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Istanbul University brings together the East and the West; the past and the future; also it is the leading University raising competent individuals who produce beneficial knowledge for our country and humanity.

History

  • Establishment:1453

Education

  • Diploma Programs: 767

Research

Major Research Activities & Projects of Istanbul University

  • Istanbul University runs about 2,500 projects per year.
  • We are the best in the world with Behcet Dieses investigation research groups.
  • Today, almost all the archaeological research projects in the area are conducted by Istanbul University and mainly supported by our research funds

Istanbul University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #501 Ranking
  • 23 Scholarships
  • 10,000 Students (int'l)

Istanbul University Overview

Istanbul University Scholarships

Istanbul University Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Istanbul University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based

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Law Offices of James F. DiQuattro
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Financial Scholarships
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Creative BioMart Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Creative BioMart
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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BOCSCI Inc.
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available

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Istanbul University Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 10% Turkey
Top 5.6% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

Academic Ranking of World Universities

501

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Dropped 100 places compared to 2024

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
401 401 501

QS World University Rankings

628

By TopUniversities

Dropped 7 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
711 621 628

Best Global Universities Rankings

822

By U.S. News & World Report

Dropped 53 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
745 769 822

World University Rankings

1201

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1001 - 1201

Library services

The Library Collection

  • 2 Million Books

Campus life

  • 12 Campuses

Accreditation

Istanbul University School of Business was accredited in 2012 by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) a significant establishment that evaluates all universities around the world

Istanbul University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Turkey Country
Istanbul City

Istanbul University Student Reviews & Awards

4

Based on 100 reviews

  • 5 Star
    22 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    52 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    22 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    2 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    2 Reviews

How Students Rated This University

  • Overall Satisfaction 4.0
  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.1
  • Student Diversity 4.0
  • Admission Process 4.1
4/5

Education makes us wiser.

Learning new things always inspire me. Education always make your mind broad and helps you being social with the people.

Posted by Malika Shahzad
Studied from Nov 2022 - Jun 2026
Posted on Dec 2025
3/5

A New Academic Chapter Toward Growth

I am a final-year economics student in Turkey. For me, studying in a foreign language is not easy, especially when everything is taught entirely in Turkish. My first year was the most challenging because I had to adapt not only to university life but also to the language. This difficulty affected my grades in the first semester and had an impact on my academic performance in the semesters that followed. By pursuing my studies in Australia, I hope my learning journey will become smoother and allow me to perform at my full potential.

Posted by Putri Ayu Agustin
Studied from Sep 2022 - Jul 2026
Posted on Feb 2026
3/5

New university with potential but not there yet

It's going to be a very good university in future but now they have a lot of issues because it's new university (opened in 2015), I believe it will be better if they are developed. There are places on campus to meet needs. Having a large number of international students shows that the school offers good opportunities. I think that the school will come to much better places if it is developed from the social point of view.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jul 2025
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