İstanbul Nişantaşı university

Turkish universities attract thousands of international students around the world every year because of the quality of education and the tremendous advantages it offers. 

İstanbul Nişantaşı University is considered one of the most important private universities in Türkiye. So we will offer all the information about this University.

Overview of Istanbul Nişantaşı University

Nisantasi University is considered one of the newest private non-profit universities in Turkey. It was established in 2009 by the Nisantasi Endowment and is an educational and cultural institution in Istanbul.

It began receiving student registration in 2012 and is located in the city of Istanbul on the European side.

It is also one of the preferred Turkish universities for international students in Istanbul due to the quality of its education and academic strength,  Nişantaşı University has about 6,000 international students.

Important dates about Nişantaşı University

• September 2009: Opening of the university  
• October 2010: Associate degree education begins  
• The year 2013: Obtaining approval or license to teach graduate studies at Nisantasi University for several specializations, such as psychology and business administration, without a thesis.  
• Academic year 2013-2014: Nişantaşı University’s specializations increased to 23 majors and departments in its various faculties.  
• Academic year 2013-2014: Introducing Turkish as the language of instruction in all departments.  
• Year 2014: Obtaining approval to teach postgraduate studies in the field of health administration with a thesis.
• Academic year 2014-2015: Increasing the university’s majors and departments to 30 majors.  
• Academic year 2014-2015: Beginning of teaching in English through the Psychology Department.  
• Year 2015: Obtaining approval to teach a doctorate in business administration.  
• Academic year 2015-2016: Increasing the number of majors available in the English language to 4, namely (psychology major, media major, international relations major, and architecture major)  
• Year 2016: Obtaining approval to teach the specialty of political science and international relations, with or without a thesis.
• Academic year 2016-2017: Nişantaşı University departments increased to 44 departments. (25 departments in the College of Economics and Administrative Sciences, 10 departments in the College of Engineering and Architecture, and 9 departments in the College of Arts and Design).  
• Academic year 2016-2017: Providing studies in the English language at Nişantaşı University through a number of more departments, up to 8 departments or specializations: psychology, media, international relations, architecture, aviation management, civil engineering, interior design and architecture, and sociology. )
• Academic year 2020-2021: More than one new major or department was opened at Nisantasi University for associate degrees in several different colleges such as 2 programs in the College of Engineering and Architecture, in addition to 3 programs in the College of Economics and Administrative Sciences, 2 programs in the College of Health Sciences, and 1 program in the College of Physical Education.  
• Academic year 2020-2021: The start of teaching 3 new programs within the Vocational School at Nişantaşı University.

Advantages of studying at Istanbul Nişantaşı University

• The university grants its graduates the Mavi Diploma, which means that it provides internationally accredited education, and also gives them the authority to complete their studies in European universities.
• A student at Nişantaşı University can study two university majors at the same time (The Double Major system).
• English is the language used in teaching most majors at the university, such as architecture, dentistry, professional aviation, and business administration.
• The university's staff includes over 1,200 academic members who have international standing and respect in higher learning.
• Life at the university is distinguished not only by the academic and professional sections but also by covering all aspects of student’s personal and social lives.
• Practical training and professional practice are what Nişantaşı University emphasizes most in its educational system, through its training modules and cooperation with companies.

Vision and mission of Istanbul Nişantaşı University

The vision of Nisantasi Istanbul University is research and development through the latest innovative products, and building an educational model supported by digital technology.

The mission of Nişantaşı University Turkey is to benefit from the technological revolution in studying and learning, as the university provides its students with an innovation-based educational model using modern digital technology to build an innovative and flexible generation that easily adapts to the professions and goals of the digital future.

Istanbul Nişantaşı University ranking

The ranking of Nişantaşı University in Türkiye is 91, while it ranked 2812 in the world rankings of universities, according to the webometrics ranking.

Location of Istanbul Nişantaşı University

Istanbul Nisantasi University is located in the center of Istanbul, specifically in the Maslak area, which is one of the most important commercial centers in Europe in general.

It is also located in one of the most prestigious areas in Istanbul, which is the Sariyer area. It is only about 5 minutes away from the Bosphorus Strait, which means that the university is located in an ideal city for life and study.

