İstanbul Gelişim University
Istanbul Gelişim University (IGU) gained university status in 2011, following the foundations of a vocational school in 2008. In Avcılar...
About the University
Istanbul Gelişim University (IGU) gained university status in 2011, following the foundations of a vocational school in 2008. Providing education in its modern vertical campus in Avcılar, the institution is the university whose programs are most accredited by international independent accreditation organizations (AQAS, AHPGS, ABET) in Türkiye.
It stands out with its Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Management, Dentistry, Architecture and Health Sciences programs. It houses real airplane hangars, wind tunnels and hundreds of high-tech research laboratories.
Academic programmes
4 Faculties
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Faculty of Fine Arts
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engineering
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
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- check_circle English Language and Literature
- check_circle English Translation and Interpreting
- check_circle Business
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- check_circle Logistics Management
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engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
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- check_circle Civil Engineering
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- check_circle Mechatronics Engineering
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engineering
Faculty of Health Sciences
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- check_circle Nursing
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Campus Facilities
Aircraft and Aviation Application Hangars
Real airframes, turbojet engines and avionics system maintenance workshops.
Internationally Accredited Laboratories (AQAS/AHPGS)
More than 130 engineering and health laboratories approved to European standards.
Development Research Library
Modern individual and group study rooms, hundreds of thousands of international e-resources.
Indoor Gym & Fitness
Professional basketball-volleyball court and cardio units for student tournaments.
Admission Requirements
In order to apply to programs within İstanbul Gelişim 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%, for Dentistry it is 60% (below by country).
- The candidate who does not meet the diploma score requirement takes the YÖS exam; This does not prevent definitive registration.
Minimum Grades by Country (General / Dentistry)
- Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan: attestat 3/5 / 4/5
- Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan: 3/5 or 50% / 4/5 or 60%
- Azerbaijan: 3/5 or 50% or TQDK 400/700 / 4/5 or 60%
- Georgia: 6/10 or 60%
- Russia: 3/5
- Iran: 10/20 / 12/20
- Afghanistan: 50% or Konkur 265/350 / 60% or Konkur 280/350
- Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, UAE, Yemen, Pakistan: 50% / 60%
- Kuwait: 60%
- Libya: 60% or 145/240
- Sudan: 50% / 60% (all courses must have over 50 points)
- Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria: 50% or 10/20 / 60% or 12/20
International Exams (General / Dentistry)
- SAT: 1100 (Math and Reading separately at least 600) / 1200
- IB: 25/45 / 30/45
- French Baccalaureate: 10/20 / 12/20
- European Baccalaureate: 50% / 60%
- TR-YÖS: 50 / 60
- GCE: 2 A-Levels + 3 O-Levels (at least D each) or equivalent
English Programs – Language Requirement
- CAE C, TOEFL iBT 72, PTE 55, YDS 60 or IGÜYET 70 taken within the last 2 years.
- The candidate who has studied English in a high school in a country where the native language is English for the last 3 years is exempt.
- IELTS and Duolingo are not included in the official list.
Turkish Programs – Language Requirement
- Turkish high school diploma or TÖMER B1 or C1 certificate is required.
- Department courses can be started with B1, but C1 must be certified by the beginning of the 3rd year at the latest.
Degree
- Thesis: ALES 55, GRE 610 or GMAT 450. ALES is not required for non-thesis programs.
- Postgraduate equivalence certificate is not required from foreign students. Motivation letter is optional.
Doctorate
- ALES 55, GRE 610 or GMAT 450 is required; Undergraduate GPA must be at least 3/4.
- A foreign language certificate of at least 55 points taken in the last 3 years is required. Citizens of countries whose official language is one of the accepted languages are exempt.
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.gelisim.edu.tr/tr/idari-icerik-igu-kabul-kriterleri
https://aday.gelisim.edu.tr/aday-ogrenci/ingilizce-hazirlik-programi
https://lisansustu.gelisim.edu.tr/en/akademik-content-application-requirements-of-graduate-programs
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Tuition Fees
| Faculty / Programme | Degree Level | Annual Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
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Interior Architecture
Faculty of Fine Arts
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Bachelor's |
$4,000
$3,720
Deposit: $2,000
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Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
Faculty of Fine Arts
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Bachelor's |
$4,250
$3,953
Deposit: $2,125
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Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
Faculty of Fine Arts
|
Bachelor's |
$4,000
$3,720
Deposit: $2,000
|
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English Language and Literature
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
|
Bachelor's |
$4,250
$3,953
Deposit: $2,125
|
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English Translation and Interpreting
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
|
Bachelor's |
$4,250
$3,953
Deposit: $2,125
|
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Business
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$4,500
$4,185
Deposit: $2,250
|
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Business
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$4,000
$3,720
Deposit: $2,000
|
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Logistics Management
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$4,250
$3,953
Deposit: $2,125
|
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Logistics Management
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
|
Bachelor's |
$4,000
$3,720
Deposit: $2,000
|
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Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
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Bachelor's |
$4,750
$4,418
Deposit: $2,375
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Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
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Bachelor's |
$4,500
$4,185
Deposit: $2,250
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Mechatronics Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
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Bachelor's |
$4,500
$4,185
Deposit: $2,250
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Architecture
Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
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Bachelor's |
$4,750
$4,418
Deposit: $2,375
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Nursing
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$4,250
$3,953
Deposit: $2,125
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Nursing
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$5,000
$4,650
Deposit: $2,500
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