180 Degrees AcademyAtlas University
Quick Facts
- Location: Sarıyer
- Founded: 2018
- Students: 5000+
- Annual Tuition: $2,200 – $21,000/yr
- Language of Instruction: English \ Turkish
- Ranking: Urban & Modern
Overview
180 Degrees Academy Updated Guide · April 2026Istanbul Atlas University
The Complete Student Guide
Everything you need to know about Atlas University — programs, official fees, two teaching hospitals, and 2026 admission requirements
9 min read International students Kâğıthane, Istanbul Last updated: April 2026 🦋 The Butterfly Effect University ✓ Verified and updated with official 2026–2027 data Table of Contents 1 History & Academic Philosophy 2 Location & Campus 3 Two Teaching Hospitals 4 Faculties & Programs 5 Bachelor's Programs & Tuition 2026–2027 6 Rankings & Accreditations 7 Key Advantages 8 Student Housing 9 Admission Requirements 10 Frequently Asked QuestionsSet across 110,000 m² in the Kâğıthane district of European Istanbul, Istanbul Atlas University has achieved a remarkable academic trajectory since its founding in 2018. Inspired by the "Butterfly Effect" — the idea that small actions can ripple into extraordinary change — this young institution has rapidly become a preferred destination for international students in medicine, engineering and health sciences, distinguished above all by its two fully operational teaching hospitals located on campus.
2018Year Founded 5,000+Enrolled Students 5Bachelor's Faculties 265+Academic Staff 110K m²Campus Area 2Teaching HospitalsHistory & Academic Philosophy The Butterfly Effect — small beginnings, enormous impact
Founded by the Balkan Education, Culture and Health Foundation, Istanbul Atlas University received official YÖK recognition in 2018 and opened its doors with 1,000 students in the 2020-2021 academic year. The university's butterfly logo is no mere decoration — it embodies the conviction that every individual possesses the capacity to create far-reaching change. The institution channelled two decades of private hospital experience directly into its academic infrastructure, creating a learning environment defined by real-world clinical immersion from day one.
"To be an innovative, internationally recognised centre for research and practice that cultivates contemporary individuals equipped with creative thinking and universal values — producing and disseminating valid, applicable knowledge for the benefit of society and humanity through scientific inquiry at national and international levels."
— Official Vision of Istanbul Atlas UniversityThe university goes further than most in preparing graduates for the workforce: a dedicated career development centre supports students from their very first day, tracking progress through to employment. A double major programme allows students to graduate with two degrees simultaneously, and partnerships spanning 30+ European countries open doors to free internship and exchange opportunities.
Location & Campus Kâğıthane — at the heart of European Istanbul
- Exceptional proximity to Istanbul's key centres: Minutes from Taksim, Şişli, Beşiktaş, Levent and Maslak by public transport.
- Excellent transport links: Direct Metrobus, metro and bus connections to all corners of the city.
- Comprehensive facilities: Advanced medical and engineering labs, library, cafeteria, social spaces and sports facilities — all within the 110,000 m² campus.
Two Teaching Hospitals Real clinical training — on campus, from day one
What truly sets Atlas University apart is the presence of two fully operational teaching hospitals within the campus — a distinction that most private universities in Turkey simply cannot offer:
🏥 Faculty of Medicine Hospital — Atlas Üniversitesi Hastanesi
A fully equipped teaching hospital accepting patients from across Turkey, providing medicine students with authentic clinical training under the supervision of experienced physicians. The bridge between classroom theory and real-world medical practice is built here, from the very first clinical year.
🩺 Medical education✓ Real clinical cases✓ Inpatient wards🦷 Faculty of Dentistry Hospital — Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Hastanesi
A specialist dental teaching hospital offering dentistry students hands-on experience across the full spectrum of dental care — from routine diagnostics to implant surgery, jaw and facial surgery, restorative treatment and orthodontics, all within a professional clinical environment.
🦷 Dental education✓ Implant & surgery✓ Advanced laboratoriesFaculties & Programs 5 specialist faculties + 2 teaching hospitals
🩺 Faculty of Medicine
- Medicine (English / Turkish)
- 6-year undergraduate programme
- On-campus teaching hospital
🦷 Faculty of Dentistry
- Dentistry (English / Turkish)
- 5-year undergraduate programme
- On-campus dental hospital
🔬 Engineering & Natural Sciences
- Computer, Software Engineering
- Data Science, Biomedical Engineering
- Electrical-Electronics, Industrial Eng.
