About Bahcesehir University (BAU)
Bahçeşehir University (BAU) is a private foundation university in Istanbul, founded in 1998 by the Bahçeşehir Uğur Education Foundation. It has about 17,000 students and teaches in English and Turkish.
BAU has eight faculties, including engineering and natural sciences, medicine, dentistry, health sciences, business, law, communication, architecture and design, and educational sciences. It has campuses and partner centres abroad, including in Berlin, Rome, Toronto, Washington D.C. and Silicon Valley, and more than 190 international partner universities.
- Founded
- 1998
- Type
- Private (foundation)
- Students
- About 17,000
- Main campus
- Beşiktaş, Istanbul
- Teaching language
- English and Turkish
All courses at Bahcesehir University (BAU) (234)
Undergraduate (222)
Postgraduate (12)
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
BAU's main campus is in Beşiktaş, on the European shore of the Bosphorus in central Istanbul, with more campuses in Galata, Göztepe and Şişli. Istanbul is Turkey's largest city, connecting Europe and Asia, with great food, history and transport, and living costs below most European capitals.
For international students
BAU welcomes students from Pakistan for English-taught bachelor's, master's and PhD programmes. Main intakes are September and February.
Private (foundation) universities in Turkey admit international students mainly on the basis of their high school or bachelor's results, so entrance exams are usually not required. English-taught programmes need proof of English (such as IELTS or TOEFL) or a pass in the university's own English test; otherwise you can join a one-year English preparatory programme. After admission you apply for a Turkish student visa and then a student residence permit in Turkey. Many universities offer tuition discounts for international students.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bahçeşehir University?
BAU's main campus is in Beşiktaş, central Istanbul, on the Bosphorus.
Does BAU teach in English?
Yes. Many BAU programmes are taught fully in English.
Do I need an entrance exam for BAU?
Usually not. International students are admitted on their previous results and English proficiency.
Can Pakistani students apply to BAU?
Yes. Contact us on WhatsApp for help with the application, discounts and visa.
Sources: bau.edu.tr, en.wikipedia.org