Maltepe University — Istanbul

Maltepe University is one of the private universities in Turkey, located in the Maltepe district of Istanbul on the Asian side. The university was founded on 9 July 1997 by the Istanbul Marmara Education Foundation.

Educational continuum — a defining feature: The Istanbul Marmara Education Foundation operates a wide educational scope ranging from primary stage through university — meaning students can theoretically progress through a single foundation's institutions from primary school all the way to a university degree. This continuum gives Maltepe special appeal for families seeking long-term educational continuity.

Historical milestone: The first graduating class completed their studies in June 2001 — meaning Maltepe has produced over two decades of alumni, building a meaningful professional network.

Notable faculties:

• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Dentistry
• Faculty of Pharmacy
• Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
• Faculty of Architecture
• Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
• Faculty of Communication
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Fine Arts
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Languages of instruction: Programs offered in both Turkish and English, depending on the program.

Admission: No YÖS required. Standard requirements: high school diploma with reasonable GPA, English-language proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) for English-medium programs.

Tuition (annual, international students):

• Medicine (English): approximately $18,000–24,000
• Dentistry: approximately $15,000–19,000
• Pharmacy, Engineering: approximately $6,000–10,000
• Other undergraduate programs: approximately $4,500–7,500

Scholarships: Merit-based scholarships from 25% to 75% available based on academic record and entrance results.

Campus: Modern campus in the Maltepe district on Istanbul's Asian side, with on-site teaching hospital, libraries, sports facilities, and student services.

Location — Maltepe: Maltepe is a well-developed district on Istanbul's Asian side, easily accessible via the M4 metro line and coastal roads. Good for families wanting a more relaxed environment compared to central Istanbul districts.

Recognition: YÖK-accredited and recognised across the Arab world. Maltepe's two-decade graduate base provides a meaningful professional network for new graduates.