İstanbul Bilgi University
Istanbul Bilgi University is Türkiye's fourth foundation university, founded in 1996 with the principle of 'Learning for life, not for school'. Golden Horn...
About the University
Istanbul Bilgi University is Türkiye's fourth foundation university, founded in 1996 with the principle of 'Learning for life, not for school'. It is at the center of the city's cultural life with its award-winning Santralistanbul Campus and Dolapdere/Kuştepe campuses, which were converted from a historical Ottoman power plant on the banks of the Golden Horn.
BİLGİ, which has an international reputation in the fields of Law, Social and Humanities, Communication, Business and Architecture; It has a high position in the QS World University Rankings and international double degree opportunities.
Academic programmes
8 Faculties
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Faculty of Law
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Faculty of Communication
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Faculty of Business Administration
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Faculty of Architecture
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Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
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Faculty of Health Sciences
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engineering
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
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- check_circle English Language and Literature
- check_circle Comparative Literature
- check_circle Music
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Faculty of Applied Sciences
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Campus Facilities
Santralistanbul Contemporary Arts & Culture Campus
Art galleries and open-air lecture halls in historical industrial architecture on the shores of the Golden Horn.
Architecture and Design Fabrication Studios
Laser cutting, CNC, 3D printing units and modeling workshops.
RGB Television, Radio and Editing Studios
Broadcast quality sound recording studios, direction room and professional cameras.
Latif Mutlu Library
One of Türkiye's most comprehensive private collections in the field of social sciences and law.
Admission Requirements
In order to apply to programs within İstanbul Bilgi University, the following documents must be prepared:
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Additional University Requirements
License – General Conditions
- The minimum mark for the general high school diploma is 50%.
- A candidate in the final year of high school can apply with a 3-4 year transcript and receive conditional acceptance.
- Students are admitted only in the fall semester; The application deadline is the end of August.
- A portfolio or interview is required for Textile and Fashion Design, Music and Performing Arts Management.
Minimum Grades by Country
- Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia: 50%
- Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq: 50%
- Syria: 130 points (50%)
- Jordan: Tawjihi 70 points
- Palestine: Tawjihi 60 points
- Saudi Arabia: 10/20
- Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, UAE, Yemen, Sudan, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia: 50%
International Exams
- SAT 1000, ACT 18, IB 28, A-Level D in at least 2 subjects, French Baccalaureate 10, Abitur 3.
English – Language Requirement
- The language of instruction is English (except for the Faculty of Health Sciences).
- For exemption from preparation: CAE C, CPE C, FCE B, TOEFL iBT 75 or PTE 60. TOEFL Home Edition is not accepted.
- IELTS and Duolingo are not included in the official list.
- The candidate without a certificate takes the BILET exam; Failed preparatory studies ($12,000 per year).
Degree
- Example (International Political Economy): in programs with thesis, ALES 55, GRE Q 610 (old scale) or GMAT 450 are required; Foreign nationals may be exempt from these exams (according to the program).
- English: TOEFL iBT 72, YDS 60 or TICKET.
- Foreign candidates are interviewed online. In some Turkish programs, B2 Turkish is required.
Doctorate
- Example (Political Science): master's degree required. ALES 60 or GRE 150 is required.
- Foreign language: YDS/YÖKDİL 70, TOEFL iBT 84 or PTE 71. TOEFL and PTE must be taken only at state university centers.
- GRE at-home and GMAT online are not accepted.
- A letter of intent and reference letter in Turkish of approximately 3000 words is required. Terms vary by program.
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://www.bilgi.edu.tr/en/international/international-admissions/admission-requirements/
https://www.bilgi.edu.tr/en/academic/graduate/polsphd/application-requirements/
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Tuition Fees
| Faculty / Programme | Degree Level | Annual Fee (USD) |
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Law
Faculty of Law
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Bachelor's |
$9,600
Deposit: $1,000
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Communication Design and Management
Faculty of Communication
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Bachelor's |
$6,000
Deposit: $1,000
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Business
Faculty of Business Administration
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Bachelor's |
$7,200
Deposit: $1,000
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Marketing
Faculty of Business Administration
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Bachelor's |
$7,200
Deposit: $1,000
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Interior Architecture
Faculty of Architecture
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Bachelor's |
$7,200
Deposit: $1,000
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Architecture
Faculty of Architecture
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Bachelor's |
$4,800
Deposit: $1,000
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Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$4,800
Deposit: $1,000
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Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$4,800
Deposit: $1,000
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Maths
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$4,800
Deposit: $1,000
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Mechatronics Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$6,000
Deposit: $1,000
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Nursing
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$6,000
Deposit: $1,000
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English Language and Literature
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
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Bachelor's |
$4,800
Deposit: $1,000
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Comparative Literature
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
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Bachelor's |
$4,800
Deposit: $1,000
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Music
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
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Bachelor's |
$6,600
Deposit: $1,000
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Logistics Management
Faculty of Applied Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$6,000
Deposit: $1,000
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