Yeditepe University is a private university in Istanbul, Turkey. According to Council of Higher Education (YÖK) data, it hosted 1,046 international students in the 2024–2025 academic year.
Key facts about Yeditepe 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, English, Russian and French. 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 Yeditepe University
Yeditepe University was founded in 1996 by the Istanbul Education and Culture Foundation (İSTEK). It is a private foundation university on the Asian side of Istanbul. Its main campus, the 26 Ağustos Campus, is in Kayışdağı, in the Ataşehir area. The university has 13 faculties and a vocational school, and it offers 75 undergraduate programs.
Yeditepe is known for teaching almost all of its programs in English and for its wide range of subjects, from engineering and business to arts, law and health. It has its own university hospitals and a dental hospital, which support training in medicine, dentistry and other health fields. The university reports more than 700 cooperation agreements with universities abroad, including Erasmus exchange partners.
Popular programs for international students
According to the university’s official program list, the language of instruction is English for most bachelor’s degrees. These programs are often chosen by international students:
- Medicine (English)
- Dentistry (English)
- Pharmacy (English)
- Computer Engineering (English)
- Architecture (English)
- Business Administration (English)
- Psychology (English)
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (English)
You can compare all programs and current fees in the table on this page or on our program search. If you are interested in health programs, read our guide to studying medicine in Turkey in English.
Campus and student life
The 26 Ağustos Campus sits on the Asian side of Istanbul. Free weekday shuttles link it with the İçerenköy and Kozyatağı metro stations. On-campus residence halls offer more than 3,000 beds for male and female students, in rooms with a private bathroom and internet. Students can use a restaurant, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, a squash hall and a sauna. The university has 49 student clubs, many sports teams and an international office that supports foreign and exchange students.
Frequently asked questions
Is Yeditepe University recognized?
Yes. Yeditepe University is a private foundation university approved by the Council of Higher Education of Turkey (YÖK). Its degrees are official Turkish university degrees.
Does Yeditepe University teach in English?
Yes. English is the main language of instruction. A few programs are taught in other languages, such as International Business Administration (German), Political Science and International Relations (French option) and Russian Language and Literature. Students without a valid TOEFL iBT score study at the English Preparatory School first.
How do I apply to Yeditepe University?
Choose a program in the table on this page and press Apply, or request a free consultation. The university usually asks for your high school diploma and transcript, a passport copy, an English proficiency document and a letter of intent. Read more in our guide on how to apply to Turkish universities.
Does Yeditepe University offer scholarships for international students?
The university states that its scholarships are merit-based and are set each year by the Board of Trustees. A scholarship is suspended if your GPA falls below 2.00. The amount depends on the program and the year, so an advisor will confirm the current offer for your chosen program.
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