🏛️ University Overview

Istanbul Galata University (İGÜ) is a private non-profit institution established in 2019 by the Bulut Education Foundation, rooted in the cultural and historic fabric of Istanbul’s Galata district. It began its academic activities in 2020, embodying core values of entrepreneurship, cultural integration, and global perspective.

The campus is housed in a 144-year-old historic building near the Golden Horn, creating a unique setting that blends heritage with modern education. Located in central Beyoğlu, students benefit from immediate access to public transport, historic sites, and urban conveniences.

The university is structured into four faculties—Arts & Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Dentistry, and Sports Sciences—as well as a vocational school and an English Preparatory School. Across these units, Istanbul Galata offers 21 undergraduate and several master’s and PhD programs, all focused on hands-on, career-oriented education.

Istanbul Galata defines its institutional identity as “Local Identity, Global Vision.” It aims to cultivate self-confident, entrepreneurial graduates with strong cultural roots and civic responsibility. It promotes multidisciplinary learning through double-major and minor programs across faculties.

Modern facilities support an interactive learning environment: classrooms are digitally equipped, labs are specialized (especially in health and dental fields), and spaces are available for sports, study, and social activities.

The university hosts a growing international student community, is working to expand Erasmus+ partnerships, and underscores student employability through applied training, internships, and career support.

💸 Tuition Fees

Below are the standard tuition fees for the 2024–2025 academic year (before scholarship discounts):

Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)

• Dentistry (Turkish or English): $12,500

• Interior Architecture & Environmental Design — Turkish: $2,800; English: $3,350

• Psychology — Turkish: $2,800; English: $3,350

• Communication & Design, Public Relations & Advertising, Management Information Systems, Gastronomy, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Sports Coaching: typically $2,800

• Vocational associate programs (e.g., Anesthesia, Oral & Dental Health, Medical Imaging, etc.): $1,850

Preparatory School

• English prep: $3,350

• Turkish prep: $1,200

Graduate and Doctoral Programs

• Master’s with thesis (Turkish): $3,400

• Master’s with thesis (English): $5,000

• Master’s without thesis (Turkish): $3,000

• Master’s without thesis (English): $4,500

• PhD (Turkish): $4,700; PhD (English): $6,000

Deposits

• Graduate application deposit ranges from $500 to $1,000

🎓 Programs Offered

Faculties & Departments

• Dentistry (Bachelor’s in Turkish and English)

• Health Sciences: Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Nursing

• Arts & Social Sciences: Gastronomy & Culinary Arts, Public Relations & Advertising, Interior Architecture & Environmental Design (TR and EN), Psychology (TR/EN), Communication & Design, Management Information Systems

• Sports Sciences: Coaching Training

• Vocational School: Associate programs in Oral & Dental Health, Anesthesia, First & Emergency Aid, Medical Imaging Techniques, Physiotherapy, Cooking, Pharmacy Services

Double Major & Minor Programs

• Eligible students can pursue a second bachelor’s degree or a minor free of charge upon demonstrating academic excellence.

Preparatory School

• Offers one-year English and Turkish language training to meet language requirements prior to degree studies.

📝 Admission Requirements

Undergraduate

• High school diploma and transcripts (translated into Turkish or English)

• Valid passport and student photo

• English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) for English-taught programs; preparatory English available

• Turkish-taught programs may require a Turkish language certificate or preparatory year

• No national entrance exam required (YÖS/SAT optional)

Graduate and Doctoral

• Bachelor’s (and Master’s for PhD) degrees and transcripts

• CV, statement of purpose, and reference letters

• English proficiency for English-taught programs

• PhD applicants require a research proposal and may be invited for an interview

Application Process

• Apply via university portal during admissions period

• Submit required documents and pay application fees/deposits

• Receive acceptance letter, then proceed with payment and enrolment formalities

🌐 Website & Contact

• University Website: galata.edu.tr

• Location: Galata district, Beyoğlu, Istanbul

• Contact: Central office reachable via website portal; Erasmus & international office email available for exchange inquiries