Bahçeşehir University Istanbul is one of the best known private Turkish universities. It is a university with an advanced global and local ranking and has several branches in many countries around the world, including the Washington branch in the United States of America, Berlin in Germany, Toronto in Canada, Georgia, China, Italy and Northern Cyprus.
Bahçeşehir University also includes a large number of international students from all over the world and is recognized in most countries, including the European Union countries, in addition to the fact that many famous academics and leaders study there.
It is one of the most prestigious universities in Turkey and was founded in 1998. Since then, it has become one of the leading universities in the world. Bachelor’s and graduate studies can be studied there, in addition to doctoral programs.
Bahçeşehir University’s vision
To become one of the leading Turkish universities recognized internationally, and to be distinguished by the latest pioneering educational methods and techniques.
The university’s mission is to spread knowledge with the aim of raising the status of the country and humanity, through research and development and providing distinctive and diverse scientific materials and studies.
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Bahçeşehir University Accreditations and Recognitions
Bahçeşehir University has a variety of accreditations and recognitions that highlight its position as a prestigious and reliable educational institution both domestically and internationally.
Here is a list of accreditations and recognitions that the university has obtained:
- DEPAD: Dentistry Education Programs Accreditation.
- TEPDAD: Medical Education Programs Accreditation from the Association for the Evaluation and Accreditation of Medical Education Programs.
- ECZAKDER: Pharmacy Education Accreditation.
- STAR: Social and Human Sciences Education Accreditation.
- MÜDEK: Engineering Education Programs Accreditation for Natural and Engineering Sciences.
- MIAK: Architecture Education Accreditation.
- İLEDAK: Communication and Public Relations Education Accreditation.
- EPDAD: Educational and Counseling Education Accreditation.
- CEA: Vocational School English Language Teaching Accreditation.
In addition, Bahcesehir University is recognized by many countries around the world such as the United States of America, Canada, European Union countries, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria, which reflects the high level of confidence in the quality of its education and academic excellence.
Important Dates About Bahçeşehir
- 2004 – Opening of Beşiktaş South Campus
- 2007 – Opening of the Faculty of Applied Sciences
- 2012 – Opening of Galata Campus
- 2013 – Opening of Göztepe Campus
- 2014 – Accepting the first student to the Faculty of Medicine
- 2014 – The School of Foreign Languages was established
- 2016 – Opening of Beşiktaş North Campus
- 2017 – Opening of the Faculty of Dentistry
- 2017 – Opening of Galata IDEA Campus
- 2020 Opening of the Conservatory of Music
- 2021 – Opening of the Galata Conservatory
Bahçeşehir University Ranking Locally and Globally
Bahçeşehir University’s global ranking is 1598 among the world’s universities.
As for the ranking of Bahçeşehir University in Turkey, it is ranked 24th.
The university aims to become one of the top 500 universities in the world.
This is according to the Webometrics website, which is responsible for publishing the ranking of internationally and locally recognized universities.
Bahçeşehir University was ranked 38th out of 191 universities for entrepreneurship and innovation according to the YÖK Innovative Entrepreneurial University Index 2020.
The university also ranked 5th among Turkish universities in the Times Higher Education ranking in 2022
Advantages of studying at Bahçeşehir University
Bahçeşehir University is distinguished among Turkish universities by several important and diverse advantages, such as:
- The university is distinguished by a high academic level, as the university only appoints university professors who have doctorates from prestigious international universities.
- It is the best university in the field of media in Turkey, and the university contains a huge studio for training and teaching students.
- It received the Super Brand Turkey Award for the year 2007-2008
- The first Turkish university to enter the Turquality list, which is the branding program supported by the Ministry of Economy.
- The university contains many diverse and unique specializations, as it contains the Artificial Intelligence Department in English, “the first and only of its kind in Turkey as a bachelor’s degree”.
- Bahçeşehir University Istanbul offers training opportunities abroad during the summer, as it has contracts with large companies that enable students to obtain the opportunity to train “Seminar” in one of these companies.
- The university organizes special training and events for graduates from the university with the aim of continuing their cognitive support even after graduation.
- The university is one of the most attractive universities in Turkey for international students, with more than 3,500 international students from more than 76 countries.
