İstanbul Nişantaşı University
Istanbul Nişantaşı University is Türkiye's most technologically advanced educational building with its 106,000 m² NeoTech Campus located in Maslak 1453 campus...
About the University
Istanbul Nişantaşı University has one of the most technological education buildings in Türkiye with its 106,000 m² NeoTech Campus located in Maslak 1453 campus. It started its adventure as a Vocational School in 2009 and continued as a university in 2012.
It implements an interactive education model suitable for the 5.0 industrial age with artificial intelligence classes, flight simulators, NishNova Entrepreneurship Center and modern medicine-dentistry laboratories.
Academic programmes
8 Faculties
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Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture
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engineering
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
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- check_circle Political Science and Public Administration
- check_circle International Relations
- check_circle International Trade and Business
- check_circle International Trade and Logistics
engineering
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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- check_circle Social work
- check_circle Sociology
engineering
Faculty of Engineering
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- check_circle Data Science and Analytics
- check_circle Software Development
engineering
Faculty of Sports Sciences
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- check_circle Sports Management
engineering
Faculty of Medicine
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- check_circle Medicine
engineering
Faculty of Tourism
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- check_circle Tourist Guidance
- check_circle Tourism Management
engineering
Faculty of Applied Sciences
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- check_circle Aircraft Maintenance and Repair
- check_circle Flight Training
Campus Facilities
Maslak 1453 NeoTech Technology Campus
Türkiye's largest indoor smart campus structure with 106,000 m² under one roof.
Aviation Flight Simulators & VR Classrooms
Boeing/Airbus cockpit simulators and virtual reality training workshops.
NishNova Entrepreneurship & Incubation Center
Office, angel investor network and mentoring ecosystem for young entrepreneurs.
Medical & Dental Phantom Laboratories
Pre-clinical preparation environment with high-tech artificial jaw and simulators.
Admission Requirements
In order to apply to programs within İstanbul Nişantaşı University, the following documents must be prepared:
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Additional University Requirements
License – General Conditions
- The minimum mark for an international high school diploma is 60%. Courses taken or exams must be related to the program applied for.
Minimum Grades by Country
- Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan: attestat 3/5
- Kazakhstan: UNT 80/120 or attestat 3/5
- Kyrgyzstan: ORT 150/250 or attestat 3/5
- Azerbaijan: attestat 3/5 or TQDK 400/700
- Georgia: 6/10
- Russia: 60/100 or attestat in 3 relevant courses in AEGEAN
- Iran: 10/20
- Afghanistan: Konkur 210/350 or 60%
- Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Libya, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, UAE, Bahrain, Yemen, Sudan: 60%
- Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia: 10/20
International Exams
- SAT: 1000 total, Math and Reading at least 600 separately.
- ACT 26, IB 30/45, A-Level D in at least 2 subjects (or AS-Level D in 4 subjects).
- European Baccalaureate 60%, French Baccalaureate 10/20, Abitur 4/5, TR-YÖS 60/100, bronze medal in TÜBİTAK Olympics.
English Programs – Language Requirement
- General: TOEFL iBT 72, PTE 60, YDS/YÖKDİL 70, FCE C, CAE C or CPE C.
- English Language and Literature, English Translation and Interpreting, Pilotage and English Dentistry: TOEFL iBT 90, PTE 75, YDS 85 or FCE A.
- TOEFL and PTE are valid for 2 years, YDS is valid for 5 years. IELTS and Duolingo are not included in the official list.
- The candidate who does not have a certificate takes the exemption exam. English preparation is optional in Turkish programs.
Turkish Programs – Language Requirement
- The Turkish level required for foreign students is not stated on the official page; It is confirmed in the application.
Degree
- ALES (EA) score of at least 55 in thesis programs; ALES is not required in non-thesis programs.
- YDS/YÖKDİL 60 or equivalent is required for English programs. The diploma must be recognized by YÖK.
Doctorate
- A master's degree with thesis is required (a master's degree without thesis is accepted before 2013).
- ALES and foreign language scores must be within the ÖSYM validity period. 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.nisantasi.edu.tr/Uploads/Websitesi_i%C3%A7in_SSS.pdf
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Tuition Fees
| Faculty / Programme | Degree Level | Annual Fee (USD) |
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Performing Arts
Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture
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Bachelor's |
$3,250
Deposit: $1,000
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Political Science and Public Administration
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$2,950
Deposit: $1,000
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International Relations
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$3,800
Deposit: $1,000
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International Trade and Business
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$3,250
Deposit: $1,000
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International Trade and Logistics
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$3,250
Deposit: $1,000
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Social work
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$2,950
Deposit: $1,000
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Sociology
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$2,950
Deposit: $1,000
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Data Science and Analytics
Faculty of Engineering
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Bachelor's |
$3,250
Deposit: $1,000
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Software Development
Faculty of Engineering
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Bachelor's |
$3,250
Deposit: $1,000
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Sports Management
Faculty of Sports Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$2,950
Deposit: $1,000
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Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
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Bachelor's |
$14,500
Deposit: $7,250
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Tourist Guidance
Faculty of Tourism
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Bachelor's |
$2,950
Deposit: $1,000
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Tourism Management
Faculty of Tourism
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Bachelor's |
$2,950
Deposit: $1,000
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Aircraft Maintenance and Repair
Faculty of Applied Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$3,250
Deposit: $1,000
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Flight Training
Faculty of Applied Sciences
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Bachelor's |
$10,000
Deposit: $5,000
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