Istanbul Bilgi University

Istanbul Bilgi University

Istanbul, TürkiyePrivate
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Founded

1996

Type

Private

About

About Istanbul

Istanbul Bilgi University is a private foundation university in Istanbul, Türkiye, established in 1996. Part of Global University Systems, it is known for the social sciences, law, communication, business and the arts, with a vibrant campus on the Golden Horn (santralistanbul).

Study areas

School Of Administration · 49Faculty Of Media and Design · 21Faculty Of Law · 16Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences · 16Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences · 12School Of Technical · 10Faculty Of Architecture · 6Faculty Of Economics and Administrative Sciences · 4Faculty Of Health Sciences · 3Applied Sciences · 2Faculty of Business Administration · 2Faculty of Communications · 2

Fees at a glance

By degree level
Associate (28)$2,000 – $3,500
Bachelor (56)$3,250 – $9,900
Master (73)$6,600 – $30,000
PhD (9)$18,000
By teaching language
English (100)$2,000 – $30,000
Turkish (66)$2,000 – $18,000

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Programs at Istanbul (166)

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MasterAccounting and Auditing (Non-Thesis)
Turkish1.5 yrJanuary, September
$10,000 / yr
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MasterAccounting and Auditing (Thesis)
Turkish2 yrJanuary, September
$10,000 / yr
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AssociateAccounting and Taxation
Turkish2 yrSeptember
$2,000 / yr
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BachelorAdvertising
English4 yrSeptember−50% SIT deal
$12,000$6,000 / yr
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AssociateAnesthesia
Turkish2 yrSeptember
$2,000 / yr
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MasterArchitectural Design (Non-Thesis)
Turkish1.5 yrJanuary, September
$12,500 / yr
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MasterArchitectural Design (Non-Thesis)
English1.5 yrJanuary, September
$12,500 / yr
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AssociateArchitectural Restoration
Turkish2 yrSeptember
$2,000 / yr
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Documents you'll need
Official transcripts
High-school or bachelor's diploma (translated)
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)
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Campus & housing

Student accommodation

Istanbul Bilgi 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.
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Istanbul, Türkiye

Reviews

“For Aviation Management, Istanbul Bilgi University brings in guest lecturers who actually work at the airport authority. My favorite course project analyzed real turnaround data from a ground-handling company, nothing about it felt theoretical.”
Ananya MenonAviation Management · India
“The Architecture studios at Istanbul Bilgi University stay open until midnight, and critiques are honest without being cruel. After Baghdad, having a design tutor who sits with my drawings for a full hour still feels like a gift.”
Mustafa Al-JubouriArchitecture · Iraq
“Studying Advertising in Istanbul means my classroom examples are on billboards the same week we discuss them. The campus by the Golden Horn is small enough that lecturers recognize you at the café between classes.”
Youssef El AmraniAdvertising · Morocco

Istanbul — frequently asked questions

Tuition at Istanbul Bilgi University ranges from about $2,000 to $30,000 per year, depending on the program and level.

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