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Isik University, founded in 1996 by one of Turkey’s oldest educational organizations, offers top-notch instruction in both Turkish and English through its three faculties, one graduate school, and one vocational school.

Students who need assistance achieving the language proficiency level needed by the faculty are supported by the EAQUALS recognized School of Foreign Languages.

Isik University has grown since its founding in 1996 and now offers five faculties, 35 undergraduate programs, two vocational schools, graduate institutes in social sciences and applied sciences, a school of foreign languages, and a center for continuing education.

With its excellent faculty membership and aggressive administration, Isik University, a focal point of the Feyziye Schools Foundation 132 cultural life, has created an institution that gives the work and academic worlds future “GOOD” individuals who have vision and conviction.

How do I apply to Isik University step by step

STEP 1: SUBMIT YOUR PAPERS.

Go to admission in Turkey page on Admissionex .com and submit all the required documents. After applying you’ll recive your pincode by email.

STEP 2: CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE.

After your application is positively evaluated, you will recive a conditional letter via e-mail.

STEP 3: DEPOSIT PAYMENT.

Pay the deposit money to University’s  accounts which is mentioned in the conditional acceptance letter. Don’t forget to put your pincode in the payment description.

STEP 4: OFFICIAL ACCEPTANCE.

After paying the deposit, you will recive an Official Acceptance Letter with the description of farther registration steps on your e-mail.

STEP 5: REGISTRATION,

Prepare the original hard copies of your documents and come to istanbul to the main campus to complete your registration. if you don’t have any acceptable English score you will be informed about the nearest English Exams session  after your registration.

STEP 6: RESIDENCE PERMIT,

After completing your enrollment, visit International Students Office and apply for student residence permit.

International Undergraduate Admissions at Işık University

To apply to Işık University as an international student you need to complete and submit an online application form. Applications with missing documents will not be taken into consideration. You should not email or post any documents to the university during the application process.

Please check our website carefully for detailed guidance on admission requirements for each program, eligibility to apply as an international student and minimum score details.

Requirements to apply to Isik University

High school diploma or international exam result,

High school transcript,

Photocopy of your passport with identification information (Usually the photograph page),

English Language Exam Score (if available);

TOEFL : PBT 560, CBT 220, IBT80

PTE Academic: 71

UDS/YDS/KPDS/YOKDIL: 70

Turkish Language Exam Score (for Turkish programs only): Minimum B2 level given by TÖMER or other accepted exam centers,

If English is not the first/official language of the applicant’s home country and if student does not have English Proficiency Exam Certificate which Işık University accept then he/she will be required to have English Proficiency Exam which will held by Işık University.

Exam dates will be announced at https://www.isikun.edu.tr/en/academic/sfl

Students who fail to pass the English Proficiency exam at Işık University, have to study in English Preparatory School for a year.

Student must finalize his/her registration in order to take Işık University English Proficiency Exam.

Required Documents to Complete the final Registration

Acceptance letter received from Işık University,

Original High School Diploma/School Leaving Certificate and its notary certified Turkish or English translation,

Original Test/Diploma Score such as SAT, ACT, GCE etc. (if in another language rather than Turkish or English, notarized translation should also be submitted.)

Original secondary school transcript (if in another language rather than Turkish or English, notarized translation should also be submitted.)

Original Language Exam Score,

The Equivalency Certificate, which verifies the equivalency of your High School Diploma to a Turkish High School Diploma, can be obtained either from the Turkish Embassy at your home country or from the Ministry of Education in Turkey.

Letter of attorney and its notary translation in English is required for the students under 18 years old (if they are unable to come together with their guardians/parents/legal representatives.)

Birth certificate and its notary translation in English or Turkish is required for students under 18 years old.

Passport copy with identification information and student visa pages,

Copy of residence permit card (back and front side) (if available),

Proof of payment of university fees,

International Graduate Program Admissions at Işık University

To apply to Işık University as an international student you need to complete and submit an online application form at admissionex.com.

