Kütahya Health Sciences University (KSBÜ) — Kütahya

Kütahya Health Sciences University (KSBÜ) — known in Turkish as Kütahya Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi — is one of Turkey's newer public universities, founded in 2018 in the city of Kütahya, in western Turkey, near Eskişehir (Turkey's largest concentration of students). As its name implies, the university focuses exclusively on health and medical sciences.

Specialised focus — health sciences only: Unlike comprehensive universities, KSBÜ does not offer engineering, humanities, or business programs. Its entire academic structure is built around medical and allied-health disciplines, making it well-suited to students with a clear health-care career path.

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

Structure: The university operates 4 faculties, 1 institute, and 4 vocational schools.

Faculties and programs:

• Faculty of Medicine — 6-year MD program
• Faculty of Dentistry
• Faculty of Health Sciences — nursing, midwifery, physical therapy and rehabilitation
• Vocational schools — supporting allied-health technician programs

Admission: KSBÜ accepts SAT, YÖS, and high-school diplomas with adequate GPA. Apply at isoksbu.com.

Tuition (international students): Medical programs are priced higher than general undergraduate degrees:

• Medicine and Dentistry — approximately $3,000–6,000 per year
• Nursing, midwifery, physical therapy — approximately $1,000–2,500 per year

Scholarships: Türkiye Bursları (full government scholarship covering tuition, housing, stipend, and travel) is the main pathway for fully funded international study — particularly valuable for medical programs.

Living in Kütahya: Kütahya is a mid-sized city in western Turkey, famous for ceramics and pottery, with a calm traditional character. Cost of living is well below Istanbul — student rent typically $120–250/month. The city is approximately 1.5 hours from Eskişehir (a major student hub) and 4 hours from Istanbul by road.

Recognition: Diplomas are accredited by Turkey's YÖK (Higher Education Council) and recognised across the Arab world. KSBÜ is particularly attractive to international students with a clear interest in medicine, dentistry, or allied-health programs who are comfortable studying in Turkish.

Verify the current Turkish-language proficiency requirements (TÖMER level) for medical-track admission directly with the university before applying.