Izmir in Turkey is a popular study destination for international students due to its growing reputation in education and availability of student services.
This guide lists officially recognized universities offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
Applicants must pass the YÖS or ALES exam for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, respectively, which are administered by the ÖSYM organization.
For more information, please contact the target university.
1. Ege University
#9 in Turkey and #1066 in the World
Ege University, established in 1955, is a public university in Izmir, Turkey. It offers various degree programs, including bachelor’s degrees in different fields.
The university has a selective admission policy based on entrance exams, and international students are welcome to apply.
While the university offers programs in both Turkish and English, most courses are taught in Turkish. Students have access to many facilities, such as a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses, and administrative services.
2. Dokuz Eylül University
#11 in Turkey and #1100 in the World
Dokuz Eylül University is a public university in Izmir, Turkey, founded in 1982. The university offers various degree programs, including bachelor’s degrees in different fields.
International students are welcome to apply, and the university has a selective admission policy based on entrance exams. While most courses are taught in Turkish, there are more English courses available than at Ege University.
Additionally, tuition fees at Dokuz Eylül University are relatively low. The university provides many facilities to students, such as a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
3. Izmir Institute of Technology
#18 in Turkey and #1017 in the World
Izmir Institute of Technology is a public university located in a beautiful rural area near the sea and a national park. It was founded in 1992 and offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in various fields.
All programs are taught in English, so international students can easily understand. The university has a selective admission policy based on entrance exams and students’ academic records.
Students have access to many facilities, such as a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
4. Izmir Kâtip Çelebi
#38 in Turkey and #1891 in the World
Izmir Kâtip Çelebi University is a public university that was established in 2010 in the city of Izmir. It is a mid-sized university that offers various degree programs in different fields.
Students can access academic and non-academic services such as a library and administrative assistance.
5. Izmir economy University
#83 in Turkey and #2597 in the World
Izmir University of Economics is a private university that was founded in 2001.
It’s located in Balçova and offers many programs in various areas of study, also in English. Although the tuition fee might be high, the university offers high-quality education.
Students have access to many facilities such as a library, sports facilities, and housing, as well as financial aid and study abroad opportunities. The university is selective in its admission policy, but international students are welcome to apply.
6. Yasar University
#66 in Turkey and #3352 in the World
Yasar University was founded in 2001 and is a private university located in Izmir. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study.
While Yasar University has a selective admission process, with an admission rate range of 90-100%, international students are welcome to apply.
The university also offers many academic and non-academic resources to its students, including a library, housing, sports facilities, scholarships, study abroad opportunities, online courses, and administrative services. However, keep in mind that tuition fees may be higher at this institution.
7. Bakirçay University
#162 in Turkey and #7807 in the World
Founded in 2016, Bakirçay Üniversitesi (Bakirçay University) is a non-profit public higher education institution. It is located in the metropolis of Izmir. Bakirçay Üniversitesi is a coeducational Turkish higher education institution. And it offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. It also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.
8. Izmir Democracy University
#163 in Turkey and #7814 in the World
Established in 2016, Izmir Demokrasi Üniversitesi (Izmir Democracy University) is a non-profit public higher education institution. It is located in the metropolis of Izmir. Izmir Demokrasi Üniversitesi (IDÜ) is a coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Izmir Demokrasi Üniversitesi (IDÜ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. IDÜ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.+
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