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Istanbul Gelisim University

A private university in Istanbul with European accreditations, broad campus facilities, and study options across bachelor, diploma, master, and PhD levels.

Istanbul Gelisim University is a private university in Istanbul and one of Turkey's well-known international student destinations.

The university is noted for European accreditations across many specializations and offers programs in Turkish and English depending on the field.

Istanbul Gelisim University was established in 2011 under the leadership of Abdulkadir Gayritli with the motto "Openness to Development".

Its campus is located in the Avcilar district of Istanbul.

  • Supports student ideas and helps develop them into realistic projects.
  • Offers competitive tuition fees compared with many European options.
  • Located near student housing and active international communities in Istanbul districts such as Esenyurt, Avcilar, and Beylikduzu.
  • Provides sports halls, playgrounds, laboratories, and workshops that support student life and applied learning.
  • Has nearby student residences equipped for daily student needs.

The source content notes that Istanbul Gelisim University ranked in the 401-600 band among Turkish universities according to a 2022 Times ranking reference.

Its certificate is described as accredited across European Union countries and recognized in several Arab countries.

  • Programs are offered in Turkish or English depending on the specialization.
  • The language for each program appears inside the program cards so students can compare options clearly.
  • Bachelor applications are generally available for students with a high-school average of at least 60%.
  • Graduate applications are generally available for students with a bachelor average of at least 60%.

Required documents for bachelor applications

Bachelor applicants should prepare core high-school and identity documents.

  • High-school certificate translated into English or Turkish and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • High-school transcript translated into English or Turkish and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Passport copy.
  • Personal photo.

Required documents for graduate applications

Graduate applicants should prepare university degree documents and identity documents.

  • University graduation certificate translated into English or Turkish and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • University transcript translated into English or Turkish and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Passport copy.
  • Personal photo.

Required documents for PhD applications

PhD applicants should prepare previous university degree documents and identity documents.

  • Bachelor and master graduation certificates translated into English or Turkish and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Bachelor and master transcripts translated into English or Turkish and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Passport copy.
  • Personal photo.

Bachelor Registration

Bachelor registration opens once per year for the fall semester.

Applications usually run from May to September, with possible extension into early October.

Graduate Registration

Graduate registration is generally available twice per year.

Fall intake usually runs from May to September, with possible extension into October.

Spring intake usually runs from October to the end of January, with study beginning in February.

PhD Registration

PhD registration is generally available twice per year.

Fall intake usually runs from May to September, and spring intake usually runs from October to the end of January.

