We guide international students from the decision to study in Turkey to the day they hold their residency card. Direct partnerships with 20+ private universities in Istanbul, guaranteed admission, full student residency (İkamet) processing, and trilingual support in Arabic, English, and Turkish. 2,400+ students from 45 countries placed since 2020, with a 98% success rate.
Guaranteed acceptance to Istanbul's leading private universities — Bahçeşehir, Istanbul Aydın, Istanbul Gelişim, Beykent, Üsküdar, Altınbaş, Biruni, and more. We handle document preparation, university applications, acceptance letters, and the full enrollment process. All diplomas are YÖK-accredited and recognized worldwide.
End-to-end service for obtaining and renewing your Turkish student residency: Migration Directorate appointment booking, health insurance, address registration (Numarataj), document translation and notarization, follow-up until your card arrives. A clear 4-step roadmap with Arabic-speaking support at every stage. You never have to visit a Turkish government office alone.
Personalized guidance to choose the right university, program, and career path based on your grades, budget, and preferred language of instruction. We compare tuition, international accreditations (YÖK, ABET, EUR-ACE), post-graduation work options, and campus life. The first consultation is fully free, via WhatsApp or in person at our Istanbul office.
Thanks to our direct university partnerships, we secure merit-based discounts of up to 70% off published tuition, partial scholarships for top academic performers, and special offers for siblings of enrolled students. We review each applicant individually and recommend the strongest available offer — with no extra service fees.
"180 Degrees Academy made my dream of studying Medicine in Istanbul come true. From application to residency, they handled everything professionally." — Ahmad, Medicine student
"They converted my tourist visa to a student residency in two weeks. Best decision I made." — Fatima, Engineering student
Annual tuition at private universities in Istanbul typically starts around USD 2,500 for arts and business programs, USD 4,500 for engineering and computer science, and ranges from USD 18,000 to 25,000 for Medicine. Through our direct partnerships with 20+ universities, we secure discounts of up to 70% on these published fees for our students. Most universities include lab access, library, and standard student services in the tuition, with only nominal annual registration fees added.
Yes. Every private university we work with is accredited by YÖK (Turkey's Council of Higher Education), and its diplomas are officially recognized in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, and Libya. Many engineering and medical programs also hold international accreditations like ABET, EUR-ACE, and WFME, easing professional licensing abroad. We prepare every graduate's diploma-equivalency documents.
For private universities we represent, neither YÖS nor SAT is required for most programs. Admission is based on your high-school certificate, usually with a minimum average of 50% for general programs, 70% for engineering, and 90% or higher for Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. If your average is below the threshold, we suggest foundation programs or adjacent fields. Only state universities require YÖS.
After you receive your university acceptance letter and open a file with our office, it typically takes 2 to 6 weeks to complete the full student residency process. This includes health insurance, address registration (Numarataj), booking a Migration Directorate appointment, file preparation, attending the appointment, and receiving the card by mail. We handle every step on your behalf — you only need to be physically present on your fingerprint appointment day.
Yes. Most private universities we partner with offer fully English-medium programs, and some offer Arabic-medium options in fields like Sharia, Business, and Media. Turkish-medium study is also available, usually with a free preparatory year. If your English is below B2, universities provide a Prep Year before starting the academic program. We will guide you to the option best matching your language level and goals.
Book a free consultation with our team today — we'll guide you step by step, from choosing the right university to receiving your student residency card.
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