Istanbul Gedik University belongs to the Gedik Education Foundation, set up by Gedik Holding in 1994, and grew out of the Gedik Vocational School opened in 2010. It is located on the Asian side of Istanbul, in the Kartal district. Its main strengths are hands-on, career-focused teaching and close links with industry: students can do internships and find jobs at Gedik Holding companies and partner firms.
Why Gedik?
- Admission with an Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- Practical training with internships at Gedik Holding companies
- Mechatronics, International Relations and International Trade taught in English
- 50% off every program for students who apply through us
- Some of the most affordable fees in Istanbul: $2,000–3,000 a year
Programs and tuition (discounted, per year)
| Program | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | Turkish | |
| Computer Engineering | Turkish | |
| Mechatronics Engineering | English | |
| International Relations | English | |
| International Trade and Finance | English | |
| Architecture | Turkish | |
| Law | Turkish | |
| Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | Turkish |
Master's: most programs $5,000–6,400 $2,500–3,200 (for the whole degree); Clinical Psychology $8,500–10,000 (for the whole degree). Please ask our counsellor for current PhD fees.
Admission requirements
- Bachelor's: Azerbaijani high-school certificate and grade transcript (translated) — no YÖS needed
- Master's / PhD: bachelor's (master's) diploma and transcript
- English-taught programs: language certificate or the university's own test; a prep year if your level is not yet sufficient
- Turkish-taught programs: TÖMER certificate or a preparatory year
Documents needed: passport copy, certificate/diploma and transcript (translated), language certificate (if available), passport-size photo. Intake: applications are open for the Fall 2026–2027 semester. Housing: private student dormitories in Kartal and nearby districts; our counsellor will suggest a suitable option.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need the YÖS exam? — No, Gedik accepts students with an Azerbaijani school certificate.
- How long does the application take? — Once your documents are complete, the offer letter usually arrives within a few weeks.
- I don't speak Turkish — can I still study here? — A few programs (Mechatronics, International Relations, International Trade) are in English; the rest are in Turkish and need TÖMER or a preparatory year.
- How do I get a discount? — The discounts shown apply to students who apply through us.