Acıbadem vs Medipol

Compared from Taktik’s verified data and both universities’ official 2026–2027 tuition lists.

Short answer

What is the main difference between Acıbadem and Medipol?

Acıbadem and Medipol are both in Istanbul. Taktik lists 34 programs at Acıbadem and 268 at Medipol; 5 fields are offered by both. Lowest verified annual tuition 2026–2027: Acıbadem USD 8,500; Medipol USD 12,000. Across 2 shared fields with verified fees, Acıbadem is cheaper in 2 and Medipol in 0.

Fees for 2026–2027 · Last checked 18 October 2026

How much do shared programs cost in 2026–2027?

Annual tuition of each field’s main program (English-taught where offered). Green marks the cheaper side.

How much do shared programs cost in 2026–2027?
Field	Acıbadem	Medipol
Medicine (English)	USD 36,000	USD 40,000
Dentistry (English)	—	USD 36,000
Pharmacy (English)	USD 16,000	USD 18,000
Computer Engineering (English)	USD 15,000	Being verified
Nursing (English)	USD 8,500	Being verified

How do Acıbadem and Medipol differ in programs, language and facilities?

Item	Acıbadem	Medipol
City	Istanbul	Istanbul
Country	Turkey	Turkey
Type	Private	Private
Programs listed on Taktik	34	268
Programs (university’s own count)	34	267
English-taught programs	8	61
Turkish-taught programs	26	200
Degree levels	Bachelor's (12), Professional doctorate (2) and Associate degree (20)	Bachelor's (76), Professional doctorate (8), Master's (76), PhD (40) and Associate degree (68)
Programs with verified fees	4	7
Dormitories on the site	2	—
Scholarships or discounts listed	—	1
English requirement	TOEFL iBT 80 · PTE 67 (IELTS not on the official list)	IELTS 6.5 · TOEFL 84
Fee source	Official 2026–2027 list, tax included	Official Medipol 2026–2027 fee PDF

Frequently asked questions

Is Acıbadem cheaper than Medipol?

Across 2 shared fields with verified fees, Acıbadem is cheaper in 2 and Medipol in 0. Lowest verified annual tuition 2026–2027: Acıbadem USD 8,500; Medipol USD 12,000. Fees are annual, for each field’s main program.

Where are Acıbadem and Medipol?

Acıbadem is a private university in Istanbul; Medipol is a private university in Istanbul.

Which university has more English-taught programs?

On Taktik’s list, Acıbadem has 8 English-taught programs and Medipol has 61 (30% English programs are counted separately).

Where do the fees come from and when were they checked?

Sources: Official 2026–2027 list, tax included; Official Medipol 2026–2027 fee PDF. Last checked: 18 October 2026. A fee not yet matched with the official list is shown as “being verified”.

Does applying through Taktik cost anything?

No. Applying through Taktik is free for students and tuition is paid directly to the university. The university decides on admission; Taktik does not guarantee it.

Applying through Taktik is free and tuition is paid directly to the university. Admission is not guaranteed.

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