İstinye University is a private university in Istanbul, Turkey. According to Council of Higher Education (YÖK) data, it hosted 3,755 international students in the 2024–2025 academic year.
Key facts about İstinye 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 İstinye University
İstinye University was founded in 2015 by the 21st Century Anatolian Foundation. It is a private foundation university built on the experience of the MLP Care healthcare group, which runs the Liv Hospital and Medical Park hospitals. The university teaches on two main campuses in Istanbul: Vadi İstanbul in Sarıyer and Topkapı in Zeytinburnu, both on the European side of the city. It has 9 faculties, two vocational schools and a graduate institute.
İstinye is best known for health sciences. Its medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and health students train in university hospitals and hospital campuses linked to the group, such as Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa and the university’s dental hospital at Vadi. The university reports that about a quarter of its students are international, and its English Preparatory School is accredited by CEA.
Popular programs for international students
İstinye offers many bachelor’s degrees in English, and several programs also have a Turkish track. These English-taught programs, as listed by the university, are often chosen by international students:
- Medicine (English)
- Dentistry (English)
- Pharmacy (English)
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (English)
- Nursing (English)
- Psychology (English)
- Computer Engineering (English)
- Business Administration (English)
Compare all programs and current fees in the table on this page or use our program search. For health degrees, see our guide to studying medicine in Turkey in English.
Campus and student life
The Vadi İstanbul campus is in Ayazağa, Sarıyer, near the Maslak business area, while the Topkapı campus in Zeytinburnu focuses on health sciences. Both campuses have gyms, libraries, dining halls and cafés, and the Topkapı library has a quiet study area open 24/7. University shuttles serve the campuses. Students can join many clubs and sports teams, including basketball, football, volleyball and tennis. The International Student Guidance unit and the ISU-Buddy program help new international students settle in. The university lists partner dormitories near its campuses.
Frequently asked questions
Is İstinye University recognized?
Yes. İstinye University is a private foundation university approved by the Council of Higher Education of Turkey (YÖK). Its degrees are official Turkish university degrees.
Does İstinye University teach in English?
Yes, for many programs. Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, most engineering programs, Psychology and Business Administration are offered in English. Some programs, such as Midwifery, are taught only in Turkish. Check the language column in the program table before you apply.
How do I apply to İstinye University?
Choose a program in the table on this page and press Apply, or request a free consultation. An advisor will help you prepare your documents. Read more in our guide on how to apply to Turkish universities.
Does İstinye University offer scholarships or discounts for international students?
The university lists sibling and alumni discounts, with a limit on how much can be combined. After the first academic year, students in associate and bachelor’s programs can receive merit scholarships based on their GPA and ranking in their department. Conditions change each year, so an advisor will confirm the current offer for your program.
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