🩹 Faculty of Health Sciences
- Nursing, Physiotherapy
- Midwifery, Nutrition & Dietetics
- Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy
💼 Humanities & Social Sciences
- Business Administration, Psychology
- International Trade and Finance
- English Language & Literature
🎨 Arts, Design & Architecture
- Interior Architecture & Environmental Design
- Visual Communication Design
- Digital Game Design, Industrial Design
Bachelor's Programs & Tuition Official 2026–2027 academic year fee schedule
The tables below are drawn directly from Istanbul Atlas University's official early registration fee schedule for the 2026–2027 academic year. Three pricing tiers are available for each programme.
💡 Understanding the three-tier pricingFull Tuition: Standard official fee with no discount. | Scholarship (10%): 10% reduction for early registration or qualifying scholarship conditions. | Advance Payment (15%): 15% reduction when the full annual fee is paid in one upfront payment.
🩺 Faculty of Medicine
| Programme | Duration | Language | Full Tuition (Annual) | Scholarship 10% | Advance Payment 15% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 6 years | English | $25,000 | $22,500 | $19,125 |
| Medicine | 6 years | Turkish | $20,000 | $18,000 | $15,300 |
🦷 Faculty of Dentistry
| Programme | Duration | Language | Full Tuition (Annual) | Scholarship 10% | Advance Payment 15% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 5 years | English | $23,560 | $21,204 | $18,025 |
| Dentistry | 5 years | Turkish | $18,530 | $16,677 | $14,175 |
🩹 Faculty of Health Sciences
| Programme | Duration | Language | Full Tuition (Annual) | Scholarship 10% | Advance Payment 15% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 4 years | English | $5,900 | $5,310 | $4,515 |
| Nursing | 4 years | Turkish | $5,200 | $4,680 | $3,980 |
| Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | 4 years | English | $5,900 | $5,310 | $4,515 |
| Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | 4 years | Turkish | $5,200 | $4,680 | $3,980 |
| Midwifery | 4 years | Turkish | $4,500 | $4,050 | $3,445 |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | 4 years | Turkish | $4,500 | $4,050 | $3,445 |
| Speech and Language Therapy | 4 years | Turkish | $4,500 | $4,050 | $3,445 |
| Occupational Therapy / Ergotherapy | 4 years | Turkish | $4,500 | $4,050 | $3,445 |
🔬 Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
| Programme | Duration | Language | Full Tuition (Annual) | Scholarship 10% | Advance Payment 15% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 4 years | English | $6,300 | $5,670 | $4,820 |
| Computer Engineering | 4 years | Turkish | $5,550 | $4,995 | $4,250 |
| Software Engineering | 4 years | English | $6,300 | $5,670 | $4,820 |
| Data Science and Analytics | 4 years | English | $6,300 | $5,670 | $4,820 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 4 years | English | $6,300 | $5,670 | $4,820 |
| Industrial Engineering | 4 years | English | $5,550 | $4,995 | $4,250 |
| Electrical-Electronics Engineering | 4 years | English | $5,550 | $4,995 | $4,250 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 4 years | English | $5,550 | $4,995 | $4,250 |
💼 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
| Programme | Duration | Language | Full Tuition (Annual) | Scholarship 10% | Advance Payment 15% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | 4 years | English | $5,510 | $4,959 | $4,220 |
| Business Administration | 4 years | Turkish | $4,765 | $4,289 | $3,645 |
| Psychology | 4 years | English | $5,510 | $4,959 | $4,220 |
| Psychology | 4 years | Turkish | $4,765 | $4,289 | $3,645 |
| International Trade and Finance | 4 years | English | $5,510 | $4,959 | $4,220 |
| Management Information Systems | 4 years | English | $5,510 | $4,959 | $4,220 |
| English Language and Literature | 4 years | English | $4,660 | $4,194 | $3,565 |
| English Translation and Interpreting | 4 years | English + Turkish | $4,660 | $4,194 | $3,565 |
🎨 Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture
| Programme | Duration | Language | Full Tuition (Annual) | Scholarship 10% | Advance Payment 15% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Architecture and Environmental Design | 4 years | Turkish | $5,000 | $4,500 | $3,825 |
| Visual Communication Design | 4 years | Turkish | $4,660 | $4,194 | $3,565 |
| Digital Game Design | 4 years | Turkish | $4,660 | $4,194 | $3,565 |
| Industrial Design | 4 years | Turkish | $4,660 | $4,194 | $3,565 |
💰 Deposit Payment Amounts
- Medicine: $5,000
- Dentistry: $5,000
- Other Bachelor's programmes: $1,000
- Master's programmes: $1,000
- PhD programmes: $1,000
All fees are taken directly from Istanbul Atlas University's official early registration document for the 2026–2027 academic year. Fees are annual and may vary subject to exchange rates or scholarship availability. For verification: atlas.edu.tr
