Founded in 1453 as the continuation of the Sahn-ı Seman Medreseleri, Istanbul University is one of the first ten universities established in Europe and was the only university in the Ottoman Empire when it was reformed in 1833. With its centuries-old history and deep-rooted structure, it offers students a rich academic experience. As Turkey's first higher education institution to provide legal education, Istanbul University also established the country's first Faculty of Dentistry and Faculty of Business Administration. Since 2006, it has been recognized as one of the top 500 universities in the world, offering students not only a rich academic structure but also a wide range of options and opportunities in social, cultural, artistic, and sports areas. Additionally, in 2008, Istanbul University was noted for publishing the most articles among universities and played a significant role in establishing the infrastructure for many of Turkey's medical faculties.

Facilities include: ATMs, Banking services, Football field, Security services, Cafeteria, Canteen, Stationery store, Conference hall, Library, Parking, Student dormitories, Health center, Gym, Free internet, Campus transportation, Dining hall, Walking track, Swimming pool, Accessible campus facilities.

    Emergency and Disaster Management

    866 USD/Annual
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    • Turkish

    Banking and Insurance

    866 USD/Annual
    • Associate
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    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Geographic Information Systems

    866 USD/Annual
    • Associate
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    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Child Development

    87 USD/Annual
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    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Child Development

    866 USD/Annual
    • Associate
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    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Foreign trade

    866 USD/Annual
    • Associate
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    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Law Office Management and Secretariat

    87 USD/Annual
    • Associate
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    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Occupational health and Safety

    87 USD/Annual
    • Associate
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    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Occupational health and Safety

    866 USD/Annual
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    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Cultural Heritage and Tourism

    87 USD/Annual
    • Associate
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    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Laboratory and Veterinary Health

    87 USD/Annual
    • Associate
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    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Media and Communication

    866 USD/Annual
    • Associate
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    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Management of Health Institutions

    87 USD/Annual
    • Associate
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    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Civil Air Transport Management

    87 USD/Annual
    • Associate
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    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Social services

    87 USD/Annual
    • Associate
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    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Medical Documentation and Secretariat

    87 USD/Annual
    • Associate
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    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Elderly care

    87 USD/Annual
    • Associate
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    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Graphic design

    87 USD/Annual
    • Associate
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    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Brand Communication

    87 USD/Annual
    • Associate
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    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Geography

    87 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Child Development

    87 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Exercise and Sports Sciences

    87 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Philosophy

    87 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Journalism

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Public Relations and Promotion

    87 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • static_text.
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Economy

    87 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Human Resources Management

    87 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Occupational health and Safety

    87 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Business

    87 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Public administration

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • static_text.
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Radio, Television and Cinema

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Recreation

    87 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • static_text.
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Political science and public administration

    87 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Political science and international relations

    87 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Sociology

    87 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    History

    87 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    International trade and logistics

    87 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    management information systems

    87 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • static_text.
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Justice

    727 USD/Annual
    • Associate
    • Full Time
    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Criminal Execution and Security Services

    727 USD/Annual
    • Associate
    • Full Time
    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Medicine

    5.195 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 6 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Medicine

    5.195 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 6 year(s)
    • English

    Dentistry

    3.463 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 5 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Dentistry

    3.463 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 5 year(s)
    • English

    Pharmacy

    2.598 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 5 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Pharmacy

    2.598 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 5 year(s)
    • English

    Arp

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Bale

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    composing

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Case

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    ethnomusicology

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Bassoon

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Flute

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Guitar

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Violin

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Clarinet

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    counters

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    horn

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Musical Theater

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Obua

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Opera

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Comparative Music of the Ottoman Period

    2.424 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Acting

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Piano

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Saxophone

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Trombone

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Trumpet

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Tuba

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Turkish music

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Viola

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Cello

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Percussion Instruments

    2.424 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    German language and literature

    762 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • german

    German Translation and Interpreting

    762 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% german

    American Culture and Literature

    762 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Anthropology

    762 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Arabic Language and Literature

    762 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% arabic

    Information and document management

    762 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    History of Science

    762 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Geography

    762 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Contemporary Turkish Dialects and Literatures

    762 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Contemporary Greek Language and Literature

    762 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% greek

    Chinese Language and Literature

    762 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • chinese

    Linguistics

    762 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Ancient Greek Language and Literature

    762 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Persian Language and Literature

    762 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Philosophy

    762 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    French Language and Literature

    762 USD/Annual
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    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • french

    French Translation and Interpreting

    762 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% french

    Hititoloji

    762 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    English Language and Literature

    762 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    English Translation and Interpreting

    762 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% english

    Italian Language and Literature

    762 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% italian

    Classical Archeology

    762 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Korean Language and Literature

    762 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)

    Preservation and Repair of Cultural Heritage

    762 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Latin Language and Literature

    762 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
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    Polish Language and Literature

    762 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% polish

    Protohistory and Asia Minor Archeology

    762 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Psychology

    762 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Russian Language and Literature

