Bahcesehir University

City	European Istanbul
Types	Private
Distance To The Airport	42 km

Bahce Shahir University of Istanbul is a prestigious private university in Istanbul, which was established in 1998 with the motto of being a global university in the heart of Istanbul. This university is located in the European part of Istanbul. In 1998, the Turkish National Assembly allowed the establishment of a university by the Bahçeşehir Uğur Foundation.

Welcome to Global Campus!

BAU is a private educational institution in Turkey, located in the European part of Istanbul. Turkish National Assembly established Bahçeşehir University in 1998 by Bahçeşehir Uğur Educational Foundation.

This university is one of the few universities in Turkey that holds its lectures in English. The number of students is 25,480. In addition, according to the YÖK Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report 2021, BAU was ranked first in the "Foundation Higher Education Institutions by Number of Foreign Students" with 5,589 foreign students!

BAU consists of a language faculty, a professional school and 9 faculties: Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Dentistry, Educational Sciences, Law, Communication, Engineering and Natural Sciences, Architecture and Design, Health Sciences and Medicine.

The most important factor that has caused the popularity of Bahce Shahir University is that every year the name of this university is among the top 20 universities in Turkey. The global ranking of this university based on the Times Higher Education Institute ranking in 2021 was +1001. The impact index of this university is 600-401.

Required documents of Bahce Shahir University

Associate Degree

◦ Biometric photo

◦ Photocopy of passport

◦ Notarized Turkish/English translation of high school diploma (approved by the Turkish Embassy)

◦ Notarized Turkish/English translation of high school report card (approved by the Turkish Embassy)

◦ Equivalence certificate (if any)

◦ English language proficiency certificate (if any)

◦ Turkish Proficiency Certificate (if applicable for Turkish departments)

Bachelor Degree

◦ Biometric photo

◦ Photocopy of passport

◦ Notarized Turkish/English translation of high school diploma (approved by the Turkish Embassy)

◦ Notarized Turkish/English translation of high school report card (approved by the Turkish Embassy)

◦ Equivalence certificate (if any)

◦ English language proficiency certificate (if any)

◦ Turkish Proficiency Certificate (if applicable for Turkish departments)

Masters

◦ Biometric photo

◦ Photocopy of passport

◦ Notarized Turkish/English translation of bachelor's degree (approved by the Turkish Embassy)

◦ Notarized Turkish/English translation of bachelor's transcripts (approved by the Turkish Embassy)

◦ TOEFL English Language Proficiency Certificate (if applicable).

◦ Turkish Proficiency Certificate (if applicable for Turkish departments) TOMER

PhD degree

◦ Biometric photo

◦ Photocopy of passport

◦ Notarized Turkish/English translation of bachelor's and master's degrees (approved by the Turkish Embassy)

◦ Notarized Turkish/English translation of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (approved by the Turkish Embassy)

◦ Letter of intent

◦ Two letters of recommendation with seal and signature

◦ Thesis proposal

◦English Language Proficiency Certificate (if available) TOEFL IBT

◦ Turkish Proficiency Certificate (if applicable for Turkish departments) TOMER

◦ GRE score (minimum 154) or GMAT score (minimum 500)

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Dormitories

BAU & My House (Evim) student dormitories.

My House Student Hostels, affiliated to the Ministry of Education, has been serving students in Kocaeli and Istanbul for 12 years.

Bahce Shahir University and Hana Mana student dormitories have created a solution partnership and the dormitories will serve BAU students in the 2015-2016 academic year.

http://www.evimyurt.com/

BAÜ and REPUBLIKA ORTAKOY

'BAU & Republika Ortaköy', a project carried out in collaboration with Bahçeşehir University (BAU) and RepublikaAcademic Aparts located in the center of Ortaköy, BAU offers a unique living space that can be used as both a dormitory and To be used as a social activity center.

