Istinye

Where is Istinye University?

Istinye University has two main teaching campuses: Topkapı and Vadi. Topkapı is on the European side in a well-known education and hospital area. The Vadi campus is the university’s newer expansion site in the Vadi Istanbul area.

Clinical training is not limited to those classrooms. The university uses affiliated hospitals, including Istinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa and İSÜ Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir in Başakşehir.

History of Istinye University

Istinye University was established in 2015 by the 21st Century Anatolian Foundation (21. Yüzyıl Anadolu Vakfı). It builds on the healthcare experience of the MLP Care Group — Liv Hospital, Medical Park and VM Medical Park.

Academic activities began in the 2016–2017 academic year. The university has since added a second campus at Vadi and a range of faculties beyond medicine.

Is Istinye University public or private?

Istinye University is a private foundation university under YÖK.

Why is Istinye popular among international students?

Istinye is often compared with other Istanbul health universities because of its hospital group background. Applicants looking at medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and health sciences see a university that can point to Liv Hospital and Medical Park training sites.

It also offers engineering, business, communication and design, so it is not only a medical school. English-taught programs exist alongside Turkish ones.

Programs at Istinye University

Official academic units include:

• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Dentistry
• Faculty of Pharmacy
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
• Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Communication
• Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture
• Vocational schools
• Institute of Graduate Education

The program list on this page includes bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and integrated doctoral programs, with a strong cluster in health and biomedical fields.

Studying medicine and health at Istinye

Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and health sciences are the fields most associated with Istinye. Affiliated hospitals — Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa and Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir — are used as training environments. Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir is described as a multidisciplinary hospital with advanced units.

Clinical placement, campus and language rules differ by program and should be confirmed with the university.

Educational and research facilities

The university describes research centres and practical learning opportunities, including biomedical and health-related graduate fields such as molecular oncology, neuroscience and stem-cell and tissue engineering on the listed program set. Facilities are split between Topkapı, Vadi and hospital sites.

Student facilities and campus life

Students may attend Topkapı, Vadi or hospital locations depending on the year and program. This is a multi-site urban university, not a single enclosed campus. Transport planning matters.

International programs

Istinye admits a substantial number of international students and offers English-taught programs in several fields. Exchange options depend on current agreements.

Language of instruction

Both Turkish and English are used. Many health and engineering programs have English options. Confirm the language of the exact program.

Admission to Istinye University

International admission follows the university’s published conditions. Health programs are often more competitive and more expensive. Compare listed fees and languages with Medipol, Atlas, Biruni and other universities on this site.

Tuition fees at Istinye University

Tuition varies sharply by field. Medicine and other health programs are at the high end; some other bachelor’s programs are lower. The figures on this page are listed fees and should be reconfirmed.

Accreditation and structure

Istinye is a YÖK-recognized foundation university linked to the MLP Care hospital group. Rankings and program accreditations, where published, should be read on official pages because they change.

Advantages and features of Istinye University

• Founded in 2015; teaching from 2016–2017
• Backed by the 21st Century Anatolian Foundation and MLP Care experience
• Topkapı and Vadi campuses
• Affiliated hospitals: Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa and Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
• Strong health-sciences identity
• Engineering, business, communication and design as well
• English-taught options in several fields
• Graduate programs including specialized health research fields

Summary: Is Istinye University a good place to study?

Istinye University is a foundation university built on a hospital-group background, with two Istanbul campuses and affiliated teaching hospitals. It is most often a serious option for medicine and other health programs, and it also covers a wider set of fields.

Whether it is the right fit depends on the program, campus, language and budget. Comparing Istinye with other health-oriented universities on this site is a useful next step.

Istinye University quick facts