İstinye University was founded in Istanbul in 2015 and is affiliated with MLP Care / Medical Park, one of Türkiye's largest private hospital groups. That link makes health its core strength: alongside medicine, dentistry and pharmacy, the university teaches engineering, business and the social sciences.
Why İstinye?
- Admission with an Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- Hospital-group affiliation gives health students a strong clinical base
- 31st in Türkiye in URAP 2025–2026 and 16th in Türkiye in THE 2026
- Psychology, business, architecture and international relations in English for $8,000 a year
- 5% off medicine, dentistry and pharmacy — for students who apply through us
Programs and tuition (discounted, per year)
| Program | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | Turkish | |
| Dentistry | English | |
| Pharmacy | English | |
| Psychology | English | $8,000 / year |
| Computer Engineering | English | $8,000 / year |
| Business Administration | English | $8,000 / year |
| International Relations | English | $8,000 / year |
| Architecture | English | $8,000 / year |
Master's: most programs cost $8,000–15,000 for the full program. PhD: $12,500–15,000 for the full program, with some at $15,000 (total).
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 around 2.5 out of 4 (varies by program)
- English-taught programs: a language certificate or the university's own test
- Turkish-taught programs: TÖMER B2 or a preparatory year
Documents you need: passport copy, certificate/diploma and transcript (translated), language certificate (if available), passport photo. Intake: applications are open for the Fall 2026–2027 semester. Accommodation: private dormitories for female and male students in Maslak, Şişli and nearby areas; monthly rates depend on the dormitory.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to take the YÖS exam? — No, İstinye University accepts the Azerbaijani school certificate.
- How long does the application take? — With your documents ready, the offer letter usually arrives within a few weeks.
- I don't speak Turkish — can I still study? — Yes, 47 programs are taught in English, including dentistry, pharmacy, psychology, business and architecture. The rest (medicine included) are in Turkish and need TÖMER or a preparatory year.
- How do I get the discount? — The discounts shown apply to students who apply through us.