AZRUEN
Free consultation
Home / Universities / Özyeğin University
Özyeğin University

Özyeğin University

Istanbul · Private
Apply for free
Founded2007
Students7 477
TypePrivate
Programs50

Founded in 2007, Özyeğin University sits on a hillside campus in Çekmeköy, on Istanbul's Asian side. What sets it apart is that teaching is in English and the whole university leans towards entrepreneurship. Programs cover engineering, business, aviation, hospitality, law and the social sciences.

Why Özyeğin?

  • Admission with your Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
  • 49 of 50 programs taught in English
  • 50% off most bachelor's programs — for students who apply through us
  • An entrepreneurial mindset plus distinctive fields such as aviation and hospitality
  • Six university-owned dormitories on campus

Programs and tuition (discounted, per year)

Program Language Tuition
Business Administration English $25,000 $12,500 / year
Psychology English $25,000 $12,500 / year
International Relations English $25,000 $12,500 / year
Architecture English $25,000 $12,500 / year
Industrial Engineering English $25,000 $12,500 / year
Electrical and Electronics Engineering English $25,000 $12,500 / year
Mechanical Engineering English $25,000 $12,500 / year
Law Turkish $25,000 $12,500 / year

Some bachelor's programs start from $8,250 a year. Master's: $10,000 / year. PhD: $15,000 / year.

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 law program: 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: six university-owned dormitory buildings on campus.

FAQ

  • Do I need to take YÖS? — No, Özyeğin 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, every program except law is taught in English. If you don't have a certificate, the university's own placement test checks your English level.
  • How do I get the discount? — The discounts shown apply to students who apply through us.

All programs