Acıbadem University

Private universityIstanbul, TurkiyeFounded 2007English · TurkishFree admission with Taktik

<p>Acıbadem University (Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University) is a private, non-profit foundation university in Istanbul focused on health sciences. It was founded in 2007 by the Acıbadem Health and Education Foundation, linked to the Acıbadem Healthcare Group. Its Kerem Aydınlar Campus is in Ataşehir on the Asian side of Istanbul and hosts the CASE medical simulation center. According to the official 2026–2027 list (VAT included), annual tuition is USD 36,000 for Medicine in English, USD 16,000 for Pharmacy, USD 15,000 for engineering and USD 8,500 for Psychology, Nursing and Physiotherapy. Admission through Taktik is free.</p>

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Founded
2007
Campuses in Istanbul
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Programs at Taktik
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Academic overview

Acıbadem University was founded in 2007 under the Council of Higher Education of Türkiye (YÖK). Its founder is the Acıbadem Health and Education Foundation, which is linked to the Acıbadem Healthcare Group; according to the university, the group runs 22 hospitals and 18 medical centers in 5 countries. This link gives health students clinical training in real hospital settings.

The university has 5 faculties, 4 institutes and 2 vocational schools: the School of Medicine, the Faculty of Pharmacy, the Faculty of Health Sciences (Physiotherapy, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Healthcare Management), the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Molecular Biology and Genetics) and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology). For international students Medicine is offered only in English, and there is no bachelor’s Dentistry program; only an associate degree in Oral and Dental Health.

In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, Acıbadem’s Medicine is ranked 701–850 worldwide.

Acıbadem degrees are official and issued under the Council of Higher Education of Türkiye (YÖK). The university states that its programs are accredited by international quality assurance bodies, and in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 its Medicine is ranked 701–850 worldwide.

Its main strength is hands-on training in health fields: the CASE simulation center, skills laboratories and access to Acıbadem Healthcare Group hospitals for clinical training.

Recognition of foreign degrees differs by country and can change each year, so check your home country’s current list before enrolling. Taktik advisors can help with this check.

  • Clinical training in Acıbadem Healthcare Group hospitals (22 hospitals and 18 medical centers in 5 countries, according to the university)

  • CASE medical simulation center with more than 200,000 training sessions held

  • All faculties on one campus in Ataşehir, with dormitories within walking distance

  • Medicine, Pharmacy, Engineering and Nursing taught in English

  • Tuition scholarships for international students reviewed by a committee, plus a success scholarship from the end of the first year

  • Free counseling, application and follow-up through Taktik

Associate, Bachelor · English, Turkish

Programs at this university

Tuition is shown according to the university's official rates.

BachelorAssociate

Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree

English · 4 years

$15,000 / year

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Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor's degree

English · 4 years

$15,000 / year

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Pharmacy

Bachelor's degree

English · 5 years

$16,000 / year

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Medicine

Bachelor's degree

English · 6 years

$36,000 / year

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Campus life

All faculties are on the Kerem Aydınlar Campus at Kayışdağı Caddesi No:32, Ataşehir, Istanbul, a district on the Asian side of the city with access to business centers and public transport.

The campus highlight is the CASE medical simulation center. According to the university, more than 200,000 training sessions have been held there and more than 40,000 foreign physicians have been trained, and it is the only center in Türkiye with an Advanced Endoscopic/Robotic Surgery Training Center. The campus also has skills and research laboratories, a library, a sports center, restaurants and a student food court.

The Kerem Aydınlar student dormitories are within walking distance of the campus. For clinical training, health students attend Acıbadem Healthcare Group hospitals in Istanbul.

Main campus

Kerem Aydınlar Campus

Istanbul، Turkiye — Kayışdağı Caddesi No:32, Ataşehir, Istanbul

The university’s main and only campus in Ataşehir, home to all faculties, the CASE simulation center, laboratories and the sports center, with dormitories within walking distance.

Admissions

Admissions

International admission is based on a document review, and the final decision is made by the faculty commission. Minimums from the official university page:

  • High school GPA: 90/100 for Medicine and 60/100 for other programs

  • SAT: Medicine 1400 (minimum 700 Math), English programs 1100, Turkish programs 830

  • ACT: Medicine 30, English programs 22, Turkish programs 20; IB: Medicine 35, others 28; TR-YÖS: Medicine 450, others 350

  • Applicants with one of these exams are prioritized over diploma-only applicants. Entrance exam scores are valid for two years.

English: for English-taught programs, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 67 or YDS 85. Without a certificate, students take the university placement exam and, if needed, the English Preparatory Program (USD 5,500).

Turkish: Turkish-taught programs require a B2 Turkish certificate (e.g. TÖMER or Yunus Emre Institute) before registration. Students of English-taught Medicine and Nutrition certify Turkish by the end of year 3, and English-taught Nursing by the end of the first semester.

Meeting the minimums does not guarantee admission. Taktik reviews your documents before submission and files and follows up the application free of charge.

International students

Applications from international students are accepted.

Required documents

Passport

Diploma / degree certificate

Academic transcript

Passport-size photo

Official translation (sworn / notarized)

Language certificate

Entrance exam results (YÖS / SAT)

Equivalency certificate (Denklik)

Acıbadem tuition at a glance (2026–2027)

From the official international tuition list (USD per year, VAT included):

  • Medicine (English, 6 years): USD 36,000

  • Pharmacy (English, 5 years): USD 16,000

  • Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Molecular Biology and Genetics (English, 4 years): USD 15,000

  • Psychology (English and Turkish), Sociology, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Nursing (English and Turkish), Nutrition and Dietetics (English and Turkish) and Healthcare Management: USD 8,500

  • All associate degree programs (Turkish, 2 years): USD 3,500

  • English Preparatory Program: USD 5,500

Frequently asked questions about Acıbadem University

Does Acıbadem offer Dentistry?

No. Acıbadem has no professional Dentistry degree; it offers only an associate degree in Oral and Dental Health (Turkish, USD 3,500).

Is Medicine at Acıbadem also taught in Turkish?

In the official 2026–2027 international list, Medicine is offered in English only.

What grades or scores are needed for Medicine?

A minimum high school GPA of 90/100, or SAT 1400 (700 Math), ACT 30, IB 35 or TR-YÖS 450. Meeting the minimums does not guarantee admission; the faculty commission decides.

Does Acıbadem offer scholarships?

Yes. A scholarship committee awards tuition scholarships based on academic records, exam scores, recommendations and extracurricular achievements, with no fixed minimum score. Scholarships do not cover the Preparatory Program. A success scholarship based on GPA is also available from the end of the first year.

Where is the dormitory?

The Kerem Aydınlar student dormitories are within walking distance of the Ataşehir campus. Taktik advisors also help with choosing accommodation.

How much does admission through Taktik cost?

Counseling, application and follow-up through Taktik are free, and tuition is paid directly to the university.

Updated October 2026, based on Acıbadem University’s official pages.

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