Istanbul Kültür University (IKU) began its educational journey in the 1997-1998 academic year with 157 students and 32 academic staff, establishing itself as a foundation university that attracts significant interest from international students. Operating across four campuses located in different areas of Istanbul, the university offers a wide range of academic programs through its Faculties of Education, Science and Letters, Engineering-Architecture, Art and Design, as well as its Graduate Education Center.

IKU aims to produce graduates who are equipped to work in the global business world, possessing professional ethics, teamwork skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit, by offering various departments and programs that cater to international students. The university maintains a robust network by fostering continuous communication and interaction among alumni, students, academic, and administrative staff.

Active in Erasmus and international collaborations, IKU has established over 200 Erasmus Agreements with member countries of the European Union and offers exchange programs with various universities in America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Additionally, it has agreements under the Farabi Program to support domestic student exchanges. In terms of campus life, IKU provides a rich and dynamic university experience by offering a range of social, cultural, and academic activities to its students.

    Justice

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

    Alternative Energy Sources Technology

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

    Banking and Insurance

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

    Computer programming

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

    Child Development

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

    Foreign trade

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

    Electronic Technology

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

    E-Commerce and Marketing

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

    Graphic design

    3.500 USD/Annual
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    • 2 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Public Relations and Promotion

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

    Air Logistics

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

    Air Conditioning and Cooling Technology

    3.500 USD/Annual
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    • Full Time
    • 2 year(s)
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    Construction Technology

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

    Business Administration

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

    Logistics

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

    Fashion design

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

    Optically

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

    Civil Air Transport Management

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

    Civil Aviation Cabin Services

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

    Medical Documentation and Secretariat

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

    Tourism and hotel Management

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

    Aircraft Technology

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

    Flight Operations Management

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

    English teacher

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

    Pre-school teaching

    5.000 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Guidance and psychological counseling

    5.000 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    English Language and Literature

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

    Mathematics and Computer Science

    5.000 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Molecular biology and genetics

    5.000 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Psychology

    5.000 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Turkish language and literature

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

    Law

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

    Economy

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

    Business

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

    Business

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

    International relations

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

    International Trade and Finance

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

    International Trade and Finance

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

    Interior Architecture and Environmental Design

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

    Interior Architecture and Environmental Design

    5.000 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    architecture

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

    Computer engineering

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

    Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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

    Industrial Engineering

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

    Civil Engineering

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

    Nutrition and Dietetics

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

    Physical therapy and rehabilitation

    5.000 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Nursing

    5.000 USD/Annual
    • Bachelor
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    • 4 year(s)
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    Cartoon and Animation

    5.000 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Communication Arts

    5.000 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
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    Communication and Design

    5.000 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Radio, Television and Cinema

    5.000 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    New Media and Communication

    5.000 USD/Annual
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    • 4 year(s)
    • Turkish

    Turkish Preparatory School (TÖMER)

    1.250 USD/Annual
    • Preparatory
    • Full Time
    • 1 year(s)
    • Turkish
Omar Al azzawi
  • 5.0

The first private university in turkey, the University well known for its academic excellence, the lecturers are highly educated. Doing master degree in structural engineering. It’s hard but you will learn many things. Recommended !

tulika bhowmik biswas
  • 5.0

classroom and labs with fully working air conditioner. There are many cafeteria and restaurants providing best quality foods. The teachers in the university are very good and highly qualified in their respective fields. They are immensely motivated and very

BISMAYA
  • 4.0

Don't be fooled by the bad reviews. The university is truly the best among foundation universities with the opportunities and relations it offers. All of the lecturers are knowledgeable and you can get solid answers to your questions. I am very satisfied with the "New Media and Communication" section. The functioning of the system in the school is also good. The IT team did a great job. The system never crashes during course selection/final grade entry. I am very pleased and would highly recommend it to friends who will choose it. If you have questions about the school, DM them on the school's own Instagram page and they will get back to you

music by m d
  • 5.0

An amazing university. Did my Erasmus here. Everything is easy to find and people here talk English as well. It’s very nice to be around and do things with people

Pallavi Birajdar
  • 5.0

Istanbul Kultur University seems to be a reputable and internationally-oriented institution that provides a range of academic programs and opportunities for students. However, as with any university, it is important to research and consider various factors, such as program offerings, faculty, campus culture, and tuition costs, before making a decision.

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.