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İstinye University

Private universityIstanbul, TurkiyeFounded 2015English · TurkishFree admission with Taktik

<p>İstinye University (İstinye Üniversitesi) is a private, research-focused foundation university in Istanbul, founded in 2015 with the support of the MLP Care healthcare group (Medical Park and Liv Hospital). More than 15,000 students, including about 4,500 international students from over 100 countries, study at its Vadi İstanbul and Topkapı campuses. Annual tuition is USD 23,000 for Medicine in Turkish and USD 29,000 in English, Dentistry starts at USD 20,000 and most bachelor's programmes cost USD 8,000, and admission support through Taktik is completely free.</p>

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Founded
2015
Students
15,323
International students
4,500
Campuses in Istanbul
2
Programs at Taktik
50

İstinye University in numbers

2015

Founded, with the support of MLP Care

15,000+

Students

4,500

International students from 100+ countries

140

Programmes for international students

9

Faculties on the Vadi İstanbul and Topkapı campuses

801–1000

THE World University Rankings 2027

8,000

USD a year for most bachelor's programmes

~100

Teaching and research labs and workshops

OverviewPrograms and tuitionCampusesAdmissionsDocuments

Why İstinye University?

Clinical training at MLP Care hospitals

Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Health Sciences students train at Liv Hospital and Medical Park hospitals.

Medicine and Dentistry in two languages

Medicine USD 23,000 (Turkish) and 29,000 (English), Dentistry USD 20,000 and 24,500 a year; about 5% less if paid in full.

Academic overview

İstinye University opened in 2015 under the Council of Higher Education of Türkiye (YÖK) and has been linked from the start to MLP Care, one of Türkiye's largest private hospital networks. This connection gives students of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Health Sciences clinical training at Liv Hospital and Medical Park hospitals.

İstinye has 9 faculties: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Engineering and Natural Sciences, Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Design and Architecture, and Communication. International students can choose from 50 bachelor's programmes, more than 50 master's programmes and 37 PhD programmes taught in English or Turkish, including Medicine and Dentistry in both languages. Associate degrees are not open to international students.

In the THE World University Rankings 2027, İstinye is placed in the 801–1000 band worldwide and in the 401–500 band for Engineering. Its degrees are officially recognised, and its English preparatory programme has been accredited by CEA since 2023.

Programs at this university

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

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Free application review

Taktik advisors review your documents and suggest İstinye programmes that fit your grades, language and budget.

Get your offer letter

We submit and follow up your application on the university's official portal until you receive the conditional offer and the official letter.

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Send your documents to Taktik. Application review, programme choice and admission follow-up through to registration and your residence permit are all completely free.

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Campus life

İstinye has two main campuses on Istanbul's European side:

  • Vadi İstanbul Campus in Ayazağa, Sarıyer, close to the Maslak business district: the faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, Economics, Communication, Humanities and Fine Arts, Design and Architecture. It houses the 2,300 m² central library with 375 seats, the communication studio, design and architecture workshops and robotics labs.

  • Topkapı Campus in Zeytinburnu: the Faculty of Health Sciences, with 45,000 m² of indoor space, 88 laboratories, a library, a conference hall, 4 café-restaurants, a dining hall and a gym.

Altogether there are about 100 teaching and research labs and workshops, including a medical skills and simulation lab, an anatomy lab, a dental training clinic and a high-performance computer (HPC). A 500-seat congress centre, a student centre and more than 70 student clubs complete campus life.

İstinye has no state or on-campus dormitory and works with several private dormitories in Maslak and Seyrantepe. Taktik advisors help you choose a dormitory and plan your commute.

Main campus

Vadi İstanbul Campus

Istanbul، Turkiye — Ayazağa Mah. Azerbaycan Cad. (Vadistanbul 4A Blok) No:3H, 34396 Sarıyer, İstanbul

İstinye's main campus in Ayazağa (Sarıyer), near the Maslak business district; home to the faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, Economics, Communication, Humanities and Fine Arts, Design and Architecture, with the central library, communication studio and labs.

Topkapı Campus

Istanbul، Turkiye — Maltepe Mah. Teyyareci Sami Sk. No:3, 34010 Zeytinburnu, İstanbul

Vadi İstanbul Campus in Sarıyer

Ayazağa Mah. Azerbaycan Cad. (Vadistanbul 4A Blok) No:3H, 34396 Sarıyer, İstanbul

Istanbul, Türkiye

Admissions

Admissions

Bachelor's

  • Passport, high school diploma and transcript translated into English or Turkish, and one photo

  • A minimum average of 70% for Medicine and Dentistry and 50% for Pharmacy and other programmes; Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy also require at least one semester of chemistry or biology

  • With a qualifying average no international exam is needed; SAT (1200 for Medicine), ACT, IB, A Levels or TR-YÖS can be used instead of the diploma average

  • Applications are reviewed in about 2 working days on average, followed by a conditional acceptance letter

Master's and PhD

  • Bachelor's diploma and transcript with at least 60%, plus a recognition (Tanınma) or equivalence (Denklik) certificate

  • No ALES; thesis master's and PhD programmes require an English language score

Language

  • English-taught programmes: TOEFL iBT 75, IELTS 6.0, PTE 55 or the university's proficiency exam; otherwise the English preparatory year (USD 8,000)

  • Turkish-taught programmes: a TÖMER certificate at B2 for bachelor's and C1 for graduate study from an accepted university, or the university's Turkish exam; Turkish preparatory year USD 3,000

After admission

  • Pay the pre-registration fee stated in the conditional acceptance letter; it is non-refundable

  • Final registration needs at least 50% of the annual tuition, with the balance due by 1 December

  • Deadline for Fall 2026–2027 applications and registration: 31 October 2026

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)

Frequently asked questions about İstinye University

Is an İstinye University degree recognised?

