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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Biology and Genetics (in Turkish) | Faculty of Arts and Sciences | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $5,000$2,500/ per year | Apply |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics (Thesis-based) | Institute of Science | Master's degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $4,000/ program total | Apply |
| New Media and Journalism | Faculty of Communication | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $5,000$2,500/ per year | Apply |
| New Media Communication Management (Non-Thesis) | Institute of Social Sciences | Master's degree | Turkish | 1.5 years | Full time | $3,500/ program total | Apply |
| New Media Communication Management (Thesis-based) | Institute of Social Sciences | Master's degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $4,000/ program total | Apply |
| Nursing | Faculty of Health Sciences | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $5,000$2,500/ per year | Apply |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | Faculty of Health Sciences | Bachelor's degree | English | 4 years | Full time | $5,000$2,500/ per year | Apply |
| Occupational Health and Safety | Faculty of Health Sciences | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $5,000$2,500/ per year | Apply |
| Occupational Health and Safety (Non-Thesis) | Institute of Health Sciences | Master's degree | Turkish | 1.5 years | Full time | $3,500/ program total | Apply |
| Occupational Health and Safety (Thesis-based) | Institute of Health Sciences | Master's degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $4,000/ program total | Apply |
| Operating Room Services | Vocational School of Health Services | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $3,000$1,500/ per year | Apply |
| Opticianry | Vocational School of Health Services | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $3,000$1,500/ per year | Apply |
| Oral and Dental Health | Vocational School of Health Services | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $3,000$1,500/ per year | Apply |
| Performing Arts | Faculty of Fine Arts | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $5,000$2,500/ per year | Apply |
| Pharmacy | Faculty of Pharmacy | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 5 years | Full time | $10,000$7,500/ per year | Apply |
| Pharmacy Services | Vocational School of Health Services | Associate degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $3,000$1,500/ per year | Apply |
| Physical Education and Sports (Thesis-based) | Institute of Health Sciences | Master's degree | Turkish | 2 years | Full time | $4,000/ program total | Apply |
| Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | Faculty of Health Sciences | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $5,000$2,500/ per year | Apply |
| Political Science and International Relations | Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences | Bachelor's degree | Turkish | 4 years | Full time | $5,000$2,500/ per year | Apply |
| Political Science and International Relations (Non-Thesis) | Institute of Social Sciences | Master's degree | Turkish | 1.5 years | Full time | $3,500/ program total | Apply |