Istanbul Kent University is a private university in Istanbul, Turkey. According to Council of Higher Education (YÖK) data, it hosted 4,274 international students in the 2024–2025 academic year.
Key facts about Istanbul Kent 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 Istanbul Kent University
Istanbul Kent University is a foundation university established in 2016. It was founded by the Unimpeded Education Foundation (Engelsiz Eğitim Vakfı, ENEV), and the university was the foundation’s first project. The university has two campuses on the European side of Istanbul: the Taksim Campus in central Beyoğlu and the Kağıthane Campus.
The university has six faculties: Dentistry; Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences; Health Sciences; Art and Design; Pharmacy; and Engineering and Natural Sciences. It also has two vocational schools, a postgraduate school and a School of Foreign Languages. Many of its programs are offered in both Turkish and English.
Popular programs for international students
Many bachelor’s programs at Istanbul Kent have a separate English-taught version, according to the university’s official faculty pages. These are often chosen by international students:
- Dentistry (English or Turkish)
- Psychology (English or Turkish)
- Business Administration (English or Turkish)
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (English or Turkish)
- Nursing (English or Turkish)
- Nutrition and Dietetics (English or Turkish)
- International Relations (English)
- Digital Game Design and Visual Communication Design (English)
Other English-taught options include Economics and Finance, International Trade and Business, Political Science and Public Administration, and Gastronomy and Culinary Arts. You can compare all programs on our program search page. For dentistry and pharmacy, see our guide to studying medicine in Turkey in English.
Campus and student life
The Taksim Campus is on Sıraselviler Street in Cihangir, a short walk from Taksim Square, so students are in the center of the city with easy access to public transport, cafés and cultural sites. The university has laboratories for dentistry and health sciences, a career center and student clubs. Its School of Foreign Languages runs an English preparatory program, and its lifelong learning center teaches Turkish. The Kent International office answers international students by email and WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Is Istanbul Kent University recognized?
Yes. Istanbul Kent University is a foundation university approved by the Council of Higher Education of Turkey (YÖK). Its diplomas have the same legal status as diplomas from other Turkish universities.
Does Istanbul Kent University teach in English?
Yes. Many programs have an English-taught version, including all those listed above. Students without an accepted English score usually start with the English preparatory program. Check the language of each program in the table on this page.
How do I apply to Istanbul Kent University?
Choose a program in the table on this page and press Apply, or request a free consultation. An advisor will review your documents and guide you through the acceptance, payment and visa steps. Our guide on how to apply to Turkish universities explains the process.
Does Istanbul Kent University offer scholarships or discounts for international students?
The university’s international pages sometimes announce seasonal offers, but they do not describe a fixed scholarship for international students. Private universities in Turkey often offer discounts, so an advisor will confirm the current offer for your program. For a full budget, read our guide to the cost of studying in Turkey.
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