Altınbaş University is a private university in Istanbul, Turkey. According to Council of Higher Education (YÖK) data, it hosted 4,605 international students in the 2024–2025 academic year.
Key facts about Altınbaş 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 Altınbaş University
Altınbaş University was founded in 2008 by the Mehmet Altınbaş Education and Culture Foundation. Its legal basis is Law No. 5765 of May 2008. It first opened as Istanbul Kemerburgaz University, admitted its first students in the 2011–2012 academic year, and took the name Altınbaş University in 2017. According to the university, it has 10 faculties, a graduate education institute and two schools, and its students come from 105 countries.
The university has campuses in several parts of Istanbul’s European side. The Mahmutbey campus in Bağcılar is home to the student dormitories. There is also a health sciences campus in Bakırköy and a social sciences campus in Gayrettepe (Şişli). Altınbaş teaches medicine, dentistry and pharmacy, and runs Altınbaş University Dental Hospital and a technopark.
Popular programs for international students
Altınbaş offers many bachelor’s programs in English. These are some of the programs its international office lists as English-taught:
- Medicine (MD)
- Pharmacy
- Dentistry (partly in English, 30%)
- Computer Engineering and Software Engineering
- Architecture
- Business Administration
- International Logistics Management
- Psychology
Health applicants can read our guide to studying medicine in Turkey in English. To compare programs at other Istanbul universities, see private universities in Istanbul for international students.
Campus and student life
The Mahmutbey campus in Bağcılar (Mahmutbey Mah. Dilmenler Cad.) has separate dormitories for male and female students, with Wi-Fi, a laundry, storage, cleaning and security. The university runs shuttle buses, and students can use the library, the continuing education center, the technopark and a student council. A dedicated International Office and Dean of Students office help international students settle in. Students who need English first join the English Preparatory School, which has four levels from A1 to B2, each taught in an eight-week term.
Frequently asked questions
Is Altınbaş University recognized?
Yes. Altınbaş University is a foundation (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 Altınbaş University teach in English?
Yes, many programs are fully in English, including Medicine, Pharmacy, engineering, architecture and business programs. Dentistry and Law are partly in English. For bachelor’s programs, accepted scores include TOEFL iBT 65 or PTE Academic 55. You can also take the university’s own proficiency test. Turkish-taught programs require a TÖMER B2 certificate.
How do I apply to Altınbaş University?
Choose a program in the table on this page and press Apply, or request a free consultation. For bachelor’s programs you will need a high school diploma recognized as equal to a Turkish diploma (an equivalency certificate). Read our guide to applying to Turkish universities for the full steps.
Does Altınbaş University offer scholarships or discounts for international students?
The university says it offers scholarships to international students, awarded on academic merit and valid for all years of study. The level depends on your grades and program, so an advisor will confirm the current offer. See also the cost of studying in Turkey.
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