Okan University dormitories guide 2026 guide — Key facts at a glance

Study in Turkiye presents this concise reference for international recruiters, admissions teams, HR and marketing professionals, and placement agencies. The guide consolidates official, current details about on‑campus housing at Okan University’s Tuzla Campus in Istanbul to support accurate advice and effective placement workflows.

• Location: Tuzla Campus (Asian side of Istanbul)
• Walking distance to faculty buildings: within 5 minutes
• Capacity: ~1,500 students across five buildings (three female, two male)
• Room types: single, double, triple, quadruple occupancy
• Meals: dinner included five days a week (except public holidays)
• Medical & safety: 24/7 medical care, psychological counseling, 24/7 security
• Transport: ~10 minutes from Sabiha Gökçen Airport, regular campus shuttles

Location & capacity — what recruiters and admissions teams should know

Strategic campus placement

Okan’s dormitories are located on the Tuzla Campus on Istanbul’s Asian side, with every residence within a five‑minute walk of academic buildings. This proximity reduces late‑evening transit concerns for international students and simplifies integration into campus life.

Residence footprint and gender distribution

• Total capacity: approximately 1,500 students
• Buildings: five dormitory buildings — three allocated to female students and two to male students

Note: This distribution and capacity planning are important for forecasting housing availability by cohort and gender when managing international intakes.

Room types, in‑room features and communal facilities

Room configurations

Okan University offers flexible room options to meet different budgets and privacy needs:

• Single, double, triple, and quadruple occupancy arrangements

In‑room amenities (standard)

Each student room includes:

• Private bathroom and toilet
• Mini or medium refrigerator
• Desk and wardrobe
• Plasma TV and telephone
• Wired and wireless internet access
• 24/7 hot water

Dormitory communal facilities

Buildings are supported by campus amenities designed to support study, wellbeing, and athletics:

• Study rooms and TV lounges for social learning
• Laundry and ironing rooms (free to use)
• Prayer rooms
• Access to a fully equipped sports center and swimming pool
• Daily cleaning of rooms and common areas

These features matter for student satisfaction and retention; they also inform marketing messaging for recruitment campaigns.

Meals & campus dining — operational details

• Dinner provision: Dormitory fees include dinner served five days a week (excluding public holidays).
• Additional options: On‑campus restaurants and cafeterias provide breakfast and lunch and cater to diverse dietary needs.

For admissions and recruitment professionals, confirming meal plans at the time of offer improves clarity for international applicants and helps calculate total cost of attendance.

Student services and safety — care, counseling, and security

Health and emergency response

• 24/7 medical care: on‑campus nurse and ambulance services ensure rapid response to medical incidents.
• Psychological counseling: OPDEM center provides on‑campus psychological support services.

Security

24/7 security personnel and CCTV monitoring across dormitory areas. These provisions support compliance with institutional duty‑of‑care obligations for international students.

Social and recreational life — supporting student engagement

• Sports courts for football, volleyball, and basketball on campus
• Regular social activities, including cinema nights and theatre performances organized by the university

Active campus life is a recruitment selling point; programs and schedules can be coordinated with partner agencies to encourage enrolment and successful transition.

Convenience & transport links

• Proximity to Sabiha Gökçen Airport: approximately 10 minutes by road
• Public transit: accessible with regular shuttle (ring) services to different parts of Istanbul

For logistics planning (arrival pickups, orientation schedules and late‑arrival support), these transit details are critical.

Dormitory fees for 2025–2026 — budgeting for students

Fees shown are for the full academic year (fall + spring) and include dinner and utilities:

• Single in 4‑person room (ground floor): from $4,400
• Single in 4‑person room (upper floor): from $4,950
• Single in 3‑person room (upper floor): from $6,050
• Single in 2‑person room (upper floor): from $7,700
• Single in 1‑person room (upper floor): from $11,000

What fees include:

• All utilities
• Access to sports center and pool
• Daily cleaning and common facilities

Action for recruiters/admissions: provide applicants with a clear breakdown of included services when issuing offer letters; include dormitory fee ranges in pre‑arrival communications to minimize surprises.

