programs in english. It was founded in 1998 meaning that its a modern university with modern  infrastructure. Its a innovate university with alumni in many spheres of the world

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31. Istanbul Kültür University

Number of Students: 15000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2011
About University:

Istanbul Kultur University is a modern university located in Istanbul. It is a private foundation university with 2 vocational schools. Istanbul Kultur University has a goal to provide high quality education to its students and to exceed the level of modern civilisation of Turkey.

 

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32. Istanbul Ayvansaray University

Number of Students: 15000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2011
About University:

Istanbul Ayvansaray university is a modern university located in Istanbul. The aim of founding Ayvansaray university was to create a center of excellence in education and higher education and research.

 

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33. Yeditepe University

Number of Students: 15000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2011
About University:

Founded in 1996, Yeditepe University is one the largest private universities in the whole of Turkey. Its mission is to educate students who are keen on research, creative and self critical. Yeditepe University was named number one as the best foundation university in Turkey in 2017 and 2018 therefore you are in safe hands,

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34. Koç University

Number of Students: 15000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2011
About University:

Koc University is a private university located in Istanbul. Its a non-profit university with the interest of the students at heart. Koc university supports academic excellence and interpersonal development. Koc university takes a student-oriented approach.

 

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35. Bilkent University

Number of Students: 25000
City: Ankara
Foundation Year: 1984
About University:

Bilkent University was founded in 1984 and is located in the capital of Turkey. It has the honour of being the first private university in Turkey. The aim of founding Bilkent university was to create a center of excellence in education and higher education and research. With world-renowned scholars on its faculty and excellent educational facilities throughout its campus, Bilkent today attracts many of Turkey’s brightest high school graduates.

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36. TED University

Number of Students: 25000
City: Ankara
Foundation Year: 2009
About University:

Established in 2012 by the Turkish Education Association (TED), which has been pioneering the development of education in Turkey since 1928. TED University (TEDU) is a young, dynamic university, located in the heart of Ankara. The University consists of five faculties: Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Economics and Administrative Sciences; Education and Engineering, and English is the medium of instruction. With an emphasis on liberal arts education, TEDU aims to foster graduates, who are creative, critical-minded, self-confident and well-rounded. 

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37. Sabancı University

Number of Students: 5000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 1999
About University:

Sabanci University prides itself as one of the best institutions in Istanbul, Turkey. Similarly, the university continues to grow in technology, infrastructure, and also in non-academic aspects. The University has grown over the years to include 3 faculties offering numerous undergraduate and postgraduate programs as well as numerous foundations and vocational programs.

It is pertinent to note that at Sabanci University, the mode of teaching is different when compared to other universities mainly because various fields of learning are included in one course to provide the student with an all-round knowledge. 

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38. Haliç University

Number of Students: 7000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 1998
About University:

Halic University was founded in 1998 by the Foundation for Children with Leukaemia. As a foundational institution, Halic University is dedicated to improving public service by providing world-class educational standard and research.  The university prepares its students for work in our rapidly globalising world by ensuring that they develop the relevant skills and knowledge.

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39. Le Cordon Blue Istanbul

Number of Students: 15000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2011
About University:

Le Cordon Blue Istanbul is a culinary school located in Istanbul. It offers a wide range of short courses of culinary enthusiasts in Turkey. It is dedicated to offering the best level of culinary and hospitality instructions

 

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40. Ondokuz Mayis University

Number of Students: 15000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2011
About University:

Overlooking the black sea, Ondokuz Mayis university is a university with a scenic view, It is a public university created in 1975. With over 60 thousand students, it is highly regarded in Turkey. 

 

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41. Izmir University of Economics

Number of Students: 15000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2011
About University:

Izmir university of economics is a business university located in Izmir. It was the first foundation university located in the Izmir and Aegean region of Turkey. This makes it an established university in the region and you can not possibly do better in the south-western part of Turkey. 

 

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42. Ege university

Number of Students: 51000
City: Izmir
Foundation Year: 1955
About University:

Ege University was established as the fourth university of Turkey with Law No. 6595 published on 20 May 1955 and started its education life on 5 November 1955. The first faculties of Ege University were the Faculty of Medicine and Agriculture, which was established in 1955. 

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43. Dokuz Eylül University

Number of Students: 60000
City: Izmir
Foundation Year: 1982
About University:

Since its establishment in 1982, Dokuz Eylül University (DEU) has a long and proud history as a research and educational center in Turkey, especially in the Aegean region. It is one of the largest universities in Turkey with 70,081 students from all over Turkey. 1,366 foreign students from 111 countries attend. 

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44. İbn Haldun University

Number of Students: 15000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2011
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45. Istanbul Kent University

Number of Students: 15000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

Istanbul Kent University is located in the heart of Istanbul, and has a unique harmony within campus, as well as with its surrounding environment. It was founded by the Unimpeded Education Foundation (ENEV) to help in Turkey’s development. ENEV was founded to introduce advanced technology, modern science developments, and technology at world standards to teens in order to provide them with a modern, productive, and effective education, while offering the public a service in education, health, and culture.

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46. İstanbul Arel University

Number of Students: 15000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2011
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47. Atılım University

Number of Students: 15000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2011
About University:

Atilim university is a university located in the capital city of Turkey. It is one of the few universities in Turkey where the majority of the courses are taught in english. It is a private university founded in 1997.

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48. Siirt University

Number of Students: 15000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2011
About University:

Siirt university is located the city of Siirt. It was founded in 2007. Due to its wonderful fees structure, the university is an attractive option for potential students.

 

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49. Bursa Uludag University

Number of Students: 25000
City: Bursa
Foundation Year: 1975
About University:

Bursa Uludağ University, established in 1975 under the name of Bursa University and took its current name in 1982, has been successfully continuing its educational services ever since with its 13 faculties, 2 schools, 15 vocational schools, 1 conservatory, 4 institutes, 21 applied research centers and 5 departments under rectorate. 

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50. Yaşar University

Number of Students: 15000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2011
About University:

Izmir is a city located in the western end of the country of Turkey. Off the coast of the Aegean sea, Izmir is the third most populous city in Turkey

 

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51. Gedik University

Number of Students: 15000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2011
About University:

Gedik University is a university located in Istanbul. Its a university with ambitions To be an innovative, excellence-creating, excellence global university that educates individuals who can shape the future with its distinguished teaching staff through sustainable education programs.

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52. Beykoz University

Number of Students: 15000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2011
About University:

Beykoz is a private non-profit university located in Istanbul established in 2016. The university offers its prospective students a fresh start as they begin their journey towards their future.

 

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53. Istinye University

Number of Students: 4000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2015
About University:

Established by Anadolu Foundation in 2015, Istinye University is one of the greatest universities in the whole of Turkey. The University focuses with great interest in research majors and is home for over 4,000 students.

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54. Maltepe University

Number of Students: 15000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2011
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55. Istanbul Atlas University

Number of Students: 15000
City: Istanbul
Foundation Year: 2011
About University:

Istanbul Atlas University is a private non-profit university located in Istanbul. There is a focus on the medical department in this university.

 

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About Universities in Turkey for international students

Over the past couple of decades, Turkey has been a prime market for international universities from countries like UK, Germany and more. The best universities, as well as reputable universities in the world, have campuses in Turkey because the quality of education in the country is impressive and students are impressive and competent. 

Universities in Turkey are offering Bachelors, Masters, P.h.Ds and also summer schools. All of those degrees are internationally accredited and can be used to pursue further education paths in any country.

Accommodation is offered On-Campus by most Universities but can also be pursued Off-Campus if desired you may contact the RocApply team for more information regarding accommodation situation.

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