Üsküdar University is a young, fast-growing foundation university in Istanbul with a clear identity: behavioural health. Psychology, neuroscience and the health sciences are at the heart of what it does, and it also runs programs in engineering, communication and the social sciences.
Why Üsküdar?
- Admission with an Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- A recognised name in psychology and neuroscience, with a dedicated institute for addiction and forensic sciences
- 232 programs across associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels
- Affordable fees: psychology, nursing and physiotherapy from $4,200 a year
- Up to 66% off on selected programs — for students who apply through us
Programs and tuition (per year)
| Program | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | English | $24,000 / year |
| Dentistry | Turkish | $16,000 / year |
| Psychology | Turkish | $4,200 / year |
| Computer Engineering | English | $5,600 / year |
| Software Engineering | English | $5,600 / year |
| Political Science and International Relations | Turkish | $4,200 / year |
| Nursing | Turkish | $4,200 / year |
| Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | Turkish | $4,200 / year |
Master's: $1,600–17,400 for the full program, depending on the field. PhD: $7,800–19,100 (total).
Admission requirements
- Bachelor's: Azerbaijani high-school certificate and transcript (translated) — no YÖS needed
- Master's / PhD: bachelor's (master's) diploma and transcript
- GPA of around 2.5 out of 4 (varies by program)
- English-taught programs: a language certificate or the university's own test
- Turkish-taught programs: TÖMER B2 or a preparatory year
Documents you need: passport copy, certificate/diploma and transcript (translated), language certificate (if available), passport photo. Intake: applications are open for the Fall 2026–2027 semester. Accommodation: private dormitories for female and male students near the university, in Kadıköy, Selimiye and other districts.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to take the YÖS exam? — No, Üsküdar University accepts the Azerbaijani school certificate.
- How long does the application take? — With your documents ready, the offer letter usually arrives within a few weeks.
- I don't speak Turkish — can I still study? — Most programs are taught in Turkish, and English options (medicine, computer and software engineering, among others) are limited. Turkish-taught programs require TÖMER or a preparatory year — students from Azerbaijan usually pick up Turkish quickly.
- How do I get the discount? — Discounts apply to students who apply through us; our counsellor will tell you which programs they cover.