Applications with missing documents will not be taken into consideration. You should not e-mail or post any documents to the university during the application process.

Please check our website carefully for detailed guidance on admission requirements for each program, eligibility to apply as an international student and minimum score details.

Requirements to apply for Master’s at Isik University?

Bachelor Diploma (Min. 3 Years Degree)

Bachelor Transcript

CV

First page of passport

Reference Letter (If any)

English Proficiency Result (If any)

GRE/GMAT Score (If any)

Required documents for PhD (Doctorate) Programs?

Master Diploma (Min. 3 Years Degree)

Master Transcript

Bachelor Diploma (Min. 3 Years Degree)

Bachelor Transcript

CV

First page of passport

Reference Letter (If any)

English Proficiency Result (If any)

GRE/GMAT Score (If any)

Frequntly asked questions about Isik University

When does the application period start for Isik University ?

Applications for the Fall semester (2022-2023) starts on 1 March, 2022.

How can I apply to Isik University ?

Just prepare the required documents and send it to [email protected] or fill the form on admissionex.com, we’ll be back to you withing hours about any farther procedures.

When is the deadline for applications?

Deadline for applications is 31 August 2022.

Which documents do I need to apply to Master’s programs in Isik University ?

Bachelor Diploma (Min. 3 Years Degree)

Bachelor Transcript

CV

First page of Passport

Reference Letter (If any)

English Proficiency Result (If any)

GRE/GMAT Score (If any)

Which documents do I need to apply to PhD (doctorate) programs in Isik University ?

Master Diploma (With Thesis)

Master Transcript

Bachelor Diploma (Min. 3 Years Degree)

Bachelor Transcript

CV

First page of Passport

Reference Letter (If any)

English Proficiency Result (If any)

GRE/GMAT Score (If any)

What is an offer letter from Isik University ?

Offer Letter states that you are conditionally accepted by Işık University. After completing

your deposit payment, you will receive the Official Acceptance Letter. Please note that

there is a quota for every program. Therefore, we kindly ask you to make the deposit

payment before due date in order to secure your place at your preferred program.

What is an official acceptance letter?

You receive this letter after making your deposit payment. This letter enables you to

apply for visa. Please note that the visa application process might take a long time. It is your responsibility to obtain a valid visa to be able to register to our programs.

What will happen if my visa is rejected?

We will give you a full deposit refund in case your application has been rejected by the Embassy.

How much should I pay as deposit?

Applicants are required to pay a tuition deposit of 1500 USD to receive an official acceptance letter. This non-refundable deposit will be considered as a guarantee of applicant’s intent to enroll at Işık and it will be deducted from the tuition fee at registration.

What is the language of instruction at Işık University?

Most of our programs are taught in English. However, we also offer programs in Turkish.

If you want to apply to a program in Turkish, you need to prove your proficiency in Turkish with a TÖMER certificate.

How do I prove my English Proficiency?

Applicants are required to prove their English proficiency (TOEFL min. 66, PTE min. 50).

You can submit an original Language Exam Score Report via the application portal.

NOTE: that IELTS is not accepted.

When is Işık University’s English Proficiency Test?

If you do not have one of the above scores, you are required to take Işık University’s English Proficiency Test. The second online test will take place on 8 June 2022.

Does Isik University  offer an English Preparatory Program?

Yes. Those who fail Işık University’s English Proficiency Test must register to the English

Preparatory Program at Işık University (Şile Campus) before beginning their academic studies. This preparatory year is not included in the total number of years of study required for graduation.

How many campuses does Isik University have? Where are the campuses located?

Işık University has two campuses on the European and Asian sides of İstanbul: Şile campus and Maslak campus.

Master and PhD programs are at Maslak campus. Please note that English Preparatory Program is located at Şile campus.

