Istanbul Rumeli University is a young private foundation university established in 2015. Its focus is career-oriented education in health sciences, engineering and architecture, applied sciences, economics and administration, sport sciences, and arts and design. With low fees, it's a practical choice for families who want an Istanbul degree on a sensible budget.
Why Rumeli?
- Admission with an Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- Bachelor's tuition of $1,800–6,000 per year — very affordable for Istanbul
- 21 bachelor's programs, from health and aviation to gastronomy and sport
- Hands-on, career-focused teaching
- Psychology is also offered in English
Programs and tuition (per year)
| Program | Language | Tuition fee |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | Turkish | $2,500 / year |
| Nursing | Turkish | $2,000 / year |
| Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | Turkish | $2,000 / year |
| Psychology | English | $1,800 / year |
| Business Administration | Turkish | $1,800 / year |
| International Relations | Turkish | $1,800 / year |
| Gastronomy and Culinary Arts | Turkish | $1,800 / year |
| Aviation Management | Turkish | $1,800 / year |
The university currently offers bachelor's programs only; there are no master's or PhD programs.
Admission requirements
- Bachelor's: Azerbaijani high-school certificate and transcript (translated) — no YÖS needed
- GPA of roughly 2.5 out of 4 (varies by program)
- Turkish-taught programs: TÖMER B2 or a preparatory year
- English-taught Psychology: a language certificate or the university's placement test
Documents needed: passport copy, school certificate and transcript (translated), language certificate (if available), passport photo. Intake: intake dates are being confirmed — our counsellor will tell you the current application window. Housing: private dormitories for female and male students in Kadıköy, Şişli, Üsküdar and other districts.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to take YÖS? — No, Rumeli 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? — Only Psychology is taught in English. All other programs are in Turkish and need TÖMER B2 or a one-year preparatory course. Azerbaijani students usually learn Turkish quickly.
- How do I pay the tuition fee? — Our counsellor will walk you through the payment terms and instalments.