| Location | Address | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|
Istanbul European Side |
Maltepe Mahallesi, Edirne Çırpıcı Yolu No.9, Cevizlibağ – Topkapı, 34010 Zeytinburnu/İstanbul |
About Istinye University
Istinye University is one of Turkey’s forward-thinking private universities, known for its commitment to generating new knowledge through high-impact research, innovation, and modern educational methodologies.
The university was founded in 2015 in Istanbul’s Zeytinburnu district and began offering academic programs in 2016, initially focusing on medical and health sciences faculties and vocational schools for health services. Since then, it has expanded its scope across multiple academic disciplines.
Istinye University Vision & Mission
To become a globally leading institution distinguished by excellence in artificial intelligence, research, education, and technological innovation.
Istinye University aims to provide a future-ready educational experience built on sustainability and technology-driven research. The university focuses on solving local and global challenges through collaborative, student-centered learning environments, while maintaining strong ties with the business and industry sectors.
Advantages of Studying at Istinye University
🔸 Offers international education opportunities through numerous student exchange agreements with prestigious institutions
🔸 Utilizes advanced technologies in academic programs such as software engineering, mechanical engineering, and AI systems
🔸 Home to unique postgraduate specializations in fields such as cancer biology, stem cell and tissue engineering, neurology, and pharmacology
🔸 Active partnerships with world-renowned universities including:
🔸 Warsaw University of Technology (Poland)
🔸 Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)
🔸 University of Granada (Spain)
🔸 Maintains bilateral academic agreements with institutions in countries like South Korea, Iran, Albania, Switzerland, and the USA
Istinye University in Numbers
🔸 10,710 enrolled students
🔸 9 faculties
🔸 63 undergraduate programs
🔸 33 associate degree (two-year) programs
🔸 23 master’s programs
🔸 6 doctoral programs
🔸 20 research centers
🔸 4,150 graduates
Istinye University Accreditation
Istinye University is recognized across all European countries, as well as in several Arab countries, including Yemen, Egypt, Libya, Sudan, Jordan, and Morocco.
Languages of Instruction at Istinye University
The university offers many programs in both English and Turkish, depending on the field of study and student preference.
Recreational Activities for Students
🔸 Students can join university sports teams and participate in national and international competitions
🔸 More than 70 student clubs encourage teamwork, cultural exchange, and campus engagement
🔸 The campus hosts cafés, social lounges, events, and festivals to enrich student life and offer a dynamic university experience
How to Apply to Istinye University
- Undergraduate Admission Requirements
🔸 Students can apply to undergraduate programs with a minimum high school GPA of 60%. Required documents:
🔸 High school diploma (translated into English or Turkish and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
🔸 Academic transcript (translated and certified)
🔸 Valid passport
🔸 Passport-size photograph
- Graduate (Master’s) Admission Requirements
🔸 Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree with at least a 60% GPA.
Required documents:
🔸 Bachelor's diploma (translated and certified)
🔸 Transcript (translated and certified)
🔸 Passport
🔸 Photograph
Istinye University Intakes & Deadlines
- Undergraduate Programs
🔸 Applications are accepted once per year, for the fall semester. The admission period runs from May to September, with the option to extend through early October.
- Graduate Programs (Master’s and PhD)
Graduate admissions open twice a year:
🔸 Fall Intake: From May to September (may extend into October)
🔸 Spring Intake: From October through January, with classes starting in February
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