English-taught degrees
Study Pharmacy in Turkey in English
Five-year pharmacy degrees taught in English at private universities in Turkey and North Cyprus. Compare live fees, check entry requirements and get free help from our Istanbul team, from your first question to your student residence permit.
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Why Turkey
Why study pharmacy in Turkey
A five-year degree
Pharmacy in Turkey is a five-year program. If your English is not yet at the required level, you usually study an English preparatory year first.
YÖK-approved universities
Universities in Turkey are approved by YÖK, Turkey's Council of Higher Education, and their degrees are official Turkish university degrees. For North Cyprus, check the recognition of your program before you enroll.
Links to health groups
Several universities belong to healthcare groups. Acıbadem students get priority for internships in Acıbadem Healthcare Group hospitals, and İstinye students train in hospital campuses linked to the MLP Care group.
Taught in English
Many private universities teach pharmacy in English, and some offer a Turkish track as well. A few programs are partly or fully in Turkish, so always check the teaching language.
Where to study
Universities that teach pharmacy in English
Acıbadem University
Istanbul. Its international admissions page lists Pharmacy as taught in English.
Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul. Pharmacy is one of the programs Medipol teaches fully in English.
Bahçeşehir University (BAU)
Istanbul. Teaches Pharmacy in English, alongside Medicine and Dental Medicine.
İstinye University
Istanbul. Pharmacy in English, at a university built on the experience of the MLP Care healthcare group.
Yeditepe University
Istanbul. Pharmacy in English. English is the main language of instruction at Yeditepe.
Altınbaş University
Istanbul. Its international office lists Pharmacy as an English-taught program.
Istanbul Aydın University
Istanbul. Pharmacy in English or Turkish.
Istanbul Okan University
Istanbul. Pharmacy in English or Turkish.
Near East University
Nicosia, North Cyprus. Five-year Pharmacy in English, at a university with its own hospital.
Cyprus International University
Nicosia, North Cyprus. Pharmacy in English, offered as both MPharm and PharmD.
Pharmacy is also offered in English (with a Turkish track) at Lokman Hekim in Ankara and Kocaeli Health and Technology, and in English at Girne American University in North Cyprus. Bezmialem Vakıf says its Pharmacy program is about 70% Turkish and 30% English. Compare every pharmacy program and its live fees in our program search.
Admission
Admission requirements for pharmacy
What universities usually ask for
- Valid passport
- High school diploma (or expected graduation letter) and transcripts
- English certificate such as IELTS or TOEFL, if you have one (many universities also run their own English test)
- Passport-size photo
- Some universities also ask for a letter of intent or a reference letter
Private universities usually admit international students on their high school grades, without a central entrance exam. Health programs such as pharmacy can have higher grade or language requirements than other programs.
For example, Girne American University asks Pharmacy students for a higher English proficiency score than other programs. Students show a certificate such as IELTS or TOEFL, or pass the university's own English proficiency exam.
Each university has its own list and minimum grades. We tell you exactly what your chosen program needs. Thinking about other health degrees? Read our guide to studying medicine in Turkey in English.
How it works
How to apply for pharmacy in four steps
- 1
Free consultation
Send us your grades, the pharmacy program you want and your budget. An advisor suggests the universities that fit your profile.
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Apply
We prepare and submit your applications and follow them up until you receive your acceptance letter. Read how to apply to Turkish universities.
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Student visa
With your acceptance letter, we guide you through the documents for your student visa. Read our Turkey student visa guide. If you choose North Cyprus, we explain its entry steps for your nationality.
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Arrival
We help you with the next steps after you land, including registration and your student residence permit.
Proof, not promises
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FAQ
Questions students ask about pharmacy in Turkey
Is a Turkish pharmacy degree recognized?
Universities in Turkey are approved by YÖK, Turkey's Council of Higher Education, and their degrees are official Turkish university degrees. Whether you can work as a pharmacist in your home country depends on your national pharmacy authority, which may ask you to pass a licensing or equivalence exam. Check its rules before you enroll. For North Cyprus universities, check the recognition of your program with your own country's authorities too.
How long is pharmacy in Turkey?
The pharmacy degree takes five years. If you need to improve your English first, add an English preparatory year.
Is pharmacy taught fully in English?
At the universities listed above, Pharmacy has an English-taught option. Some universities teach it partly or fully in Turkish, for example Bezmialem Vakıf (about 30% English) and Başkent, where Pharmacy is taught in Turkish. Our program search shows the teaching language of every program.
What is the difference between MPharm and PharmD?
They are two types of pharmacy degree, and Cyprus International University offers both. Which one fits you depends on where you want to work, so an advisor will help you compare them with the rules in your home country.
How much does pharmacy in Turkey cost?
It depends on the university and the program. You can see current tuition fees and deposits in our program search, and living costs in our cost of studying in Turkey guide.
Is your service free?
Yes. Our admission and registration help is free, and you pay tuition directly to the university.
Ready to plan your pharmacy studies in Turkey?
Send us your grades and the universities you are interested in. We usually reply the same working day.