Izmir University of Economics was founded in 2001 by the Izmir Chamber of Commerce Education and Health Foundation and was the first foundation university in the Aegean region. Its campus is in the Balçova district of Izmir. Students from 52 countries study here, and the university has Erasmus agreements with 169 European universities. The vast majority of programs are taught in English.
Why IUE?
- No YÖS needed — apply with a DİM score or your school grades
- 30 of its 33 bachelor's programs are taught in English
- Erasmus exchange with 169 universities across Europe
- A wide choice, from medicine and aerospace engineering to design and film
- Seaside life in Izmir, calmer and more relaxed than Istanbul
Programs and tuition (per year)
| Program | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | English | $23,000 / year |
| Psychology | English | $12,750 / year |
| Computer Engineering | English | $12,750 / year |
| Aerospace Engineering | English | $12,750 / year |
| Business Administration | English | $12,750 / year |
| Architecture | English | $12,750 / year |
| Political Science and International Relations | English | $12,750 / year |
| Law | Turkish (30% English) | $12,750 / year |
Master's: $9,000–11,500 (for the whole degree). Please ask our counsellor for current PhD fees.
Admission requirements
- Bachelor's: school certificate and transcript (translated) plus a DİM score — the university's table lists, for Azerbaijan, DİM of at least 350/700 or a school certificate average of at least 3.5/5; no YÖS needed
- Medicine: a DİM score of at least 595/700 is required; the school certificate alone is not an admission criterion
- SAT, A Level, ACT and IB results are also accepted
- English-taught programs: language certificate or the university's own test; a prep year if your level is not yet sufficient
- Master's / PhD: bachelor's (master's) diploma and transcript
Documents needed: passport copy, school certificate and transcript (translated), DİM (or SAT etc.) result, English certificate (if available), passport-size photo. Intake: applications are open for the Fall 2026–2027 semester. Housing: private student dormitories in Balçova and other parts of Izmir; our counsellor will share the options.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need the YÖS exam? — No. Students from Azerbaijan apply with a DİM score or their school grades; medicine requires a high DİM score (595+).
- How long does the application take? — Once your documents are complete, a decision usually comes within a few weeks.
- I don't speak Turkish — can I still study here? — Yes. Apart from Law and a few health programs, every program is taught in English.
- How do I pay the tuition fees? — Our counsellor will explain the payment terms and any instalment options.