Tawjihi minimum
Students from Jordan apply with the Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) and need a minimum score of 60 out of 100 for bachelor's programmes.
Partner university · Istanbul, Turkey
Bahçeşehir University
Founded in 1998 in Besiktas, and one of the few Turkish private universities teaching almost entirely in English. Campuses across Istanbul including a…
From USD 8,500Undergraduate fee per year
Founded 1998Private university
About the university
Why students choose Bahçeşehir University
Founded in 1998 in Besiktas, and one of the few Turkish private universities teaching almost entirely in English. Campuses across Istanbul including a dedicated health campus at Goztepe, with over 100 programmes spanning medicine, engineering, business, design and law, plus an unusual bachelor-level pilot training route.
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: Bahçeşehir University, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Entry requirements
Applying from Jordan
English level
English ability can be shown with TOEFL iBT 72 for undergraduate (79 for graduate) programmes, or with BAU's own proficiency test (minimum 60 undergraduate, 65 graduate).
Graduate programmes
Applicants to master's programmes need a bachelor's degree.
How applications are assessed
The Admission Committee checks the minimum country requirements first, then looks at the curriculum followed, results in related subjects and the programme applied for.
Documents
Applicants send their passport, high school transcripts, diploma if issued, and any supporting results such as SAT or TOEFL; a language certificate is not needed at the application stage.
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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 Bahçeşehir University costs in 2026-2027
Medicine USD 28,000 a year; Dentistry USD 24,000; Pharmacy USD 15,000; Pilotage USD 9,000 + EUR 22,000 a year. Master's programmes are priced per whole programme (USD 7,000 to 18,000).
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university at int.bau.edu.tr. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
UndergraduateUSD 8,500 - 12,000per year
Success Scholarship100% or 50% tuitionFor undergraduates who finish their second year ranked first (100%) or second (50%) in their department, applied to the following year.
Sibling Discount10% discountFor siblings studying at the same level (undergraduate or graduate) at BAU.
Master's GPA ScholarshipFor master's applicants whose bachelor's GPA is above 2.75 out of 4; not available for distance-education programmes.Programmes
Popular courses at Bahçeşehir 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 Bahçeşehir University, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether Bahçeşehir 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 Bahçeşehir University: common questions
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Ask on WhatsAppHow much does Bahçeşehir University cost for international students?
International undergraduate fees for 2026-2027 start from USD 8,500 a year and go up to USD 12,000, depending on the course. Medicine USD 28,000 a year; Dentistry USD 24,000; Pharmacy USD 15,000; Pilotage USD 9,000 + EUR 22,000 a year. Master's programmes are priced per whole programme (USD 7,000 to 18,000).
Does Bahçeşehir University offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. Success Scholarship (100% or 50% tuition); Sibling Discount (10% discount); Master's GPA Scholarship. We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
Is there a foundation route into Bahçeşehir University?
GESCO applies to Bahçeşehir University by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.
Where is Bahçeşehir University?
Bahçeşehir University is in Istanbul, Turkey. It was founded in 1998.
Does GESCO charge me to apply to Bahçeşehir University?
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to Bahçeşehir University directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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