<p>Haliç University (Haliç Üniversitesi) is one of Türkiye's first private foundation universities, founded in Istanbul in 1998. More than 17,000 students, including about 1,700 international students from 84 countries, study at its new 5. Levent Campus in Eyüpsultan. Most bachelor's programmes cost USD 4,700 and associate programmes USD 1,500 a year, and admission support through Taktik is completely free.</p>
1998
Founded; one of Türkiye's first foundation universities
17,172
Students (2024)
1,674
International students from 84 countries
167
Programmes for international students
8
Faculties, plus a conservatory and vocational school
197,000
m² of indoor space at 5. Levent Campus
1,500
USD a year for associate programmes
24,000+
Alumni
Founded in 1998 under YÖK, with officially recognised degrees and more than 24,000 alumni.
Associate USD 1,500, most bachelor's USD 4,700 and some USD 2,700 a year; master's from USD 2,700 for the whole programme.
Haliç University opened in 1998 as one of Türkiye's first foundation universities and takes its name from Istanbul's Golden Horn (Haliç). In 2022 it moved from its former Sütlüce campus to the new 5. Levent Campus in Eyüpsultan, with 197,000 m² of indoor space.
With 8 faculties (Medicine, Health Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Business, Fine Arts, Arts and Sciences, and Sport Sciences), a Conservatory, a Vocational School and a graduate institute, Haliç offers more than 160 programmes from associate to PhD level to international students, including Medicine in English and Turkish and English-taught Engineering, Psychology, Nursing and Physiotherapy.
The university operates under the Council of Higher Education of Türkiye (YÖK) and its degrees are officially recognised. Under an affiliation approved by YÖK in 2024, medical students train at Şişli Memorial Hospital.
Tuition is shown according to the university's official rates.
Associate's degree
Turkish · 2 years
$1,500 / year
DetailsAssociate's degree
Turkish · 2 years
$1,500 / year
DetailsAssociate's degree
Turkish · 2 years
$1,500 / year
DetailsAssociate's degree
Turkish · 2 years
$1,500 / year
DetailsAssociate's degree
Turkish · 2 years
$1,500 / year
DetailsAssociate's degree
Turkish · 2 years
$1,500 / year
DetailsAssociate's degree
Turkish · 2 years
$1,500 / year
DetailsAssociate's degree
Turkish · 2 years
$1,500 / year
DetailsAssociate's degree
Turkish · 2 years
$1,500 / year
DetailsAssociate's degree
Turkish · 2 years
$1,500 / year
DetailsTaktik advisors review your documents and suggest Haliç programmes that fit your grades, language and budget.
We submit and follow up your application on the university's official portal until you receive the conditional offer and the official letter.
Send your documents to Taktik. Application review, programme choice and admission follow-up through to registration and your residence permit are all completely free.
Haliç has one main campus: the 5. Levent Campus in the 5. Levent neighbourhood of Eyüpsultan, on Istanbul's European side near the Levent business district. Since 2022 it has housed all faculties, with 197,000 m² of indoor space.
A library with more than 80,000 printed books and 275,000 e-books
Microscopy, genetics and research laboratories, plus dissection and model halls for the Faculty of Medicine
More than 50 student clubs, sports facilities, a conference hall and a food court
An on-campus women's dormitory for 506 students
Taktik advisors help you choose housing and plan your commute to campus.
Main campus
Istanbul، Turkiye — 5. Levent Mah. 15 Temmuz Şehitler Cad. No:14/12, 34060 Eyüpsultan, İstanbul
Haliç's main and only campus in Eyüpsultan, with 197,000 m² of indoor space; since 2022 it houses all faculties, the conservatory, the vocational school, the library, laboratories and the women's dormitory.