The center is designed as a place where students can have fun, exercise and study for their exams with full concentration. This center has hobbit room, free internet, parking, 24/7 security, clinic, laundry service and swimming pool to meet all the needs of students.

http://www.republika.com.tr/

University Description

The slogan "At the heart of Istanbul" is suitable for a university like Bahcesehir University (BAU)... With its main campus on the edge of the Bosphorus in Besiktas each day begins early with rapid mobility and continues throughout the day. Moreover, it is possible to encounter an event at almost every part of the university.The first thing that will strike your eye when you enter our university will be the large number of foreign students. From the United States to China, from France to South Korea from a wide geographical area extending over a thousand foreign students are studying at BAU. When asked why they prefer BAU we always receive the same answer: "The central location and international power." BAU’s location is apparent. In order to understand the international collaborations of our university, a short tour of our campus or website would be sufficient."BAU GLOBAL" provides BAU students with a chance to receive education from very different points. BAU Global is able to achieve this through Berlin, Toronto, Washington DC, Batumi, Cyprus, Hanoi, Kyiv, Puebla, Brockwille. "BAU Global" allows students to continue their education in all BAU Global Centers overseas and provides all support related to the programs.You have the opportunity to take a course in your department in Istanbul, Berlin or Washington DC. Also towards the end of each academic year you have the chance to apply for BAU’s summer abroad programs. Moreover, BAU’s summer abroad program is not only for our own students, but is open to students from all over the world!Transportation to BAU is quite easy. We provide free shuttle service to our students and scholars with out own boats between our two campuses located in the heart of Istanbul, Besiktas North, Beşiktaş South, Göztepe ve Galata. Our boats depart from an area that we give the name BAUPORT. It is an area that is fully allocated for use by our students with greenery and an exquisite view of the Bosporus. Our boats depart at certain times of the day from our own pier and this allows for a pleasant journey between our campuses in Besiktas and Galata. Thus, students stay away from the busy Istanbul traffic and enjoy the ocean and its fresh air while transitioning from campus to campus. Our campus in Galata specializes in the Communication faculty’s work in new media. Tablet publishing in digital media, digital game based learning of the news from the studio to the desk and many other workshops are available in Galata.BAU does not only cater to undergraduate students but also organizes programs for graduates and graduate candidates. Our Graduates Office holds events throughout the year and our BAU graduate family grows each year while sustaining a strong bond even after graduation.We invite you to become a part of the BAU family… MISSIONAs a higher education institution dedicated to teaching, research, and service to our society, the mission of Bahceşehir University is to educate the leading work force of future who have an inquiring mind and a critical thinking ability; are sensitive to local and global issues; achieve international standards; contribute to scientific, technological, and cultural knowledge; are strong supporters of universal ideas and valuesVISIONBahçeşehir University expects to be the leading force regionally and nationally in the enhancement of knowledge. Bahceşehir University aims to educate students who are committed to promoting respect for the rights of others, who are considerate and appreciative of human differences, and of the constructive expression of ideas.

Please provide notarized translations of your documents if they are in any language other than English and Turkish.

Copy of your Passport with personal information page on it. If you don’t have a valid international passport at the time of application, please provide a copy of your national ID
Copy of an official document certifying successful completion of high school (diploma or school leaving certificate) if available at the time of application. If not available, provide any document demonstrating your education status
Copy of an official high school transcript showing all your courses taken during your high school study
Exam results if you are applying with an exam (national or internationally recognized), such as SAT
Copy of English language proficiency exam if available
Copy of Turkish language proficiency exam for Turkish taught degree programs
Letter of Intent
Reference Letter

