Istanbul Esenyurt University — Istanbul

Istanbul Esenyurt University was founded on 18 June 2013. It is one of Turkey's newer universities, located in the Esenyurt district on the European side of Istanbul — one of the city's most established Arabic-speaking expat areas.

Educational strategy: The university relies on a scientific and educational strategy with an empowered teaching staff and modern equipment and supplies that contributes to raising the level of education at the university.

Distance learning option — a defining feature: Istanbul Esenyurt University offers the advantage of distance learning, providing students with the option to study online from any country in the world. This is particularly valuable for:

• Students unable to relocate to Turkey for personal/family reasons
• Working professionals balancing study with employment
• Students testing if Turkish higher education suits them before relocating
• International students preferring to start studies remotely before potentially moving

Academic structure:

• 4 faculties
• 1 higher school of Applied Sciences
• 1 higher school of Physical Education and Sports
• 1 vocational school for Health
• 1 vocational school
• 3 institutes
• 2 research and application centres

Major faculties:

• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
• Faculty of Business and Administrative Sciences
• Faculty of Communication

Languages of instruction: Primarily Turkish, with English-medium options in some programs.

Admission: No YÖS required. Standard requirements: high school diploma with reasonable GPA, language proficiency depending on program. For distance-learning programs, internet connectivity and computer access are required.

Tuition (annual, international students):

• On-campus programs: approximately $3,500–6,500 per year
• Distance-learning programs: may be slightly lower due to reduced physical-presence costs

Scholarships: Merit-based scholarships available, ranging from 25% to 75% based on academic record.

Why Esenyurt: Esenyurt is one of Istanbul's most established Arabic-speaking neighbourhoods, with large Syrian, Iraqi, and Gulf-region expat communities. The location makes Istanbul Esenyurt University particularly accessible and culturally familiar for Arab students.

Why Istanbul Esenyurt stands out:

• Distance-learning capability — rare among Turkish private universities
• Affordable tuition
• Arabic-speaking neighbourhood
• Modern equipment and teaching staff

Recognition: YÖK-accredited and recognised across the Arab world through standard equivalency procedures.