Yes. Since 2015 İstinye has been a private foundation university under Türkiye's Council of Higher Education (YÖK), and it is placed 801–1000 in the THE World University Rankings 2027. Recognition in your home country can change from year to year, so Taktik advisors check the latest lists with you before registration.

How much are Medicine and Dentistry at İstinye?

According to the university's official 2026–2027 fee list, Medicine costs USD 23,000 in Turkish and USD 29,000 in English, Dentistry USD 20,000 and USD 24,500, and Pharmacy USD 14,000 and USD 15,000 a year. Paying in full lowers these three by about 5% (e.g. Medicine in Turkish USD 21,850).

How much are other programmes?

Most bachelor's programmes cost USD 8,000 a year and Communication and Textile and Fashion Design USD 7,000. Master's programmes cost USD 8,000 (non-thesis) or USD 8,500 (thesis) for the whole programme and Clinical Psychology USD 15,000; PhD costs USD 12,500 and integrated PhD USD 15,000. See the full list under programmes at this university.

What are the entry requirements for Medicine?

A minimum high school average of 70% for Medicine and Dentistry and 50% for Pharmacy and other programmes; these three also require at least one semester of chemistry or biology. With a qualifying average no international exam is needed, and applications are reviewed in about 2 working days on average.

What if I don't have a language certificate?

English-taught programmes accept TOEFL iBT 75, IELTS 6.0 or PTE 55; otherwise you take the university's proficiency exam or the English preparatory year (USD 8,000). Turkish-taught programmes require a B2 TÖMER certificate from an accepted university or the university's Turkish exam; the Turkish preparatory year costs USD 3,000.

How is tuition paid?

After conditional acceptance you pay the pre-registration fee stated in the letter, which is non-refundable. Final registration needs at least 50% of the annual tuition, with the balance due by 1 December; coordinate with your Taktik advisor before any payment.

Does İstinye have dormitories?

İstinye has no on-campus dormitory and works with several private women's and men's dormitories in Maslak and Seyrantepe, near Vadi İstanbul Campus. Taktik advisors help you choose and book one.

What is the deadline for Fall 2026–2027?

According to the university's official calendar, applications and final registration are open until 31 October 2026. Associate degrees are not open to international students.

Does applying through Taktik cost anything?

No. Application review, programme choice, submission and admission follow-up through to registration are completely free through Taktik.

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Admission and registration at İstinye University through Taktik are completely free. Plan your studies with our advisors today.

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Flat, transparent tuition

Most bachelor's USD 8,000 and Communication and Fashion Design USD 7,000 a year; master's USD 8,000–8,500 for the whole programme.

Global ranking and research

801–1000 in THE 2027 and 401–500 in Engineering; member of EUA and IAU.

Campus in the Maslak business district

Vadi İstanbul Campus in Sarıyer, among shopping and office districts near the metro; Health Sciences at Topkapı Campus.

Wide choice of English-taught programmes

Computer and Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Psychology, Architecture, Economics, International Relations, Nursing and Physiotherapy in English.

International community

About 4,500 international students from over 100 countries and 300+ Erasmus agreements with 20 European countries.

Scholarships and discounts

Merit scholarships after year one based on GPA, a 5% sibling discount and 10% for İstinye alumni.

İstinye operates under YÖK, is a member of the European University Association (EUA) and the International Association of Universities (IAU), and has more than 300 Erasmus agreements with 20 European countries and over 100 international cooperation agreements in 40 countries.

  • THE World University Rankings 2027: 801–1000 worldwide

  • THE subject rankings: Engineering 401–500 worldwide (7th in Türkiye); Medicine and Health 1001–1200

  • URAP Türkiye 2025–2026: 31st in Türkiye and 5th among foundation universities

  • QS Europe 2025: 601+

  • Academic staff: 631, including 145 full professors (2024)

  • International students: about 26% of all students, according to THE data

  • Clinical training at MLP Care hospitals (Liv Hospital and Medical Park)

  • Medicine and Dentistry in both English and Turkish; paying Medicine, Dentistry or Pharmacy tuition in full saves about 5% (e.g. Medicine in Turkish USD 21,850)

  • A flat USD 8,000 a year for most bachelor's programmes and USD 7,000 for Communication and Fashion Design

  • Master's programmes cost USD 8,000 (non-thesis) or USD 8,500 (thesis) for the whole programme

  • Vadi İstanbul Campus in the Maslak business district with easy metro access

  • Merit scholarships after the first year based on GPA; 5% sibling discount

  • Admission support through Taktik is completely free

Bachelor, Master, PhD · English, Turkish

Ranking and quality

Students
15,323
International students
4,500

Registration and translations

We guide you through the prepayment to the university's official account, document translation, equivalency and final registration.

Residence permit and housing

We help with your student residence permit, choosing a private dormitory near Vadi İstanbul or Topkapı Campus, and settling in Istanbul.

The Faculty of Health Sciences campus in Zeytinburnu, with 45,000 m² of indoor space, 88 laboratories, a library, a conference hall, café-restaurants, a dining hall and a gym.

Admission steps with Taktik

  1. 1Send documents for a free application review
  2. 2Submit the application and receive conditional admission
  3. 3Pay the deposit and receive final admission
  4. 4Complete registration and document verification
  5. 5Apply for a student residence permit

Admission and registration through Taktik are completely free.