Üsküdar University
Üsküdar University was founded in 2011 by İDER Foundation as Türkiye's first and only thematic university in the field of behavioral sciences and health.
About the University
Üsküdar University was founded in 2011 by the İDER Foundation as Türkiye's first and only thematic university in the field of behavioral sciences and health. It provides education in Altunizade and Üsküdar campuses on the shores of the Bosphorus.
It works integrated with NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital, Türkiye's first private neuropsychiatric hospital. It conducts research at international standards in the fields of Medicine, Dentistry, Psychology, Molecular Biology and Health Sciences with its brain mapping, neuromodulation and genetics laboratories.
Academic programmes
5 Faculties
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Faculty of Communication
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- check_circle New Media and Communication
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engineering
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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- check_circle Political Science and International Relations
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- check_circle Sociology
- check_circle History
- check_circle Management Information Systems
engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
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engineering
Faculty of Health Sciences
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- check_circle Health Management
- check_circle Social work
engineering
Faculty of Medicine
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Campus Facilities
NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital Integration
Practical internship, patient visits and clinical practice at Türkiye's first neuropsychiatric hospital.
Neuromodulation and Brain Mapping Laboratory
High-tech research centers on EEG, fNIRS, neurobiology and psychometric measurement.
Bosphorus Shore Bazaar and South Campuses
Central location on the historical Üsküdar coast with metro, ferry and Marmaray connections.
Behavioral and Health Sciences Specialization Library
Türkiye's richest thematic library in the fields of psychology, psychiatry and neuroscience.
Admission Requirements
In order to apply to programs within Üsküdar University, the following documents must be prepared:
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Additional University Requirements
Undergraduate and Associate Degree – General Conditions
- The minimum mark for the general high school diploma is 50% and for the international high school diploma it is 60%.
- The selection is made according to the country table or the equivalence certificate issued by the Turkish authorities. 50 points from Üsküdar Proficiency Exam are also accepted.
Minimum Grades by Country
- Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Russia: attestat 3/5
- Georgia: 6/10
- Iran: 10/20 (12/20 on some programs)
- Afghanistan: 50% or Konkur 265/350
- Pakistan: 50% (2 A, 4 AS or 1 A + 2 AS)
- Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, UAE, Yemen, Sudan: 50%
- Qatar, Libya: 60%
- Jordan: 60/100
- Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia: 10/20
- Some programs apply higher thresholds: Tawjihi science branch 80/100 in all subjects, Lebanese science baccalaureate 14. Syrian baccalaureate Engineering and Architecture 180/240, other programs 170/240.
International Exams
- SAT I 1000, ACT 21, A-Level in at least 2 subjects, IB 28 (by department).
- French Baccalaureate 12, Abitur 4, medal in TÜBİTAK Olympics.
- The university determines the base score for TR-YÖS. Entrance exams such as SAT are valid for 2 years.
English Programs – Language Requirement
- TOEFL iBT 84, PTE 71 or YDS/YÖKDİL 70.
- Citizens of countries whose official language is English may be exempt from assessment.
- IELTS and Duolingo are not included in the official list. The candidate without a certificate takes the Üsküdar exemption exam; The one who fails reads the preparation.
Turkish Programs – Language Requirement
- TÖMER document is required; The level is not stated on the official page.
- The candidate whose Turkish is insufficient takes a Turkish preparation or course at the university.
Degree
- The thesis program is 4 semesters, the non-thesis program is 3 semesters.
- In programs with thesis, ALES is required according to the program; There is no ALES in non-thesis programs.
- Language proficiency certificate or Üsküdar English exam is required.
- A non-refundable down payment of 1000 USD is required after acceptance; This amount is deducted from the tuition fee.
Doctorate
- In addition to the requirements of YÖK, the conditions determined by the university apply.
Age limit
- There is no age limit on the official pages of the university and the principles of YÖK.
Who Can Apply? (YÖK Principles)
- Foreign nationals who are in their final year of high school or have graduated from high school (provided that they did not study high school in Türkiye).
- Those who are Turkish citizens by birth and have permission to renounce citizenship and Blue Card holders (provided that they did not study high school in Türkiye or TRNC).
- Foreigners who subsequently acquired Turkish citizenship and dual nationals in this situation (with the same condition).
- Turkish citizens who studied their entire high school abroad (except TRNC); For these candidates, quota limits are applied in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Law and Teaching programs.
- Candidates who studied high school in Türkiye or TRNC cannot apply from abroad quota; They must take the YKS.
- Entrance exam results such as SAT, ACT and TR-YÖS are valid for 2 years; There is no time limit for high school graduation exams (Abitur, IB, GCE, Tawjihi, etc.).
Resources
The information was compiled from the official pages of the university in September 2026. Scores may change each year; Meeting the minimum requirement is not a guarantee of admission, exact requirements are confirmed at the time of application.
https://international.uskudar.edu.tr/en/admission-requirements
https://uskudar.edu.tr/en/foreign-student
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Tuition Fees
| Faculty / Programme | Degree Level | Annual Fee (USD) |
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New Media and Communication
Faculty of Communication
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Bachelor's |
$3,960
Deposit: $1,000
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New Media and Communication
Faculty of Communication
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Bachelor's |
$3,800
Deposit: $1,000
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Political Science and International Relations
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$3,960
Deposit: $1,000
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Political Science and International Relations
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$3,800
Deposit: $1,000
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Sociology
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$3,800
Deposit: $1,000
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History
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$3,800
Deposit: $1,000
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Management Information Systems
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$3,800
Deposit: $1,000
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Software Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$5,000
Deposit: $1,000
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Health Management
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$3,800
Deposit: $1,000
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Social work
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$3,800
Deposit: $1,000
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Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
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Doctorate |
$21,600
Deposit: $5,000
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Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
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Doctorate |
$16,200
Deposit: $5,000
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