Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University (İZÜ) is a private foundation university established in 2010. It offers programs in engineering and natural sciences, health, business, education, Islamic sciences and the social sciences. Its compact size and own dormitories make for a calm, well-organised student life.
Why İZÜ?
- Admission with an Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- 82 programs: bachelor's, master's and doctoral
- Discounts on every program — up to 56% for students who apply through us
- Discounted bachelor's tuition of around $3,500–4,000 per year
- The university's own dormitories for female and male students
Programs and tuition (discounted, per year)
| Program | Language | Tuition fee |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineering | English | |
| Computer Engineering | Turkish | |
| Business Administration | English | |
| Political Science and International Relations | English | |
| Law | Turkish | |
| Psychology | Turkish | |
| Nursing | Turkish | |
| Architecture | Turkish |
Master's (26 programs) and PhD (13 programs) are also available — our counsellor will confirm the fees.
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: İYV İZÜ dormitories for female and male students run by the university's foundation, plus private dormitories in Küçükçekmece, Kadıköy, Avcılar and other districts.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to take YÖS? — No, İZÜ 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? — There are 13 English-taught programs (software engineering, business, political science and more) and a few in Arabic. Most degrees are in Turkish and need TÖMER B2 or a preparatory year.
- How do I get the discount? — The discounts shown apply to students who apply through us.