Bezmialem Vakıf University
İstanbul, Turkey
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,501
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 3,500
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 2010
Overview
Bezmialem Vakıf University is a thematic research university in Istanbul, Turkey, specializing in Health and Life Sciences. Established as a university in 2010, it is rooted in the legacy of the Gureba-i Müslimin Hospital founded in 1845. It is a non-profit foundation university under the General Directorate of Foundations.
Fields of study
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Health Sciences
- Biotechnology
Accreditation: Council of Higher Education (YÖK)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall, Spring
- Application deadlines
- Varies by year; typically April-June for Fall intake.
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- sbati@bezmialem.edu.tr
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
$35,000 – $55,000 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees for international undergraduate programs for 2024-2025: Medicine $55,000, Dentistry $54,000, Pharmacy $45,000, Nutrition/Dietetics $35,000. Fees exclude VAT. Graduate fees are around $4,000 per Master's program and $7,500-$12,500 for PhD programs.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology (opens in a new tab)Turkish · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | $4,000 / total | Varies | Fall/Spring |
| Dentistry (opens in a new tab)70% Turkish, 30% English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 5 years | $54,000 / year | Varies | Fall |
| Medicine (opens in a new tab)70% Turkish, 30% English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 6 years | $55,000 / year | Varies | Fall |
| Nutrition and Dietetics (opens in a new tab)Turkish · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | $35,000 / year | Varies | Fall |
| Pharmacy (opens in a new tab)70% Turkish, 30% English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 5 years | $45,000 / year | Varies | Fall |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.