Istanbul Medipol University is a private foundation university set up in 2009, and health sciences are where it really stands out. Its own large Medipol Mega hospital complex gives medicine, dentistry and pharmacy students genuine clinical exposure. Beyond healthcare, students can choose engineering, law, business, aviation and the social sciences. The university is placed in the 801–1000 band of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.
Why Medipol?
- Admission with an Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- 325 programs: associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral
- Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, psychology and computer engineering taught in English
- Hands-on training inside the university's own hospital complex
- Up to 50% off on selected programs for students who apply through us
Programs and tuition (per year)
| Program | Language | Tuition fee |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine (international program) | English | $44,000 / year |
| Dentistry | English | $36,000 / year |
| Pharmacy | English | $18,000 / year |
| Law | Turkish (30% English) | $8,000 / year |
| Computer Engineering | English | $6,500 / year |
| Psychology | English | $5,500 / year |
| Business Administration | English | $5,500 / year |
| Architecture | English | $5,000 / year |
Master's: most programs cost $4,000–15,000 for the whole degree. PhD: $10,500–32,000 for the whole degree, depending on the field.
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: applications are open for Fall 2026–2027. Housing: Istanbul has plenty of private dormitories for female and male students — we help you pick one that fits.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to take YÖS? — No, Medipol 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? — Yes. Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, psychology, business and engineering are offered in English. If you choose a Turkish-taught program, you can learn the language in a preparatory year.
- How do I get the discount? — Discounts apply to selected programs for students who apply through us; our counsellor will confirm which ones.