İstanbul Nişantaşı Üniversitesi
A private university in Istanbul focused on modern approaches, English-language programs, and active international activities.
Key Information
Everything you need to know about the university
City
Istanbul
Founded
2009
Tuition
from $2 900 per year
Languages
tr, en
Students
30 000
Accommodation
On-campus dormitory
Ranking
Ranking not specified
International Students
6000+ students
About University
History and Mission
İstanbul Nişantaşı Üniversitesi began its history in 2009 as a professional school and received full university status in 2012. Founded by the Nişantaşı Education and Culture Foundation, the university was conceived as an incubator for talents in the heart of business and cultural Istanbul. In a short time, the university made a technological leap, moving to the ultra-modern NeoTech campus, and today is one of the fastest-growing private universities in Turkey, specializing in preparing personnel for the digital economy, medicine, and creative industries.
Campus Features
The mission of Nişantaşı University is to prepare leaders of the digital era with critical thinking skills and the ability to learn continuously. We strive to create an educational environment where students not only receive academic knowledge but also gain real experience through 'NeoTech' projects. Our goal is to be a bridge between education and industry 4.0, developing students' innovative potential and facilitating their successful integration into the global labor market.
Advantages for International Students
Scholarships and discounts up to 50%
International partnerships and Erasmus+ program
Campus with convenient transport access
Career opportunities
Individual approach to each student
International diploma
Academic Programs
Choose the appropriate education level
| Program Name | Language | Duration | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | tr | 6 years | $14 500 |
| Medicine | tr | 5 years | $13 500 |
| Dentistry | en | 5 years | $17 500 |
| Dentistry | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Architecture | en | 4 years | $4 400 |
| Architecture | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Civil Engineering | en | 4 years | $3 800 |
| Computer Engineering | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | en | 4 years | $3 800 |
| Industrial Engineering | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Mechatronics | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Software Engineering | en | 4 years | $4 400 |
| Accounting and Financial Management | tr | 4 years | $2 950 |
| Accounting and Financial Management | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Aviation Management | en | 4 years | $3 800 |
| Aviation Management | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Business Administration | en | 4 years | $4 400 |
| Capital Markets | tr | 4 years | $2 950 |
| Economics | tr | 4 years | $2 950 |
| Economics and Finance | en | 4 years | $3 800 |
| English Language and Literature | en | 4 years | $3 800 |
| English-Turkish Translation and Interpreting | en | 4 years | $3 800 |
| English-Turkish Translation and Interpreting | tr | 4 years | $3 800 |
| Finance and Banking | tr | 4 years | $2 950 |
| International Relations | en | 4 years | $3 800 |
| International Trade and Logistics | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Management Information Systems | en | 4 years | $3 800 |
| Management Information Systems | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| New Media and Communication | en | 4 years | $3 800 |
| Political Science and Public Administration | tr | 4 years | $2 950 |
| Political Science and Public Administration | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Psychology | en | 4 years | $3 800 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Social Work | tr | 4 years | $2 950 |
| Sociology | tr | 4 years | $2 950 |
| Tourism and Hotel Management | tr | 4 years | $2 950 |
| Communication Design | tr | 4 years | $2 950 |
| Digital Game Design | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Textile and Fashion Design | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Gastronomy and Culinary Arts | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Graphic Design | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Industrial Design | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Interior Design | en | 4 years | $3 800 |
| Radio, TV and Cinema | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Nursing | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Speech and Language Therapy | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| International Trade and Business | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Tourism Guidance | tr | 4 years | $2 950 |
| Coaching Education | tr | 4 years | $2 950 |
| Sport Sciences | tr | 4 years | $2 950 |
| Recreation | tr | 4 years | $2 950 |
| Sports Management | tr | 4 years | $2 950 |
| Music | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Performing Arts - Theatre | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Air Traffic Control | tr | 4 years | $8 000 |
| Aircraft Maintenance and Repair | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Avionics - Aviation Electricity and Electronics | tr | 4 years | $3 250 |
| Pilot Training | en | 4 years | $10 000 |
What do you need for admission?
Requirements and documents for international students
Required Documents
Passport
High School Diploma
With transcript/grades
Transcript
Photo
Exams and language requirements
Good news!
For most programs YÖS and SAT are not mandatory
TR-YÖS or SAT
Welcomed but not always required
TOEFL iBT ≥ 80 or internal exam
For English-language programs
Tuition discounts
Campus Infrastructure
NeoTech (Maslak) — main campus
Modern classrooms, IT and engineering laboratories
Engineering and IT laboratories
Practical classes, projects, prototyping
Medical simulation centers
Trainers and simulators for medical programs
Workshops for designers and architects
Studios, prototyping, modeling
Library 24/7
Round-the-clock access, study zones and resources
Coworking zones
Teamwork, startup projects
Multimedia studios
Recording, editing, production
Dormitories and partner residences
Accommodation near campus
Sports grounds
Halls, grounds, sections
Transport accessibility
Convenient routes and transfers
📌 Frequently Asked Questions about Admission to Turkish Universities
Answers to the most popular questions about applying to Turkish universities
✨ No! Even if you don't speak the language, the university will give you the opportunity to take a preparatory year in Turkish, English or Arabic. You will be able to adapt calmly and study at a comfortable pace.
🚀 No, your high school diploma is sufficient for admission.
🎓 Bachelor's degree tuition starts from $2000 per year. The specific price depends on the university and program.
📂 Minimum package: • High school diploma with translation into Turkish • Passport • Biometric photo
✅ Of course! You have several options: • Türkiye Bursları — government program with monthly scholarship. • Academic discounts — for high GPA. • Sports discounts — if you represent the university in competitions.
⏳ Officially it takes up to 2 weeks. But through us you can get an invitation letter in just a few days.
🌍 • For citizens of Kazakhstan, Russia, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan with visa-free days, a visa is not required. • For students under Türkiye Bursları, obtaining a student visa is mandatory.
🔹 Just a few simple steps: 1️⃣ Send us your documents 2️⃣ Receive a preliminary acceptance letter 3️⃣ Make a deposit to the university's account 4️⃣ Receive the final acceptance letter 5️⃣ Come to Turkey and complete final registration at the university
✨ Yes, we support you at every stage — from submitting documents to arriving in Turkey.
Apply to İstanbul Nişantaşı Üniversitesi today!
Don't miss the deadlines. We will contact you and prepare all documents.