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Boğaziçi University

Istanbul, TurkeyReviewed 22 October 2026

An Istanbul university offering science, engineering, humanities, education and social-science programmes with English as the teaching language.

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An Istanbul university offering science, engineering, humanities, education and social-science programmes with English as the teaching language. International undergraduate selection uses recognised examination or diploma routes alongside the required application documents. Graduate admission is programme-specific, and executive programmes can have different fees from the standard graduate schedule.

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  1. Chemistry — Faculty of Science
  2. Physics — Faculty of Science
  3. Economics — Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
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Academic eligibility

  • International undergraduate applicants must meet the relevant nationality/education eligibility rules and submit an accepted qualification such as SAT, ACT, IB or qualifying A-levels at the published standard.
  • Thresholds differ by faculty and meeting them is not an offer.
  • Graduate applicants need the appropriate prior degree and their department's academic and test requirements.

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Language requirements

  • Instruction is in English.
  • The university requires approved proficiency evidence or a valid exemption; its June 2026 criteria specify accepted test formats and component requirements.
  • IELTS Online and TOEFL Home Edition are not accepted under the verified policy.
  • Check current rules before booking.

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Study intakes

  • International undergraduate admission is organised for the annual entry cycle.
  • A spring start after completing English proficiency is not a separate open international first-year application round.
  • Graduate department calendars may differ.

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Application deadlines

  • The 2026 online undergraduate application system closed 5 June 2026 at 17:30 local time; account creation closed at 17:00.
  • These dates have passed.
  • Obtain the next-cycle and graduate-specific calendar.

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International tuition

  • The live official international fee page reviewed in October 2026 lists annual undergraduate tuition of USD 8,000 for Science/Education/Law and USD 10,000 for Engineering/Economics and Administrative Sciences/Humanities and Social Sciences.
  • It does not label a cohort year; confirm the applicable 2026/27 or next-entry schedule.
  • Standard graduate tuition is listed at USD 500 per semester, excluding executive programmes and living costs.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The official international fee page states that Boğaziçi does not offer scholarships or financial aid to international students.
  • Any separately awarded external funding needs its own confirmed terms.

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What can international students study at Boğaziçi University?

Selected programme options include Chemistry — Faculty of Science, Physics — Faculty of Science, Economics — Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Boğaziçi University?

International undergraduate applicants must meet the relevant nationality/education eligibility rules and submit an accepted qualification such as SAT, ACT, IB or qualifying A-levels at the published standard. Thresholds differ by faculty and meeting them is not an offer. Graduate applicants need the appropriate prior degree and their department's academic and test requirements. Instruction is in English. The university requires approved proficiency evidence or a valid exemption; its June 2026 criteria specify accepted test formats and component requirements. IELTS Online and TOEFL Home Edition are not accepted under the verified policy. Check current rules before booking.

How much are international tuition fees at Boğaziçi University?

The live official international fee page reviewed in October 2026 lists annual undergraduate tuition of USD 8,000 for Science/Education/Law and USD 10,000 for Engineering/Economics and Administrative Sciences/Humanities and Social Sciences. It does not label a cohort year; confirm the applicable 2026/27 or next-entry schedule. Standard graduate tuition is listed at USD 500 per semester, excluding executive programmes and living costs. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Boğaziçi University?

The 2026 online undergraduate application system closed 5 June 2026 at 17:30 local time; account creation closed at 17:00. These dates have passed. Obtain the next-cycle and graduate-specific calendar. International undergraduate admission is organised for the annual entry cycle. A spring start after completing English proficiency is not a separate open international first-year application round. Graduate department calendars may differ. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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