Introduction to Bahçeşehir University
Bahçeşehir University is one of the most famous and prestigious private universities in Turkey. It was founded in Istanbul in 1998 and began accepting students in the 1999-2000 academic year.
The university aims to be among the top 500 universities in the world, with the motto “A World University in the Heart of Istanbul.”
In 2017, Bahçeşehir University won the award for “Best Brand in Turkey in the Field of Education” and received the “Grand Prize as one of the Top 500 Major Service Exporters in Turkey in the Field of Education” in both 2017 and 2018.
Bahçeşehir University Istanbul has six campuses:
- Beşiktaş South Campus
- Beşiktaş North Campus
- Galata Campus
- Göztepe Campus
- Pera Campus
- Çatalca Campus
The main campus overlooks the Bosphorus Strait in the Beşiktaş district. The campus is always bustling with student activity and interaction.
Bahçeşehir University Istanbul is distinguished by the large number of international students who come from all over the world to study there.
Advantages of Studying at Bahçeşehir University
Bahçeşehir University is one of the top universities in Turkey for the following reasons:
- It offers the strongest educational curricula with the best teaching methods.
- It represents an international university environment, with students enrolled from all over the world.
- The tuition fees are moderate compared to those of other universities.
- English language education is available.
- It is located in the heart of Istanbul.
- The university provides students with a unique and unparalleled educational experience.
- There is a wide variety of disciplines offered.
- Students have the opportunity to study abroad at any of the university’s affiliated institutions, as the university has several campuses worldwide.
- The university is a member of the Erasmus+ program.
- The university is accredited by major educational institutions.
Faculties and Specializations at Bahçeşehir University
Bahçeşehir University includes 11 faculties and several schools and institutes:
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Architecture and Design
- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Educational Sciences
- Faculty of Applied Sciences
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Communication
- Faculty of Economics, Administrative, and Social Sciences
Additionally:
- Conservatory
- School of Foreign Languages
- Vocational School of Health Services
Bahçeşehir University in Numbers
- 6 campuses in Istanbul.
- Approximately 19,595 undergraduate students.
- Around 5,503 graduate students.
- About 46,894 alumni.
- More than 6,345 international students.
- 81 student clubs.
- 2,330 business collaborations with brands.
- Partnerships with 235 universities in 36 different countries.
- 175 partner universities in the Erasmus+ program.
- Around 1,358 academic staff members.
- A library spanning 6,904 m², containing over 810,000 books, journals, and digital documents.
- 8 different cafes and restaurants on campus.
- The total seating capacity of the university’s conference halls is 1,200 people.
- Bahçeşehir University (BAU) ranked fifth in “International Outlook” and 13th overall among universities in Turkey.
- The university ranked fifth among universities in Turkey in the 2022 university rankings.
