Istanbul Health and Technology University (İSTÜN) was founded in 2018 by the Bilgiç Foundation and has been admitting students since the 2020–2021 academic year. It is based at the Sütlüce campus on the shore of the Golden Horn. As its name suggests, it focuses on health and technology: medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, health sciences and engineering. Many programs are offered in both English and Turkish.
Why İSTÜN?
- Admission with an Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- Medicine, dentistry and pharmacy taught in English
- Affordable fees for Istanbul: engineering at $3,000 a year, business and psychology at $2,500
- Most engineering programs available in either English or Turkish
- A campus on the Golden Horn, close to central Istanbul
Programs and tuition (per year)
| Program | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | English | $12,000 / year |
| Medicine | Turkish | $11,000 / year |
| Dentistry | English | $12,000 / year |
| Pharmacy | English | $8,000 / year |
| Psychology | Turkish | $2,500 / year |
| Computer Engineering | English | $3,000 / year |
| Business Administration | English | $2,500 / year |
| Architecture | Turkish | $3,000 / year |
Please ask our counsellor for current master's and 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 near campus; our counsellor will suggest a suitable option.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need the YÖS exam? — No, İSTÜN 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? — Yes. Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, business and most engineering programs are available in English.
- How do I pay the tuition fees? — Our counsellor will explain the payment terms and any instalment options.