Altınbaş University was founded in 2008 (it was formerly known as Istanbul Kemerburgaz University). It teaches medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, law, business and the social sciences in both English and Turkish. A large international student community makes settling in noticeably easier for newcomers.
Why Altınbaş?
- Admission with your Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- 52 of 133 programs in English — including medicine, pharmacy, psychology, engineering and business
- Discounts on most programs (mostly 10–15%) — for students who apply through us
- A large international student community
- The university's own dormitories for female and male students
Programs and tuition (discounted, per year)
| Program | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | English | |
| Dentistry | Turkish | |
| Pharmacy | English | |
| Psychology | English | |
| Computer Engineering | English | |
| Business Administration | English | |
| International Relations | English | |
| Law | Turkish |
Master's: from $4,000 for the full program, depending on the field. PhD: from $6,900 (total).
Entry requirements
- Bachelor's: Azerbaijani school certificate and grade transcript (translated) — no YÖS needed
- Master's / PhD: bachelor's (master's) diploma and transcript
- 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, certificate/diploma and transcript (translated), English certificate (if available), passport photo. Intake: applications are open for the Fall 2026–2027 semester. Housing: Altınbaş's own female and male dormitories, plus private dormitories nearby.
FAQ
- Do I need to take YÖS? — No, Altınbaş 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? — Yes, around 40% of programs are in English, including medicine and engineering. Turkish-taught programs such as law and dentistry require TÖMER B2 or a preparatory year.
- How do I get the discount? — The discounts shown apply to students who apply through us.