Rankings & Accreditations Rapid ascent for a university still in its early years
Webometrics 2025#146Turkey nationally↑ Rising Webometrics 2025#6,666Worldwide↑ Rising YÖK✓ AccreditedOfficial recognitionOfficial Erasmus+✓ Member30+ European countriesActive Bologna✓ CompliantEuropean credit systemECTSFounded as recently as 2018, Atlas University is recording year-on-year gains in international rankings — a strong indicator that the value of a degree from this institution will only appreciate as it continues to mature. International degree recognition currently covers:
YÖK — Turkey
Full institutional recognition from the Turkish Council of Higher Education
European Union
Erasmus+ membership and ECTS credit system compliance
Arab Countries
Egypt, Sudan, Yemen, Libya, Saudi Arabia
Bologna Process
Full international diploma equivalency framework
Key Advantages What makes Atlas University genuinely stand out
- Most competitive fees for medicine and engineering: Medicine in Turkish from $20,000/year — paired with a fully operational on-campus teaching hospital, this represents an exceptional value proposition in Turkey's private university sector.
- Two on-campus teaching hospitals: Real patients. Real clinical cases. Real preparation for professional life — a privilege unavailable at the majority of private Turkish universities.
- Free Turkish preparatory year: All students accepted into Turkish-medium programmes receive a complimentary Turkish language preparation year.
- 110,000 m² modern campus: One of the largest and best-equipped private university campuses in Istanbul in terms of facilities, laboratories and infrastructure.
- Double major programme: Graduate with two undergraduate degrees in the same timeframe — doubling career options without doubling costs.
- Transparent three-tier pricing: Full price, 10% scholarship and 15% advance payment — clear, concrete ways to reduce tuition from the moment of enrolment.
Student Housing Convenient options close to campus
The university does not operate its own on-campus dormitory, but actively assists students in securing accommodation in the surrounding Kâğıthane neighbourhood:
- Favourable location: Kâğıthane offers an excellent balance between proximity to the city centre and more reasonable rental costs compared to Taksim or Beşiktaş.
- Affordable pricing: Monthly rents in the area are among the most student-friendly in the European side of Istanbul.
- University support: Active guidance and referrals for student accommodation, including vetted private residences near campus.
We recommend arranging accommodation as soon as your acceptance letter arrives. Contact us and we will help you find the best available options.
Admission Requirements Documents needed for 2026 applications
- Official high school diploma with certified Turkish or English translation.
- Official high school transcript (certified and translated).
- Copy of valid passport.
- Passport-sized photograph.
- TOEFL / IELTS for English-medium programmes (or equivalent proof of proficiency).
- TÖMER Turkish language certificate for Turkish-medium programmes — or enrolment in the free preparatory year.
Istanbul Atlas University charges $0 for applications. Enrolling through 180 Degrees Academy is completely free and includes personalised advisory support and full application file management.
Frequently Asked Questions What international students ask most
Is an Atlas University degree recognised internationally?
Yes. The degree is recognised in Egypt, Sudan, Yemen, Libya and Saudi Arabia among Arab countries, and in all EU member states through YÖK accreditation and Erasmus+ membership.
Why does Atlas stand out for medicine?
Two fully operational teaching hospitals on campus provide students with authentic clinical training involving real patients — something most private Turkish universities are unable to offer. Annual fees for Turkish-medium medicine start at $20,000, making this one of the most competitive price-to-quality ratios in the country.
How does the three-tier pricing system work?
Full tuition is the standard rate. The 10% scholarship discount is applied to students meeting specific early enrolment or merit criteria. The 15% advance payment discount is granted when the entire annual fee is paid upfront in a single payment. Contact our team for full clarity before committing.
Can I study without knowing Turkish?
Absolutely. A range of programmes are offered in English. Students opting for Turkish-medium programmes receive a complimentary Turkish preparatory year.
What is the monthly cost of living in Kâğıthane?
Kâğıthane offers an appealing balance of central location and affordability. Estimated monthly costs including accommodation, food and transport range from approximately $350–$600 USD.