Established in 1996 by the Bilgi Education and Culture Foundation, Istanbul Bilgi University has rapidly gained a prominent position within the Turkish higher education system. Adopting the philosophy of “learning not for school, but for life,” the university has become recognized as a leading institution in Turkey, offering a high standard of academics across all degree levels.
For over 23 years, Istanbul Bilgi University has shared a commitment to advancing research and education quality with international universities and global educational institutions. A key partnership in this endeavor is with the Laureate Education Universities Group, one of the world’s largest educational networks.
About Bilgi University
- Istanbul Bilgi University is a private Turkish university that was established in 1995 by the Bilgi Education and Culture Foundation.
- It is one of the best private Turkish universities, as it has been interested in developing its curricula and developing its laboratories to include the latest equipment since its establishment and over the course of 23 years.
- The university’s curricula and theories were established in cooperation with the London School of Economics and Political Science at the University of London, according to what was published by the university president on the official website of Istanbul Bilgi University.
- Istanbul Bilgi University has rapidly developed to include 3 campuses and more than 30 programs and specializations today.
- The university seeks to ensure two things: providing the strongest and highest level education for students, and enhancing communication between lecturers and students.
Bilgi University Campus
Istanbul Bilgi University has 3 campuses spread over a large area covering approximately 210,000 square meters, and is located in central areas in downtown Istanbul:
- Santral Istanbul Campus
- Dolapdere Campus
- Kuştepe Campus
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Bilgi University in numbers
- 8 colleges
- 3 institutes
- 3 vocational schools
- Nearly 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students
- More than 60,000 graduates
- More than 150 specializations
- About 1,500 academics
Student Life at Bilgi University
In accordance with its motto “Learning for life, not just for studying”, Istanbul Bilgi University offers students a modern university life where they can develop themselves socially, academically and culturally, including:
- Learning by doing and applying, through training courses inside equipped halls such as: Law Courtroom, architecture workshops, engineering and healthcare laboratories and art studios
- More than 100 student societies for sports, arts, academic issues, new ideas, projects and hobbies
- The university includes various student clubs, including sports, cultural and recreational clubs, such as: Bilgi Club for social responsibility and EU Students Club
- Organizing celebrations, seminars and conferences that host scientists, some of whom are Nobel Prize winners, and young entrepreneurs and provide students with multiple opportunities to listen to them, benefit from them and communicate with them
- A library full of books and electronic resources
Advantages of studying at Bilgi University
- Believes in the concept of lifelong learning and supports students to develop their abilities and skills
- Adopts English as the primary language of instruction
- Has a Talent Management, Support and Encouragement Center (BİLGİTalent)
- Continuously develops its educational curricula, to educate individuals and develop their research and problem-solving skills
- The university has many study abroad programs that students participate in to broaden their horizons
- The Faculty of Engineering at Bilgi University is one of the strongest in Turkey.
- Among the top 127 universities in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia EECA ranking.
- Among the top 4 private universities in Turkey in the QS ranking.
- The university provides its students with special health support by examining them in any of the hospitals it contracts with, with special discounts for Bilgi Istanbul students.
Hospitals and Health Centers
Providing health services will give students a great sense of security, and this was certainly the goal of Istanbul Bilgi University, which seeks to provide several contracts with hospitals and centers for students to go to in case they need advice and health support.
Among these hospitals are:
- Liv Hospital
- Turkey Hospital
- Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital
- Francis Lab Hospital
- Adent Dental Clinic
- Hospitadent Dental Group
- Medipol Mega Hospitals
- Yenibosna Women’s Hospital
- All of these hospitals provide discounts ranging from 10, 15, and even 50% for Bilgi University students in Turkey.
Bilgi University Fees
We show you in the following table the fees for studying for a bachelor’s degree at Bilgi University:
| Major | language of study | fees |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | EN | $9900 |
| Sports management | EN/TR | $3564 |
| Business administration | EN | $8250 |
| International Business and Trade | EN | $8250 |
| International Logistics and Transportation | EN | $6950 |
| Nursing | TR | $3036 |
| Physiotherapy | TR | $3036 |
| Tourism and Hotel Management | EN | $4500 |
| Digital Game Design | EN | $6200 |
| Aviation Management | TR | $4554 |
| Political Science and Public Administration | EN | $5000 |
| Child Development | TR | $3036 |
| Law | EN | $3036 |
| Psychology | EN | $8100 |
| Civil Engineering | EN | $9900 |
| Interior design | EN | $9900 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | EN | $9900 |
| Genetics and Bioengineering | EN | $9900 |
| Industrial Engineering | EN | $9900 |
| Mathematics | EN | $9900 |
| Mechatronics Engineering | EN | $9900 |
| mechanical engineering | EN | $9900 |
| Music | EN | $8250 |
| European Studies | EN | $6950 |
| Comparative Literature | EN | $8250 |
| Tourism and hotels | EN | $8250 |
| English Language and Literature | EN | $8250 |
Preparatory year to study English at Istanbul Bilgi University $6600
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Required documents
You must prepare some documents when you register at Bilgi University Istanbul such as:
- Passport photo.
- Personal photo.
- English language proficiency test.
- High school certificate “transcript” if you have finished high school / or last semester certificate if you are about to finish “translated into English or Turkish”.
- High school certificate -if available- “translated into English or Turkish”.
Language tests:
- TOEFL IBT minimum 84.
- YDS-E-YDS minimum 75.
- CAE minimum B.
- CPE minimum C.
- Pearson PTE Academic minimum 71.
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