Specializations of Istanbul nişantaşı University

Nişantaşı University has 6 colleges for the undergraduate level:

• Faculty of Human Medicine
• Faculty of Dentistry
• College of Engineering and Architecture
• Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences 
• College of Arts and Design
• College of Health Sciences.

65 majors are taught in English or Turkish in its faculties, and the programs that Nişantaşı University excels at teaching are the following:

• Software engineering, 
• Human medicine
• Electrical and electronic engineering
• Management information systems
• International relations
• Interior design  
• Aviation management.

The university has one institute for the postgraduate level, offering 55 master's and doctoral programs in English as well, such as:

• Business administration 
• International business administration.

In addition to the above, the university has 5 institutes for the diploma stage (two years), offering 75 diploma specializations, which  are 

• Accounting 
• Taxes
• Anesthesia
• Automotive technology
• Audiometry 
• Flight attendant.

Tuition fees of Istanbul Nişantaşı University

Nişantaşı University's fees are average, and after reducing them for our students, their fees become cheap.

1. Costs of a bachelor's degree 

Major	Language	Degree	Tuition fees
Human Medicine	Turkish	Bachelor's	$14,500
Dentistry	English  Turkish	Bachelor's	$17,500 $13,500
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation	Turkish	Bachelor's	$3,250
Political Science and Public Administration	Turkish	Bachelor's	$2950
Computer Engineering	Turkish	Bachelor's	$3250

2. Nişantaşı University fees for studying bachelor's degree in English

• Bachelor of Business Administration in English: $4,400.  
• Bachelor of Software Engineering in English: $4400.

3. Master's degree study at Nişantaşı University in Turkish

Specialty	Degree	Language	registration fees
Biotechnology	Master with a thesis	Turkish	$3850
International Trade and Finance	Master's with a thesis	Turkish	$3,300
Civil Engineering	Master without a thesis	Turkish	$3,300

3. Tuition fees in vocational schools of Nişantaşı University

School	Specialty	Language of study	Tuition fees
School of Health Sciences	Pharmacy services major	Turkish	$1,950
School of Health Sciences	Medical laboratories major	Turkish	$1,950
Vocational School	Civil Aviation Transport Management	Turkish	$1,950
Vocational School of Management	Aviation electronics and electricity	Turkish	$3,250
School of Health Sciences	Radiotherapy	Turkish	$1,950

Accreditations and recognitions of İstanbul Nişantaşı University

Nişantaşı University in Istanbul is one of the Turkish universities recognized in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Yemen, Libya, Lebanon, and Morocco, and because it is a member of the Erasmus program, it has also gained academic recognition in European countries, meaning it is one of the universities recognized in Europe as well.

Accreditations 

• Higher Education Council of Türkiye YÖKAK.
• The university has obtained accreditation for the Bachelor of Tourism Guidance by Turak
• The Faculty of Social and Administrative Sciences in the Department of Public Relations and Advertising is accredited by the ILEDak Program Quality Assessment Board.

Student exchange programs at Istanbul Nişantaşı University

Nişantaşı University cooperates with more than 100 partner universities in 29 countries within the framework of the Erasmus international student exchange program for one semester, to give its students higher-level education and stronger training.

Nişantaşı University relies on international curriculum subjects and the ECTS method to facilitate student exchange opportunities with other European universities.  

The university has partnership agreements with more than 85 other global universities for student exchange among their students.

Research and application centers at Istanbul Nisantasi University

• Center for Oral and Dental Health Research and Applications  
• Center for Continuing Education Applications and Research (SEM)  
• Center for Research and Applications of Finance, Economics and Policy Studies (FEPAM)  
• Center for Women and Family Studies Applications and Research  
• Turkish Language Teaching Applications and Research Center (TOMER)  
• Center for Distance Education Applications and Research  
• Production Management Applications and Research Center

Services and facilities at Nişantaşı University

The university is keen to pay attention to all aspects of life for its students, not just the educational aspect, by providing the following services:

1. Student clubs  

The university offers its students a large number and variety of student clubs to facilitate the practice of many diverse social, sports, artistic, and cultural activities through these clubs, including:

• Research and Development Club  
• Basketball club  
• Dance club  
• E-SPORTS Club  
• Wonderful Literature Club  
• Press Club  
• International Relations Club for Youth  
• Entrepreneurship Club  
• Graphic design club  
• Aviation Club  
• Animal Club  
• First Aid Club  
• International Student Exchange Club  
• Alumni Club  
• Cinema club  
• History Club  
• Drama club
• Cooking Club
• Dance Club
• Literature Club

2. Support and Solutions Center Unit

One of the most important facilities and services that distinguish Nişantaşı University is the Support and Solutions Center located at the university to solve any problem faced by any university student throughout his academic journey at the university.  

