Founded in 1998, Bahçeşehir University is located in Istanbul. The university educates a total of 27,222 students, including 5,790 international students from over 110 countries. Established by the Bahçeşehir - Uğur Education Foundation, this prestigious private university has been providing education for over 20 years. As a part of the BAU Global Education Network, the university offers students the opportunity to study at 9 universities and 3 language schools in 10 different countries. BAU aims to cultivate global individuals equipped with the personal and professional skills of the twenty-first century and contributes to society on both local and global levels through its collaborations.

Bahçeşehir University stands out as the fifth university with the largest student population among foundation universities in Turkey and is particularly popular among foreign students. The university's campuses are located in Beşiktaş, one of the central areas of Istanbul. Istanbul, a megacity, offers ideal and extensive opportunities for student life. The university also facilitates socialization among students by organizing various activities.

Students have easy access to the campus and other parts of the city. Dormitories located near the campus meet the accommodation needs of students. In the 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) report, the university ranked in the 251-300 band in the "Best Universities in Emerging Economies" category and was one of the five Turkish universities to feature in the international visibility list in the 2019 report. In the URAP 2022 evaluation, it ranked 13th among the best foundation universities in Turkey.

Bahçeşehir University values its alumni, establishing the BAU Alumni Office to strengthen the bonds between the university and its graduates. Participating in Erasmus Plus and World Exchange exchange programs, the university is recognized as a global educational institution. Through its protocols with 175 universities worldwide for Erasmus Plus and 25 universities for World Exchange, the university offers students opportunities for international education.

The university's library, approximately 4,500 m² in size, houses over 800,000 printed and digital books. Campus facilities include an amphitheater, ATMs, a bank, basketball and football fields, security services, a cafeteria, a canteen, a career office, a stationery shop, a conference hall, a library, parking, student dormitories, a health center, a gym, free internet, on-campus transportation, a dining hall, a walking track, and a swimming pool. Additionally, the university embraces an accessible campus philosophy.

    Mouth and dental health

    3.200 USD/Annual
    • Associate
    • Full Time
    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Operating Room Services

    3.200 USD/Annual
    • Associate
    • Full Time
    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Anesthesia

    3.200 USD/Annual
    • Associate
    • Full Time
    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Child Development

    3.200 USD/Annual
    • Associate
    • Full Time
    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Dental Prosthesis Technology

    3.200 USD/Annual
    • Associate
    • Full Time
    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Dialysis

    3.200 USD/Annual
    • Associate
    • Full Time
    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Physiotherapy

    3.200 USD/Annual
    • Associate
    • Full Time
    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    First and Emergency Aid

    3.200 USD/Annual
    • Associate
    • Full Time
    • 2 year(s)
    • English

    First and Emergency Aid

    3.200 USD/Annual
    • Associate
    • Full Time
    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Odyometry

    3.200 USD/Annual
    • Associate
    • Full Time
    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Optically

    3.200 USD/Annual
    • Associate
    • Full Time
    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Radiotherapy

    3.200 USD/Annual
    • Associate
    • Full Time
    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Medical Imaging Techniques

    3.200 USD/Annual
    • Associate
    • Full Time
    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Medicine

    25.000 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 6 year(s)
    • English

    Dentistry

    20.000 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 5 year(s)
    • English

    English teacher

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Pre-school teaching

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Guidance and psychological counseling

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Law

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • 30% english

    Economy

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Economy and Finance

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Business

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Logistics Management

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Psychology

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Political science and international relations

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Sociology

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    International Finance

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    International Trade and Business

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Cartoon and Animation

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Digital Game Design

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Public Relations and Promotion

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Communication and Design

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Advertising

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Cinema and Television

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    New Media

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Music

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Performing Arts

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Industrial design

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Interior Architecture and Environmental Design

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    architecture

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Computer engineering

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Biomedical Engineering

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Electrical and Electronics Engineering

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Industrial Engineering

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Energy systems Engineering

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Civil Engineering

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Management engineering

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Mechatronic Engineering

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Molecular biology and genetics

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Artificial Intelligence Engineering

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Software engineering

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Nutrition and Dietetics

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Nutrition and Dietetics

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Language and Speech Therapy

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Physical therapy and rehabilitation

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Physical therapy and rehabilitation

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Nursing

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Nursing

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Gastronomy and culinary arts

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Pilotage

    8.200 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 4 year(s)
    • English

    Pharmacy

    15.000 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
    • Full Time
    • 5 year(s)
    • English

    Turkish Preparatory School (TÖMER)

    3.000 USD/Annual
    • Preparatory
    • Full Time
    • 1 year(s)
    • Turkish
Muhammad Talha
  • 3.0

Bahçeşehir University (BAU) is a private educational institution in Turkey, located around the Bosporus in Istanbul. The Turkish National Assembly authorized the establishment of the University of Bahçeşehir by the Bahçeşehir Uğur Education Foundation in 1998. An academic and strategic protocol was signed shortly after (February 1998) with San Diego State University in California, USA. The enrollment of the first students was made after the first placement exam (ÖSYS) in the 1999–2000 academic year. The university is one of the few universities in Turkey which has its lectures in English and therefore students applying to BAU are required to have high English proficiency.

