180 Degrees AcademyBeykent University
Quick Facts
- Location: Beylikdüzü
- Founded: 1997
- Students: 18,000+
- Annual Tuition: $1,600 – $13,500/yr
- Language of Instruction: Turkish، English
- Ranking: Best Value
Overview
180 Degrees Academy Updated Guide · April 2026Istanbul Beykent University
The Complete Student Guide
Everything you need to know about Beykent — programs, official fees, 4 campuses, 130+ Erasmus partners, Double Major options and 2026 admission requirements
9 min read International students Beylikdüzü + Ayazağa + Taksim + Hadımköy Last updated: April 2026 🏥 Medicine & Dentistry $18,000/yr 💰 Most programmes from $3,500/yr 🌍 Erasmus+ — 130 universities in 22 countries 🎓 Double Major & Minor available ✓ Fees sourced directly from the official 2026–2027 document Table of Contents 1 History & Academic Philosophy 2 Cost & Value Advantages 3 Four Campuses 4 Faculties & Programs 5 Bachelor's Programs & Tuition 2026–2027 6 Academic Rankings 7 Accreditations & International Recognition 8 Key Advantages 9 Student Life & Campus Facilities 10 Admission Requirements 11 Official Links 12 Frequently Asked QuestionsFounded in 1997 by Adem Çelik as the pinnacle of a cradle-to-university education chain, Istanbul Beykent University has grown into one of Istanbul's largest private universities — with 20,000–25,000 students, 9 faculties and four campuses spread across the city. Its combination of internationally accredited programmes, highly competitive tuition fees and a 130-university Erasmus+ network makes it a consistently attractive option for international students seeking quality higher education in Istanbul without a premium price tag.
1997Year Founded 25,000Enrolled Students 9Academic Faculties 4Campuses 130+Erasmus Partners 57+Student NationalitiesHistory & Academic Philosophy A seamless education chain from kindergarten to university — since 1997
The Beykent Education Foundation established the university in 1997 under YÖK recognition, completing founder Adem Çelik's vision of an unbroken education chain. The institution's roots stretch back to 1995 through a cooperation framework with Liverpool John Moores University, before Beykent became a fully independent, not-for-profit university. Today it enrols 20,000–25,000 students across nine faculties and three vocational schools, making it one of the largest private universities in Istanbul.
"Our vision is to be a leading educational institution that unites academic excellence with international openness — preparing graduates who generate knowledge and transform it into tangible social and economic benefit."
— Official Vision of Istanbul Beykent UniversityBeykent stands out in two strategic areas: its Russian Translation programme taught by native Russian-speaking academics — a genuinely rare offering in Turkey — and the availability of Double Major and Minor degree combinations across most programmes, doubling the academic return on a single enrolment period.
Cost & Value Advantages Medicine at $18,000/yr + most other programmes at just $3,500
💰 Why Beykent stands out on value
Medicine and Dentistry tuition is $18,000/year — among the most competitive fees at any accredited major Turkish private university for these programmes. The vast majority of other bachelor's programmes are just $3,500/year, with scholarship pricing of $2,500–$2,700 available across most programmes. For students seeking a recognised degree from an established Istanbul university at a realistic budget, Beykent is a genuinely compelling proposition.
Four Campuses Ayazağa · Beylikdüzü · Taksim · Hadımköy
🏛️ Ayazağa-Maslak Campus (Sarıyer)
In the Sarıyer district, close to Istanbul's main business centre filled with skyscrapers. Houses Architecture, Fine Arts and Communication faculties.
🎨 Fine Arts🏛️ Architecture📢 Communication🏥 Beylikdüzü-Büyükçekmece Campus
Main campus. Houses Medicine, Dentistry, Law and Science & Literature faculties within a mixed-use complex that also includes a hotel, cinemas, shops and the university hospital.
🏥 Medicine & Dentistry⚖️ Law🏙️ Main campus🗺️ Taksim Campus
At the heart of Istanbul's most vibrant cultural and tourist district. Houses the Faculty of Law — an academic setting in the pulse of the city.
⚖️ Law🌆 City centre💼 Hadımköy Campus (Esenyurt)
Strategically located in Istanbul's western industrial and commercial corridor. Houses the Faculty of Economics & Administrative Sciences and vocational schools.
💼 Economics & Admin🎓 VocationalFaculties & Programs 9 faculties · 3 vocational schools
🩺 Faculty of Medicine
- Medicine — 6 years
- $18,000/year
- University hospital
🦷 Faculty of Dentistry
- Dentistry — 5 years
- $18,000/year
- Dental application centre
⚖️ Faculty of Law
- Law (Turkish)
- $3,500/year
- Beylikdüzü + Taksim
🔬 Faculty of Science & Literature
- Psychology, Mathematics, Sociology
- English Translation
- Russian Translation
🎨 Faculty of Fine Arts
- Gastronomy, Communication Design
- Cinema-TV, Graphic Design
- Textile and Fashion Design
💼 Faculty of Economics & Admin. Sci.
