Yaşar University was founded in 2001 by the Selçuk Yaşar Sports and Education Foundation and sits in Bornova, a central district of İzmir. Most of its business, engineering, communication and arts degrees are taught in English, and the university is known for its wide network of international partners and Erasmus exchanges.
Why Yaşar?
- Admission with an Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- 196 programmes, 152 of them in English
- 50% discount on core bachelor's programmes when you apply through us
- Discounted bachelor's tuition from $4,000 a year
- Erasmus semesters in Europe and the university's own dorms for women and men
Programmes and tuition (discounted, per year)
| Programme | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| International Law | English | |
| Psychology | English | |
| Computer Engineering | English | |
| Software Engineering | English | |
| Business Administration | English | |
| International Relations | English | |
| Architecture | English | |
| Industrial Engineering | English |
Master's: $7,200 (total). PhD: $16,000 (total). English preparatory year: $5,830–6,320 (total).
Entry requirements
- Bachelor's: Azerbaijani secondary school certificate and grade transcript (translated) — no YÖS
- Master's / PhD: bachelor's (master's) diploma and transcript
- GPA of around 2.5/4 (varies by programme)
- English-taught programmes: a language certificate or the university's placement test; otherwise a preparatory year
- Turkish-taught programmes: 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 Fall 2026–2027. Housing: Yaşar University's own student residence, with separate buildings for female and male students.
FAQ
- Do I need the YÖS exam? — No. Yaşar admits students on their Azerbaijani school certificate.
- How long does the application take? — Once your documents are complete, an answer usually arrives within a few weeks.
- I don't speak Turkish — can I still study? — Easily: more than three quarters of the programmes are taught in English.
- How do I get the discount? — The 50% discount applies to students who apply through us.