Bahcesehir University Programs

1 - Accounting and International Reporting(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
2 - Advanced Acting (With Thesis)	2 Year
3 - Advertising	4 Year
4 - Advertising and Brand Communication Management (With Thesis)	2 Year
5 - Advertising and Brand Communication Management(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
6 - Advertising and Public Relations PhD	4 Year
7 - American Culture and Literature	4 Year
8 - Anesthesia	2 Year
9 - Architecture	4 Year
10 - Architecture (With Thesis)	2 Year
11 - Architecture and Design PhD	4 Year
12 - Architecture(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
13 - Artificial Intelligence (With Thesis)	2 Year
14 - Artificial Intelligence Engineering	4 Year
15 - Audiometry	2 Year
16 - Banking and Finance (With Thesis)	2 Year
17 - Banking and Finance (Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
18 - Big Data Analytics and Management (With Thesis)	2 Year
19 - Big Data Analytics and Management(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
20 - Bioengineering (With thesis)	2 Year
21 - Bioengineering PhD	2 Year
22 - Biomedical Device Technology	2 Year
23 - Biomedical Engineering	4 Year
24 - Biomedical Engineering (With Thesis)	2 Year
25 - Business	4 Year
26 - Business Administration PhD	4 Year
27 - Capital Markets and Finance (With Thesis)	2 Year
28 - Capital Markets and Finance(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
29 - Cartoon and Animation	4 Year
30 - Child Development	2 Year
31 - Chiropractic (Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
32 - Cinema and Media Research PhD	4 Year
33 - Cinema and Television	4 Year
34 - Cinema and Television (With Thesis)	2 Year
35 - Civil Engineering	4 Year
36 - Clinical Psychology(With thesis)	2 Year
37 - Clinical Psychology(With thesis)	2 Year
38 - Communication Design	4 Year
39 - Communication Design (With Thesis)	2 Year
40 - Communication Design (With Thesis)	2 Year
41 - Communication Design (Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
42 - Communication Design (Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
43 - Computer and Instructional Technology Education	4 Year
44 - Computer Engineering	4 Year
45 - Computer Engineering (With Thesis)	2 Year
46 - Computer Engineering (Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
47 - Computer Engineering PhD	4 Year
48 - Computer Engineering(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
49 - Construction Management (With Thesis)	2 Year
50 - Construction Management(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
51 - Cyber Security (With Thesis)	2 Year
52 - Cyber Security(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
53 - Dental Prosthesis Technology	2 Year
54 - Dentistry	5 Year
55 - Dialysis	2 Year
56 - Digital Game Design	4 Year
57 - Digital Media Management (With Thesis)	2 Year
58 - Digital Media Management (Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
59 - Early Childhood Education (with Thesis)	2 Year
60 - Early Childhood Education (with Thesis)	2 Year
61 - Early Childhood Education (without Thesis)	1.5 Year
62 - Early Childhood Education (without Thesis)	1.5 Year
63 - Economics	4 Year
64 - Economy and Finance	4 Year
65 - Economy and Finance PhD	4 Year
66 - Education Administration and Planning (With Thesis)	2 Year
67 - Education Administration and Planning(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
68 - Educational Design and Evaluation (With Thesis)	2 Year
69 - Educational Design and Evaluation (With Thesis)	2 Year
70 - Educational Design and Evaluation(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
71 - Educational Design and Evaluation(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
72 - Educational Technology (With Thesis)	2 Year
73 - Educational Technology (With Thesis)	1.5 Year
74 - Educational Technology PhD	4 Year
75 - Educational Technology PhD	4 Year
76 - Educational Technology(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
77 - Educational Technology(Without Thesis)	2 Year
78 - Electrical and Electronics Engineering	4 Year
79 - Electrical and Electronics Engineering (With Thesis)	2 Year
80 - Electrical and Electronics Engineering(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
81 - Electrical-Electronic Engineering PhD	4 Year
82 - Energy Systems Engineering	4 Year
83 - Energy Systems Operation and Technologies (With Thesis)	2 Year
84 - Energy Systems Operation and Technologies(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
85 - Engineering Management (With Thesis)	2 Year
86 - Engineering Management(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
87 - Engineering Management(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
88 - English Language and Education (With Thesis)	2 Year
89 - English Language and Education PhD	4 Year
90 - English Language and Education(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
91 - English Language Teaching	4 Year
92 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (With Thesis)	2 Year
93 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
94 - European Union Relations	4 Year
95 - Family Counseling (With Thesis)	2 Year
96 - Family Counseling(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
97 - Film and Television (With Thesis)	2 Year
98 - Financial Economy (Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
99 - Financial Technology (With Thesis)	2 Year
100 - Financial Technology (Without Thesis)	2 Year
101 - First Aid and Emergency Medical Services	2 Year
102 - First Aid and Emergency Medical Services	2 Year
103 - Game Design (With Thesis)	2 Year
104 - Game Design (With Thesis)	2 Year
105 - Game Design (With Thesis)	2 Year
106 - Game Development Technologies (Without Thesis)	2 Year
107 - Gastronomy	4 Year
108 - Gastronomy and Culinary (With Thesis)	2 Year
