Development University
Istanbul · Türkiye
Development University is a foundation university in Istanbul offering associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral education in engineering, architecture, health sciences, dentistry, sports sciences, fine arts, aviation, business, communication and applied sciences. Teaching pairs theoretical knowledge with laboratory work, research projects, applied training and international exchange programmes. The academic structure includes seven faculties, one school, two vocational schools and a graduate institute, and its programmes have been assessed by international quality bodies such as AQAS, AHPGS and ABET. The premises in Avcılar consist of closely grouped blocks and teaching buildings.
ApplyAt a glance
- Type
- Foundation university
- City
- Istanbul
- District
- Avcılar
- Program
- 157 programs
- Faculty
- 10 faculties
- Age limit
- ÖN LİSANS : 30 LİSANS : 35
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About the university
Overview
More than 160 laboratories cover engineering, health, dentistry, aviation, gastronomy, communication and sports sciences, among them aircraft systems and avionics laboratories and the Pilot Melike Kuvvet Hangar. Official figures report over 12,000 international students, more than 450 Erasmus+ agreements and more than 130 collaborations with universities abroad.
Campus and facilities
The rectorate and central teaching buildings stand on Şehit Jandarma Komando Er Hakan Öner Street in Cihangir, Avcılar, while the Petrol Ofisi Street buildings nearby house several faculties. The vocational school, the graduate institute and the School of Foreign Languages operate at separate addresses in the same area.
Rankings
In the general ranking for Türkiye, Development University places 137th, with a total URAP score of 476.85. In the previous period it was ranked 134th.
Latest developments
Four programme groups in aviation management, logistics management and aircraft maintenance and repair received full AQAS accreditation in Turkish and English on 6 July 2026. A software engineering project on image-processing based threat detection for autonomous aerial systems was accepted for poster presentation at the SAYZEK-ATP 2025–2026 final.
Programs
157 programs
| Program | Faculty | Level | Language | Duration | Type | Tuition | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Translation and Interpreting | Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences | Bachelor's degree | English | 4 years | Full time | $4,000/ per year | Apply |
| Exercise and Sports Sciences | Faculty of Sports Sciences | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $3,500/ per year | Apply |
| Exercise and Sports Sciences for People with Disabilities | Faculty of Sports Sciences | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $3,500/ per year | Apply |
| Fashion Design | Istanbul Gelisim Vocational School | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $2,750/ per year | Apply |
| First Aid and Emergency Care | Vocational School of Health Services | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $2,750/ per year | Apply |
| Flight Operations Management | Istanbul Gelisim Vocational School | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $2,750/ per year | Apply |
| Food Quality Control and Analysis | Vocational School of Health Services | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $2,750/ per year | Apply |
| Food Technology | Istanbul Gelisim Vocational School | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $2,750/ per year | Apply |
| Foreign trade | Istanbul Gelisim Vocational School | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $2,750/ per year | Apply |
| Front-End Software Development | Istanbul Gelisim Vocational School | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $2,750/ per year | Apply |
| Game Development and Programming | Istanbul Gelisim Vocational School | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $2,750/ per year | Apply |
| Gastronomy and Culinary Arts | Faculty of Fine Arts | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $3,500/ per year | Apply |
| Gastronomy and Culinary Arts | Faculty of Applied Sciences | Bachelor's degree | English | 4 years | Full time | $4,000/ per year | Apply |
| Gastronomy and Culinary Arts | Faculty of Applied Sciences | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $3,500/ per year | Apply |
| Graphic Design | Faculty of Fine Arts | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $3,500/ per year | Apply |
| Graphic Design | Istanbul Gelisim Vocational School | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $2,750/ per year | Apply |
| Hair Care and Beauty Services | Vocational School of Health Services | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $2,750/ per year | Apply |
| Health Management | Faculty of Health Sciences | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $3,500/ per year | Apply |
| Healthcare Institution Management | Vocational School of Health Services | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $2,750/ per year | Apply |
| Human Resources Management | Istanbul Gelisim Vocational School | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $2,750/ per year | Apply |
