First established in 1883 as a Fine Arts school. In 1982 it was converted to a university and several faculties were added to its structure.
Meclisi Mebusan Caddesi, Fındıklı Istanbul
Tel: (212) 252 16 00
Fax: (212) 244 03 98

7. Yıldız Technical University (Yıldız Teknik Universitesi)

Founded in 1911, Yıldız Technical University has produced over 45.000 graduates. It offers contemporary education in historical surroundings with technological and social facilities. When it is moved to the Davutpaşa Campus more facilities will be available to the students.
Barbaros Bulvarı, Beşiktaş Istanbul
Tel: (212) 259 70 70
Fax: (212) 261 42 84

State Universities in Ankara

1.Ankara University(Ankara Universitesi)

Ankara University was founded in 1925 by Atatürk with one faculty; Law. Later other faculties such as agriculture, language, history and geography, science and medicine followed. However the most important faculty is Political Science which was foinded in 1936, they play an important role in educating top executives, which fulfills the personal interest and directives of Atatürk.
Tandoğan Ankara
Tel: (312) 212 60 40
Fax: (312) 223 63 70

2.Gazi University (Gazi Universitesi)

Gazi University, founded in 1982 has 24 Faculties, 19 Vocational schools, 5 Graduate schools, 46 institutions and 18 research centers located in Ankara and near the provinces of Çorum, Kastamonu and Kırşehir.
Teknikokullar Ankara
Tel: (312) 215 24 00
Fax: (312) 221 32 00

3.Hacettepe University (Hacettepe Universitesi)

Hacettepe University’s foundation can be traced back to the establishment of the Institute of Child Health in1958, and the investiture of the Hacettepe Children's Hospital. Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine was established in 1963 by Prof. PhD Ihsan Doğramacı who is also the founder of Bilkent University.
Sıhhiye, Ankara
Tel: (312) 305 50 00
Fax: (312) 310 55 52

5.Middle East Technical University-METU (Orta Doğu Teknik Universitesi-ODTÜ)

Founded in 1963, METU is one of the oldest and most popular state universities. METU boasts a campus of about 305.000 sq.mt. and instruction is in English. The objective of the METU is to train Turkish and foreign students in scientific, technical and professional fields of study.
Ortadoğu Teknik Universitesi, Ankara
Tel: (312) 210 20 00
Fax: (312) 210 11 05

1.Dokuz Eylül University (Dokuz Eylül Universitesi)

This multi-campus university in Izmir was established in 1982 and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Cumhuriyet Bulvarı, 144 Alsancak Izmir
Tel: (232) 464 80 67-72
Fax: (232) 464 81 35

2.Ege University (Ege Universitesi)

Founded in Izmir, the third largest city of the country, in 1956. Ege University offers faculties such as medicine, agriculture, science, nursing, business administration, pharmaceutics, engineering, dentistry, fine arts and law.
Bornova Izmir
Tel: (232) 388 01 10
Fax: (232) 339 90 90

3.Izmir Institute of Technology (IzmirYüksek Teknoloji Enstitüsü)

Established in 1992 for the advanced study of technology, education, production, publication and consultancy.
Gülbahçe Köyü, Urla Izmir
Tel: (232) 498 60 00
Fax: (232) 498 60 15

1.Akdeniz University (Akdeniz Universitesi)

Akdeniz University was founded in 1982 for the purpose of providing education to the regions of Antalya, Burdur and Isparta. It is the biggest university in the Mediterranean Region with medicine, agriculture, business administration, veterinarian, fine arts, communications, education and engineering faculties. The university hospital in Antalya is a fully equipped state hospital.
Dumlupınar Bulvarı Antalya
Tel: (242) 227 44 00
Fax: (242) 227 55 40

2.Anadolu University (Anadolu Universitesi)

Anadolu Universitesi is situated in Eskişehir, a student city four and two and a half hours away from Istanbul and Ankara ively. It was established in 1982 and offers two- and four-year programs through distance education. On offer are 387 bachelors degree programs and 196 pre-bachelor level programs. Most of the education units have a one-year English preparatory class requirement.
Yunus Emre Kampüs??ehir
Tel: (222) 335 05 80
Fax: (222) 335 36 16

3.Karadeniz Technical University (Karadeniz Teknik Universitesi)

Karadeniz Teknik Universitesi is the 4th oldest university in Turkey and was founded in 1963. Science, engineering and master classes require 1 year of English preparation.
Trabzon
Tel: (462) 377 30 00
Fax: (462) 325 31 85

Private Universities

In Istanbul

Bahçeşehir University (Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi)

Bahçeşehir Istanbul
Tel: (212) 669 65 28
Fax: (212) 669 43 98

Beykent University (Beykent Üniversitesi)

A foundation university established in 1997 with four faculties, fourteen sections and two institutions
Gürpınar E-5 yolu ayrımı Beylikdüz?bul
Tel: (212) 872 64 37
Fax: (212) 872 11 09

