Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University was founded in 2007 by the Acıbadem Healthcare Group. It specialises in medicine and the health sciences and works closely with Acıbadem's hospital network across Türkiye, giving students hands-on experience in a real clinical environment. Beyond health, it also offers English-taught programs in engineering, business and the social sciences.
Why Acıbadem?
- Admission with your Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- Founded by a major hospital group — a strong clinical base
- Medicine, pharmacy, nursing and molecular biology taught in English
- Discounts on every program (10–50%) — for students who apply through us
- The university's own female dormitory (Kerem Aydınlar dormitories)
Programs and tuition (discounted, per year)
| Program | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | English | |
| Pharmacy | English | |
| Computer Engineering | English | |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | English | |
| Nursing | English | |
| Psychology | Turkish | |
| Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | Turkish | |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | Turkish |
No master's or PhD programs are listed here; associate-level health programs cost $2,625 / year.
Entry requirements
- Bachelor's: Azerbaijani school certificate and grade transcript (translated) — no YÖS needed
- GPA of roughly 2.5 out of 4 (varies by program)
- English-taught programs: a language certificate or the university's placement test
- Turkish-taught programs: TÖMER B2 or a preparatory year
Documents: passport copy, school certificate and transcript (translated), English certificate (if available), passport photo. Intake: applications are open for the Fall 2026–2027 semester. Housing: the university's Kerem Aydınlar female dormitory, plus private dormitories in Üsküdar, Maltepe and Kadıköy.
FAQ
- Do I need to take YÖS? — No, Acıbadem admits students with an Azerbaijani school certificate.
- How long does the application take? — Once your documents are complete, a decision usually arrives within a few weeks.
- I don't speak Turkish — can I still study here? — Medicine, pharmacy, nursing, computer engineering and molecular biology are taught in English. Overall, though, most programs are in Turkish, so fields like psychology and physiotherapy require TÖMER B2 or a preparatory year.
- How do I get the discount? — The discounts shown apply to students who apply through us.