USD 2,000–22,500 per year, depending on program and level; additional fees apply to Flight Training.
Application Deadline
27 November 2026 (Fall); 26 March 2027 (Spring Graduate)
University Profile
About the University
İstanbul Okan University is a foundation university established in 1999 in Istanbul, Türkiye. Guided by its “University Closest to Business Life” approach, the university combines academic education with practical experience, industry engagement, entrepreneurship and career development. Its main Tuzla Campus provides a modern learning environment with academic facilities, student residences, social spaces and extensive student services. The university offers education across a broad range of disciplines, including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, business, health sciences, law, education, humanities, social sciences, applied sciences, art, design and architecture. İstanbul Okan University also has a diverse international community, with students representing more than 100 nationalities, and provides international mobility opportunities through Erasmus+ and other exchange partnerships.
Institution Type
Private
International Students
Accepted
Address
İstanbul Okan University Tuzla Campus, 34959 Akfırat-Tuzla, Istanbul, Türkiye
Accreditation
Recognized within the Turkish higher education system; participates in the Bologna Process and issues the Diploma Supplement (Blue Diploma). Program-specific accreditation may vary by faculty and program.
International Student Information
İstanbul Okan University accepts international students across associate, undergraduate and graduate programs and provides dedicated support through its International Office. International students complete university registration and residence-permit procedures through designated university offices. The main Tuzla Campus includes on-campus student residences, while graduate programs may be delivered at Tuzla, Şişli or university-affiliated clinical facilities depending on the program. The university participates in Erasmus+ and other international exchange programs. International applicants should check program-specific academic, language, visa, residence-permit and registration requirements before enrollment.
Academic Profile
Programs & Fields of Study
Degree Levels
AssociateBachelorMasterPhD
Medicine
Dentistry
Pharmacy
Nursing
Nutrition and Dietetics
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Health Management
Computer Engineering
Software Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Genetics and Bioengineering
Architecture
Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
Business Administration
Economics and Finance
International Trade
Logistics Management
Political Science and International Relations
Law
Psychology
Education
Translation and Interpreting
Aviation Management
Flight Training
Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
Information Systems and Technologies
Digital Game Design
Cinema and Television
Visual Communication Design
Music
Theatre
Admissions Calendar
University Intakes
Main Intake
Fall 2026 Spring 2027 (Graduate Programs)
Application deadline: 27 November 2026 (Fall); 26 March 2027 (Spring Graduate)
Language & Study
Language Requirements
Teaching Languages
EnglishTurkishChineseRussian
English-taught programs: TOEFL iBT 72, Pearson PTE 55, or another university-recognized exemption qualification. Students without an accepted exemption may take İstanbul Okan University's English Proficiency Exam after registration. IELTS results are not accepted for exemption. Turkish-taught programs generally require TÖMER B2 or successful completion of the university's Turkish proficiency process. Requirements may vary by program.
Planning Your Application
Admissions Information
Available Intake
Fall 2026 Spring 2027 (Graduate Programs)
Application Deadline
27 November 2026 (Fall); 26 March 2027 (Spring Graduate)
Tuition
USD 2,000–22,500 per year, depending on program and level; additional fees apply to Flight Training.
Admission Requirements
International applicants must submit a valid passport with at least six months' validity and a recent photograph. Undergraduate applicants must provide their original high school diploma and transcripts; graduate applicants must provide their bachelor's diploma and transcripts; PhD applicants must provide bachelor's and master's diplomas and transcripts. Applicants should provide an accepted English or Turkish language certificate where applicable. Students without an exemption certificate may take the university's language proficiency examination after registration. Proof of first-year tuition payment is required for registration. Original documents must be presented during final registration, and documents not issued in Turkish, Azerbaijani Turkish or English must be translated into Turkish and notarized in Türkiye. Additional program-specific requirements may apply.
İstanbul Okan University offers several tuition discounts for eligible international students. A 5% discount applies when the annual tuition fee is paid in advance. Newly registered students with an eligible sibling, spouse or child enrolled at the university, or family members registering simultaneously, may receive an additional 10% family discount. İstanbul Okan University graduates enrolling in new programs may receive a 30% alumni discount. For 2026–2027, eligible students from Afghanistan and specified South/Southeast Asian and Sub-Saharan African countries enrolling in English-taught undergraduate programs with a USD 5,000 tuition fee may receive an additional 20% country discount. Conditions and eligibility should be confirmed before enrollment.
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