İstanbul Topkapı University
Istanbul Topkapi University has been developing a new corporate identity since 2022, with its roots in Plato Vocational School (2009) and Ayvansaray University (2016).
About the University
Istanbul Topkapı University has been operating with its new corporate identity since 2022, with its roots in Plato Vocational School (2009) and Ayvansaray University (2016). It is in the center of the city with its Kazlıçeşme, Balat and Yenibosna campuses.
It provides applied training in the fields of Gastronomy, Cartoon and Animation, Digital Game Design, Interior Architecture and Engineering. It is an attractive institution that offers quality education for international students at extremely accessible budgets.
Academic programmes
6 Faculties
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Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture
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- check_circle Cartoon and Animation
- check_circle Digital Game Design
engineering
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
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- check_circle Economy
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engineering
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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- check_circle Banking and Insurance
- check_circle Philosophy
engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
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- check_circle Computer Engineering
- check_circle Computer Engineering
- check_circle Information Systems Engineering
- check_circle Electrical-Electronics Engineering
- check_circle Electrical-Electronics Engineering
- check_circle Industrial Engineering
engineering
Faculty of Health Sciences
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- check_circle Midwifery
- check_circle Occupational therapy
engineering
Faculty of Sports Sciences
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- check_circle Coaching Training
Campus Facilities
Professional Gastronomy Kitchen Workshops
Industrial cooking stations, pastry and bakery products application laboratory.
Cartoon & Digital Game Design Studios
High-performance rendering stations, digital drawing tablets and motion capture rooms.
Kazlıçeşme Library and Reading Halls
Rich academic library environment on the Marmaray and coastal transportation axis.
Student Club and Event Square
Large social courtyard designed for exhibitions, concerts and workshops.
Admission Requirements
In order to apply to programs within İstanbul Topkapı University, the following documents must be prepared:
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Additional University Requirements
Undergraduate and Associate Degree – General Conditions
- Application is required with an internationally valid high school diploma or one of the exam results below.
- The Rectorate determines quotas, base scores and special conditions, if any.
Minimum Grades by Country
- Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Georgia: attestat 3/5
- Russia: 3/5 or 5/10
- Kazakhstan: UNT 70/120 or attestat 3/5
- Kyrgyzstan: ORT 104/245 or attestat
- Azerbaijan: attestat 3/5 or TQDK (group I 200/700, groups II–IV 250/700)
- Iran: 11/20
- Afghanistan: 50%
- Pakistan: 55%
- Iraq, Egypt: 50/100
- Syria: 165/240
- Jordan and Palestine: Tawjihi science branch 55/100
- Lebanon: science branch 55/100 or 11/20
- Libya, Yemen: 60%
- Saudi Arabia, Qatar: 55%
- Kuwait: 60/100
- UAE: 50%
- Sudan: 50/100, plus 2 years of higher education or equivalent
- Algeria, Tunisia: 11/20
- Morocco: 10/20
International Exams
- SAT: 1000 total and Math at least 500.
- ACT 20, IB 26, French Baccalaureate 10/20, European Baccalaureate 60%, Abitur 4.
- GCE: A–C in at least 3 subjects (at least one of which is programme-related). Medals are also accepted in the TÜBİTAK Olympics.
English Programs – Language Requirement
- Topkapı English Proficiency Exam or an equivalent exam such as TOEFL, IELTS, FCE is required; scores are not specified in the instructions.
- The unsuccessful candidate studies preparatory studies.
Turkish Programs – Language Requirement
- TÖMER B1 is required according to the application page, B2 is required according to the undergraduate instructions (Topkapı TÖMER, Yunus Emre or other universities). It is confirmed on a program basis.
- The candidate who is not qualified reads Turkish preparatory language.
Master's and PhD
- Undergraduate success, ALES or GRE/GMAT score recognized by YÖK, and English proficiency in English programs are evaluated.
- For Turkish programs, graduation from a program that provides education in Turkish or a Turkish proficiency certificate is required. Scores are announced in the program announcement.
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.topkapi.edu.tr/resources/files/yonetmelikler/yabanciuyrukluogrenciyonerge.pdf
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Tuition Fees
| Faculty / Programme | Degree Level | Annual Fee (USD) |
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Cartoon and Animation
Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture
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Bachelor's |
$2,000
Deposit: $1,000
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Digital Game Design
Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture
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Bachelor's |
$2,000
Deposit: $1,000
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Economy
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$2,500
Deposit: $1,000
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Economy
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$2,250
Deposit: $1,000
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Banking and Insurance
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$2,250
Deposit: $1,000
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Philosophy
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$1,950
Deposit: $1,000
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Computer Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$2,500
Deposit: $1,000
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Computer Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$2,250
Deposit: $1,000
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Information Systems Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$2,250
Deposit: $1,000
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Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$2,500
Deposit: $1,000
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Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$2,250
Deposit: $1,000
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Industrial Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$2,250
Deposit: $1,000
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Midwifery
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$2,500
Deposit: $1,000
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Occupational therapy
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$2,500
Deposit: $1,000
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Coaching Training
Faculty of Sports Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$2,000
Deposit: $1,000
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