Tawjihi minimum
Students from Jordan apply with the Tawjihi and need a minimum high school score of 50%, or 60% for the Faculty of Dentistry.
Partner university · Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul Gelisim University
A large private university on the European side with a very broad programme range and one of the biggest international student populations in Turkey, with…
Founded 2008Private university
About the university
Why students choose Istanbul Gelisim University
A large private university on the European side with a very broad programme range and one of the biggest international student populations in Turkey, with English-taught options across health, engineering and business.
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: Istanbul Gelisim University, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Entry requirements
Applying from Jordan
SAT
SAT is accepted with a minimum of 1100/1600 (at least 600 each in Math and Reading), or 1200/1600 for Dentistry.
If your grade is below the minimum
Applicants whose diploma grade does not meet the criteria can take the university's YÖS exam instead.
Documents
Applicants send a passport copy, high school diploma (or a final-year letter from the school) and official transcript; a one-page motivation letter is optional.
English prep exemption
Students in English-taught programmes skip the preparatory year with 70/100 on the university's proficiency exam, YDS 60 or an equivalent score, or three final school years in a native-English country.
Compare your Tawjihi average with every partner university
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 Istanbul Gelisim University costs
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
IGÜYÖS Scholarship50% to 75% tuitionFor international students who rank in the top 5 of the university's own YÖS exam; some programmes such as Psychology, Dentistry and Pilot Training are excluded.
IB Diploma ScholarshipFor students holding an International Baccalaureate diploma with a score of 35 to 45; covers tuition only.
Programmes
Popular courses at Istanbul Gelisim University
Dentistry (English)
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Computer Engineering (English)
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Business Administration (English)
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Psychology (English)
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Architecture (English)
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Nursing (English)
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Compare courses at every partner university
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 Istanbul Gelisim University, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether Istanbul Gelisim University is realistic.
- 2
Choose your course and route
We match you to the right course and intake.
- 3
Application and offer
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
- 4
Scholarship check
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
- 5
Student visa
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
- 6
Arrival
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
Studying at Istanbul Gelisim University: common questions
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Ask on WhatsAppDoes Istanbul Gelisim University offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. IGÜYÖS Scholarship (50% to 75% tuition); IB Diploma Scholarship. We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
Is there a foundation route into Istanbul Gelisim University?
GESCO applies to Istanbul Gelisim University by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.
Where is Istanbul Gelisim University?
Istanbul Gelisim University is in Istanbul, Turkey. It was founded in 2008.
Does GESCO charge me to apply to Istanbul Gelisim University?
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to Istanbul Gelisim University directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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- Direct application. We hold an agreement with this university
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- No obligation. If GESCO is not the right route for you, we will say so
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