Antalya Bilim University is a private university in Antalya, Turkey. According to Council of Higher Education (YÖK) data, it hosted 1,562 international students in the 2024–2025 academic year.
Key facts about Antalya Bilim University
- Location: Antalya, Turkey.
- Language of instruction: the programs we list here are taught in Turkish and English. Each program in the table below shows its language.
- Admission: private universities in Turkey usually admit international students on their high school or bachelor’s grades, without a central entrance exam. Some programs, such as medicine, set higher requirements.
- Tuition and deposits: see current fees for every program in the table below, or compare them with other universities in our program search.
About Antalya Bilim University
Antalya Bilim University was founded in 2010 by the Gaye Education, Health, Sports and Environment Foundation. It was the first foundation (non-profit private) university in Antalya, and it was earlier known as International Antalya University. Postgraduate teaching started in 2014.
The main campus is in the Döşemealtı district, on the Antalya–Burdur road north of the city centre. The university has seven faculties: Dentistry, Law, Engineering and Natural Sciences, Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Fine Arts and Architecture, Tourism, and Health Sciences. It also has a School of Foreign Languages, a School of Civil Aviation, vocational schools and an Institute of Graduate Studies. The Faculty of Dentistry was set up in 2019 and took its first students in 2020–2021.
Popular programs for international students
Most bachelor’s programs in engineering, business, architecture and tourism are taught in English. Health programs, dentistry and pilot training are taught in Turkish. Programs that international students often choose include:
- Computer Engineering (English)
- Civil Engineering (English)
- Architecture (English)
- Business Administration (English)
- Psychology (English)
- Tourism Management (English)
- Gastronomy and Culinary Arts (English)
- Dentistry (Turkish)
If you are interested in dentistry, read our guide to studying medicine and dentistry in Turkey. You can compare all programs on our program search page.
Campus and student life
The Döşemealtı campus has a dormitory complex for female students with 250 places. Rooms have a private bathroom, a study desk and wireless internet, and breakfast and dinner are included. Shared facilities on the campus include a dining hall, a library and study rooms, a prayer room, a cinema hall, a gym, and football, basketball and tennis courts. The university also has student communities for culture, arts and sports. An International Student Office and an Erasmus Office support international and exchange students.
Frequently asked questions
Is Antalya Bilim University recognized?
Yes. Antalya Bilim University is a foundation 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 Antalya Bilim University teach in English?
Yes, for many programs. The university’s international fee list shows English as the language of instruction for its engineering, architecture, business, psychology, political science and tourism programs. Dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, nutrition and dietetics, midwifery, pilot training and the vocational programs are taught in Turkish.
How do I apply to Antalya Bilim University?
Choose a program in the table on this page and press Apply, or request a free consultation. You usually need your high school diploma and transcripts and a passport copy. Read more in our guide to applying to Turkish universities.
Does Antalya Bilim University offer scholarships or discounts for international students?
Yes. The university’s international fee list shows a reduced “with scholarship” fee for most programs, and the size of the reduction depends on when you register. Dentistry has a reduced fee only in the earlier registration periods, and pilot training has no reduced fee. An advisor will confirm the current offer for your program. For living costs, see the cost of studying in Turkey.
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