5. Levent Mah. 15 Temmuz Şehitler Cad. No:14/12, 34060 Eyüpsultan, İstanbul
Istanbul, Türkiye
Passport, high school diploma and transcript translated into English or Turkish; Medicine also requires a motivation letter
The conditional acceptance letter usually arrives within a week and is valid for 30 days
No entrance exam
English-taught programmes: TOEFL iBT 75, IELTS 6.5 or PTE 58, or 60 in the Haliç proficiency exam after registration; otherwise a one-year preparatory programme
Turkish-taught programmes: a C1 Turkish certificate (if available)
English-taught master's: TOEFL iBT 79 or PTE 55
A USD 1,000 deposit (USD 4,500 for Medicine) paid to the university's official account and deducted from tuition; it is non-refundable, and a visa refusal does not guarantee a refund
Annual tuition is paid in two instalments, and the first is due at registration
At registration: documents certified in your home country, the equivalency certificate (denklik), which can be submitted later, passport and visa
Passport
Diploma / degree certificate
Academic transcript
Passport-size photo
Equivalency certificate (Denklik)
Official translation (sworn / notarized)
Language certificate
Entrance exam results (YÖS / SAT)
Yes. Since 1998 Haliç has been a private foundation university under Türkiye's Council of Higher Education (YÖK). Recognition in your home country can change from year to year, so Taktik advisors check the latest lists with you before registration.
According to the university's current official international fee list: associate programmes USD 1,500 and most bachelor's programmes USD 4,700 a year; Industrial Engineering, American Culture and Literature, Logistics Management, Interior Architecture, Speech and Language Therapy, Cartoon and Animation and Sports Management USD 2,700; Medicine USD 24,000 in English and USD 21,400 in Turkish. Master's programmes cost USD 2,700 or 4,700 for the whole programme (Clinical Psychology USD 17,000) and PhD USD 6,300. See the full list under programmes at this university.
No. Admission is based on your high school documents, and the conditional acceptance letter usually arrives within a week. Medicine also requires a motivation letter.
English-taught programmes accept TOEFL iBT 75, IELTS 6.5 or PTE 58; without one, you take the Haliç proficiency exam after registration (pass mark 60) or a one-year preparatory programme.
After conditional acceptance, USD 1,000 (USD 4,500 for Medicine) is paid to the university's official account and deducted from tuition. According to the university's official FAQ it is non-refundable, and a visa refusal does not guarantee a refund, so coordinate with your Taktik advisor before paying.
Yes, an on-campus women's dormitory with 506 beds in double and triple rooms with private bathrooms. The university does not publish its prices; fees cover 9 months paid upfront with a USD 400 deposit. For men, the university lists private dormitories nearby.
The 5. Levent Campus is in the 5. Levent neighbourhood of Eyüpsultan, on Istanbul's European side. The university moved here from its former Sütlüce campus in 2022.
No. Application review, programme choice, submission and admission follow-up through to registration are completely free through Taktik.
Admission and registration at Haliç University through Taktik are completely free. Plan your studies with our advisors today.
6-year programme with training at Şişli Memorial Hospital; USD 24,000 (English) or USD 21,400 (Turkish) a year.
Computer, Software, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Business in English.
All faculties since 2022 on one 197,000 m² campus in Eyüpsultan, near the Levent business district.
506 beds in double and triple rooms with private bathrooms and 24/7 security.
1,674 international students from 84 countries and 190 partner agreements; Erasmus charter holder.
Successful students can receive merit scholarships of up to 15% after completing their first year.
Haliç operates under YÖK and holds the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE). It has 190 bilateral cooperation agreements (115 in 22 EU countries and 75 in 37 other countries).
THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026: 1001–1500
International students: 1,674 from 84 countries in 2025–2026 (about 10% of all students)
Academic staff: 493 in 2024
Alumni: more than 24,000
Low tuition: associate programmes USD 1,500 and most bachelor's programmes USD 4,700 a year; some only USD 2,700
Master's from USD 2,700 for the whole programme and PhD USD 6,300
6-year Medicine in English or Turkish, with training at Şişli Memorial Hospital
New 5. Levent Campus with an on-campus women's dormitory
Merit scholarships of up to 15% after the first year
Admission support through Taktik is completely free
We guide you through the prepayment to the university's official account, document translation, equivalency and final registration.
We help with your student residence permit, choosing a dormitory or housing near 5. Levent Campus, and settling in Istanbul.