Dentistry
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ENAnnual Fee: $17,250
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
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ENAnnual Fee: $4,250
Health Management
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
Occupational Therapy
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
Audiology
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
Perfusion
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
Speech and Language Therapy
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
Nursing
TRAnnual Fee: $5,000
ENAnnual Fee: $4,250
Nutrition and Dietetics
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
ENAnnual Fee: $4,250
Computer Engineering
TRAnnual Fee: $4,500
ENAnnual Fee: $5,500
Avionics
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
TRAnnual Fee: $4,500
ENAnnual Fee: $4,750
Industrial Engineering
TRAnnual Fee: $4,500
Aircraft Maintenance and Repair
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
Aerospace Engineering
TRAnnual Fee: $4,500
ENAnnual Fee: $6,000
Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
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ENAnnual Fee: $4,250
Interior Architecture
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Aviation Management
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ENAnnual Fee: $4,250
Civil Engineering
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ENAnnual Fee: $4,750
Architecture
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ENAnnual Fee: $4,750
Software Engineering
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ENAnnual Fee: $5,500
Mechatronics Engineering
TRAnnual Fee: $4,500
Management Information Systems
ENAnnual Fee: $4,250
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
Tourism Guidance
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
Economics and Finance
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ENAnnual Fee: $4,250
Sociology
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
Sports Management
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
Public Relations and Advertising
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International Trade and Finance
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ENAnnual Fee: $4,250
Turkish Language and Literature
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International Trade and Business
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ENAnnual Fee: $4,250
Psychology
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ENAnnual Fee: $4,250
International Logistics Management
TRAnnual Fee: $3,500
ENAnnual Fee: $4,000
Communication Design
TRAnnual Fee: $3,500
Social Work
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Public Relations and Publicity
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Business Administration
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ENAnnual Fee: $4,500
Banking and Insurance
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
Logistics Management
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ENAnnual Fee: $4,250
Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
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ENAnnual Fee: $4,250
Exercise and Sports for Disabled
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
Coaching
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
ENAnnual Fee: $4,250
Exercise and Sports Sciences
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
Advertising
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
Recreation
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
Political Science and International Relations
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
ENAnnual Fee: $4,250
New Media and Communication
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
ENAnnual Fee: $4,250
Political Science and Public Administration
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
E-Commerce and Management
TRAnnual Fee: $3,500
Graphic Design
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
English Language and Literature
ENAnnual Fee: $4,250
English Translation and Interpretation
ENAnnual Fee: $4,250
Child Development
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
ENAnnual Fee: $4,250
Radio, Television and Cinema
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
Television Reporting and Programming
TRAnnual Fee: $4,000
Optometrist
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Laboratory Techniques
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Radiotherapy
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Medical Laboratory Techniques
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Biomedical Device Technology
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Oral and Dental Health
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Podology
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Medical Imaging Techniques
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Orthopaedic Prosthetics and Orthotics
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Physiotherapy
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
ENAnnual Fee: $3,250
Dialysis
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Pathology Laboratory Techniques
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Autopsy Assistantship
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Health Institutions Management
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Dental Prosthesis Technologies
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Medical Documentation and Secretarial
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Anesthesia
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Occupational Health and Safety
TRAnnual Fee: $2,750
Electronic Technologies
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Information Security Technologies
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Automotive Technology
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Web Design and Development
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Food Technologies
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Construction Technologies
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Computer Aided Design and Animation
TRAnnual Fee: $2,750
Electricity
TRAnnual Fee: $2,750
Aircraft Technology
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Civil Aviation and Cabin Services
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
ENAnnual Fee: $3,250
Civil Aviation Transportation Management
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
ENAnnual Fee: $3,250
Computer Programming
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
ENAnnual Fee: $3,250
Mechatronics
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Computer Technologies
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Sports Management
TRAnnual Fee: $2,750
Tourism Guidance
TRAnnual Fee: $2,750
Applied English and Translation
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
ENAnnual Fee: $3,000
Air Logistics
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Foreign Trade
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Fashion Design
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Public Relations and Advertising
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Ight Operations Management
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Human Resources Management
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Cooking
TRAnnual Fee: $2,750
Graphic Design
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Culinary
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Marine and Port Management
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Logistics
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Interior Design
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Ce Management
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Banking and Insurance
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Food Quality Analysis
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Radio and Television Programming
TRAnnual Fee: $2,750
Hair Care and Beauty Services
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Pastry and Bakery
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Audiometry
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Radio and Television
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Emergency and First Aid
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Machinery
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Electro Neurophysiology
TRAnnual Fee: $3,000
Justice
TRAnnual Fee: $2,750
Audiology
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
Occupational Health and Safety
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
Nutrition and Dietetics
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
Health Management
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
Civil Engineering
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
ENProgram Fee: $6,000
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
ENProgram Fee: $4,500
Mechatronics Engineering
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
Aircraft Engineering
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
ENProgram Fee: $6,500
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
ENProgram Fee: $4,500
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
ENProgram Fee: $6,000
TRProgram Fee: $3,500
Architecture
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
ENProgram Fee: $6,000
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
ENProgram Fee: $4,500
Aviation Management
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
Engineering Management
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
Computer Engineering
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
ENProgram Fee: $6,000
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
ENProgram Fee: $4,500
Business Administration
ENProgram Fee: $4,500
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
ENProgram Fee: $4,500
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
ENProgram Fee: $6,500
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
ENProgram Fee: $4,500
Project Management
ENProgram Fee: $4,500
Political Science and International Relations
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
ENProgram Fee: $5,500
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
ENProgram Fee: $4,250
Psychology
TRProgram Fee: $7,000
TRProgram Fee: $5,000
Addiction Psychology
TRProgram Fee: $8,000
Turkish Language and Literature
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
Sports Management
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
Psychosocial Fields of Sports
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
Political Science and Public Administration
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
ENProgram Fee: $5,500
ENProgram Fee: $4,250
New Media, Communication and Journalism
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
Public Relations and Publicity
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
Economics and Finance
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
ENProgram Fee: $5,500
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
ENProgram Fee: $4,500
Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
Security Studies
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
Clinical Psychology
TRProgram Fee: $25,000
TRProgram Fee: $17,000
Sociology
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
International Trade and Logistics
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
Visual Communication Design
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
International Logistics and Transportation
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
Advanced Acting
TRProgram Fee: $4,000
Child Development
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
Exercise and Training Sciences
TRProgram Fee: $4,500
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
Tour Guide Training
TRProgram Fee: $3,750
Aircraft Engineering
TRProgram Fee: $6,000
Civil Engineering
TRProgram Fee: $6,000
ENProgram Fee: $8,000
Economics and Finance
TRProgram Fee: $6,000
ENProgram Fee: $8,000
Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
TRProgram Fee: $6,000
Sports Management
TRProgram Fee: $6,000
Political Science and International Relations
TRProgram Fee: $6,000
Business Administration
TRProgram Fee: $6,000
ENProgram Fee: $8,000
Exercise and Training Sciences
TRProgram Fee: $6,000

Istanbul Gelisim University Campus

The campus includes sports facilities, laboratories, workshops, social spaces, and academic facilities in Istanbul.

Avcilar, Istanbul, Turkey