BAU vs Haliç

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

Short answer

What is the main difference between BAU and Haliç?

BAU and Haliç are both in Istanbul. Taktik lists 176 programs at BAU and 167 at Haliç; 5 fields are offered by both. Lowest verified annual tuition 2026–2027: BAU USD 24,000; Haliç USD 21,400. Across 1 shared fields with verified fees, BAU is cheaper in 0 and Haliç in 1.

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	BAU	Haliç
Medicine (English)	USD 28,000	USD 24,000
Dentistry (English)	USD 24,000	—

How do BAU and Haliç differ in programs, language and facilities?

Item	BAU	Haliç
City	Istanbul	Istanbul
Country	Turkey	Turkey
Type	Private	Private
Programs listed on Taktik	176	167
Programs (university’s own count)	176	167
English-taught programs	94	25
Turkish-taught programs	82	142
Degree levels	Bachelor's (48), Professional doctorate (3), Master's (87), PhD (27) and Associate degree (11)	Bachelor's (51), Professional doctorate (2), Master's (63), PhD (8) and Associate degree (43)
Programs with verified fees	2	2
Dormitories on the site	—	1
Scholarships or discounts listed	—	—
English requirement	TOEFL 72 · PTE 55 (no IELTS)	TOEFL 72 · PTE 67
Fee source	Official list · int.bau.edu.tr	Haliç international office list (no year stated), checked October 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is BAU cheaper than Haliç?

Across 1 shared fields with verified fees, BAU is cheaper in 0 and Haliç in 1. Lowest verified annual tuition 2026–2027: BAU USD 24,000; Haliç USD 21,400. Fees are annual, for each field’s main program.

Where are BAU and Haliç?

BAU is a private university in Istanbul; Haliç is a private university in Istanbul.

Which university has more English-taught programs?

On Taktik’s list, BAU has 94 English-taught programs and Haliç has 25 (30% English programs are counted separately).

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

Sources: Official list · int.bau.edu.tr; Haliç international office list (no year stated), checked October 2026. 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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