Istanbul Bilgi University

Istanbul Bilgi University

Adopting the principle of 'Non scholae, sed vitae discimus' (learning not for school but for life), İstanbul Bilgi University took its place within the Turkish system of higher education as a civil corporation after the application made by the Bilgi Education and Culture Foundation on 7 June 1996 and the subsequent approval by the Turkish Grand National Assembly as per the Law number 4142.

Over time İstanbul Bilgi University has grown to encompass 3 campuses that cover nearly a total of 210,000 m², namely Kuştepe, Dolapdere and santralistanbul, where it continues to serve its students and the academic world in Turkey.

Having broken many new grounds in Turkey within 23 years, İstanbul Bilgi University had a long term partnership between 2006-2019 with Laureate Education, one of the largest international education networks in the world, with the aim of increasing the quality of education and research and becoming a university that can compete globally. In 2019, Can Holding joined the supporters of Bilgi Culture and Education Foundation.

The university currently has near 20,000 students and 45,000 alumni, approximately 1,500 academicians; 7 faculties, 3 institutes, 4 schools, 3 vocational schools, and 150+ programs that provide education to its associate, undergraduate and graduate students.


Our Vision
vision-mission-valuesTo be an international university that expands the boundaries of science and art, embraces freedom, takes a lead in the development of society, provides a place where students and faculty share a passion for learning, and where all members, both academic and administrative, dedicate themselves to this end.

Our Mission
İstanbul Bilgi University undertakes to contribute to science, artistic production, and the development of technology; to educate individuals whose research and problem solving skills have developed in an atmosphere of free thought and an awareness of social responsibility, whose competencies meet international standards, and who in addition to respecting the rules of ethics and of professional objectivity are also open to multi-disciplinary approaches; and to serve society within multi-dimensional standards of quality.

Web:   bilgi.edu.tr


  • Faculty of Law (Paid)
    • Law
  • Faculty of Communication
    • Digital Game Design (English) (Paid)
    • Visual Communication Design (English) (Paid)
    • Public Relations (English) (Paid)
    • Communication Design and Management (English) (Paid)
    • Media and Communication Systems (English) (Paid)
    • Advertising (English) (Paid)
    • Art and Culture Administration (English) (Paid)
    • Cinema and Television (English) (Paid)
    • Television News and Programming (English) (Paid)
  • Faculty of Business
    • Economics (English) (Paid)
    • Business Administration (English) (Paid)
    • Information Sciences in Management (English) (Paid)
    • Management-Economics (English) (Paid)
    • Marketing (English) (Paid)
    • International Finance (English) (Paid)
    • International Trade and Management (English) (Paid)
  • Faculty of Architecture
    • Industrial Products Design (English) (Paid)
    • Interior Architecture (English) (Paid)
    • Architecture (English) (Paid)
  • Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
    • Computer Engineering (English) (Paid)
    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering (English) (Paid)
    • Industrial Engineering (English) (Paid)
    • Energy Systems Engineering (English) (Paid)
    • Genetics and Bioengineering (English) (Paid)
    • Civil Engineering (English) (Paid)
    • Mechanical Engineering (English) (Paid)
    • Mathematics (English) (Paid)
    • Mechatronics Engineering (English) (Paid)
  • Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
    • European Union Relations (English) (Paid)
    • Teacher Training in English (English) (Paid)
    • Comparative Literature (English) (Paid)
    • Psychology (English) (Paid)
    • Political Science (English) (Paid)
    • Sociology (English) (Paid)
    • History (English) (Paid)
    • International Relations (English) (Paid)
  • Faculty of Health Sciences
    • Nutrition and Dietetics (Paid)
    • Child Development (Paid)
    • Occupational Therapy (Paid)
    • Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (Turkish) (Paid)
    • Nursing (Turkish) (Paid)
    • Perfusion (Paid)
    • Health Management (Paid)
    • School of Civil Aviation
    • School of Tourism and Hotel Management
    • School of Applied Sciences
    • Banking and Finance (English) (Paid)
  • Institute of Graduate Programs

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  • Civil Aviation College
    • Aviation Management (Paid)
  • School of Tourism and Hotel Management
    • Gastronomy and Culinary Arts (English) (Paid)
    • Tourism and Hotel Management (English) (Paid)
  • School of Applied Sciences
    • International Logistics and Transportation (English) (Paid)
  • Vocational Scholl

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  • Vocational Scholl of Health Science

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  • Vocational Scholl of Justice

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Required Documents for Associate Degree and Undergraduate Program

  • Copy of Diploma
  • Copy of Transcript
  • Copy of Passport
  • Exam Results / If Available (SAT, ACT, YOS)
  • 1 Photo

Documents Required for the Master Program

  • Copy of UNDERGRADUATE Diploma
  • Copy of Official Transcript of Undergraduate Records
  • 2 Reference Letters
  • Letter of Intent
  • Current CV of the applicant
  • Copy of Passport
  • 1 Photo
  • Certificate of Equivalence at the time of registration
  • Motivation Letter

Documents Required for the Doctorate Program

  • Applicants are required to submit a valid exam score. ALES EA 60 / GRE: 685 / GMAT: 500
  • English Proficiency Exam Score: YDS: 65 / TOEFL IBT:79
  • Copy of both for Graduate and Undergraduate Diploma
  • Copy of both for Graduate and Undergraduate Transcript
  • Two reference letters
  • Letter of Intent
  • Corporate document
  • Current CV of the applicant
  • Copy of Passport / Copy of the identity card
  • 1 Photo
  • Certificate of Equivelance at the time of registration
  • Motivation Letter

E-MAIL info@bilgi.edu.tr
PHONE 444 0 428
WEB https://www.bilgi.edu.tr
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