Karadeniz Technical University is a state university in Trabzon, Turkey.
Key facts about Karadeniz Technical University
- Location: Trabzon, Turkey.
- Language of instruction: the programs we list here are taught in English. Each program in the table below shows its language.
- Admission: state universities usually admit international students through their own quotas, based on exam scores such as YÖS or SAT and high school results. Requirements and deadlines vary by university.
- Tuition and deposits: see current fees for every program in the table below, or compare them with other universities in our program search.
About Karadeniz Technical University
Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) is a state university in Trabzon, on Turkey’s Black Sea coast. It was founded on 20 May 1955 under Law No. 6594 and was the first university in Turkey set up outside Istanbul and Ankara. Teaching began on 2 December 1963 with faculties of basic sciences, civil engineering and architecture, mechanical and electrical engineering, and forestry.
Today KTU has 12 faculties, including Engineering, Architecture, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Forestry, the Of Faculty of Technology and the Sürmene Faculty of Marine Sciences. It also has a School of Foreign Languages, 8 vocational schools and 6 graduate schools. According to the university, it offers 81 bachelor’s programs and has more than 32,000 students. Farabi Hospital, the hospital of the Faculty of Medicine, is on the campus.
Popular programs for international students
Programs are taught in Turkish, 30% in English or 100% in English. Options from KTU’s 2026–2027 international quota list include:
- Medicine (Turkish)
- Dentistry (Turkish)
- Pharmacy (Turkish)
- Computer Engineering (30% English)
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering (100% English)
- Software Engineering (100% English)
- Civil Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Turkish or 100% English)
- International Relations (30% or 100% English)
Read our guide to studying medicine in Turkey, or compare programs on our program search page.
Campus and student life
The central Kanuni campus has green areas, faculties, a student dormitory, state KYK dormitories for women and men, cafeterias and the Faik Ahmet Barutçu Library. City buses and dolmuş minibuses run through the campus. The sports complex has 22 facilities, and student clubs organise concerts, festivals and tournaments. The International Student Affairs Office helps new students with registration, residence permits and health insurance, and KTU TÖMER teaches Turkish.
Frequently asked questions
Is Karadeniz Technical University recognized?
Yes. KTU is a state university founded by Turkish law and part of the YÖK system, the Council of Higher Education of Turkey. Its degrees are official Turkish university degrees.
Does Karadeniz Technical University teach in English?
Some programs are taught 100% or 30% in English, for example Software Engineering and Computer Engineering. Most programs, including Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy, are in Turkish. Students need a B2 Turkish certificate to start a Turkish-taught program; others study one year of Turkish first. English-taught programs require a TOEFL or similar score, or a year of English preparation.
How do I apply to Karadeniz Technical University?
KTU uses its own international student quota. You apply online, usually in May, with your passport, high school diploma, transcript and an exam result. Places go first to TR-YÖS applicants, then to SAT or ACT results, and then to high school or national exam results. Choose a program in the table on this page and press Apply, or request a free consultation. See also our guide to applying to Turkish universities.
Does Karadeniz Technical University offer scholarships for international students?
KTU publishes a 25% tuition discount form, but it applies only in specific cases, so ask an advisor whether you qualify. International students can also apply for the government Türkiye Bursları scholarship. For living costs, see the cost of studying in Turkey.
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