Studying in Istanbul: private universities and fees 2026
Benefits of studying in Istanbul, price range and how to choose a university.
Istanbul takes in more students than any other Turkish city. Our site lists dozens of private universities there (for example Bahçeşehir, İstinye, Galata, Kent, Nişantaşı).
| Level | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's (per year, Turkey-wide) | $2,200 | $4,570 |
| Bahçeşehir bachelor's (per year) | $5,950 | $8,500 |
| Master's (whole program) | $762 | $4,275 (Turkish) / $7,000 (English) |
Choose by program language (English tracks may need a prep year), discount, campus location, intake (autumn and February) and diploma recognition. We build your shortlist in a free consultation. Search on the universities page.
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