Bahcesehir University

Discover Bahçeşehir University (BAU), a vibrant hub of global education in the heart of Istanbul. As part of the prestigious BAU Global educational network, 5 universities across Turkey, the U.S., Germany, Georgia, and Cyprus, we provide unique international opportunities. At BAU, we provide students with comprehensive English-taught programs across a broad spectrum of fields, including engineering, medicine, health sciences, communication, digital game design, architecture, artificial intelligence, art, business, finance, dentistry, and pharmacy.

With 11 specialized faculties, we cater to the diverse aspirations of students, ensuring they have access to top-tier education that equips them for their future careers. BAU Istanbul is home to nearly 30,000 students, including 8,000 international students from 127 countries. This rich diversity fosters a unique learning environment where global perspectives meet. But the BAU experience doesn’t end with graduation. Our 50,000+ alumni network is making waves in industries worldwide, launching businesses, advancing in top companies, and pursuing further studies at prestigious universities. Join BAU and be part of a community that empowers you to design your future while staying globally connected.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

• Passport
• High School Transcripts
• High School Diploma (if out)
• Letter of Motivation (for Medicine applicants)
• Supportive Documents (if any) e.g. SAT, TOEFL IBT, National Examination Result, Certificates, Reference Letters

Masters Admission Requirements

• Passport
• Bachelor’s Degree Transcript
• Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
• Language Proficiency Certificate (if any)

If you need to have a Visa to enter Turkey, you can apply for it with your Official Acceptance Letter which states that you will be our student here in Turkey.

Important Note: International students under the age of 18, who will be enrolled, need to enter Turkey with a student visa to avoid any issues in residence permit procedures, even if they do not require a visa to enter Turkey. Otherwise, they will need to find a legal guardian in Turkey for residence permit application and processes.

Candidates who are over 18 years old and are exempt from a visa to be present in Turkey for enrollment, do not need to apply for a student visa before arrival. All other types of visas or legal entrance procedures will be accepted by BAU for registration as well.

• Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024: 601-800
• Times Higher Education: World Young University Rankings 2024: 173
• Times Higher Education: Business and Economics 2024: 601-800
• Times Higher Education: Engineering 2024: 401-500
• Times Higher Education: Social Sciences 2024: 601-800
• Times Higher Education: Quality Education 2024: 18