Avrasya University is a private university in Trabzon, Turkey. According to Council of Higher Education (YÖK) data, it hosted 108 international students in the 2024–2025 academic year.
Key facts about Avrasya University
- Location: Trabzon, Turkey.
- 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 Avrasya University
Avrasya University was founded in Trabzon in 2010 and began teaching in the 2011–2012 academic year. It is a foundation (non-profit private) university set up by the Maçka Urban Planning, Education, Culture and Social Services Foundation. The university lists 26 undergraduate, 14 graduate and 36 vocational programs, and about 8,500 students.
Avrasya has several campuses in Trabzon, on the Black Sea coast of north-east Turkey. The main ones are Pelitli, Ömer Yıldız and Yomra, all about 5 km from the city centre, and the rectorate is in Pelitli. Its faculties include Engineering and Architecture, Health Sciences, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Communication, and Sport Sciences. It also has a Vocational School, a Vocational School of Health Services, a School of Applied Sciences and a Graduate Education Institute. Health programs are a large part of what the university offers, at both bachelor’s and associate level.
Popular programs for international students
Most programs at Avrasya are taught in Turkish. The university’s own program lists show two bachelor’s programs taught in English. Programs that international students often consider include:
- Business Administration (English)
- Molecular Biology and Genetics (English)
- Computer Engineering
- Architecture
- Psychology
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
- Nursing
You can compare all programs on our program search page.
Campus and student life
Avrasya has six dormitory buildings on the Pelitli and Ömer Yıldız campuses, with space for more than 1,000 students. Room types include single, double, triple, quadruple and suite rooms. The university also offers dining services, sports facilities, a library, a computer centre, counselling, a student union and AVU Radio. The International Students Office gives information on applications, courses and housing, and runs orientation programs and cultural trips for new students.
Frequently asked questions
Is Avrasya University recognized?
Yes. Avrasya 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 Avrasya University teach in English?
Mostly no. The university states that its medium of instruction is Turkish. Business Administration and Molecular Biology and Genetics are listed as English-taught bachelor’s programs. For Turkish-taught programs, you can send a Turkish language certificate if you have one. The university also offers Turkish courses for one term or one year, depending on your level.
How do I apply to Avrasya University?
Choose a program in the table on this page and press Apply, or request a free consultation. You usually need a passport copy, your high school diploma and transcript, and a Turkish language certificate if you have one. After your documents are checked, the university sends a conditional acceptance letter, which you use to apply for a student visa. Read more in our guide to applying to Turkish universities.
Does Avrasya University offer scholarships or discounts for international students?
The university has published scholarship information for international students in earlier application guides, but its current international pages do not show a fixed scheme. 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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