Istanbul, Turkey · PrivateIstanbul Aydın University
Often considered by African students for a broad private university popular with international students.
University overview
Istanbul Aydın University is a private university in Istanbul, Turkey, offering programmes across Business, Engineering, Architecture, Dentistry and more. It teaches in English / Turkish with intakes in September, February.
Why African students may consider it
Istanbul Aydın University is positioned as a broad private university popular with international students. Turkey is important for African students: affordable, many English-taught programmes, and medicine/dentistry options. Never rely on old agency fee screenshots — always confirm fees from the official university offer / tuition page.
Popular course areas
Tuition & fee estimate
Many English UG ≈ USD 5,000–6,000/yr; medicine ≈ USD 22,000/yr (verify)
An older official fee PDF shows many English undergraduate programmes around USD 5,000–6,000/year and medicine around USD 22,000/year. Verify the current offer before relying on this.
Last verified: June 2026. Final fees must be confirmed from the official university invoice or fee page.
Tuition fees change by academic year, programme, nationality, and student status. Always confirm final fees from the official university offer letter, invoice, or tuition page before making payment.
Travel Ease Education does not replace the university's official invoice or payment instructions. Students and sponsors pay school fees directly to the institution whenever possible. Where a student or parent cannot access international bank transfer services, Travel Ease Education may assist with foreign-currency payment facilitation using verified school payment instructions.
Intake periods
- September
- February
Study levels
Admission requirements
- A recognised secondary school certificate or prior degree, with official transcripts (level-dependent).
- Proof of language proficiency (see language requirements below).
- Valid passport and a complete application.
- Statement of purpose / CV and references where required.
- Programme-specific requirements — always confirm on the official admissions page.
Language requirements
- English: IELTS/TOEFL (or equivalent), or proof of prior English-medium study, unless waived by the programme.
- Turkish: proficiency for Turkish-taught programmes; English tests for English-taught programmes.
- Exact accepted tests and minimum scores must be confirmed on the official admissions page.
Scholarship & payment notes
Some scholarships or fee reductions may be available — confirm eligibility and amounts on the official site. Students and sponsors pay tuition and official fees directly to Istanbul Aydın University whenever possible. For families who cannot complete international transfers directly, Travel Ease Education can assist with foreign-currency payment facilitation using the school's verified payment instructions.
Official university links
Verify everything on the official website — especially the programme search, the tuition/fees page, and the international admissions page.
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