Istanbul Gedik University is a private university in Istanbul, Turkey. According to Council of Higher Education (YÖK) data, it hosted 2,124 international students in the 2024–2025 academic year.
Key facts about Istanbul Gedik University
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey – Turkey’s largest student city, on both the European and Asian sides of the Bosphorus.
- 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 Istanbul Gedik University
Istanbul Gedik University was founded by the Gedik Education Foundation, which Gedik Holding set up in 1994. The founder, Halil Kaya Gedik, was one of Turkey’s first international welding engineers, and the foundation was first created to support welding education. The institution started in 2010 as Gedik Vocational School and later became a university. Because of its industrial background, it focuses on applied, hands-on education and close cooperation with industry, and students can use Gedik Holding’s laboratories and factories for practical training.
The university has faculties of Engineering; Fine Arts and Architecture; Law; Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences; Health Sciences; and Sport Sciences, plus vocational schools, a School of Foreign Languages and graduate institutes. Its campuses are on the Asian side of Istanbul, in Kartal, Pendik, Aydınlı (Tuzla) and Çamlık, with another location in Nişantaşı. The Pendik campus is near Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
Popular programs for international students
Gedik teaches in both English and Turkish. These bachelor’s programs are listed by the university as English-taught:
- International Relations
- International Trade and Finance
- Management Information Systems
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (first intake in 2025–2026)
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (first intake in 2025–2026)
The university also offers Turkish-taught programs in engineering, law, health, architecture and sports, and English-taught master’s programs such as Business Administration and Civil Engineering. You can compare all programs on our program search page.
Campus and student life
The Kartal campus is a short walk from Kartal metro station, and the university runs transport between its campuses. Gedik has several campus libraries, modern laboratories and separate dormitories for male and female students at the Aydınlı campus. Students can join more than 35 clubs, such as IEEE, Entrepreneurship, Music and Drama, and university sports teams in football, basketball, volleyball, swimming and more. The international office supports applications and Erasmus+ exchanges. See also private universities in Istanbul.
Frequently asked questions
Is Istanbul Gedik University recognized?
Yes. Istanbul Gedik 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 Istanbul Gedik University teach in English?
Yes, for selected programs such as International Relations, Management Information Systems and Mechatronics Engineering. The university accepts results such as TOEFL iBT 66 or PTE 50, or its own proficiency test. Students without a valid result can take the university’s English test and, if needed, the English Preparatory Program. Most Turkish-taught programs need Turkish at B1 level (C1 for Law).
How do I apply to Istanbul Gedik University?
Choose a program in the table on this page and press Apply, or request a free consultation. You can apply with your high school diploma and transcripts and a passport copy; SAT, ACT or IB results are also accepted but not required. After acceptance, you need an equivalency certificate for registration. Read more in our guide to applying to Turkish universities.
Does Istanbul Gedik University offer scholarships or discounts for international students?
The university’s international pages mention discount and achievement scholarships but do not publish fixed rates. An advisor will confirm the current offer for your program. For living costs, see the cost of studying in Turkey.
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