Izmir University of Economics
İzmir, Turkey
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,501
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 2001
Overview
Established on April 14, 2001 by the Izmir Chamber of Commerce Health and Education Foundation, Izmir University of Economics (IUE) is the first foundation university in the Aegean Region of Turkey. Offering primarily English-medium instruction, IUE comprises 8 faculties, 2 schools, 3 vocational schools, and a Graduate School, with programs spanning economics, business, engineering, law, communication, fine arts, health sciences, and medicine. The university is institutionally accredited by the Turkish Higher Education Quality Council (THEQC/YÖKAK).
Fields of study
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Engineering
- Fine Arts and Design
- Communication
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Law
- Applied Management Sciences
- Political Science and International Relations
- Architecture
- Psychology
- Mathematics
- Logistics
Accreditation: THEQC (Higher Education Quality Council of Türkiye / YÖKAK)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- 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
From about $6,000 / year
Domestic students
$6,000 – $16,000
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banking and Insurance (Turkish) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Diploma | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Foreign Trade (Turkish) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Diploma | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Gastronomy and Culinary Arts (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| International Trade and Finance (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Political Science and International Relations (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Radio and Tv Programming (Turkish) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Diploma | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.