Partner university · Istanbul, Turkey

Kadir Has University

A private university founded in 1997, based in a converted tobacco factory on the Golden Horn. Well regarded in international relations, business,…

From USD 20,000Undergraduate fee per year
Founded 1997Private university
5,122Students

About the university

Why students choose Kadir Has University

A private university founded in 1997, based in a converted tobacco factory on the Golden Horn. Well regarded in international relations, business, communication and law, with a compact central campus.

We apply here for direct entry. Entry requirements vary by programme, so the first step is a review of your transcripts and English score against the specific course you want.

Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.

Ways inDirect entry

Photos: Kadir Has University, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.

Entry requirements

Applying from Jordan

Source: khas.edu.tr

Tawjihi minimum

In the university's country-based admission table, the Jordanian Tawjihi is listed with a minimum of 50%.

SAT and other exams

SAT (minimum 1000), IB (minimum 24), ACT (minimum 21) and YÖS (minimum 50) are also accepted.

Documents

Applicants send their high school diploma (if already obtained), transcript, passport copy and, if applicable, English results and reference or motivation letters.

English proficiency

Accepted English results include PTE Academic 59, Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency grade C, Linguaskill 160 and Oxford Test of English 111; otherwise students take the KHAS exam or a fee-paying prep year.

Turkish programmes

Turkish-taught programmes require a C1-level TÖMER or Yunus Emre Institute certificate.

Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.

Fees and scholarships

What Kadir Has University costs

Fee period: as published (current list)

One list fee of USD 20,000 a year for all undergraduate programmes before scholarships; the university states scholarships are available.

International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university at khas.edu.tr. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.

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Programmes

Popular courses at Kadir Has University

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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.

How it works

Your application to Kadir Has University, step by step

  1. 1

    Free consultation

    We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether Kadir Has University is realistic.

  2. 2

    Choose your course and route

    We match you to the right course and intake.

  3. 3

    Application and offer

    We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.

  4. 4

    Scholarship check

    We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.

  5. 5

    Student visa

    Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.

  6. 6

    Arrival

    Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.

Questions

Studying at Kadir Has University: common questions

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How much does Kadir Has University cost for international students?

International undergraduate fees start from USD 20,000 a year and go up to USD 20,000, depending on the course. One list fee of USD 20,000 a year for all undergraduate programmes before scholarships; the university states scholarships are available.

Does Kadir Has University offer scholarships to international students?

Yes. KHAS International Scholarship (Up to 75%). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.

Is there a foundation route into Kadir Has University?

GESCO applies to Kadir Has University by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.

Where is Kadir Has University?

Kadir Has University is in Istanbul, Turkey. It was founded in 1997.

Does GESCO charge me to apply to Kadir Has University?

The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to Kadir Has University directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.

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Interested in Kadir Has University?

Tell us your grades and we will tell you honestly whether it is realistic, and what to do if it is not yet.

  • Direct application. We hold an agreement with this university
  • A plan B. Similar universities if this one is out of reach
  • No obligation. If GESCO is not the right route for you, we will say so

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