Fenerbahçe University is a private foundation university established in 2016 by the foundation of Fenerbahçe Sports Club. Its campus is in Ataşehir, on the Asian side of Istanbul.
Why international students choose Fenerbahçe University
- 2,348 international students in 2024–2025 (YÖK).
- Health, sports and business programs, including pharmacy, health sciences, sports sciences, communication and business.
- A modern campus in Ataşehir, one of Istanbul’s growing business districts.
- Programs in English and Turkish – check the language of each program in the table below.
About Fenerbahçe University
Fenerbahçe University (FBU) is a young foundation university founded by the Fenerbahçe Education, Culture and Health Foundation, linked to Fenerbahçe Sports Club. It gained its legal status with a law published in the Official Gazette on 24 November 2016 and started teaching in the 2019–2020 academic year. Today it has seven undergraduate faculties with 35 departments, a Vocational School of Health Services, a School of Foreign Languages and a Graduate School.
The campus is in the Metropol İstanbul complex in Ataşehir, on the Asian side of Istanbul. Its faculties cover pharmacy, health sciences, engineering, architecture and design, economics and social sciences, communication and sport sciences. Its partnerships with the Medicana healthcare group and Fenerbahçe Sports Club give students access to practical training, internships and sports facilities. FBU joined the Erasmus+ exchange program in 2021.
Popular programs for international students
FBU offers programs in both English and Turkish. The university’s official pages confirm English-taught bachelor’s programs such as:
- Psychology
- Political Science and International Relations
- Economics
Its faculties also teach pharmacy, nursing, physiotherapy, engineering and architecture. Check the language of each program in the table on this page before you apply.
Health applicants can read our guide to studying medicine and health programs in Turkey in English. To compare more options, see private universities in Istanbul for international students.
Campus and student life
FBU has one main campus in Ataşehir, on Istanbul’s Asian side, covering about 100,000 m². The university offers student services for health, culture and sports, a career center and a special needs unit. Students can use sports facilities through the university’s link with Fenerbahçe Sports Club. New international students first visit the international registration office on the main campus. The International Office, on the L1 floor of the main building, supports students with social and academic life throughout their studies.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fenerbahçe University recognized?
Yes. Fenerbahçe 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 Fenerbahçe University teach in English?
Yes, several programs are taught in English, including Psychology, Political Science and International Relations, and Economics. The table on this page shows the language of every program. You need an English proficiency certificate for English-taught programs; the School of Foreign Languages runs preparatory classes for students who need them. Turkish-taught programs require a Turkish language certificate of at least B1.
How do I apply to Fenerbahçe University?
Choose a program in the table on this page and press Apply, or request a free consultation. You will need your high school diploma with a certified translation, a transcript, an equivalency certificate, passport copies and photos. After you arrive, you also need to apply for a student residence permit. See our guide to applying to Turkish universities.
Does Fenerbahçe University offer scholarships or discounts for international students?
The university’s international page mentions exchange programs with scholarships from partner universities, but it does not publish a fixed tuition discount. Private universities in Turkey often offer discounts, and an advisor will confirm the current offer. See also the cost of studying in Turkey.
Fenerbahçe University’s representative in Iran
Lord Agency runs the official Fenerbahçe University representative office in Tabriz, Iran. Students and families in Iran can visit the office in person to get information about programs, tuition and scholarships, submit their documents and receive support with every step of the application.
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