Besiktas is located at the Bosphorus, as one of Istanbul’s neighbourhoods. It has a long history, starting from before Byzantine times, and when it comes to education, a campus of Bahçesehir University is located there, along with Hacettepe University.

Universities in Turkey provide either two or four years of education for undergraduate studies, while graduate programs last a minimum of two years. There are around 820 higher education institutions in Turkey including 76 universities with a total student enrollment of over 1 million. The quality of education at the Turkish universities varies greatly, some providing education and facilities on par with internationally renowned schools.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.