BAU vs Medipol

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

Short answer

What is the main difference between BAU and Medipol?

BAU and Medipol are both in Istanbul. Taktik lists 176 programs at BAU and 268 at Medipol; 7 fields are offered by both. Lowest verified annual tuition 2026–2027: BAU USD 24,000; Medipol USD 12,000. Across 2 shared fields with verified fees, BAU 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	BAU	Medipol
Medicine (English)	USD 28,000	USD 40,000
Dentistry (English)	USD 24,000	USD 36,000
Pharmacy (English)	Being verified	USD 18,000

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

Item	BAU	Medipol
City	Istanbul	Istanbul
Country	Turkey	Turkey
Type	Private	Private
Programs listed on Taktik	176	268
Programs (university’s own count)	176	267
English-taught programs	94	61
Turkish-taught programs	82	200
Degree levels	Bachelor's (48), Professional doctorate (3), Master's (87), PhD (27) and Associate degree (11)	Bachelor's (76), Professional doctorate (8), Master's (76), PhD (40) and Associate degree (68)
Programs with verified fees	2	7
Dormitories on the site	—	—
Scholarships or discounts listed	—	1
English requirement	TOEFL 72 · PTE 55 (no IELTS)	IELTS 6.5 · TOEFL 84
Fee source	Official list · int.bau.edu.tr	Official Medipol 2026–2027 fee PDF

Frequently asked questions

Is BAU cheaper than Medipol?

Across 2 shared fields with verified fees, BAU is cheaper in 2 and Medipol in 0. Lowest verified annual tuition 2026–2027: BAU USD 24,000; Medipol USD 12,000. Fees are annual, for each field’s main program.

Where are BAU and Medipol?

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

Which university has more English-taught programs?

On Taktik’s list, BAU has 94 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 list · int.bau.edu.tr; 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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