Istanbul · Türkiye
New Century University is a foundation university in Istanbul known for its health sciences-oriented academic structure. Alongside medicine, dentistry and pharmacy, it runs associate, bachelor's and graduate programmes in law, engineering and architecture, communication, fine arts, economics and administrative sciences, sports sciences, and arts and sciences. The academic structure covers 11 faculties, two vocational schools and three institutes. Core teaching and administration operate from the Topkapı Dr. Azmi Ofluoğlu Campus in Zeytinburnu, while dental clinical practice takes place at the Dentistry Faculty Hospital in Beyoğlu.
ApplyThe university earned its Erasmus Charter in its first year, opening semester exchanges at partner universities in Europe. Qualifying students can also take a double major or minor. Dental students train in clinics with 60 dental units, and campus facilities include life sciences laboratories, TV and radio studios.
The Topkapı Dr. Azmi Ofluoğlu Campus is the main site, with faculties, laboratories and the library. Its main building covers about 37,457 square metres and the annex roughly 20,000. Bayrampaşa Campus, opened in 2024, houses communication, law and economics faculties with the vocational school; YENİSEM in Şirinevler runs continuing education.
The university places 179th in the 2025–2026 URAP Turkey-wide ranking with a total URAP score of 298.64. URAP compares universities on academic performance at national level.
In April 2026 the Molecular Biology and Genetics bachelor's programme at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences received five-year accreditation from FEDEK. In July 2026 the university signed a cooperation protocol with the Fahrettin Tacar Education Foundation covering science, technology, robotics and coding education for primary school pupils.
75 programs
| Program | Faculty | Level | Language | Duration | Type | Tuition | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elderly Care | Vocational School of Health Services | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $3,000$1,500/ per year | Apply |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Faculty of Engineering and Architecture | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $5,000$2,500/ per year | Apply |
| English Language and Literature | Faculty of Arts and Sciences | Bachelor's degree | English | 4 years | Full time | $5,000$2,500/ per year | Apply |
| English Language and Literature (PhD) | Institute of Social Sciences | Doctorate | English | 4 years | Full time | $9,000/ program total | Apply |
| English Language and Literature (Thesis-based) | Institute of Social Sciences | Master's degree | English | 2 years | Full time | $4,000/ program total | Apply |
| First Aid and Emergency Care | Vocational School of Health Services | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $3,000$1,500/ per year | Apply |
| Foreign Trade | Vocational School | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $3,000$1,500/ per year | Apply |
| Graphic Design | Faculty of Fine Arts | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $5,000$2,500/ per year | Apply |
| Health Management | Faculty of Health Sciences | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $5,000$2,500/ per year | Apply |
| Health Management (Non-Thesis) | Institute of Health Sciences | Master's degree | Turkish | 1.5 years | Full time | $3,500/ program total | Apply |
| Health Management (Thesis-based) | Institute of Health Sciences | Master's degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $4,000/ program total | Apply |
| Interior Architecture and Environmental Design | Faculty of Engineering and Architecture | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $5,000$2,500/ per year | Apply |
| International Trade and Logistics | Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $5,000$2,500/ per year | Apply |
| Law | Faculty of Law | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $5,000$2,500/ per year | Apply |
| Logistics | Vocational School | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $3,000$1,500/ per year | Apply |
| Medical Data Processing Technician | Vocational School of Health Services | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $3,000$1,500/ per year | Apply |
| Medical Imaging Techniques | Vocational School of Health Services | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $3,000$1,500/ per year | Apply |
| Medical Laboratory Techniques | Vocational School of Health Services | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $3,000$1,500/ per year | Apply |
| Medical Microbiology (Thesis-based) | Institute of Health Sciences | Master's degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $4,000/ program total | Apply |
| Medicine | Faculty of Medicine | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 6 years | Full time | $17,000$13,000/ per year | Apply |