The city where continents meet — home to over 50 universities and the largest international student community in Turkey.
Student population
800,000
Istanbul is Turkey's largest city and its biggest university centre, home to more than 50 state and foundation universities, including Boğaziçi, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul University, Yıldız Technical, Marmara, Koç and Sabancı. It hosts the largest international student community in the country.
The city spreads across two continents on either side of the Bosphorus, and student life ranges from the historic peninsula and Beşiktaş on the European side to Kadıköy on the Asian side. Metro, Marmaray, trams and ferries connect the two shores, and a large Arab community, halal food everywhere and direct flights to every Middle Eastern capital make it easy to settle in.
Explore the universities and colleges in Istanbul and compare them to find the institution that best fits your academic goals.
Explore a wide range of study programs across different fields and levels, and choose the one that fits your academic goals.
Every campus in the city, the university behind it, and what studying there looks like.
Bahcesehir University — Istanbul
Istanbul Medipol University — Istanbul
Istanbul Aydin University — Istanbul
Istanbul Aydin University — Istanbul
Bahcesehir University — Istanbul
Istanbul Medipol University — Istanbul
Explore a selection of programs that fit your academic goals and your budget.
Plan your budget before you travel and get a feel for the costs that matter most.
350 USD / month
650 USD / month
47 index
180 USD / month
Requirements vary by university and by program, but there is a common set worth preparing for.
Your next step
Discover the programs, universities and scholarships that suit you, and take the first step toward your academic future.
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