- Business Admin, Economics, Finance
- International Trade, Logistics
- Turkish + English options
📢 Faculty of Communication
- Digital Game Design
- Visual Communication Design
- New Media, Public Relations
⚙️ Faculty of Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Architecture, Interior Architecture
🩹 Faculty of Health Sciences
- Nursing, Physiotherapy
- Nutrition, Midwifery
- Child Development, Health Management
Bachelor's Programs & Tuition Official 2026–2027 fee schedule
💡 Fee structureEach programme has three prices: Standard tuition · Scholarship rate · Preparatory class fee. All fees are annual in USD.
🩺 Faculty of Medicine — 6 Years
| Programme | Standard Tuition | Scholarship Rate | Prep Class Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $18,000 | $11,000 | $3,950 |
🦷 Faculty of Dentistry — 5 Years
| Programme | Standard Tuition | Scholarship Rate | Prep Class Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $18,000 | $11,000 | $3,950 |
⚖️ Faculty of Law — 4 Years
| Programme | Language | Standard Tuition | Scholarship Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
🔬 Faculty of Science & Literature — 4 Years
| Programme | Language | Standard Tuition | Scholarship Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | English | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Mathematics | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Psychology (English) | English | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Psychology | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Sociology | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| History | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Turkish Language and Literature | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| English Translation and Interpretation | English | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Russian Translation and Interpretation | Russian & Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Information Systems Technologies | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Software Development | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
🎨 Faculty of Fine Arts — 4 Years
| Programme | Language | Standard Tuition | Scholarship Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastronomy and Culinary Arts | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Communication and Design | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Radio, Television and Cinema | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Radio, Television and Cinema (English) | English | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Acting | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Graphic Design (English) | English | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Graphic Design | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Textile and Fashion Design | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
💼 Faculty of Economics & Administrative Sciences — 4 Years
| Programme | Language | Standard Tuition | Scholarship Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Banking | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Finance and Banking (English) | English | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Economics | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Economics (English) | English | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Business Administration | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Business Administration (English) | English | $4,000 | $2,700 |
| Capital Markets | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Political Science and Public Administration | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Political Science and Public Admin. (English) | English | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Tourism Management | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| International Relations (English) | English | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Logistics Management (English) | English | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Logistics Management | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| International Trade and Finance | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| International Trade and Finance (English) | English | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Management Information Systems (English) | English | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Management Information Systems | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
📢 Faculty of Communication — 4 Years
| Programme | Language | Standard Tuition | Scholarship Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Game Design (English) | English | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Digital Game Design | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Visual Communication Design (English) | English | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Visual Communication Design | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Media and Communication | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| New Media | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| New Media (English) | English | $3,500 | $2,500 |
⚙️ Faculty of Engineering — 4 Years
| Programme | Language | Standard Tuition | Scholarship Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Industrial Engineering | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Industrial Engineering (English) | English | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Industrial Design | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Industrial Design (English) | English | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Interior Architecture | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Interior Architecture (English) | English | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Civil Engineering (English) | English | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering (English) | English | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Architecture | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Architecture (English) | English | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Computer Engineering | Turkish | $4,000 | $2,700 |
| Computer Engineering (English) | English | $4,000 | $2,700 |
| Software Engineering | Turkish | $4,000 | $2,700 |
🩹 Faculty of Health Sciences — 4 Years
| Programme | Language | Standard Tuition | Scholarship Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Health Management | Turkish | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | Turkish | $4,000 | $2,700 |
| Midwifery | Turkish | $4,000 | $2,700 |
| Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | Turkish | $4,000 | $2,700 |
| Nursing | Turkish | $4,000 | $2,700 |
Medicine & Dentistry: $18,000/yr (scholarship $11,000) | Computer Eng. + Software Eng. + Business Admin (English) + Nursing/Nutrition/Midwifery/Physiotherapy: $4,000/yr (scholarship $2,700) | All other programmes: $3,500/yr (scholarship $2,500) · All fees are annual and valid for the 2026–2027 academic year only.
