Founded in 1999, Istanbul Okan University has built its identity around an international outlook. It runs 228 programs in medicine, dentistry, engineering, business, law, architecture, media and health sciences. The standout for Azerbaijani students: medicine, dentistry and pharmacy can all be studied in English.
Why Okan?
- Admission with your Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, psychology and engineering in English
- 228 programs across bachelor's, master's, PhD and associate levels
- A 5% discount on almost every program — for students who apply through us
- The university's own dormitories for female and male students
Programs and tuition (discounted, per year)
| Program | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | English | |
| Dentistry | English | |
| Pharmacy | English | |
| Psychology | English | |
| Computer Engineering | English | |
| Business Administration | English | |
| Political Science and International Relations | English | |
| Law | Turkish |
Master's: most programs start from $3,325 for the full program, depending on the field. PhD: $6,650–8,550 for the full program.
Entry requirements
- Bachelor's: Azerbaijani school certificate and grade 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: passport copy, certificate/diploma and transcript (translated), English certificate (if available), passport photo. Intake: applications are open for the Fall 2026–2027 semester. Housing: the university's own female and male dormitories, plus a private female dormitory in Kartal.
FAQ
- Do I need to take YÖS? — No, Okan admits students with an Azerbaijani school certificate.
- How long does the application take? — Once your documents are complete, a decision usually arrives within a few weeks.
- I don't speak Turkish — can I still study here? — Yes. Medicine, dentistry, psychology, engineering and business are offered in English. Overall, though, most programs are in Turkish and require TÖMER B2 or a preparatory year.
- How do I get the discount? — The discounts shown apply to students who apply through us.