Founded
1998
Students
20,000
Int'l students
8,000
Type
Private
THE ranking
801–1000
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Bahcesehir Istanbul University is a higher-education institution in Istanbul, Türkiye. International students can explore its programs and apply through Study in Türkiye with free, end-to-end guidance.
| Location | Istanbul, Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Students | 20,000 |
| Int'l students | 8,000 |
| THE ranking | 801–1000 |
| Scholarships | 2 |
About Bahcesehir
Bahçeşehir University (BAU) is a private foundation university founded in 1998 in the heart of Istanbul, on the shores of the Bosphorus in the Beşiktaş district. It is the anchor of BAU Global, an international network of campuses and partner institutions spanning Berlin, Washington D.C., Toronto, Batumi, Rome and beyond — giving students genuine study-abroad and exchange opportunities as part of a single university.
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“My thesis supervisor in Surgical Diseases Nursing at Bahcesehir Istanbul University replies to drafts within days, not weeks. The hospital placements are organized through the university, so I never chased paperwork myself.”
“I finished my bachelor's in Baku and came to Bahcesehir for the Strategic Marketing and Brand Management master's. Case studies use real Turkish brands, and my professor connected me with an internship in Besiktas.”
“Balancing lab work for my Sports Nutrition thesis with life in Istanbul felt overwhelming at first, but the international office helped me sort my residence permit appointment before classes even started.”
Bahcesehir — frequently asked questions
Tuition at Bahcesehir Istanbul University ranges from about $1,900 to $40,000 per year, depending on the program and level.
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