109 - Gastronomy and Culinary (Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
110 - Gifted and Talented Education (With Thesis)	2 Year
111 - Gifted and Talented Education (With Thesis)	2 Year
112 - Global Affairs (With Thesis)	2 Year
113 - Global Affairs(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
114 - Global Policy and International Relations (With Thesis)	2 Year
115 - Global Policy and International Relations(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
116 - Guidance and Counseling (With Thesis)	2 Year
117 - Guidance and Counseling (With Thesis)	2 Year
118 - Guidance and Counseling PhD	4 Year
119 - Guidance and Psychology Consulting	4 Year
120 - Health Informatics (With Thesis)	2 Year
121 - Health Informatics(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
122 - Health Management (With Thesis)	2 Year
123 - Health Management(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
124 - Higher Education Administration (With Thesis)	2 Year
125 - Higher Education Administration (With Thesis)	2 Year
126 - Higher Education Administration(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
127 - History (With Thesis)	2 Year
128 - History(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
129 - Human Resources Management (With Thesis)	2 Year
130 - Human Resources Management(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
131 - Industrial Design and Innovation Management (With Thesis)	2 Year
132 - Industrial Engineering	4 Year
133 - Industrial Engineering (With Thesis)	2 Year
134 - Industrial Engineering PhD	4 Year
135 - Industrial Products Design	4 Year
136 - Industry 4.0 (With Thesis)	2 Year
137 - Information Technology (With Thesis)	2 Year
138 - Information Technology (With Thesis)	2 Year
139 - Information Technology Law (With Thesis)	2 Year
140 - Information Technology Law (Without Thesis)	2 Year
141 - Information Technology(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
142 - Information Technology(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
143 - Instructional Technologies - Distance Education(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
144 - Interior Architecture and Environmental Design	4 Year
145 - Interior Design (With Thesis)	2 Year
146 - International Finance	4 Year
147 - International Trade and Business	4 Year
148 - Law	4 Year
149 - Logistics Management	4 Year
150 - Management and Information Systems(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
151 - Management Engineering	4 Year
152 - Management Engineering PhD	4 Year
153 - Management Engineering PhD	4 Year
154 - Marketing (With Thesis)	2 Year
155 - Marketing Communication and Public (Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
156 - Marketing Communications and Public(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
157 - Marketing(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
158 - Marketing(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
159 - Mathematics	4 Year
160 - MBA (With Thesis)	2 Year
161 - MBA (With Thesis)	2 Year
162 - MBA - Distance Education(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
163 - MBA - Distance Education(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
164 - MBA(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
165 - MBA(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
166 - Mechatronics Engineering	4 Year
167 - Mechatronics Engineering (With Thesis)	2 Year
168 - Mechatronics Engineering(Without Thesis)	2 Year
169 - Medical Documentation and Secretarial	2 Year
170 - Medical Imaging Techniques	2 Year
171 - Medical Laboratory Techniques	2 Year
172 - Medicine	6 Year
173 - Migration Studies (With Thesis)	2 Year
174 - Molecular Biology and Genetics	4 Year
175 - Neuroscience (With Thesis)	2 Year
176 - Neuroscience (With Thesis)	2 Year
177 - Neuroscience PhD	4 Year
178 - New Media	4 Year
179 - Nursing	4 Year
180 - Nursing	4 Year
181 - Nursing (With Thesis)	2 Year
182 - Nursing PhD	4 Year
183 - Nursing PhD	4 Year
184 - Nutrition and Dietetics	4 Year
185 - Nutrition and Dietetics	4 Year
186 - Nutrition and Dietetics (With Thesis)	2 Year
187 - Operating Room Services	2 Year
188 - Opticianry	2 Year
189 - Oral and Dental Health	2 Year
190 - Osteopathy Manual Therapy (With Thesis)	2 Year
191 - Pharmaceutical Medicine (With Thesis)	2 Year
192 - Pharmacy	5 Year
193 - Philosophy (With Thesis)	2 Year
194 - Photography and Video	4 Year
195 - Physiotherapy	2 Year
196 - Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation	4 Year
197 - Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation	4 Year
198 - Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (With Thesis)	2 Year
199 - Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation PhD	4 Year
200 - Pilotage	4 Year
201 - Political Science and International Relations	4 Year
202 - Political Science and International Relations PhD	4 Year
203 - Pre-School Education	4 Year
204 - Pre-School Education (With Thesis)	2 Year
205 - Pre-School Education (With Thesis)	2 Year
206 - Pre-School Education(Without Thesis)	2 Year
207 - Pre-School Education(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
208 - Private Law (With Thesis)	2 Year
209 - Private Law PhD	4 Year
210 - Psychology	4 Year
211 - Public Law (With Thesis)	2 Year
212 - Public Law PhD	4 Year
213 - Public Relations & Publicity	4 Year
214 - Radiotherapy	2 Year
215 - Risk Engineering and Management(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
216 - Social Work(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
217 - Sociology	4 Year
218 - Software Engineering	4 Year
219 - Sound Technologies (With Thesis)	2 Year
220 - Sound Technologies(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
221 - Sports Management (With Thesis)	2 Year
222 - Sports Management(Without Thesis)	1.5 Year
223 - Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (With Thesis)	2 Year