İstanbul Medipol University
Istanbul Medipol University was founded in 2009 and is one of Türkiye's strongest research infrastructures in medicine, health, engineering and social sciences.
About the University
Istanbul Medipol University is a visionary foundation university that was founded in 2009 and has one of the strongest research infrastructures in Türkiye in medicine, health, engineering and social sciences. It provides education in Kavacık and Haliç campuses.
The university is integrated with Medipol Mega University Hospitals Complex, Türkiye's largest private health facility; It hosts the world's most distinguished medical students with its International Faculty of Medicine and conducts global research at SABITA Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Center.
Academic programmes
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Faculty of Business Administration
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Campus Facilities
Medipol Mega University Hospitals Complex
Türkiye's largest private health campus, including General, Oncology, Cardiac Surgery and Dental Hospital.
SABITA Advanced Health Technologies Center
Stem cell, cancer research and international regenerative medicine laboratories.
North and South Campus Student Dormitories
Modern accommodation facilities with high-speed internet and social areas in the Kavacık campus.
Sports and Recreation Areas
Outdoor basketball courts, fitness center and student clubs activity buildings.
Admission Requirements
In order to apply to programs within İstanbul Medipol University, the following documents must be prepared:
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Additional University Requirements
License – General Conditions
- The minimum mark for an international high school diploma is 60%. Thresholds are higher for Medicine, International Medicine and Dentistry.
- Applications can be made only in the fall semesters for undergraduate studies and in the fall and spring semesters for graduate programs.
Minimum Grades by Country
- Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Russia: attestat 3/5
- Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia: 60%
- Iran (Debirestan/Pişdaneşgahi): 15/20 for Medicine and Dentistry, 12/20 for other programs
- Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, UAE, Bahrain, Yemen, Sudan: 60%
- Baccalaureate (Lebanon, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia etc.): 12/20 for Medicine and Dentistry, 10/20 for other programmes.
- Previously published additional thresholds for medicine: Tawjihi science branch 70 in each subject, Lebanese science baccalaureate 15/20, Syrian science 180/240.
International Exams
- SAT 1000 (valid for 2 years).
- ACT: 22 for Medicine, International Medicine and Dentistry, 20 for other programmes.
- GCE: 2 A + 3 O, 2 A + 1 AS + 2 O or 3 A + 1 O (each with at least D).
- Abitur 4/5, IB 60%.
English Programs – Language Requirement
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (IELTS Online not accepted) or TOEFL iBT 84 (Home Edition not accepted).
- PTE 71 (not accepted online), YDS/YÖKDİL 70, CPE C, CAE B, Linguaskill 160, Oxford Test of English 121 or Medipol exam 75.
- Only exams administered by state universities are valid for exams taken in Türkiye. Duolingo is not accepted.
- Native English speakers and those who have completed high school in the USA, England, Canada, Pakistan or Nigeria are exempt.
Turkish Programs – Language Requirement
- Medipol Turkish Proficiency Exam result or TÖMER document is required for registration. The level is not stated on the official page.
Master's and PhD
- The Institute of Engineering and Science provides education entirely in English, while other institutes provide education in Turkish.
- ALES is generally 55 (varies by program); GRE at least 149.
- TOEFL iBT 66 is required from PhD candidates. Those accepted to Turkish programs must submit a Turkish proficiency certificate.
- A reference letter is requested; An equivalence certificate is required for a foreign diploma.
Age limit
- There is no upper age limit.
- Candidates under the age of 18 apply with a parent or guardian.
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://mio.medipol.edu.tr/regulations-application-and-admission-international-students
https://mio.medipol.edu.tr/international-english-proficiency-exams-and-minimum-scores
https://www.medipol.edu.tr/en/prospective-students/admissions/graduate-admissions
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Tuition Fees
| Faculty / Programme | Degree Level | Annual Fee (USD) |
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Management Information Systems
Faculty of Business Administration
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Bachelor's |
$4,050
Deposit: $1,500
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Management Information Systems
Faculty of Business Administration
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Bachelor's |
$5,850
Deposit: $1,500
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