Partner university · Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Ticaret University

Founded by the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, with a natural strength in business, trade, finance and law, and close links to the city's commercial sector.

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From USD 6,000Undergraduate fee per year
Founded 2001Private university

About the university

Why students choose Istanbul Ticaret University

Founded by the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, with a natural strength in business, trade, finance and law, and close links to the city's commercial sector.

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.

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Istanbul Ticaret University

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

Entry requirements

Applying from Jordan

Source: international.ticaret.edu.tr

Who can apply

International students can apply under the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) rules for students from abroad.

Online application

Applicants apply online with their passport, diploma, transcript and a photo.

Offer and deposit

After a conditional acceptance, a USD 1,000 deposit (deducted from tuition) secures the seat and the official acceptance letter for the visa.

Deposit refund

The deposit is refunded only if the visa is refused, with documents from the Turkish embassy or consulate, or if no acceptance letter can be issued because of the quota.

Enrolment on campus

Students complete enrolment on campus with their original documents and then apply for a student residence permit.

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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 Istanbul Ticaret University costs in 2026-2027

Bachelor's USD 6,000 (Turkish) or 7,000 (English) a year; English Preparatory School USD 7,000; vocational school USD 4,000. Master's fees are for the whole programme. VAT included.

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

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UndergraduateUSD 6,000 - 7,000per year
PostgraduateUSD 5,000 - 7,000per year
International Student ScholarshipFull and partial scholarships at varying rates are offered to international students, subject to review and approval by the Admissions Committee.

Programmes

Popular courses at Istanbul Ticaret University

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Bachelor'sBusiness Business Administration (English) Course page Bachelor'sComputing Software Engineering (English) Course page Master'sComputing Computer Engineering (English) Master's Course page PhDBusiness Business Administration (English) PhD Course page

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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 Istanbul Ticaret University, step by step

  1. 1

    Free consultation

    We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether Istanbul Ticaret 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 Istanbul Ticaret University: common questions

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How much does Istanbul Ticaret University cost for international students?

International undergraduate fees for 2026-2027 start from USD 6,000 a year and go up to USD 7,000, depending on the course. Bachelor's USD 6,000 (Turkish) or 7,000 (English) a year; English Preparatory School USD 7,000; vocational school USD 4,000. Master's fees are for the whole programme. VAT included.

Does Istanbul Ticaret University offer scholarships to international students?

Yes. International Student Scholarship. We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.

Is there a foundation route into Istanbul Ticaret University?

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

Where is Istanbul Ticaret University?

Istanbul Ticaret University is in Istanbul, Turkey. It was founded in 2001.

Does GESCO charge me to apply to Istanbul Ticaret University?

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

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