OSTIM Technical University was set up in 2017 by the OSTIM industrial zone in Ankara. Its focus is technology and engineering, and its programs are built hand in hand with industry, so students combine classroom theory with real production settings. More than half of its programs are taught in English.
Why OSTIM?
- Admission with your Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- Founded by an industrial zone — hands-on, industry-linked engineering education
- 35 of 59 programs taught in English
- Discounts of around 75–80% on engineering and business — for students who apply through us
- Located in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, with plenty of dormitory options
Programs and tuition (discounted, per year)
| Program | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | English | |
| Software Engineering | English | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | English | |
| Mechanical Engineering | English | |
| Industrial Engineering | Turkish | |
| Business Administration | English | |
| Economics | English | |
| Psychology | English | $7,270 / year |
Master's: $1,440–10,180 for the full program, depending on the field. PhD: $6,803 (total).
Entry requirements
- Bachelor's: Azerbaijani school certificate and grade transcript (translated) — no YÖS needed
- Master's / PhD: bachelor's (master's) diploma and transcript
- GPA of roughly 2.5 out of 4 (varies by program)
- English-taught programs: a language certificate or the university's placement test
- Turkish-taught programs: TÖMER B2 or a preparatory year
Documents: passport copy, certificate/diploma and transcript (translated), English certificate (if available), passport photo. Intake: applications are open for the Fall 2026–2027 semester. Housing: private dormitories for female and male students in Ankara (Kızılay, Balgat and other districts).
FAQ
- Do I need to take YÖS? — No, OSTIM admits students with an Azerbaijani school certificate.
- How long does the application take? — Once your documents are complete, a decision usually arrives within a few weeks.
- I don't speak Turkish — can I still study here? — Yes, around 60% of programs are in English, including computer, electrical and mechanical engineering. Turkish-taught programs such as industrial engineering require TÖMER B2 or a preparatory year.
- How do I get the discount? — The discounts shown apply to students who apply through us.