İstanbul Aydın University (İAÜ)
Istanbul Aydin University (IAU), founded in 2007, is one of Türkiye's leading international institutions with tens of thousands of foreign students from more than 120 countries.
About the University
Istanbul Aydin University (IAU) is a foundation university that was founded in 2007 and is Türkiye's internationalization leader with tens of thousands of foreign students from more than 120 countries. It has a huge technology and education base in Florya Main Campus.
It offers a versatile academic range with its faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Law, Communication, Education and Architecture. More than 150 laboratories within the university, the UNESCO Chair and IAU VM Medical Park Florya Hospital provide students with a rich academic and practical infrastructure.
Academic programmes
7 Faculties
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Faculty of Dentistry
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Faculty of Pharmacy
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Faculty of Education
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engineering
Faculty of Fine Arts
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- check_circle Digital Game Design
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engineering
Faculty of Engineering
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engineering
Faculty of Health Sciences
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- check_circle Nutrition and Dietetics
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- check_circle Child Development
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engineering
Faculty of Sports Sciences
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- check_circle Coaching Training
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Campus Facilities
150+ Technology and Research Laboratories
Advanced application infrastructure in engineering, basic sciences and information technologies.
IAU VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
Modern medical center where medical and dental students receive on-site clinical training.
UNESCO Cultural Library
Extensive printed archive, hundreds of thousands of e-books and study halls open 24/7.
Aydin Enterprise and Prototype Center (TEKMER)
R&D funding, acceleration and study office support for student initiatives.
Admission Requirements
In order to apply to programs within İstanbul Aydın University (İAÜ), the following documents must be prepared:
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Additional University Requirements
Undergraduate and Associate Degree – General Conditions
- The high school average must be at least 60%. A country-specific minimum grade table has not been published.
- The application fee is 100 USD (Medicine and Dentistry 250 USD).
- Associate and undergraduate degrees can only be applied for in the fall semester (March 15-September 30 every year).
- For registration, a Ministry of National Education equivalence certificate, apostille or certification and 1-year health insurance are required.
English Programs – Language Requirement
- TOEFL iBT 79 or PTE 55. Those coming from countries whose native or official language is English are exempt.
- TOEFL Home Edition is not accepted. IELTS and Duolingo are not included in the official guide.
- The candidate without a certificate takes the IAU English Proficiency Exam; Those who fail will study preparatory school for 1 year.
Turkish Programs – Language Requirement
- TÖMER B1 is required; C1 for Medicine and Dentistry.
- The candidate without a certificate studies Turkish preparatory language.
Degree
- Undergraduate GPA must be at least 2.5/4.
- English programs: TOEFL 66, YDS/YÖKDİL 55 or PTE 60; A candidate without a certificate takes the IAU exam.
- Turkish programs: TÖMER B2 (C1 for Health Sciences).
- You can apply in the fall and spring semesters (spring applications open on November 1).
Doctorate
- Undergraduate and graduate diplomas and transcripts, 2 reference letters, letter of intent, doctoral proposal and CV are required.
- English programs: TOEFL iBT 84, YDS/YÖKDİL 70 or PTE 65.
- Turkish programs: TOEFL 66, YDS/YÖKDİL 55 or PTE 55, also TÖMER C1.
Age limit
- There is no upper age limit.
- A birth certificate and parental permission document (apostilled, Turkish translated, consulate approved) are required for candidates under the age of 18.
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://study.aydin.edu.tr/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ING-Guideline-2022.pdf
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Tuition Fees
| Faculty / Programme | Degree Level | Annual Fee (USD) |
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Dentistry
Faculty of Dentistry
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Bachelor's |
$23,000
Deposit: $11,500
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Dentistry
Faculty of Dentistry
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Bachelor's |
$23,000
Deposit: $11,500
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Pharmacy
Faculty of Pharmacy
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Bachelor's |
$11,000
Deposit: $5,500
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Arabic Teaching
Faculty of Education
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Bachelor's |
$5,000
Deposit: $2,500
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Cartoon and Animation
Faculty of Fine Arts
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Bachelor's |
$5,000
Deposit: $2,500
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Digital Game Design
Faculty of Fine Arts
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Bachelor's |
$5,000
Deposit: $2,500
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Digital Game Design
Faculty of Fine Arts
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Bachelor's |
$6,000
Deposit: $3,000
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Drama and Acting
Faculty of Fine Arts
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Bachelor's |
$5,000
Deposit: $2,500
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Computer Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
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Bachelor's |
$6,500
Deposit: $3,250
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Nutrition and Dietetics
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$6,500
Deposit: $3,250
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Nutrition and Dietetics
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$8,000
Deposit: $4,000
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Child Development
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$6,500
Deposit: $3,250
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Midwifery
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$6,500
Deposit: $3,250
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Coaching Training
Faculty of Sports Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$5,000
Deposit: $2,500
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Physical Education and Sports Teaching
Faculty of Sports Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$5,000
Deposit: $2,500
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