180 Degrees AcademyGuaranteed university admission
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About 180 Degrees Academy — Istanbul
180 Degrees Academy is a licensed educational consultancy based in Istanbul, founded in 2020 to serve international students seeking admission to Turkey's private universities and full student residency (İkamet) processing. Since launch we have served more than 2,400 students from 45 countries with a 98%+ success rate in securing a suitable university acceptance, along with end-to-end residency permit handling once the student arrives in Turkey.
Our Mission
We believe every serious student deserves access to recognized higher education without being held back by language, paperwork, or missing information. Our mission is to remove those barriers through a fully trilingual team (Arabic, English, Turkish) that accompanies the student from the very first inquiry, through formal university enrolment, all the way to receiving the residency card and opening a local bank account. We turn studying abroad from an anxious journey into a transparent, step-by-step path.
Our Vision
To be the leading trusted gateway for Arabic-speaking students who want to study in Turkey within the next five years — with 50+ direct university partnerships, service offices in Istanbul and Ankara, and an open educational content library that serves every student even if they never become our client. We aim for the name 180 Degrees to be synonymous with transparency and professionalism in educational consultancy.
Founder — Ahmad Maayrieh
Ahmad Maayrieh is the founder and CEO of 180 Degrees Academy. He brings over 5 years of experience helping international students secure admissions to Turkish private universities and arranging their student residency. Since founding the Academy in 2020, he has led his team in serving more than 2,400 students from 45 countries with a success rate above 98%. He leads the Academy with a clear vision: provide a transparent, trustworthy pathway for Arabic-speaking students who want to study in Turkey, with end-to-end support from the initial consultation to receiving the student residency card.
Numbers that speak for themselves
- 2,400+ — students placed in Istanbul universities
- 45+ — nationalities served worldwide
- 98% — first-attempt admission success rate
- Since 2020 — continuous on-ground experience in Istanbul
Our Istanbul Office
Haseki Sultan Mahallesi, Turgut Özal Millet Caddesi, Manisa İş Merkezi, No: 49, Office: 20, Fatih, Istanbul 34093
+90 554 125 15 02 · info@180degreesacademy.net
Our head office is located in the historic Fatih district of Istanbul, minutes from Fatih Mosque and Aksaray metro station. We welcome students and parents for free in-person consultations every weekday and Saturday.
Why students choose us
Fully trilingual support
Every team member speaks Arabic, English and Turkish fluently and understands cultural nuances across Gulf, North African and Levantine students. No middleman translator needed at any step.
End-to-end residency processing
We handle your student residency from A to Z: health insurance, address registration, Migration Directorate appointment, and card delivery by post.
Full pricing transparency
No hidden fees, no surprises. You receive a detailed cost sheet from the first meeting covering tuition, residency, insurance and notarized translation costs.
Trusted by thousands
Over 2,400 students from 45 countries have trusted us since 2020, with an average 4.9/5 Google rating and hundreds of recorded video testimonials.
Post-enrolment follow-up
Our relationship doesn't end at enrolment. We help with course registration, academic issues, housing search and transfers throughout your studies.
Milestones in our journey
- 2020 — Academy founded. Launched with a 3-person team and a vision to serve Arabic-speaking students in Turkish private universities.
- 2022 — 1,000+ students served. Signed direct partnerships with 12 universities and opened our current Fatih office.
- 2024 — Regional expansion. Reached students from 45 countries and launched fully remote trilingual consulting service.
- 2026 — 2,400+ success stories. Became one of the most trusted educational consultancies among Arabic-speaking families in Turkey.
Learn more about our detailed services: we provide guaranteed university admission at private universities, full student residency in Istanbul, an extensive guide to available academic programs, plus a student blog and an FAQ section answering your most common questions.
Ready to begin?
Book your free consultation today on the contact page, or browse our university admissions service and student residency process to see how we can help you step by step.