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Dogus University

Doğuş Üniversitesi

Dogus University

Istanbul
City
2009
Foundation
4000
Number of students
4000€ - 4000€
Semester Tuition Fees
500€
Ø monthly cost of living
Yes
Scholarships available
February 03, October 18
Application Deadline
20/1
Student - staff ratio
25
Nations represented

Offered Programs

Bachelor’s Admission

These are the necessary documents needed for admission at undergraduate levels:

  • Filled online application form via RocApply
  • A copy of the applicant’s international passport or travel document
  • Birth certificate
  • High school leaving certificate showing grades and results.
  • Proof of English language results (IELTS or TOEFL mostly) however, this is not compulsory for students from English speaking countries or students who received their education in English.
  • All documents must be translated into English or Turkish if obtained in a foreign language

Post-graduate Admission (Masters)

  • Filled online application form via RocApply
  • A copy of the applicant’s international passport or travel document
  • Transcripts officially secured from a previous bachelor's degree program detailing the courses taken and their grades accordingly.
  • Bachelor’s degree certificate from a recognized higher institution
  • Test of English language (IELTS or TOEFL mostly) however, this is not compulsory for students from English speaking countries or students who received their education in English.
  • Resume or CV

Post-graduate Admission (Ph.D.)

  • Filled online application form via RocApply
  • A copy of the applicant’s international passport
  • Official transcripts from a bachelor’s degree program detailing the courses taken and grades obtained.
  • Official transcripts from a master’s program detailing the courses taken and the grades obtained
  • Bachelor’s degree certificate from a recognized higher institution
  • Master’s degree certificate from a recognized higher institution
  • Resume or CV
  • Motivation letter
  • Test of English language (IELTS or TOEFL mostly)

 

Select your Degree

Application Requirements for Bachelors:

  • A-Level Certificate
  • English Proficiency (Where applicable)

Select your field of study for Bachelors

Select your Bachelor program



Dogus University in Rankings

2020 Rankings: 34 (country rank)

1001+ (The Higher Education Ranking)


Tuition and Scholarships at Dogus University

Being a foundation institution, DU founding principle is to provide quality education to students at an affordable rate and also provide numerous scholarship and funding opportunities to students.

The university has established multiple foreign, local, public, private, and internal schemes through which students can apply for scholarships and other forms of a fee reduction. For every foundation university, the most defining element is access to subsidized education.  

Students who pay the tuition fee in cash are automatically offered a 10% discount on tuition. Scholarships offered at DU are accessible to both current and new students as well as local and international students.

Current students who performed exceptionally in the previous year and have maintained a CGPA of 3.5 and above are eligible for the merit scholarship, whereas, new students with an exceptional performance from high school or previous academic level are also eligible for scholarship opportunities ranging from 25%, 50%, and 100%.

Graduates from any of the Dogus institutions wishing to continue in DU are automatically granted a 50% scholarship.

Students who have performed exceptionally in sports and art are also granted social scholarship. This includes students who have won foreign and local competition as well as those who have represented the school or the country in art and sporting events. DU prides itself on its excellence in art and sport, for this reason, the university has established a formidable sports club providing a wide range of sporting activities.

Students can also clinch scholarship opportunities through the sibling scholarship, staff scholarship, double degree grant, and many more.

Current students at DU can apply to the Turkiye Burslari (Turkish Scholarships) which is a state-funded scholarship 

opportunity granted to international students in Turkey. The scholarship covers tuition fees, housing, monthly allowance, and health insurance. Students are advised to apply for the Turkiye Burslari and the application starts at the beginning of every semester.



Cost of living at Dogus University

150 - 300 Euro / month
Accomodation
200 Euro / month
Cost of living
150 Euro / month
Food
Free, the University offers shuttles
Transportation

About Dogus University

Founded in 1997 Research and Application Center: N/A Student population: 5,000+
Type: foundation university Undergraduate programs: 35+
International Representation: Students from over 20+ countries
Campus: urban Postgraduate programs: 30+ Language(s) of Instruction: Turkish, English.
Location: Istanbul, Turkey Ph.D. programs: Below 10 2020 Rankings: 34 (country rank)
Faculties: 5 Teaching staff: 550+ 1001+ (The Higher Education Ranking)
Vocational School: N/A Institute: 2 Other

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. Regardless of its minimum tuition fee, Dogus University is listed amongst the best institutions in Turkey according to national and global standards.

DU is easily recognizable in the Turkish Educational setting and usually attracts students from far and wide. The university continues to improve itself in the field of logistics, Engineering, Arts, and Sciences. Similarly, Dogus University is the first institution in Turkey to establish a Ph.D. program in Logistics. At DU, numerous programs at various levels are offered by the institution.

Similarly, students can access part-time or full-time learning options depending on their availability and schedule. Also,  the university provides programs at foundational, undergraduate, masters, and doctorate levels,  and the certificate awarded upon graduation of these programs are globally accepted.

It is pertinent to note that the degrees, certificates, and diplomas awarded upon graduation are accepted in every part of the world.

The tuition for the 2020/2021 session is highlighted below:

Bachelors program: Starting from $2,900 USD

Bachelors program in law: $3,500

Associate degree programs: $1,500 USD

Master’s degree programs: 36,750 Turkish Liras, approximately $5,300 (whole program)

Ph.D. program: 44,625 Turkish Liras, approximately $6,520 (whole program)

            The tuition fee can be paid in installments.


Why Study at Dogus University

Location

located in the beautiful city of Istanbul in Turkey. DU is in the Asian part of Istanbul with views of the Bosporus which connects Asia and Europe. Istanbul is famous for its serenity, multi-cultural nature, beautiful arts, and rich history.