Dormitory registration — required documents and timing

Required documents

Students must present the following when applying/registering:

• Criminal record and archive record (from e‑government portal or equivalent for official institution use)
• One passport‑sized photograph
• Student certificate
• Student Commitment form (provided at registration)
• For some programs: medical certificate including Hepatitis B vaccination may be required

Application timing and process

• Applications can begin after a university admission offer is issued
• Use the housing application form included in the admission package
• Admissions to dormitories continue until capacity is filled

Tip: Admissions and international office teams should coordinate housing assignment deadlines with offer acceptance deadlines to secure rooms for top candidates.

Practical checklist for recruiters, admissions teams and placement agencies

Pre‑offer / Offer stage

• Confirm dormitory availability for intended intake and gender distribution
• Include price ranges and what is included (meals, utilities, cleaning)
• Advise students on arrival logistics (airport transfers, ring service)

Application stage

• Ensure applicants submit required documentation early (criminal record, photo, student certificate)
• Confirm whether medical certificates are required for specific programs

Pre‑arrival & orientation

• Coordinate arrival pickup and temporary accommodation if arrival is outside dormitory registration periods
• Communicate meal schedules, daily cleaning routines, and security procedures

Post‑arrival support

• Enrol students in campus orientation and introduce OPDEM counseling services
• Facilitate registration for sports/club activities to accelerate social integration

Pricing strategies and counseling international students

• Emphasize that higher privacy (single rooms) carries a premium but may be preferred by students in professional programs or those with specific study needs
• Clarify that dinner is included five days a week and utilities are covered — a key cost advantage
• Discuss communal living expectations for quadruple/triple rooms, which appeal to budget‑conscious students seeking social immersion

For HR and marketing teams — positioning Okan dorms in recruitment campaigns

• Highlight proximity to faculty buildings (5‑minute walk) and the campus sports center/safety features in marketing materials
• Use visuals that demonstrate room types and communal facilities; emphasize daily cleaning, on‑site medical care and counseling
• Leverage the convenience of Sabiha Gökçen Airport proximity and shuttle services when promoting to international markets

How Study in Turkiye supports partners: recruitment, placement and automation

Study in Turkiye is the trusted authority guiding international students and partner institutions. Our services aim to streamline recruitment and student housing placement:

• International recruitment leadership: Our platform connects global agents and institutional admissions teams with accurate, up‑to‑date accommodation information to reduce dropouts and improve yield.
• Applicant and housing workflows: We provide housing application automation, applicant tracking and document management workflows that reduce administrative load and speed up room assignments.
• Partner services: Advisory support for marketing campaigns, localized content for target markets, and coordination of arrival logistics.

If your institution or agency needs scalable support to manage campus housing allocations, Study in Turkiye’s services can integrate dormitory applications with admissions pipelines and CRM platforms to create a seamless student journey from offer to move‑in.

Comparable campus housing options (selected universities)

Partners sometimes ask for alternatives or comparisons; here are a few nearby universities with notable on‑campus provisions you may evaluate alongside Okan:

For a comprehensive list of institutions and to cross‑reference housing options across Turkiye, consult our directory: All Universities in Turkiye.

Frequently asked questions (for admissions teams and agents)

Recommendations for partner outreach campaigns

• Lead with student care: Emphasize health, safety, and counseling in recruitment messaging.
• Provide transparent cost breakdowns: Include dormitory fee ranges and what’s included.
• Use integrated workflows: Sync housing application forms with admissions offers to reduce manual paperwork and speed assignment.
• Localize logistics: Offer airport pickup guidance and shuttle schedules in pre‑arrival emails.

Study in Turkiye is available to support partners with verified dormitory updates, placement coordination, and recruitment advisory services.

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