Doğuş University is a private foundation university in Istanbul, founded in 1997. It runs bachelor's and master's programs in engineering, economics and administrative sciences, law, arts and design, and the social sciences. As one of the most affordable universities in Istanbul, it is a smart pick for families watching their budget.
Why Doğuş?
- Admission with an Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- 50% off all 119 programs for students who apply through us
- Bachelor's tuition of just $2,463–3,250 per year
- Two intakes a year: fall (September) and spring (February)
- Computer engineering, business and international relations taught in English
Programs and tuition (discounted, per year)
| Program | Language | Tuition fee |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | English | |
| Business Administration | English | |
| International Relations | English | |
| Law | Turkish | |
| Psychology | Turkish | |
| Nursing | Turkish | |
| Industrial Engineering | Turkish | |
| Architecture | Turkish |
Master's: $2,500–3,600 for the whole degree. PhD: $5,000 for the whole degree.
Admission requirements
- Bachelor's: Azerbaijani high-school certificate and 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 needed: passport copy, certificate/diploma and transcript (translated), English certificate (if available), passport photo. Intake: fall (September) and spring (February) semesters. Housing: private dormitories for female and male students in Kadıköy, Üsküdar and Maltepe.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to take YÖS? — No, Doğuş admits students with an Azerbaijani school certificate.
- How long does the application take? — Once your documents are ready, the offer letter usually arrives within a few weeks.
- I don't speak Turkish — can I still study? — English-taught options are limited (roughly one program in nine). Most degrees are in Turkish, so you'll need TÖMER B2 or a one-year Turkish preparatory course. Azerbaijani students usually pick up Turkish quickly.
- How do I get the discount? — The discounts shown apply to students who apply through us.