Istanbul Bilgi University

İstanbul · Private (foundation)
73programs
36English-taught programs
0graduate programs

Istanbul Bilgi University was established following the application of the Bilgi Education and Culture Foundation on 7 June 1996 and the approval of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, making it one of Türkiye's first foundation universities. It has four campuses in central Istanbul: santralistanbul, Kuştepe, Dolapdere and Kozyatağı. The largest, santralistanbul, is located in the former Silahtarağa Power Plant at the end of the Golden Horn and is home to the Energy Museum.

According to the university, it has more than 20,000 students, nearly 50,000 alumni, 7 faculties and over 150 programs. More than 600 international program agreements give students exchange opportunities. The Dolapdere Campus has a fitness centre and a swimming pool.

Tuition Fees & Scholarships

International student fees (2026-2027): USD 2.000 – USD 9.900 / year.

Bachelor's

USD 8.250 – USD 9.900 / year

34 programs

Associate degree

USD 2.000 / year

31 programs

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Programs

Bachelor's (42)
Nutrition and DieteticsFaculty of Health Sciences · 4 year
Turkish8.250 USD/ yearApply
Computer EngineeringFaculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · 4 year
English9.900 USD/ yearApply
Digital Game DesignFaculty of Communication · 4 year
English8.250 USD/ yearApply
Dijital Yapımcılık ve YayıncılıkFaculty of Communication · 4 year
English8.250 USD/ yearApply
EconomicsFaculty of Business · 4 year
English8.250 USD/ yearApply
Economics and FinanceFaculty of Business · 4 year
English8.250 USD/ yearApply
Electrical and Electronics EngineeringFaculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · 4 year
English9.900 USD/ yearApply
Industrial EngineeringFaculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · 4 year
English9.900 USD/ yearApply
Industrial DesignFaculty of Architecture · 4 year
EnglishAsk us about feesApply
Physiotherapy and RehabilitationFaculty of Health Sciences · 4 year
Turkish8.250 USD/ yearApply
Gastronomy and Culinary ArtsFaculty of Applied Sciences · 4 year
English8.250 USD/ yearApply
Visual Communication DesignFaculty of Communication · 4 year
English8.250 USD/ yearApply
Public Relations and PublicityFaculty of Communication · 4 year
English8.250 USD/ yearApply
Aviation ManagementFaculty of Applied Sciences · 4 year
English8.250 USD/ yearApply
NursingFaculty of Health Sciences · 4 year
Turkish8.250 USD/ yearApply
LawFaculty of Law · 4 year
Turkish9.900 USD/ yearApply
Comparative LiteratureFaculty of Social Sciences and Humanities · 4 year
English8.250 USD/ yearApply
Logistics ManagementFaculty of Applied Sciences · 4 year
English8.250 USD/ yearApply
Mechanical EngineeringFaculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · 4 year
English9.900 USD/ yearApply
MathematicsFaculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · 4 year
English9.900 USD/ yearApply
Mechatronics EngineeringFaculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · 4 year
English9.900 USD/ yearApply
ArchitectureFaculty of Architecture · 4 year
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Molecular Biology and GeneticsFaculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · 4 year
English9.900 USD/ yearApply
MarketingFaculty of Business · 4 year
English8.250 USD/ yearApply
PsychologyFaculty of Social Sciences and Humanities · 4 year
English8.250 USD/ yearApply
Radio, Television and CinemaFaculty of Communication · 4 year
English8.250 USD/ yearApply
AdvertisingFaculty of Communication · 4 year
English8.250 USD/ yearApply
Political Science and Public AdministrationFaculty of Social Sciences and Humanities · 4 year
EnglishAsk us about feesApply
Tourism ManagementFaculty of Applied Sciences · 4 year
English8.250 USD/ yearApply
International FinanceFaculty of Business · 4 year
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International Trade and BusinessFaculty of Business · 4 year
EnglishAsk us about feesApply
International RelationsFaculty of Social Sciences and Humanities · 4 year
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Artificial Intelligence and Data EngineeringFaculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · 4 year
English9.900 USD/ yearApply
Software DevelopmentSchool of Information Technology · 4 year
TurkishAsk us about feesApply
New Media and CommunicationFaculty of Communication · 4 year
English8.250 USD/ yearApply
Management Information SystemsFaculty of Business · 4 year
English8.250 USD/ yearApply
Child DevelopmentFaculty of Health Sciences · 4 year
Turkish8.250 USD/ yearApply
İletişim Tasarımı ve YönetimiFaculty of Communication · 4 year
English8.250 USD/ yearApply
English Language and LiteratureFaculty of Social Sciences and Humanities · 4 year
English8.250 USD/ yearApply
Civil EngineeringFaculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · 4 year
English9.900 USD/ yearApply
Interior ArchitectureFaculty of Architecture · 4 year
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Business AdministrationFaculty of Business · 4 year
English8.250 USD/ yearApply
Associate degree (31)
Operating Room ServicesVocational School of Health Services · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
AnesthesiaVocational School of Health Services · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Oral and Dental HealthVocational School of Health Services · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Culinary Arts (Cookery)Vocational School · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Banking and InsuranceVocational School · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Computer ProgrammingVocational School · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Information Security TechnologyVocational School · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Big Data AnalyticsVocational School · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
DialysisVocational School of Health Services · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Dental Prosthesis TechnologyVocational School of Health Services · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Foreign TradeVocational School · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
E-Commerce and MarketingVocational School · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
PhysiotherapyVocational School of Health Services · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Graphic DesignVocational School · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Public Relations and PublicityVocational School · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Architectural RestorationVocational School · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Fashion DesignVocational School · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Accounting and Tax ApplicationsVocational School · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
AudiometryVocational School of Health Services · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
OpticianryVocational School of Health Services · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Game Development and ProgrammingVocational School · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Pathology Laboratory TechniquesVocational School of Health Services · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Civil Air Transportation ManagementVocational School · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Civil Aviation Cabin ServicesVocational School · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Medical Imaging TechniquesVocational School of Health Services · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Medical Laboratory TechniquesVocational School of Health Services · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Child DevelopmentVocational School of Health Services · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
First and Emergency AidVocational School of Health Services · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Construction TechnologyVocational School · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Interior Space DesignVocational School · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply
Business ManagementVocational School · 2 year
Turkish2.000 USD/ yearApply

ℹ️ Fees are official list prices for the 2026-2027 academic year. Write to us about scholarships and discounts. Source: www.bilgi.edu.tr

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are the tuition fees at Istanbul Bilgi University?

International student fees (2026-2027): USD 2.000 – USD 9.900 / year. Fees vary by program and language of instruction.

Istanbul Bilgi University: are there programs taught in English?

Yes. 36 of 73 programs are taught in English.

Where is Istanbul Bilgi University located?

Istanbul, Türkiye.

Istanbul Bilgi University: how many programs are there?

73 programs in total: 42 Bachelor's, 31 Associate degree.

How do I apply to Istanbul Bilgi University?

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