Kadir Has University occupies a beautifully restored historic tobacco factory on the shore of Istanbul's Golden Horn. It is a compact university with a close-knit feel, best known for communication, international relations, engineering, business, law and the arts. It sits in the 601–800 band of the THE World University Rankings 2026, and most of its programs are taught in English.
Why Kadir Has?
- Admission with an Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- 65% discount on every bachelor's program — $7,000 / year instead of
$20,000for students applying through us - 79 of its 96 programs are taught in English
- A distinctive campus in a landmark building on the Golden Horn
- THE World University Rankings 2026: 601–800 band
Programs and tuition (discounted, per year)
| Program | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | English | |
| Psychology | English | |
| International Relations | English | |
| Computer Engineering | English | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | English | |
| Civil Engineering | English | |
| Architecture | English | |
| Law | Turkish |
Master's and PhD: $7,000 after discount (for the whole degree or for the whole degree, depending on the program).
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
- Minimum GPA around 2.5 out of 4 (varies by program)
- English-taught programs: language certificate or the university's placement test
- Turkish-taught programs (e.g. law): TÖMER B2 or a preparatory year
Documents needed: passport copy, certificate/diploma and transcript (translated), English certificate (if available), passport-size photo. Intake: applications are open for the Fall 2026–2027 semester. Housing: private dormitories for female and male students and student apartments across the city.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need the YÖS exam? — No, Kadir Has 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, more than 80% of programs are taught in English. If your English isn't there yet, the university runs a preparatory course.
- How do I get a discount? — The 65% discount applies to students who apply through us.