🏛️ University Overview

Istanbul Aydın University is a private non-profit university located in the Florya and Büyükçekmece districts of Istanbul, Turkey. It traces its roots to Anadolu Bil Vocational School founded in 2003 and officially gained university status in 2007. The institution is guided by the slogan “Towards a Bright Future”, emphasizing innovation, practical skills, and global readiness.

The university operates on a modern, spacious suburban campus of approximately 175,000 m², including a technopark and multiple research labs, making it one of Türkiye’s leading technology-centered institutions.

With around 39,000 students, including over 5,600 international students from more than 100 countries, Istanbul Aydın is a truly multicultural university. The academic staff exceeds 1,500, reflecting its scale and capacity.

The university consists of 10 faculties, including Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Engineering & Architecture, Health Sciences, Economics, Communications, Arts & Sciences, Education, and Fine Arts. There is also a vocational school, a foreign languages school, and a postgraduate institute offering Master’s and PhD programs.

Aydın University places strong emphasis on international collaboration, partnering with over 450 universities worldwide, and participates actively in the Erasmus+ exchange program. Many programs are taught in English or Turkish, supporting a global student body.

The campus features advanced facilities such as engineering labs, dental clinics, aviation simulators, media studios, and design workshops, offering hands-on learning opportunities. A dedicated career center helps students access internships and build industry networks.

Renowned for practical education, Aydın achieves strong graduate employability, with around 85% of graduates finding employment shortly after graduation. Its dentistry and medical schools are particularly busy, with sizable clinical facilities and training hospitals.

Ranked 37th in Türkiye and within the 251–300 range in the QS Emerging Europe–Central Asia (EECA) rankings for 2022, the university continues growing its academic reputation regionally.

💸 Tuition Fees

Approximate annual tuition fees for international students (in USD):

• Most Bachelor’s programs: $4,000 – $6,500

• Medicine: $19,500 – $23,750 per year (English/Turkish variants)

• Dentistry: $17,500 – $21,850 per year

• Associate degrees: approx. $3,000

• Master’s programs: $8,000 – $12,000 per program

• PhD programs: starting around $7,000 per year

• English preparatory year (if required): roughly $3,000 annually

• Scholarships offer 25–50% discounts, particularly for international applicants and academic performers.

Example program pricing:

• Architecture, Civil, Software, Industrial Engineering: ~$5,850–6,500

• Business Administration, Information Systems, Political Science: ~$5,400

• Nutrition & Dietetics: ~$7,200

Payment plans permit installment options and require a minimum first payment (e.g., $1,500 or more depending on program) before registration.

🎓 Programs Offered

Faculties and Key Programs

• Faculty of Medicine

• Faculty of Dentistry

• Faculty of Engineering & Architecture: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Software, Aviation, Industrial Engineering

• Faculty of Health Sciences: Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Psychological Counseling

• Faculty of Economics & Administrative Sciences: Business, International Trade & Finance, Aviation Management, MIS

• Faculty of Communication: Media & Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, Graphic & Visual Design

• Faculty of Education

• Faculty of Arts & Sciences: Psychology, Sociology, History, Sociology, Sociology & more

• Faculty of Law and Faculty of Fine Arts

• Vocational Colleges: Associate degrees in healthcare, justice, applied sciences

Program instruction available in English and Turkish, depending on the department.

📝 Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Applicants

• High school diploma with at least 60% overall

• Academic transcripts

• Passport copy and passport-style photo

• Proof of English proficiency: TOEFL ≥ 79 or IELTS ≥ 6.5, or university’s own English test

• Proof of Turkish proficiency (TÖMER B1) if applying to Turkish-taught programs

• Some programs (e.g., Medicine/Dentistry) may require higher TÖMER level (C1)

• No SAT or national exam (YÖS) is usually required

Master’s Applicants

• Bachelor’s degree transcript and diploma

• CV and statement of purpose

• Letters of recommendation

• English proficiency for English-medium programs

• Some programs may require interview or entrance assessments

PhD Applicants

• Master’s degree in relevant field

• Research proposal

• CV and supporting documents

• English proficiency and possible interview

Application Process

• Two intake cycles: Fall (April–Sept) for all levels and Spring for postgraduate programs

• Apply online via university portal; application fee is free or minimal depending on guidance

• Submit required documents and track application via portal

• First installment payment secures acceptance letter and visa processing eligibility

• Housing and orientation follow final registration