Istanbul Topkapı University traces its history back to 2009 and was previously known as Istanbul Ayvansaray University. Located on the European side of Istanbul, it offers a broad choice of fields: business, economics, psychology, international relations, architecture and health, as well as creative areas such as film, animation, design and music. A number of programs are taught in English.
Why Topkapı?
- Admission with an Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- 40 bachelor's programs, from business to animation and film
- Business, economics, psychology and international relations taught in English
- 50% off every program for students who apply through us
- Affordable fees for Istanbul: $1,950–2,500 a year
Programs and tuition (discounted, per year)
| Program | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | English | |
| Business Administration | English | |
| Economics | English | |
| Political Science and International Relations | English | |
| Management Information Systems | English | |
| Architecture | Turkish | |
| Nursing | Turkish | |
| Gastronomy and Culinary Arts | Turkish |
Master's: $4,500–17,000 $2,250–8,500 (for the whole degree), with most programs at $2,750–3,250. Please ask our counsellor for current 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 on the European side of Istanbul; our counsellor will suggest a suitable option.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need the YÖS exam? — No, Topkapı 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. Business, economics, psychology, international relations and translation are taught in English; the creative and health programs are in Turkish.
- How do I get a discount? — The discounts shown apply to students who apply through us.