Haliç University is one of Istanbul’s established private universities, founded in 1998 by the Children’s Leukemia Foundation. It offers programs in medicine, engineering, architecture, business, fine arts and health sciences, and is known for its conservatory.
Why international students choose Haliç University
- 1,861 international students in 2024–2025 (YÖK).
- A wide choice of faculties, including Medicine, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Arts and Sciences, Fine Arts and Health Sciences.
- A conservatory with departments such as Turkish Music and Theatre – rare among private universities.
- English and Turkish programs – most engineering departments teach in English.
About Haliç University
Haliç University started teaching on 23 November 1998 and is one of the first foundation universities in Turkey. It was established by Bizim Lösemili Çocuklar Vakfı, the Foundation for Our Children with Leukemia. The university has eight faculties: Arts and Sciences, Fine Arts, Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, Health Sciences, Sport Sciences and Medicine. It also has a conservatory, a School of Foreign Languages, a vocational school and a graduate institute.
Haliç offers programs in health, engineering, architecture, business, sports and the arts, and every department offers double major and minor options. The Faculty of Medicine began teaching in 2017–2018 and has offered an English-taught Medicine program since 2021–2022. Since 2022 the university has been based at its 5. Levent Campus in Eyüpsultan, on the European side of Istanbul.
Popular programs for international students
Haliç teaches a good number of bachelor’s programs in English. All Faculty of Engineering programs are taught in English, and the university also lists these English-taught programs:
- Medicine (MD)
- Computer Engineering and Software Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Business Administration
- Management Information Systems
- International Trade and Business
- Psychology
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, and Nursing
For medicine, see our guide to studying medicine in Turkey in English. You can compare all programs on our program search page.
Campus and student life
The 5. Levent Campus is close to Alibeyköy station on the M7 metro line and the T5 tram line, and free university shuttles run from nearby metro stations. The campus library covers 5,082 m² with 1,100 seats, and the dining hall seats 800. There is a female student dormitory for 506 students. The university reports more than 50 student clubs and students from over 70 countries. The international office helps students with the residence permit after arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Is Haliç University recognized?
Yes. Haliç University is a foundation (non-profit private) university approved by YÖK, the Council of Higher Education of Turkey. Its degrees have the same legal status as degrees from other Turkish universities.
Does Haliç University teach in English?
Yes, for many programs, including Medicine, all engineering programs and several business programs. Other programs are taught in Turkish. Students in English-taught programs who do not pass the English exam first study in the preparatory program. The university lists TOEFL iBT 72 or PTE 55 as accepted scores for bachelor’s applicants.
How do I apply to Haliç University?
Choose a program in the table on this page and press Apply, or request a free consultation. You need your passport, high school diploma and transcript (translated into English or Turkish), and an English score if you have one. Medicine applicants also send a motivation letter. Bachelor’s programs start only in the fall semester. Read more in our guide to applying to Turkish universities.
Does Haliç University offer scholarships or discounts for international students?
The university’s international application page says no scholarships are given at admission, but students can receive a merit scholarship after the first year based on their grades. It also lists discounts for paying the full year in advance and for siblings. An advisor will confirm the current offer. See also the cost of studying in Turkey and our guide to private universities in Istanbul.
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