Maltepe University was founded in 1997 by the Istanbul Marmara Education Foundation (İMEV) and is located on the Asian side of Istanbul, in the Maltepe district. Its 100-hectare main campus, the "Marmara Education Village", is known for its green grounds and spacious facilities. The Faculty of Medicine has its own university hospital. Medicine, engineering, business, psychology and architecture are offered in both English and Turkish.
Why Maltepe?
- Admission with an Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- A large green campus and the medical faculty's own teaching hospital
- English-taught programs in medicine, engineering, business, psychology and architecture
- Up to 50% off most programs for students who apply through us
- 36 bachelor's programs, from law to music
Programs and tuition (discounted, per year)
| Program | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | English | |
| Medicine | Turkish | |
| Psychology | English | |
| Computer Engineering | English | |
| Business Administration | English | |
| Architecture | English | |
| Political Science and International Relations | English | |
| Law | Turkish |
Please ask our counsellor for current master's and 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 around the campus and in Maltepe; our counsellor will share the options.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need the YÖS exam? — No, Maltepe 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. Medicine, engineering, business, psychology and architecture are available in English. Law and some other programs are taught only in Turkish.
- How do I get a discount? — The discounts shown apply to students who apply through us.