    762 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% russian

    history of art

    762 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Sociology

    762 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    History

    762 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Prehistoric Archeology

    762 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Theater Criticism and Dramaturgy

    762 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Turkish language and literature

    762 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Ukrainian Language and Literature

    762 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Urdu Language and Literature

    762 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Arabic Translation and Interpreting

    762 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Spanish Language and Literature

    762 USD/Annual
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    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • spanish

    Astronomy and Space Sciences

    1.039 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% english

    Biology

    1.039 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% english

    Physics

    1.039 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Physics

    1.039 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Mathematics

    1.039 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% english

    Molecular biology and genetics

    1.039 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% english

    Silence

    1.039 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Law

    762 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Labor Economics and Industrial Relations

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% english

    econometrics

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Economy

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Economy

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Business

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% english

    Finance

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% english

    Political science and international relations

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Tourism management

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Political science and international relations

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% english

    management information systems

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Theology

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% arabic

    Theology

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • arabic

    Theology

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Journalism

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Public Relations and Promotion

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Radio, Television and Cinema

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Business

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Business

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Interior architecture

    1.559 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% english

    architecture

    1.559 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% english

    City and region planning

    1.559 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Business

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Political science and public administration

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% english

    Political science and international relations

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% english

    Political science and international relations

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Aquatic Sciences and Engineering

    1.385 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% english

    Logistics Management

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Logistics Management

    866 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Nursing

    2.078 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Turkish Preparatory School (TÖMER)

    4.301 USD/Annual
    • Preparatory
    • Full Time
    • 1 year(s)
    • Turkish
Muhammad Talha
  • 3.0

Founded by Mehmed II on May 30, 1453, a day after the conquest of Constantinople by the Turks,it was reformed in 1846 as the first Ottoman higher education institution based on European traditions. The successor institution, which has been operating under its current name since 1933, is the first university in modern Turkey. At present, there are 64,032 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral studentsstudying in 33 academic units, including faculties, institutes, colleges, and vocational schools at 10 campuses. The main campus is adjacent to Beyazıt Square in Fatih, the capital district of the province, on the European side of the city.

Hüsna Ekşioğlu
  • 5.0

It would have been my first university choice but I didn't want to live in Istanbul because of the crowd and noise so that's why it wasn't. A beautiful campus with lots of cats and trees. The past still lives here.

Hafiez
  • 5.0

Wow, even the university exterior facade claded with stonework facade beautiful, resembled vintage looks Byzantine & Ottoman era. Wait until we see what's inside. All archaeological relics are displayed at the Istanbul University's Museum of Archaeology.

Leonora Djoni
  • 5.0

Beautiful place ,neigborhud worth to explore every metar,giod shoping delicious food,historyc places,hospitability is on high level

Dr. Aziz Mirza
  • 5.0

Visiting the Istanbul University was a truly awe-inspiring experience. The stunning architecture and intricate details of the university are truly remarkable. The peaceful atmosphere and beautiful views of the city from the university location make it a must-see attraction in Istanbul. The historical significance of the university adds to its appeal, and I highly recommend a visit to anyone interested in history or architecture. This was one of the best complex which I saw in Istanbul. It is very close to Bayyazit square. Must see in Istanbul.

Istanbul
  • Population 15.907.951
  • Student Count 1.453.543
  • Foreign Student Count 97.865
  • University Count 58
  • Library Count 35
  • Museum Count 54
  • Coastal? Yes
  • Train Station Available Yes
  • Airport Count 3
  • Nearest Airport İstanbul Havalimanı (IST)
  • Train Station Count 68

İSTANBUL

Istanbul is the only city established on two continents in the world, extending on one side to Asia and the other to Europe. Bosphorus in the heart of the city connects the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea. Istanbul is Turkey's most developed and largest city. The city's settlement dates back to 400,000 thousand years ago. Istanbul, which hosts many different civilizations and beliefs, is still maintaining its cultural structure. 

TRANSPORTATION

You can reach İstanbul by road, railway, airway, and sea. 

Popular Destinations

Hagia Sophia Museum

Among the most important works in the history of the world architecture, Hagia Sophia is a world wonder in terms of its architecture, its display, its splendor and its magnificence. It is the largest church of the Eastern Roman Empire built in Istanbul.

Galata Tower

When Istanbul is mentioned, one of the places that comes to mind is the Galata Tower. Galata is one of the most magnificent areas of Istanbul, which has many historical areas, were home  to civilizations and were made wars for. Galata Tower, which the Genoese named Gesus Tower, has taken its name from the Greek word “ gala”, which means milk.

Çırağan Palace

Çırağan Palace, built by Ottoman Sovereign Sultan Abdülaziz, is also known as Beşiktaş Palace due to its location. In this palace, which has a magnificent and majestic structure, proms, weddings and parties are organized.

Yerebatan Sarnıcı (Basilica Cistern)

The cistern built during the Byzantine period was an area where Emperors resided and local people used as water reservoirs. Its real name is Basilica Cistern.  It is a historic building with traces of eastern Rome.