Kocaeli Health and Technology University is a private university in Kocaeli, Turkey. According to Council of Higher Education (YÖK) data, it hosted 1,097 international students in the 2024–2025 academic year.
Key facts about Kocaeli Health and Technology University
- Location: Kocaeli, 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 Kocaeli Health and Technology University
Kocaeli Health and Technology University (KOSTÜ) is a foundation (non-profit private) university in Başiskele, Kocaeli, east of Istanbul. Its higher education began in 2009 as the European Vocational School (Avrupa Meslek Yüksekokulu). The institution became Kocaeli Health and Technology University and started teaching under this name in the 2020–2021 academic year.
The university has five faculties: Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Engineering and Natural Sciences, and Social and Human Sciences. It also has two vocational schools (the European Vocational School and Gebze OSB Vocational School) and a Graduate Institute. As its name shows, the focus is on health and technology. Dentistry students do their clinical training at the university’s Oral and Dental Health Application and Research Center.
Popular programs for international students
KOSTÜ publishes a yearly quota of places for international students. According to the university’s academic units page, Dentistry and Pharmacy are offered in both Turkish and English. Programs in the 2026–2027 international quota include:
- Dentistry (Turkish or English)
- Pharmacy (Turkish or English)
- Computer Engineering
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
- Nursing
- Midwifery
- Psychology
- Business Administration
Read our guide to studying dentistry and pharmacy in Turkey, or compare programs on our program search page.
Campus and student life
The campus is in the Yeniköy neighbourhood of Başiskele, Kocaeli. It has a library with electronic resources, a dining service, a Health, Culture and Sports unit and a disability support unit. According to the university, Kocaeli has both public and private student dormitories, and the admissions office can share current options. The International Student Office gives information on applications, registration, visas and residence permits, and the TÖMER centre teaches Turkish.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kocaeli Health and Technology University recognized?
Yes. KOSTÜ is a foundation 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 Kocaeli Health and Technology University teach in English?
Some programs. Dentistry and Pharmacy have English-taught versions, and other programs are mainly in Turkish. The language of each program is shown on its page, and the Foreign Languages Department decides on English preparatory study and exemptions.
How do I apply to Kocaeli Health and Technology University?
Choose a program in the table on this page and press Apply, or request a free consultation. The university also has an online application system for international students. Read more in our guide to applying to Turkish universities.
Does Kocaeli Health and Technology University offer scholarships or discounts for international students?
The university says scholarships, discounts and payment terms can change each year and does not publish a fixed scheme for international students. Private universities in Turkey often offer discounts, and an advisor will confirm the current offer for your program. See also the cost of studying in Turkey.
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