Cappadocia University is a private university in Nevşehir, Turkey. According to Council of Higher Education (YÖK) data, it hosted 596 international students in the 2024–2025 academic year.
Key facts about Cappadocia University
- Location: Nevşehir, Turkey.
- 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 Cappadocia University
Cappadocia University (Kapadokya Üniversitesi) started teaching in the 2005–2006 academic year as Cappadocia Vocational School, with five associate degree programs. It became a university under Law No. 7033, published in the Official Gazette on 1 July 2017. It is a foundation (non-profit private) university, and its founding foundation is the İlke Education and Health Foundation.
The main campus is in Mustafapaşa, in the Ürgüp district of Nevşehir province, and the university also has a campus at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport in Pendik. Its academic units include the Faculties of Humanities, Dentistry, Economics and Administrative Sciences, and Architecture, Design and Fine Arts, as well as Schools of Health Sciences, Applied Sciences and Foreign Languages. The university is known for civil aviation, which it added in 2009 (including balloon piloting and aircraft technology), and for health programs, which it added from 2011–2012 onward.
Popular programs for international students
Most bachelor’s programs at Cappadocia University are taught in Turkish. The university’s international program list shows three bachelor’s programs taught in English: English Language and Literature, English Translation and Interpreting, and Political Science and International Relations. Other programs open to international students include:
- Dentistry (Turkish)
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (Turkish)
- Nursing (Turkish)
- Psychology (Turkish)
- Aviation Management (Turkish)
- Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance (Turkish)
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Turkish)
- Political Science and International Relations (English)
If you are interested in dentistry, read our guide to studying medicine and dentistry in Turkey. You can compare programs on our program search page.
Campus and student life
The Mustafapaşa campus is in a small historic town in the Cappadocia area, close to Ürgüp. The university has guesthouses on this campus for female and male students, within walking distance of classrooms, and there are also contracted apartments and state dormitories in Ürgüp. Campus facilities include a health centre, cafeterias, a fitness room, an indoor sports hall and a football field. The International Student Office supports students with applications, registration, accommodation and residence permits.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cappadocia University recognized?
Yes. Cappadocia University is a foundation university established by Turkish law and approved by YÖK, the Council of Higher Education of Turkey. Its degrees have the same legal status as degrees from other Turkish universities.
Does Cappadocia University teach in English?
Only a few bachelor’s programs are taught in English. Most programs, including Dentistry and the aviation programs, are taught in Turkish. International applicants must declare at least B1 Turkish when they apply, and the university offers Turkish preparatory education for students who need it.
How do I apply to Cappadocia University?
Choose a program in the table on this page and press Apply, or request a free consultation. The university accepts international applications in several rounds during the year. Read more in our guide to applying to Turkish universities.
Does Cappadocia University offer scholarships or discounts for international students?
The university’s international pages do not publish a fixed scholarship 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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