Istanbul University: Admissions, Rankings

Istanbul University is one of Turkey’s biggest and most prominent universities. It caters to many international students, especially those who want to pursue a degree in science, technology, engineering, and medicine. With 12 campuses all over Turkey, the university envisions becoming a research center of excellence that educate equally talented students and contribute to society through breakthrough discoveries.

Istanbul University Overview

Istanbul University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 615	8 %
Asia Rankings	# 90	3 %
Turkey Rankings	# 6	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 654	8 %
Asia Rankings	# 97	3 %
Turkey Rankings	# 11	—

Admissions At Istanbul University

If you wish to study at Istanbul University, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to Istanbul University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Istanbul University international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of Istanbul University. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	Domestic and International Admissions Page
Master's	Domestic and International Admissions Page

Planning to study in Turkey?

From choosing your university to applying for your student visa, we know that studying abroad is not easy. However, we are here to support you every step of the way! Don't forget to explore our comprehensive guide as you prepare for your educational journey in Turkey.

Degree Programs offered at Istanbul University

There are several Istanbul University majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs Istanbul University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.