Studying and student life in Istanbul
11 partner universities and 1,941 programs in the Taktik catalogue. Taktik also has an office in this city.
- universities
- 11
- programs
- 1,941
- Dormitory (cheapest verified room)
- from TRY 312,000
Short answer
How much does a student spend per month in Istanbul?
Being verified — rent, food, transport and phone for one student living in a dormitory. Taktik's team reviews this figure every three months and shows the date of the last review next to it.
Updated: Fees for 2026–2027Source: University's official fee list
What does student life in Istanbul cost?
Verified figures only; anything without an official source yet says “being verified”.
| Cost | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Dormitory (cheapest verified room)Kerem Aydınlar Women's Dormitory — Quad | from TRY 312,000 | Kerem Aydınlar Women's Dormitory — Quad |
| Living costs (university's estimate) | Being verified | |
| FoodUniversity cafeteria + weekly shopping | Being verified | University cafeteria + weekly shopping |
| TransportStudent İstanbulkart | Being verified | Student İstanbulkart |
| Phone and internetLocal SIM after arrival | Being verified | Local SIM after arrival |
| Health insuranceRequired for the student residence permit | Being verified | Required for the student residence permit |
Updated: Fees for 2026–2027Source: University's official fee list
Which universities are in Istanbul?
| University | Programs | Medicine (English) 2026–2027 | Campus / area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acıbadem | 34 | USD 36,000 | Kerem Aydınlar Campus |
| Altınbaş | 119 | Being verified | 3 campuses |
| BAU | 176 | USD 28,000 | Being verified |
| Biruni | 56 | Being verified | Being verified |
| Haliç | 167 | USD 24,000 | 5. Levent Campus |
| Aydın | 301 | Being verified | Being verified |
| Medipol | 267 | USD 40,000 | Being verified |
| Okan | 263 | Being verified | Being verified |
| İstinye | 140 | USD 29,000 | Vadi İstanbul · Topkapı |
| Üsküdar | 171 | Being verified | Being verified |
| Yeditepe | 247 | Being verified | Being verified |
Updated: Fees for 2026–2027Source: University's official fee list
Neighbourhoods, transport and our office in Istanbul
- Neighbourhoods near the campusesAround Kerem Aydınlar Campus (Acıbadem) · Around 3 campuses (Altınbaş) · Around 5. Levent Campus (Haliç) · Around Vadi İstanbul · Topkapı (İstinye)
- Getting aroundİstanbulkart works on the metro, buses, metrobus and ferries.. Each university page shows the nearest station to its campus.
- For Iranian studentsTaktik office in Istanbul with Persian-speaking counsellors; free airport pickup;.
Frequently asked questions
Where does English-taught medicine tuition start in Istanbul?
Verified English-taught medicine tuition in Istanbul for 2026–2027 starts at USD 24,000 a year (Haliç).
Which universities in Istanbul have dormitories?
The Taktik site lists dormitories of these universities: Acıbadem (women and men), Altınbaş (women and men), Aydın (women), Haliç (women).
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