3. Sports services  

Sports are one of the most important factors for the success of the education stage, and this is based on many studies that indicate the role of practicing sports in improving awareness and logical thinking and raising the level of attention and concentration among students.

Therefore, the university offers several diverse sports activities, such as: 

• Basketball   
• Volleyball   
• Tennis   
• Swimming   
• Athletics 

4. Psychological counseling unit  

The psychological aspect has a major role in the lives of students, so Nişantaşı University offers its students a special unit for psychological counseling, whether for psychological, educational, or vocational consultations or for therapeutic follow-up for any diseases or psychological disorders that need treatment and follow-up by specialists.

This unit provides the necessary support to students with disabilities who study at the university, as it helps them with accommodation, assistance in learning and achievement, and other services aimed at facilitating study for them to achieve success and excellence.

Istanbul Nişantaşı University campus

Nişantaşı University has the largest campus not only in Turkey but also in Europe, known as Neotech, with an internal area of 126 thousand square meters, equipped with technology-based infrastructure.

Its campus includes 124 laboratories, including a simulated dental laboratory and a mechanical engineering laboratory. Its laboratories contain the latest equipment, devices, and technologies that support its students in applying their knowledge and gaining full experience before graduation.

The university has a huge university library that includes many books and electronic documents, which makes it easier for students to access reliable information as quickly as possible.

In addition to the Silivri Campus and Campus of Zecharikhowy.

Istanbul Nişantaşı University student housing

Istanbul Nişantaşı University has two on-campus dorm facilities: 

• The Nişantaşi Student Residence  
• The Maslak Student Residence. 

These dorms are equipped to provide all the services students need such as:

• Different kinds of rooms
• Shared kitchen  
• Bathrooms
• Laundry room
• Study room  
• Recreation room

Prices of rooms in these dorms:

Type of room	Dorm	Costs
Single room	Nişantaşi Student Residence	3,000 Turkish liras monthly, or approximately 106 USD monthly
Double room	Nişantaşi Student Residence	2,500 Turkish liras monthly, or approximately 88 USD monthly.
Single room	Maslak Student Residence	2,800 Turkish liras monthly,( 98 USD).
Double room	Maslak Student Residence	2,300 Turkish liras monthly, or approximately 81 USD monthly.

In addition, the university’s location in a distinctive city is surrounded by many diverse student residences nearby. It is also possible to rent an apartment with a group of students near the university.

Acceptance rate at Istanbul Nişantaşı University

The acceptance rate at Nişantaşı University depends on some factors including:

• The type of secondary certificate  
• The country from which the certificate was issued

But in general, the acceptance rate at Istanbul Nişantaşı can be as the following:

• A rate of 85% is the minimum for admission to medical colleges, 
• A rate of 75% for admission to engineering specializations 
• A rate of 65% for the rest of the colleges and diploma specializations.

Admission requirements for Istanbul Nişantaşı University

A high school diploma is the only requirement for admission to the university, and a language proficiency certificate is not required for admission because it has a preparatory school to teach foreign languages to its students before studying.

Documents required for Istanbul Nişantaşı University

• Personal photo.  
• A copy of the passport. 
• High school certificate (baccalaureate - Tawjihi) translated into English or Turkish and certified by the Turkish embassy.  
• Statement of high school diploma grades (baccalaureate - Tawjihi) translated into English or Turkish and certified by the Turkish embassy.
• The certificate of the last semester is required if you have not completed your high school. 
• English language completion certificate, if available (if the student prefers to study in English). It is a TOEFL certificate with a score of no less than 79 for a bachelor’s degree.  
• YOS Turkish language passing test certificate when choosing to study in the Turkish language.

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Conclusion 

The New Horizons guide for Nisantasi University ended today, and we have discussed in it the most important information that students are interested in knowing before registering to study at the university, such as the prices of Nisantasi University, specializations, ranking, and admission requirements. If you still have any questions, contact our team directly.