Başkent University is a private university in Ankara, Turkey. According to Council of Higher Education (YÖK) data, it hosted 366 international students in the 2024–2025 academic year.
Key facts about Başkent University
- Location: Ankara, Turkey.
- Language of instruction: the programs we list here are taught in Turkish. 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 Başkent University
Başkent University is a foundation (non-profit private) university in Ankara. It was founded by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Haberal, together with the Haberal Education Foundation, and was established by law in January 1994. Teaching began in the 1994–1995 academic year. Prof. Haberal had earlier founded the Turkey Organ Transplantation and Burn Treatment Foundation, and health care is still central to the university.
The main campus is at Bağlıca, in the Etimesgut district of Ankara. The university has 12 faculties, including Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Engineering, Law and Economics and Administrative Sciences, plus a state conservatory. Its health network includes Başkent University Ankara Hospital and health research and application centres in Adana, Alanya, Konya, Istanbul and İzmir.
Popular programs for international students
Many Başkent programs run in both a Turkish and an English version. English-taught options for international students include:
- Medicine (English or Turkish)
- Dentistry (English or Turkish)
- Computer Engineering (English or Turkish)
- Artificial Intelligence Engineering (English)
- Nursing (English or Turkish)
- Psychology (English or Turkish)
- Business Administration (English or Turkish)
- Molecular Biology and Genetics (English or Turkish)
Pharmacy, Law, Architecture and most health sciences programs are taught in Turkish. If you want to study medicine, dentistry or pharmacy, 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 Bağlıca campus is on the western side of Ankara. University service buses run from central areas such as Sıhhıye on weekdays and weekends. You can also take the metro to Koru station and then an EGO city bus, or a Bağlıca minibus from Sıhhıye. The campus has dormitories, several dining halls and a 24-hour student health centre. The university runs English and Turkish preparatory programs and a TÖMER Turkish language centre.
Frequently asked questions
Is Başkent University recognized?
Yes. Başkent 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 Başkent University teach in English?
Yes, for selected programs, including Medicine, Dentistry, several engineering programs, Nursing and Psychology. For English-taught Medicine and Dentistry the university asks for a higher English score (for example TOEFL iBT 96) than for other English programs.
How do I apply to Başkent University?
Choose a program in the table on this page and press Apply, or request a free consultation. You need a passport copy, your transcript, your high school diploma and a language certificate. For most programs your high school grades can be enough. For Medicine and Dentistry, the university does not accept a diploma alone: you need a qualifying result in an exam or diploma system it lists, such as YÖS, SAT, ACT, IB or A Levels. Read more in our guide to applying to Turkish universities.
Does Başkent University offer scholarships or discounts for international students?
The university’s international fee page does not list a scholarship scheme. Private universities in Turkey often offer discounts to international students, and an advisor will confirm the current offer for your program. For living costs, see the cost of studying in Turkey.
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