İstanbul University

Located in İstanbul, TR

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İstanbul University is a higher education institution in İstanbul, Turkey. Its academic offer includes structured degree pathways, student support services, and clear admissions routes. Many students choose it for a balance of academic training, practical learning, and a diverse campus experience. Prospective students can use official university resources to compare programmes and plan next steps.

Rankings: #4 (National rank)▼
National rank
Ranked #4 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗
National rank
Ranked #4 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗
World rank
Ranked #486 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗
World rank
Ranked #486 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗
Incoming Erasmus: 222+ Students/Year
Semester Dates: View Calendar▼
Autumn Term
14 Sept - 5 Feb
Spring Term
15 Feb - 2 Jul
Drinks: Pint 🍺: €3.2Wine 🍷: €4.5
Tuition (EU / Non-EU) (EST.): 1150 € / 1450 €
Monthly Rent (Est.): 400 €
On-Campus Housing: ❌ None
Erasmus student network: ✅ Active
Affordability Score: 6/10
Total Students: 609,324
English Programs: ✅ Courses AvailableSearch Catalogue ↗
Official Portal: Visit University Site ↗

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4.2/ 5 overall

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City

4.3

Nightlife

3.8

Academic Difficulty

4.8

Affordability of City

4.4

Safety

4.2

Transportation

3.9

Food

3.5

Weather

4.2

Activities

4.3