Modern Infrastructure and facilities

the university combines both innovative and research approaches to its learning process. Students are encouraged to participate in research and other practical lessons to boost the learning process. In this regard, world standard facilities and equipment are used in every part of the university. The lecture rooms, laboratories, offices, and every building on campus are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to make the learning process easier, more efficient, and readily available. The library is opened to students every day of the week with thousands of books that are equally available online in the university's database. Hence, students can reach the library sources from anywhere.

Courses and Structure

DU centers its activities on preparing qualified professionals from students. Similarly, and all-round student growth is advocated, hence, students are not only groomed academically but also socially. Staff is tasked with ensuring that their graduates are the best in their respective field of study which includes; business, logistics, law, engineering, and economics. The teachers are highly skilled professionals and they offer courses which are of utmost importance to the students. As an internationally accredited institution, DU follows the ECTS model of the European credit system.

Competent Staff

Dogus University seeks to provide a solid team of academic staff that will influence student growth and development. A majority of its academic staff composes of professors, professionals, and experts in their respective fields. Similarly, visiting lecturers from other world-class universities are tutors at DU. Serious attention is paid to the academic development of students, to this effect, seminars, excursions, field trips, webinars, and other programs to improve student abilities are usually organized by the university. Due to the quality of its academic staff, DU constantly ranks as one of the top institutions in Turkey. Staff at this institution are carefully selected base on competence, experience, and productivity from around the world

Career Opportunities

As an institution focused on grooming professionals upon graduation, students are widely employed in their areas of specialization since they are already groomed for the career world by the university. Similarly, the university has an office dedicated to introducing students to companies and other firms for employment purposes.


Accommodation Dogus University

On Campus Accomodation at Dogus University

Although there are no on-campus dormitories owned by DU, the university partners with private dorm owners to provide students a comfortable and affordable accommodation.

The foreign student affairs are in charge of accommodation matters and would support students to secure accommodation space off campuses. Students are advised to let the office know of their intention to secure a private dorm space.

The private dorms usually contain a general reading room, central heating equipment, an eating space, working areas in rooms as well as other furniture. Most of the dorms have gyms as well as social areas for interaction and guest visits. There is also the provision of internet cables for student's utility all at no extra cost.

The private dorms could be a room ranging from 1-6 persons, students are advised to choose depending on their budget. However, these dorms are very affordable and close to campus, hence, students transportation cost to campus is removed.

Similarly, the price of the dorm includes the cost of bills and other extra services offered by the management. Students in some dorms are required to pay a particular sum as a deposit which will be refunded in full upon the student’s exit from the private dorm.

Off Campus Accomodation at Dogus University

Renting private houses and apartments is done according to the budget. Students can choose from several housing options and the college often assists them in arranging these accommodations with the landlords.

The expense of leasing off-campus apartments changes from area to area in Istanbul and they have different conditions for rent. Commonly, the cost of renting an apartment a month usually starts from 750 Turkish Liras. To reduce costs, students live in shared apartments

Renting an apartment out of campus usually means that utilities such as electricity, water, heating, cable tv, and internet all come separate from the rent, and students would have to pay the utility bill.

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Sports at Dogus University

Dogus University boasts of a semi-Olympic pool in its ultra-modern sports center filled with other kinds of sports. Various sporting activities such as gymnastics, table tennis, Zumba, dance lessons, basketball, archer, swimming, and many more are conducted on the campus.

Students are supervised by competent personnel who are always there to show students how to use the machines and to look out for the safety of students.

The fitness center of DU provides students with the opportunity to develop social relationships amongst themselves while they also increase their mental, physical and physiological abilities.

All students at the institution can access the fitness center at no extra cost, whereas, the pool and gymnasium are opened to academic staff and external members. Swimming lessons are also offered to students who need them.

DU has significantly increased its presence in the sporting arena in Turkey by participating in numerous domestic and international sports competitions. Sımilarly, students who represent 

the university in these competitions are offered scholarships and other highly prized awards.


Food at Dogus University

There are restaurants and canteens on campus providing healthy meals to students and staff at a very affordable rate. Due to the developed nature of Istanbul, there are numerous fast-food chain stores, restaurants, bars, cafes, and other eating points selling food at a very affordable rate.

The student can also cook their food. Students also have the opportunity of eating a home-cooked meal at local Turkish restaurants known as Lokanta. In most places, students are offered student discounts for meals.

For students who prefer to cook, the cost of feeding in Istanbul is relatively cheaper compared to major cities in other parts of the world, hence, students can buy fresh ingredients from the market and make their food.

Bearing in mind the diverse nature of the location, students can easily choose from a wide range of food items that they are familiar with. 



Transportation at Dogus University

Transportation in Istanbul is highly advanced and works round the clock. Additionally, through the use of any of the various means of transportation, anywhere in the city can be reached.

The city boasts of numerous ways of transportation such as Trams, trains, metro buses, underground trains, taxis, ferries, mini and long buses, and many others. Students can access a great discount from using their student transport cards.


About Istanbul

For many people, Istanbul is regarded as the center of the world since it is the connecting point between Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Due to its strategic location, the city is highly industrialized with modern buildings, factories, industries, and business growth. Similarly, Istanbul is filled with numerous tourist attractions and historical places.

The Hagia Sofia, spice bazaar, grand bazaar, Bosporus, and other ancient buildings are some of the numerous tourist attractions in Istanbul.

As a highly industrialized town, the city is multi-ethnic with ex-pats from various parts of the world working in different sectors. Istanbul is a city with a rich culture, values, and history that interests everyone who visits it.


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