Istanbul Bilgi University
İstanbul, Turkey
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 20,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
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Overview
İstanbul Bilgi University (BİLGİ) was established in 1996 by the BİLGİ Education and Culture Foundation under Law No. 4142. Operating across three campuses in Istanbul (santralistanbul, Kuştepe, and Dolapdere), BİLGİ has approximately 20,000 students, more than 70,000 alumni, and nearly 1,000 academic staff. The university comprises 8 faculties, 3 institutes, 1 school, and 3 vocational schools offering 150+ programs at associate, undergraduate and graduate level. BİLGİ is committed to the principles of academic freedom, social responsibility, and interdisciplinary education.
Fields of study
- Law
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Finance
- Communication
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- Industrial Design
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Psychology
- International Relations
- Political Science
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Gastronomy
- Tourism
- Logistics
- Aviation
- Fashion Design
- Music
- Mathematics
Accreditation: YÖKAK (Higher Education Quality Council of Turkey)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.