Bahcesehir Istanbul University

Bahcesehir Istanbul University

Istanbul, TürkiyePrivate

Founded

1998

Students

20,000

Int'l students

8,000

Type

Private

THE ranking

801–1000

About

About Bahcesehir

Bahçeşehir University (BAU) is a private foundation university founded in 1998 in the heart of Istanbul, on the shores of the Bosphorus in the Beşiktaş district. It is the anchor of BAU Global, an international network of campuses and partner institutions spanning Berlin, Washington D.C., Toronto, Batumi, Rome and beyond — giving students genuine study-abroad and exchange opportunities as part of a single university.

Rankings & accreditations

THE World
801–1000
THE Young
#173
US News
#953

Fees at a glance

By degree level
Associate (15)$1,900$3,500
Bachelor (57)$5,950$28,000
Master (200)$2,450$30,000
PhD (32)$20,000$40,000
By teaching language
Turkish (163)$1,900$40,000
English (141)$3,000$40,000

Yearly tuition ranges, computed from this university's programs. Switch currency at the top of the page.

Programs at Bahcesehir (304)

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MasterAdvanced Acting (Thesis)
Turkish2 yrJanuary, September−25% SIT deal
$14,000$10,500 / yr
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BachelorAdvertising
English4 yrSeptember
$6,800 / yr
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MasterAdvertising and Brand Communication Management (Non-Thesis)
Turkish1.5 yrJanuary, September
$12,000 / yr
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MasterAdvertising and Brand Communication Management (Thesis)
Turkish2 yrJanuary, September
$14,000 / yr
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PhDAdvertising and Public Relations
Turkish4 yrJanuary, September
$40,000 / yr
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AssociateAnesthesia
Turkish2 yrSeptember
$3,500 / yr
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MasterApplied Mathematics (Non-Thesis)
Turkish1.5 yrJanuary, September
$12,000 / yr
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MasterApplied Mathematics (Thesis)
Turkish2 yrJanuary, September−25% SIT deal
$14,000$10,500 / yr
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Intake dates
SeptemberJanuary
Documents you'll need
High-school or bachelor’s diploma (translated)
Official transcripts
Valid passport copy
English proficiency proof, or eligibility for a placement test
Passport-size photo
Academic
High-school diploma or equivalent
Academic transcripts
Minimum GPA ~2.5/4.0 (varies by program)
Language
English-taught: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 79 (or prep year)
Turkish-taught: TÖMER B2 (or prep year)
Free SIT language guidance included

Scholarships

International Merit Scholarship
Based on academic record; awarded at admission.
up to 100%
Early Application Discount
Applications submitted before the early deadline.
25%
Ask us about the latest scholarships and SIT-exclusive discounts.

Campus & housing

Beşiktaş South Campus
Beşiktaş (Bosphorus)
Beşiktaş North Campus
Beşiktaş (Bosphorus)
Göztepe Campus
Kadıköy (Medical)
Student accommodation

Bahcesehir Istanbul University doesn't run on-campus dorms, but SIT arranges vetted off-campus housing in Istanbul close to campus.

Fees are paid per semester or academic year; a deposit may apply.Room allocation is subject to availability, book early via SIT.
Where is Bahcesehir?
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Istanbul, Türkiye

Reviews

My thesis supervisor in Surgical Diseases Nursing at Bahcesehir Istanbul University replies to drafts within days, not weeks. The hospital placements are organized through the university, so I never chased paperwork myself.
Fatima Al-MasriSurgical Diseases Nursing (Thesis) · Jordan
I finished my bachelor's in Baku and came to Bahcesehir for the Strategic Marketing and Brand Management master's. Case studies use real Turkish brands, and my professor connected me with an internship in Besiktas.
Rustam AliyevStrategic Marketing and Brand Management · Azerbaijan
Balancing lab work for my Sports Nutrition thesis with life in Istanbul felt overwhelming at first, but the international office helped me sort my residence permit appointment before classes even started.
Nadia RahmanSports Nutrition (Thesis) · Bangladesh

Bahcesehir — frequently asked questions

Tuition at Bahcesehir Istanbul University ranges from about $1,900 to $40,000 per year, depending on the program and level.

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