Işık University
Işık University was established in 1996 with the aim of carrying the educational tradition of the well-established Feyziye Mektepleri Foundation, established in 1885, to the university level.
About the University
Işık University was established in 1996 with the aim of carrying the educational tradition of the well-established Feyziye Mektepleri Foundation, founded in 1885, to the university level. It offers its students a privileged university experience with its 500-acre Şile Main Campus and Maslak City Campus, surrounded by nature on the Black Sea coast.
Isik University provides English-based education in the faculties of Engineering, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Art and Design and Architecture; It is equipped with modern student dormitories, indoor and outdoor Olympic sports facilities and strong research centers.
Academic programmes
4 Faculties
engineering
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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- check_circle Molecular Biology and Genetics
- check_circle Molecular Biology and Genetics
- check_circle Translation-Interpreting
- check_circle Psychology
- check_circle Psychology
- check_circle Psychology
- check_circle Psychology (With Thesis)
- check_circle Psychology (With Thesis)
- check_circle Psychology (Without Thesis)
- check_circle Radio, Television and Cinema
engineering
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
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- check_circle Business Administration (Non-Thesis)
- check_circle Health Management (Non-Thesis - Distance)
engineering
Faculty of Architecture and Design
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- check_circle Architecture
- check_circle Architecture (With Thesis)
engineering
Faculty of Engineering
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- check_circle Mechanical Engineering
Campus Facilities
Şile Orman Campus Student Dormitories
Modern student dormitories with a capacity of 1,500 people, surrounded by nature, with lake and sea views.
Olympic Sports Complex & Tennis Courts
Indoor gym, fitness center, tennis courts and climbing wall.
Robotics, Mechatronics & Wind Tunnel
Advanced engineering test laboratories and prototyping workshops.
24/7 Central Library
Hundreds of thousands of printed and electronic resources, individual study booths.
Admission Requirements
In order to apply to programs within Işık University, the following documents must be prepared:
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Additional University Requirements
Undergraduate and Associate Degree – General Conditions
- Associate degree (Vocational School) and undergraduate applications are made under the same conditions.
- The minimum mark for an international high school diploma is 50%.
Minimum Grades by Country
- Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan: attestat 3/5
- Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan: 60% or 3/5
- Azerbaijan: TQDK/DİM 400/700
- Iran: Debirestan + Pişdaneşgahi 12/20
- Afghanistan: 50% or Konkur 210/350
- Iraq (Idadiye), Syria, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, UAE, Bahrain, Yemen: 50%
- Sudan: 50% (all courses must be above 50%)
- Lebanon: 50% or 10/20
- Libya, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman: 60%
- Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia: 10/20
International Exams
- SAT 400/1600, ACT 16/36, IB 24/45, A-Level D in at least 2 courses, TR-YÖS 50%.
English Programs – Language Requirement
- TOEFL iBT 80, PTE 65, YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 70 or e-TEP 80.
- TOEFL, PTE and e-TEP 2 years; YDS and YÖKDİL are valid for 5 years. TOEFL and PTE should only be taken at university testing centres.
- IELTS and Duolingo are not accepted. The candidate without a certificate takes the Işık Proficiency Exam (70% pass); Those who fail will study preparatory school for 1 year.
Turkish Programs – Language Requirement
- At least B2 is required: IŞIK TÖMER, university language centers, Yunus Emre Institute or YÖK or MEB authorized centers.
- The candidate without a certificate studies Turkish preparatory language for 1 year.
Degree
- At least a 3-year undergraduate degree, transcript, CV and passport are required.
- Reference, language certificate and GRE/GMAT are optional. Most programs require interviews.
- English: TOEFL 66 or PTE 50. IELTS not accepted; Candidates who do not have a certificate take the Işık exam.
Doctorate
- Master's and undergraduate diplomas with thesis, transcripts, CV and language certificate are required.
- English: TOEFL 66 or PTE 50. ALES, GRE and GMAT are optional.
Age limit
- There is no upper age limit.
- Candidates under the age of 18 are required to provide parental consent and a notarized, translated birth certificate.
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://www.isikun.edu.tr/en/academic/graduate/international-students
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Tuition Fees
| Faculty / Programme | Degree Level | Annual Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
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Molecular Biology and Genetics
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$8,000
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Molecular Biology and Genetics
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
|
Bachelor's |
$15,000
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Translation-Interpreting
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$8,000
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Psychology
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
|
Bachelor's |
$8,000
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Psychology
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
|
Bachelor's |
$8,000
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Psychology
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
|
Bachelor's |
$14,000
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Psychology (With Thesis)
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Associate |
$9,000
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Psychology (With Thesis)
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Associate |
$10,000
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Psychology (Without Thesis)
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Associate |
$7,500
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Radio, Television and Cinema
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$6,000
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Business Administration (Non-Thesis)
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
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Associate |
$8,000
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Health Management (Non-Thesis - Distance)
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
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Associate |
$6,500
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Architecture
Faculty of Architecture and Design
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Bachelor's |
$8,000
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Architecture (With Thesis)
Faculty of Architecture and Design
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Associate |
$8,500
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Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
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Bachelor's |
$8,000
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