Partner university · Istanbul, Turkey

Istinye University

Founded in 2015 and built on the MLP Care hospital group, which gives its medical, dental and health science students access to Liv and Medical Park teaching…

From USD 7,000Undergraduate fee per year
Founded 2015Private university

About the university

Why students choose Istinye University

Founded in 2015 and built on the MLP Care hospital group, which gives its medical, dental and health science students access to Liv and Medical Park teaching hospitals. Campuses at Topkapi and Vadi Istanbul.

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
Istinye University

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

Entry requirements

Applying from Jordan

Source: international.istinye.edu.tr

Documents

Undergraduate applicants upload their passport, high school diploma (or proof they are in their final year), transcript, a photo and any national or international exam result.

Equivalency not needed to apply

An equivalency certificate for the high school diploma is no longer required at the application stage.

Translations

Documents in languages other than Turkish or English must come with a Turkish or English translation.

Fast evaluation

Applications are reviewed within about two business days, and approved applicants get a conditional acceptance letter valid for 7 days.

Pre-registration payment

To secure a seat and receive the official acceptance letter for the visa, students pay 50% of the annual tuition; the rest is paid on the date the university announces.

No entry scholarships

The university states it does not offer scholarships or tuition discounts to international applicants at the application stage.

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

Fees

What Istinye University costs in 2026-2027

Medicine USD 23,000 (Turkish) to 29,000 (English) a year; Dentistry USD 20,000 to 24,500; Pharmacy USD 14,000 to 15,000. English Preparatory Program USD 8,000. Master's fees are for the whole programme (Clinical Psychology USD 15,000).

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

UndergraduateUSD 7,000 - 8,000per year
PostgraduateUSD 8,000 - 8,500per year

Programmes

Popular courses at Istinye 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 Istinye University, step by step

  1. 1

    Free consultation

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

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How much does Istinye University cost for international students?

International undergraduate fees for 2026-2027 start from USD 7,000 a year and go up to USD 8,000, depending on the course. Medicine USD 23,000 (Turkish) to 29,000 (English) a year; Dentistry USD 20,000 to 24,500; Pharmacy USD 14,000 to 15,000. English Preparatory Program USD 8,000. Master's fees are for the whole programme (Clinical Psychology USD 15,000).

Is there a foundation route into Istinye University?

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

Where is Istinye University?

Istinye University is in Istanbul, Turkey. It was founded in 2015.

Does GESCO charge me to apply to Istinye University?

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

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Interested in Istinye 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
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  • No obligation. If GESCO is not the right route for you, we will say so

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