Amasya University — Amasya

Amasya University (Amasya Üniversitesi) is a public university in the historic city of Amasya, in northern Turkey near the Black Sea region. Although formally established on 1 March 2006, the university's roots trace back to 1974 when it was an education institute under the Ministry of Education; a music institute was added in 1975.

Ranking: Amasya holds approximately the 124th rank among Turkish public universities — a lower-tier placement reflecting its small size and regional focus. It is best suited to students prioritising affordability and a quiet historic setting over a major-city experience.

Language of instruction: Predominantly Turkish across all programs. International students typically complete TÖMER Turkish preparation before joining their main degree.

Campus: The main campus hosts 6 faculties with more than 40 departments, plus laboratories and research centres.

Notable faculties and programs:

• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Theology
• Faculty of Engineering — mechanical, mechatronics, electrical and electronic, architecture, urban planning, computer engineering
• Faculty of Architecture and Design — interior architecture and environmental design, industrial design, urban and regional planning, graphic design
• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Health Sciences — nursing, nutrition and dietetics, midwifery, physical therapy and rehabilitation
• Faculty of Arts and Sciences — history, mathematics, Turkish language and literature, biology, physics, statistics, chemistry, counselling and psychology

Admission: Amasya accepts YÖS (Turkish foreign student exam) only — SAT and high-school diplomas alone are not accepted. Apply at obs.amasya.edu.tr.

Tuition (international students): Approximately $400–1,200 per year for most undergraduate programs; medicine higher (~$2,500–4,000).

Scholarships: Türkiye Bursları covers tuition, housing, stipend, and travel for accepted international students.

Living in Amasya: Amasya is one of Turkey's most picturesque historic cities — Ottoman-era wooden houses line the Yeşilırmak river, with rock-cut tombs of Pontic kings carved into the cliffs above. The city is calm, traditional, and very affordable; student rent typically runs $100–200/month. Best suited to students who appreciate a historic setting over urban energy.

Recognition: Diplomas are accredited by Turkey's YÖK and recognised across the Arab world.

Verify current YÖS thresholds for your desired program and tuition rates for the medical school directly with the university before applying.