Yaşar University is a private university in Izmir, Turkey. According to Council of Higher Education (YÖK) data, it hosted 276 international students in the 2024–2025 academic year.
Key facts about Yaşar University
- Location: Izmir, Turkey.
- Language of instruction: the programs we list here are taught in 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 Yaşar University
Yaşar University is a foundation (non-profit private) university in İzmir. It was founded by the Selçuk Yaşar Sports and Education Foundation, and the Turkish Parliament approved its establishment in 2001. Teaching started in the 2002–2003 academic year in the Alsancak area of İzmir. Since 2014, all departments have been on the Selçuk Yaşar Campus in Bornova, which opened in 2008.
The university’s website lists eight faculties: Communication, Humanities and Social Sciences, Business, Law, Art and Design, Engineering, Architecture, and Agricultural Sciences and Technologies. It also has a School of Applied Sciences, two vocational schools, a School of Foreign Languages and a graduate school. Yaşar says its School of Foreign Languages was the first in Turkey to be accredited for preparatory language teaching. The university is a member of the European University Association (EUA) and is listed in the QS Europe University Rankings 2026 in the 601–650 band.
Popular programs for international students
Yaşar’s admissions site highlights English-medium teaching in fields such as engineering, business, communication, architecture and design, and the Faculty of Business describes its teaching as English-based. Language can differ by program, so check each program in the table on this page. Popular bachelor’s programs include:
- Computer Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Business Administration
- International Trade and Finance
- Architecture
- Psychology
You can compare all programs on our program search page.
Campus and student life
The Selçuk Yaşar Campus is on Üniversite Street in the Bornova district of İzmir. The campus has a student dormitory, a library, cafeterias and a healthcare center with an infirmary and a psychological counseling service. Students can join university teams in basketball, volleyball, tennis, handball and American football, or individual sports such as swimming, sailing, fencing and chess. The International Relations and Programs Office supports international students and runs Erasmus exchanges.
Frequently asked questions
Is Yaşar University recognized?
Yes. Yaşar 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 Yaşar University teach in English?
Yes, in many programs, especially in engineering, business, communication, architecture and design. Some programs are taught in Turkish, so check the language of your program in the table on this page. Students who do not meet the English requirement first study in the preparatory year at the School of Foreign Languages.
How do I apply to Yaşar 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 Yaşar University offer scholarships or discounts for international students?
The university’s public scholarship page describes scholarships for students placed through the Turkish national exam, and an Academic Achievement Scholarship for students with a GPA of at least 2.30 after their first year. It does not publish a separate scheme for international students. 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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