Istanbul Gelişim University is one of the city's largest private universities and has a notably international student body. Its programmes cover health sciences, engineering and architecture, applied sciences, economics and fine arts, taught in Turkish or English. The university is placed in the 1001–1200 band of the THE World University Rankings 2026.
Why Gelişim?
- Admission with an Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- 244 programmes: associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral
- 53 programmes in English, including computer engineering, business, architecture and nursing
- 7% discount on bachelor's programmes when you apply through us
- Bachelor's tuition starts at roughly $3,700 a year
Programmes and tuition (discounted, per year)
| Programme | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | Turkish | |
| Psychology | Turkish | |
| Computer Engineering | English | |
| Software Engineering | Turkish | |
| Business Administration | English | |
| Architecture | English | |
| Nursing | English | |
| Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | English |
Master's: from $4,500 (total), depending on the programme. PhD: $6,000–8,000 (total).
Entry requirements
- Bachelor's: Azerbaijani secondary school certificate and grade transcript (translated) — no YÖS
- Master's / PhD: bachelor's (master's) diploma and transcript
- GPA of around 2.5/4 (varies by programme)
- English-taught programmes: a language certificate or the university's placement test
- Turkish-taught programmes: 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 Fall 2026–2027. Housing: private male and female dormitories around Avcılar, Beylikdüzü and Florya, from roughly ₺23,500–24,000 per month.
FAQ
- Do I need the YÖS exam? — No. Gelişim admits students on their Azerbaijani school certificate.
- How long does the application take? — Once your documents are complete, an answer usually arrives within a few weeks.
- I don't speak Turkish — can I still study? — Yes, though the choice is narrower: about one in five programmes is taught in English. For Turkish-taught degrees you will need TÖMER or a preparatory year.
- How do I get the discount? — The 7% discount applies to students who apply through us.