Doğuş University (Doğuş Üniversitesi)

Established in 1997 as a foundation university. The curriculum is in English, however Business Administration and Industry Engineering sections also have Turkish curriculum.
Zeamet Sokak, 21 Acıbadem Istanbul
Tel: (216) 327 11 04
Fax: (216) 327 96 31

Fatih University (Fatih Üniversitesi)

Courses are held in English at the University. Foreign language, courses in German, French, Russian and Spanish are available as electives to all students.
Zeamet Sokak, 21 Acıbadem Istanbul
Tel: (216) 327 11 04
Fax: (216) 327 96 31

Tel: (216) 483 90 00
Fax: (216) 483 90 05
Haliç University (HaliçÜniversitesi)

Molla Gürani Caddesi, 16-18 Fındıkzade Istanbul

Tel: (212) 621 37 05
Fax: (212) 621 37 03

Işık University (Işık Üniversitesi)

In the beginning of the 1996-1997 academic year, Işık University was launched at the Maslak Campus, starting a new page in the history of the Foundation. The Fevziye Schools Foundation has served the Turkish Educational System for 114 years, and will continue to do so in the future, from preschool to graduate level education.
Büyükdere Caddesi Maslak Istanbul
Tel: (212) 286 29 60
Fax: (212) 285 28 75

Istanbul Bilgi University (Istanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi)

Established in1996. Today it is housed in three campuses located in the center of the city. Offering a variety of study programs under 13 different departments, carrying out research projects, and academic and social activities in its research center.
İnön?si, 28 Kuştepe Istanbul
Tel: (212) 216 22 22
Fax: (212) 216 24 00

Istanbul Kültür University (Istanbul Kültür Üniversitesi)

E-5 Üzeri, 22 Şirinevler Istanbul
Tel: (212) 639 30 24
Fax: (212) 551 11 89

Kadir Has University (Kadir Has Üniversitesi)

Vefabey Sokak, 5 Gayrettepe Istanbul
Tel: (212) 275 26 36
Fax: (212) 288 56 00

Koç University (Koç Üniversitesi)

One of the most popular universities, located on the European side of the Bosphorus. It is a private, nonprofit institution, founded in 1993. The University is supported by the financial resources of the Vehbi Koç Foundation, set up by Vehbi Koç, a leading Turkish businessman. The campus is located at Rumeli Feneri at 62-acre site, close to the city but far removed from the bewilderment of city life. The medium of instruction is English. Students who are not proficient in English are required to enroll in the language program offered by the university’s language center. Undergraduate students can also select a second foreign language of their choice. The available options at the time being are French, German, Italian and Russian languages. Koç University offers various scholarships based on merit and need.
Rumeli Feneri Yolu Sarıyer Istanbul
Tel: (212) 338 10 00

Sabancı University (Sabancı Üniversitesi)

Located on the Asian side of Istanbul, the newest and the most challenging university Sabancı University one of the most preferred universities in Turkey and started its first academic year in 1999. The academic activities operate within the framework of three faculties. The medium of communication at the university is English. Therefore students need to achieve a certain level of language proficiency. All Sabancı University undergraduates are required to take the Sabancı University Language Assessment Exam. Students who pass the language exam can start the undergraduate programs.
Orhanlı Orta Mahallesi, Saray Caddesi, 4 Tuzla Istanbul
Tel: (216) 483 90 00
Fax: (216) 483 90 05

Yeditepe University was founded by İSTEK (Istanbul Education and Culture) Foundation in 1996 with the efforts of Bedrettin Dalan, President of the Foundation and former Mayor of Municipality of Metropol Istanbul.
Kayışdağı Caddesi Kayışdağı Istanbul
Tel: (216) 578 00 00
Fax: (216) 578 02 98

In Ankara

Başkent University (Başkent Üniversitesi )

Founded in 1994 and the curriculum is in Turkish. However there are academic and professional English lessons.
Bağlıca Kampüsü, Eskişehir Yolu 20 km. Etimesgut / Ankara
Tel: (312) 234 10 10
Fax: (312) 234 12 16

Bilkent University (Bilkent Üniversitesi)

One of the most popular Turkish Universities, with one of the largest campuses. Bilkent University, one of the most reputable universities of the country, was founded in 1984 as a foundation university by Prof. Dr. İhsan Doğramacı, former rector of Ankara University and founder and rector of Hacettepe University. Last year 37 of the top 100 students preferred Bilkent. The university includes an academic staff from 43 different countries.
Bilkent Ankara
Tel: (312) 290 40 00

Çankaya University (Çankaya Üniversitesi)

Çankaya University is a foundation university established in 1997. Courses are in English except in the Law Faculty. Students with an insufficient English language level attend English Preparatory class.
Öğretmenler Caddesi, 112/2 Yüzüncüyıl Ankara
Tel: (312) 284 45 00
Fax: (312) 285 96 31