- Bahcesehir University provides its students with the opportunity to study and learn in several countries from all over the world. This is through joint cooperation agreed upon with several universities in Toronto, Washington, Cyprus, Berlin and many other countries.
Bahcesehir University Fees
| Major | language of study | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy | EN | $5950 |
| Medicine | EN | $2700 |
| Dentistry | EN | $22000 |
| Pharmacy | EN | $15000 |
| Nursing | EN | $5950 |
| Aircraft Driving | EN | $8500 |
| Artificial Intelligence Engineering | EN | $9000 |
| Computer Engineering | EN | $9000 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | EN | $9000 |
| Interior Design/Architecture | EN | $9000 |
| Industrial Engineering | EN | $9000 |
| Mechatronics Engineering | EN | $9000 |
| Software Engineering | EN | $9000 |
| Power Systems Engineering | EN | $9000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | EN | $9000 |
| Administrative Engineering | EN | $9000 |
| Civil Engineering English | EN | $9000 |
| Architecture | EN | $9000 |
| Nursing | TR | 5950$ |
| Diet and Nutrition | EN | 5950$ |
| Culinary Arts | EN | 5950$ |
| Pre-school Teaching | EN | 5950$ |
| Psychological Counseling and Guidance | EN | 5950$ |
| Language Teaching | EN | 5950$ |
| Management Engineering | EN | $8500 |
| Economics | EN | $8500 |
| Business Administration | EN | $8500 |
| Administration | EN | $8500 |
| International Trade and Business | EN | $8500 |
| Political Science and International Relations | EN | $8500 |
| Administration | EN | $8500 |
| International Trade and Business | EN | $8500 |
| Economics and Finance | EN | $8500 |
| Public Relations | EN | $8500 |
| New Media and Television | EN | $8500 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | EN | $8500 |
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Research and Application Centers at Bahçeşehir
Bahçeşehir University has a distinguished group of research and application centers that promote innovation and contribute to academic and applied development. Here is a list of some of these centers:
- Economic and Social Research Center (BETAM).
- Continuing Education Center (BAUSEM).
- Distance Education Research and Application Center (BAUGO).
- Civilization Studies Center (MEDAM).
- Gelibolu Research and Application Center.
- Global Rule of Law Principles Management (IGUL).
- Educator Professional Development Center (ÖGAM).
- Big Data Research and Application Center.
- International Leadership Research and Application Center (ULMER).
- Creative Industries Research and Application Center.
- Society, Health, Behavior and Prevention Studies Research and Application Center.
- BAU Financial Research and Application Center (BFRC).
- Turkish and Foreign Languages Research and Application Center (TÜRKMER).
- Cybersecurity Research and Application Center.
- CO-OP Career Development and Application Research Center.
- PUAM Psychology Research and Application Center.
Student Exchange at Bahçeşehir University
The Erasmus program is open to all students who are studying at Bahçeşehir University, and provides financial support to help cover the costs of studying abroad. The program has played a major role in helping many students achieve their goals and continue their education in a new and exciting environment.
The university has the slogan (The University of the World in the Heart of Istanbul and the Meeting Point of Two Continents).
The university has also received the United Nations Higher Education Award in recognition of its efforts and cooperation with the labor market and graduating students with professional experience and competence.
Bahçeşehir University is one of the first Turkish universities to implement the University-Labor Market Cooperation Project, which provides students with the opportunity to experience real work life during their years of study at the university.
Required Documents
The admission requirements for Gelisim University are simple and straightforward as follows:
- Passport photo, translated into Latin, English and Turkish.
- Personal photo.
- High school certificate (Baccalaureate – Tawjihi) translated into English or Turkish and certified.
- If you have not completed high school, a certificate of the last semester, translated and certified.
- English proficiency certificate, meaning a TOEFL test score of 70 or higher (if the student prefers to study in English).
- Turkish language test certificate, meaning a YÖS test score. (If the student chooses to study in Turkish)
- A photo of the residence permit is preferable.
Bahçeşehir University Scholarships
Bahçeşehir University offers scholarships with a 50% discount on tuition fees for various specializations, provided that all years of study are paid in advance at once.
It is worth noting that the scholarship is provided by the university agents and not the university directly, and the fees after the partial scholarship range between $22,000 and $23,000 for all years of study.
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