About Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul Medipol University is a private foundation university founded in 2009. It has grown quickly to almost 50,000 students (2025), with 12 faculties, 5 institutes and 4 vocational schools.
Medipol is best known for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and health sciences. Its Medipol Mega University Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in Turkey, with 810 beds and international JCI accreditation. It also teaches engineering, business, law, communication and fine arts.
- Founded
- 2009
- Type
- Private (foundation)
- Students
- About 50,000 (2025)
- Main campus
- Kavacık, Istanbul
- Hospital
- Medipol Mega (810 beds)
All courses at Istanbul Medipol University (459)
Undergraduate (315)
Postgraduate (144)
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
Medipol's main campus is in Kavacık, on the Asian shore of Istanbul near the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, and its Haliç campus is on the Golden Horn. The Medipol Mega University Hospital is in Bağcılar, on the European side.
Istanbul is Turkey's largest and most international city, with good transport and lower living costs than most European capitals.
For international students
Medipol welcomes students from Pakistan for English-taught programmes, including medicine and dentistry, and offers discounts for international students (see our Scholarships page). 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.
If you plan to practise medicine or dentistry in Pakistan, check the latest PMDC rules for foreign graduates before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Is Medipol University good for medicine?
Medipol is one of Turkey's best-known private universities for medicine and health, with its own large university hospital.
Where is Medipol University?
The main campus is in Kavacık, Istanbul, with another campus on the Golden Horn (Haliç).
Does Medipol offer scholarships?
Yes. Medipol offers tuition discounts for international students. See our Scholarships page or ask us on WhatsApp.
Can Pakistani students apply to Medipol?
Yes. Send us your documents on WhatsApp and we will help with the application and visa.
Sources: medipol.edu.tr, en.wikipedia.org