Academic Rankings Growing presence in national and international listings
Webometrics 2024#2,681Worldwide↑ Rising Webometrics — Turkey#74Nationally↑ Rising EduRank — Turkey 2025#74Nationally↑ Rising Scimago 2025#3,907Worldwide✓ Active URAP — Turkey 2024#164Nationally↑ Rising Intl. Students1,524+57 nationalities✓ GlobalAccreditations & International Recognition YÖK + EQAR + MYK + Pearson + Erasmus+
YÖK — Turkey
Full institutional recognition from the Turkish Council of Higher Education
EQAR (EU)
European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education membership
MYK
Turkish Vocational Qualifications Authority — vocational programme accreditation
Pearson
British Institute accreditation for English language preparatory programme
TÜRKAK
Turkish Accreditation Agency — institutional quality accreditation
ÖSYM
Centre for Assessment, Selection and Placement accreditation
Erasmus+ / ISEP
130 European university partners in 22 countries + ISEP international network
UFUK
EU research and development programme accreditation
🌍 International RecognitionThe Beykent degree is recognised across all EU member states (via EQAR membership) and in Jordan, Libya, Egypt, Palestine, Syria and Yemen. Full details: Official university website.
Key Advantages What makes Beykent a strategically compelling choice
- Medicine and Dentistry at $18,000/year — scholarship at $11,000: Among the most competitive annual fees for accredited medicine and dentistry at any major Turkish private university, backed by a university hospital and dental application centre.
- Most other programmes at just $3,500/year: It is genuinely difficult to find this breadth of catalogue at this price point among established Istanbul universities — recognised brand, realistic budget.
- Russian Translation taught by native Russian speakers: One of very few Turkish universities to offer this programme with native-level instruction — opening career pathways in both Turkish and Russian-speaking professional markets.
- Erasmus+ — 130 universities across 22 European countries: EU-funded study abroad for one semester or a full academic year — genuine international experience built into the degree at no extra cost.
- Double Major + Minor available: Two degrees or an additional specialisation within a single enrolment period — multiplying the return on academic investment without multiplying the cost.
- Annual visits to 100+ industrial and commercial institutions: Direct industry connections and real internship opportunities through active sector partnerships built into the curriculum.
Student Life & Campus Facilities Integrated complex at Büyükçekmece + 57 student clubs
- Büyükçekmece integrated complex: A mixed-use development incorporating a hotel, cinemas, restaurants and a shopping centre alongside academic buildings — campus life extends well beyond lecture halls.
- Fitness centre, swimming pool and e-sports hall: Comprehensive recreational infrastructure for both physical and digital pursuits — Beykent's volleyball team won gold at the 2018 European University Games.
- 57 student clubs: An exceptional diversity of cultural, academic and athletic organisations. Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu was once chair of the university's International Relations department.
- Psychological counselling — open to graduates too: Support services extend beyond student years, reflecting a genuine commitment to long-term personal development rather than just degree completion.
Admission Requirements Documents needed + 180 Degrees Academy support
- Official high school diploma with certified translation.
- Official high school transcript (certified and translated).
- Copy of valid passport + passport-sized photograph.
- English preparatory programme available where required — preparatory fees are included in the fee tables above.
- Double Major and Minor options are available across most programmes.
Enrolling through 180 Degrees Academy is completely free — full advisory support from application to acceptance. Official international page: beykent.edu.tr/en/internationals
Official Links Everything you need in one place
Official University Websitebeykent.edu.tr/en International Students OfficeAdmission & enrolment Programme Catalogue70+ bachelor's programmes Faculty of MedicineInformation & admission Faculty of DentistryDental application centre Online Application FormInternational enrolment Official Tuition Fees2026–2027 price list Erasmus+ Programme130 universities in 22 countries Student Life57 clubs + sports facilitiesFrequently Asked Questions What international students ask most
Is a Beykent degree recognised internationally?
Yes. EQAR membership means the degree is recognised across all EU member states. It is also recognised in Jordan, Libya, Egypt, Palestine, Syria and Yemen. The YÖK accreditation extends recognition to all countries that accept this certification.
What is the difference between the standard tuition and the scholarship rate?
The standard tuition applies to all students. The scholarship rate is the discounted fee available to academically eligible students. Scholarship criteria are set by the university — contact the International Students Office or 180 Degrees Academy for details on eligibility requirements.
What makes the Russian Translation programme distinctive?
Beykent is one of very few Turkish universities to run this programme with native Russian-speaking academics — ensuring genuine language proficiency and opening career pathways in both the Turkish and Russian-speaking professional world, a combination that few universities anywhere can offer.
How far is the Beylikdüzü-Büyükçekmece campus from central Istanbul?
Büyükçekmece is approximately 45–60 minutes west of central Istanbul by public transport. The campus's integrated complex — with hotel, cinema, restaurants and shops — means most daily needs can be met on site, reducing the need for frequent city-centre trips.
How does the Double Major option work?
Most bachelor's programmes allow students to simultaneously enrol in a second major, earning two separate degrees within a single standard study period. Minor (subsidiary specialisation) options are also available. Consult the academic advisory services or 180 Degrees Academy for eligible combinations.