Nişantaşı University
Istanbul · Türkiye
Nişantaşı University is a foundation university in Istanbul with associate, bachelor's and graduate programmes in medicine, dentistry, health sciences, engineering, architecture, economics, art and design, aviation and sports sciences. Teaching combines classroom theory with practice classrooms, laboratories, simulation centres, on-the-job training and cooperation with industry, and the technology-focused NeoTech Campus stands at the centre of this model. The university also runs a Technology Transfer Office, research centres, a career centre and student support units. Depending on the programme, instruction is given in Turkish or English.
ApplyAt a glance
- Type
- Foundation university
- City
- Istanbul
- District
- Sarıyer
- Program
- 218 programs
- Faculty
- 13 faculties
- Age limit
- ÖN LİSANS : 40 LİSANS : -
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About the university
Overview
Laboratory facilities cover medicine, dentistry, engineering, aviation, maritime studies and health services; official figures list 136 laboratories, 15 simulation centres, 168 practice classrooms and 200 smart classrooms. Erasmus+ exchanges run with 108 partner universities, and double-major and minor programmes can lead to a second diploma or a certificate.
Campus and facilities
NeoTech Campus in Maslak, Sarıyer, is the main academic site, bringing together smart classrooms, laboratories, simulation centres, a library, conference halls and radio and media practice areas. The Kağıthane campus hosts classrooms and clinical areas linked to health education, while the Silivri campus is listed among the university's active locations.
Rankings
In the 2025–2026 general ranking for Türkiye, Nişantaşı University places 134th. Its total URAP score for the period stands at 480.50.
Latest developments
On 9 July 2026 the university received its Institutional Accreditation Certificate from the Higher Education Quality Council. In the Round University Ranking 2026 published on 12 June 2026 it placed 1,015th worldwide, ranking fourth among Turkish foundation universities in the research dimension and third in international diversity.
Programs
218 programs
| Program | Faculty | Level | Language | Duration | Type | Tuition | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastronomy and Culinary Arts | Graduate Education Institute | Master's degree | Turkish | 1.5 years | Full time | $3,300/ program total | Apply |
| Gastronomy and Culinary Arts | Graduate Education Institute | Master's degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $3,850/ program total | Apply |
| Graphic Design | Faculty of Art and Design | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $3,250/ per year | Apply |
| Graphic Design | Nişantaşı University Vocational School | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $1,950/ per year | Apply |
| Graphic Design | Nişantaşı University Vocational School | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Evening | $1,950/ per year | Apply |
| Green and Ecological Building Technician | Nişantaşı University Vocational School | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $1,300/ per year | Apply |
| Health Management | Graduate Education Institute | Master's degree | Turkish | 1.5 years | Full time | $3,300/ program total | Apply |
| Health Management | Graduate Education Institute | Master's degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $3,850/ program total | Apply |
| Human Resources Management | Graduate Education Institute | Master's degree | Turkish | 1.5 years | Full time | $3,300/ program total | Apply |
| Human Resources Management | Graduate Education Institute | Master's degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $3,850/ program total | Apply |
| Industrial design | Faculty of Art and Design | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $3,250/ per year | Apply |
| Industrial Engineering | Faculty of Engineering and Architecture | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $3,250/ per year | Apply |
| Information Systems and Technologies | School of Applied Sciences | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $3,250/ per year | Apply |
| Information Technologies | Graduate Education Institute | Master's degree | Turkish | 1.5 years | Full time | $3,300/ program total | Apply |
| Information Technologies | Graduate Education Institute | Master's degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $3,850/ program total | Apply |
| Interior Architecture | Faculty of Art and Design | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $3,250/ per year | Apply |
| Interior Architecture | Faculty of Art and Design | Bachelor's degree | English | 4 years | Full time | $3,800/ per year | Apply |
| Interior Design | Nişantaşı University Vocational School | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $1,950/ per year | Apply |
| International Business | Graduate Education Institute | Master's degree | Turkish | 1.5 years | Full time | $3,300/ program total | Apply |
| International Business | Graduate Education Institute | Master's degree | English | 1.5 years | Full time | $4,500/ program total | Apply |
