Bahçeşehir University
Bahçeşehir University (BAU) is Türkiye's most distinguished institution, founded in 1998 and providing education with the vision of "A World University in the Heart of Istanbul".
About the University
Bahçeşehir University (BAU) is one of the most distinguished foundation universities in Türkiye, founded in 1998 and providing education with the vision of "A World University in the Heart of Istanbul". BAU is located in the center of the city with its Beşiktaş, Galata, Göztepe and Kemerburgaz campuses; It provides its students with a worldwide vision through its collaboration networks in global locations such as the USA (Washington D.C.), Germany (Berlin) and England.
It has modern programs, especially in the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering and Natural Sciences, Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Communication and Law. It is one of the most preferred universities by international students with its international accreditations, artificial intelligence research centers and industry collaborations.
Academic programmes
5 Faculties
engineering
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
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- check_circle Sociology
- check_circle International Finance
- check_circle International Trade and Business Administration
engineering
Faculty of Communication
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- check_circle New Media
engineering
Faculty of Architecture and Design
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- check_circle Textile and Fashion Design
engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
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- check_circle Artificial Intelligence Engineering
- check_circle Software Engineering
engineering
Faculty of Medicine
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Campus Facilities
Central Library & Digital Archive
Large collection of print and digital resources, quiet study halls and group study rooms open 24/7.
BAU HUB Incubation & Entrepreneurship Center
Technology base providing student start-up projects, prototype workshops and mentoring support.
Sports Complex & Fitness Hall
Indoor gym, professional fitness units, dance and gymnastics studios.
Bosphorus Campus Sea Transportation
Private student boats belonging to the university that make ring trips between Beşiktaş campuses.
Admission Requirements
In order to apply to programs within Bahçeşehir University, the following documents must be prepared:
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Additional University Requirements
License – General Conditions
- Applications are made with a high school diploma and GPA; SAT, national exam result and reference letter strengthen the application.
- Medicine: A letter of intent is required. Cartoon and Animation, Textile and Fashion Design, Conservatory: portfolio is required.
- There are no separate conditions published on the official page for associate degree.
Minimum Grades by Country
- Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan: attestat at least 3/5
- Iran: 12-year diploma (Pishdaneshgahi in 11-year system) with at least 12/20
- Afghanistan: baccalaureate minimum 50%
- Iraq: baccalaureate minimum 50%
- Syria: Shahadah al-Sanawiya at least 50%
- Egypt: Thanaweya Amma at least 50%
- Jordan: Tawjihi at least 60/100
- Libya: at least 60%
- Saudi Arabia: at least 50%
English Programs – Language Requirement
- General: TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 55, Oxford Test of English 140, Linguaskill 187, CAE/CPE C, YDS/YÖKDİL 60, e-TEP 74 or BAU exam 60.
- Dentistry and Pharmacy: TOEFL iBT 85, PTE 71, YDS 70, BAU exam 70.
- Medicine, English Language Teaching, Translation and Interpreting: TOEFL iBT 96, PTE 78, YDS 80, BAU exam 80.
- Exams not accepted: IELTS, TOEFL Home Edition, PTE Online and Duolingo.
Turkish Programs – Language Requirement
- Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Nursing, Language and Speech Therapy, Law, Music, Music Technology and Performing Arts are Turkish programs.
- At least B2 Turkish certificate from a YÖK authorized center is required.
- Candidates who do not have a certificate take the BAU Turkish exam after registration. The passing score is 60 for undergraduate, 65 for master's degree, and 80 for law.
Degree
- Undergraduate degree and transcript required; There is no GRE/GMAT requirement.
- English: TOEFL iBT 79, PTE 67, YDS 65 or e-TEP 78. TOEFL 96 is required for Clinical Psychology and TOEFL 102 is required for English Language Teaching.
Doctorate
- Undergraduate and graduate diplomas and transcripts, letter of intent and online interview are required.
- GRE at least 151 or GMAT at least 465 is required.
- English: TOEFL iBT 79 or YDS 65 (TOEFL 66 or YDS 55 in Turkish programs). For Turkish programs, a Turkish language certificate is also required.
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://int.bau.edu.tr/admission/country-requirements/
https://int.bau.edu.tr/admission/language-proficiency/
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Tuition Fees
| Faculty / Programme | Degree Level | Annual Fee (USD) |
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Sociology
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$8,500
Deposit: $4,250
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International Finance
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$8,500
Deposit: $4,250
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International Trade and Business Administration
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$8,500
Deposit: $4,250
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New Media
Faculty of Communication
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Bachelor's |
$6,800
Deposit: $3,400
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Textile and Fashion Design
Faculty of Architecture and Design
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Bachelor's |
$8,500
Deposit: $4,250
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Artificial Intelligence Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$12,000
Deposit: $6,000
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Software Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$9,000
Deposit: $4,500
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Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
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Doctorate |
$28,000
Deposit: $14,000
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