محمد النجار
  • 5.0

The location is 5 stars Accessibility is 5 stars System is 5 stars According to the academic program it gives and the miscellaneous departments it has it considered a little bit pricey, however keep in mind low prices lead to low services. That's why they have their rank.

Zero Vikings
  • 1.0

As an international student in this university for 3 years I can easily give an accurate and honest review. 1- It claims to be an international university where most staff members don’t even speak a word in English. 2- They treat students with least of respect and do not give a dam about assisting you in matters such as residence permit, courses registration, requesting documents where no one responds and they keep throwing the blame on someone else or contact this or that person. I even heard from the head of student affairs that I’m wasting his time. He got bothered doing his job and can’t give me clear answers or 5 minutes of his time because it’s only him responsible for thousands of students and stress gets over him easily. Briefly unprofessional unhelpful staff members in all matters. (Only couple of students at the student affairs would assist you in minor matters that’s in their power) 3- All the university cares about is making payments in time they will assists you in this matter only anything else is either not their responsibility or just throw your issue to another person. 4- Requesting your rights is a hustle to them. On multiple occasions I got disrespected for asking and requesting the same documents for many times with the limited time they give you to submit them or make ur tuition fees payment. 5- Education is average compared to the first world countries. Poorly equipped computers. 6- The good reviews are from students that work with the university and it asks them to post a decent review. Finally I highly recommend you do not enroll into this university where money alone is what they care about I rarely get assisted in other matters.

Korawich Kavee
  • 2.0

Facility-wise, this place is really not there yet to call it-self "Global University." The room management, building location information, internet access. It's not that level of being "International", just an illusion that seems like it.

Abdulhadi Hamid (Hadi)
  • 1.0

It's incredibly frustrating to see how poorly the university handles its students' needs and understanding. Every day, I stumble upon new challenges because the university fails to provide proper explanations and support. They boast about being one of the best institutions, but the reality is far from it. The situation is unbearable, especially for international students who struggle with the language barrier. Before taking any action, I'd advise any new student to request an official email confirming everything they were promised before registration and payment. Transparency is vital in such a discouraging environment.

Istanbul
  • Population 15.907.951
  • Student Count 1.453.543
  • Foreign Student Count 97.865
  • University Count 58
  • Library Count 35
  • Museum Count 54
  • Coastal? Yes
  • Train Station Available Yes
  • Airport Count 3
  • Nearest Airport İstanbul Havalimanı (IST)
  • Train Station Count 68

İSTANBUL

Istanbul is the only city established on two continents in the world, extending on one side to Asia and the other to Europe. Bosphorus in the heart of the city connects the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea. Istanbul is Turkey's most developed and largest city. The city's settlement dates back to 400,000 thousand years ago. Istanbul, which hosts many different civilizations and beliefs, is still maintaining its cultural structure. 

TRANSPORTATION

You can reach İstanbul by road, railway, airway, and sea. 

Popular Destinations

Hagia Sophia Museum

Among the most important works in the history of the world architecture, Hagia Sophia is a world wonder in terms of its architecture, its display, its splendor and its magnificence. It is the largest church of the Eastern Roman Empire built in Istanbul.

Galata Tower

When Istanbul is mentioned, one of the places that comes to mind is the Galata Tower. Galata is one of the most magnificent areas of Istanbul, which has many historical areas, were home  to civilizations and were made wars for. Galata Tower, which the Genoese named Gesus Tower, has taken its name from the Greek word “ gala”, which means milk.

Çırağan Palace

Çırağan Palace, built by Ottoman Sovereign Sultan Abdülaziz, is also known as Beşiktaş Palace due to its location. In this palace, which has a magnificent and majestic structure, proms, weddings and parties are organized.

Yerebatan Sarnıcı (Basilica Cistern)

The cistern built during the Byzantine period was an area where Emperors resided and local people used as water reservoirs. Its real name is Basilica Cistern.  It is a historic building with traces of eastern Rome.