Faculties & Programs in Isik University

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS (Şile Campus)

Bachelor Degree (4 Years)

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND NATURAL SCIENCES

Computer Engineering (English)

Biomedical Engineering (English)

Electrical and Electronics Engineering (English)

Industrial Engineering (English)

Civil Engineering (English)

Mechanical Engineering (English)

Mechatronics Engineering (English)

Software Engineering (English)

FACULTY OF ARTS, DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE

Visual Communication Design (Turkish)

Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (English)

Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (Turkish)

Architecture (English)

Radio, Television and Cinema (Turkish)

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS, ADMINISTRATIVE AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Economics (English)

Business Administration (English)

Logistics Management (English)

Psychology (English)

Psychology (Turkish)

Political Science and Public Administration (English)

International Relations (English)

International Trade and Finance (English)

Management Information System (English)

Management Information System (Turkish)

Admission requires Special Talent Exam.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS (Maslak Campus)

MASTER PROGRAMS

Accounting and Auditing (Thesis and Non-Thesis, Turkish)

Applied Economics (Thesis and Non-Thesis, English)

Art Theory and Criticism (Thesis, Turkish)

Cinema and Television (Thesis and Non-Thesis, Turkish)

Civil Engineering (Thesis and Non-Thesis, English)

Clinical Psychology (Thesis and Non-Thesis,Turkish)

Computer Engineering (Thesis and Non-Thesis, English)

Cyber Security (Non-Thesis, Turkish)

Electronics Engineering (Thesis and Non-Thesis, English)

Executive MBA (Thesis and Non-Thesis, English)

Executive MBA (Thesis and Non-Thesis, Turkish)

Fashion and Textile Design (Thesis, Turkish)

Industrial Engineering (Thesis and Non-Thesis, English)

Information Technologies (Thesis and Non-Thesis, English)

Interior Architecture (Thesis and Non-Thesis, Turkish)

International Relations (Thesis and Non-Thesis, English)

Landscape Architecture (Thesis and Non-Thesis, Turkish)

Management Information Systems (Non-Thesis, English)

Mathematics (Thesis, English)

Mechanical Engineering (Thesis and Non-Thesis, English)

Middle Eastern Studies (Non-Thesis, English)

Occupational Health and Safety (Non-Thesis, Turkish)

Painting (Thesis, Turkish)

Technology and Innovation Management (Non-Thesis, English)

Visual Communication Design (Thesis and Non-Thesis, Turkish)

MASTER PROGRAMS (Distance Learning)

Accounting and Auditing (Non-Thesis, Turkish)

Finance (Non-Thesis, Turkish)

Human Resources Management (Non-Thesis, Turkish)

Logistics and International Trade (Non-Thesis, Turkish)

Marketing and Brand Management (Non-Thesis, Turkish)

MBA (Non-Thesis, Turkish)

PHD PROGRAMS

Clinical Psychology (Turkish)

Computer Engineering (English)

Contemporary Business (English)

Electronics Engineering (English)

Mathematics (English)

Science of Art (Turkish)

More information about Isik University

Işk University was founded in 1996 by Feyziye Schools Foundation, one of Turkey’s oldest educational institutions. Originally known as Feyz-i Sbyan School in 1885, it later changed its name to Işk with Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s agreement.

Işk University, one of the renowned Turkish foundation institutions, offers top-notch instruction through three faculties with a total of 23 undergraduate programs, one vocational school with 13 associate degree programs, and one graduate school with over 45 programs. Around 8,000 students attend the university, and more than 1,000 of them are international students from more than 60 different nations.

Two campuses of Işk University are located on Istanbul’s Asian and European sides, respectively. The Maslak Campus is situated in the center of Istanbul’s European side business sector. Istanbul, a well-known tourist destination on the Black Sea Coast, is where the ile campus is situated. The university’s well-equipped campuses offer a variety of facilities and a warm welcome to its students, employees, and visitors.

Işk University is extending its global educational network through international exchange partnerships with numerous universities throughout the world and making steady growth as a global university today. The university currently has more than 100 international partners and offers alternative study abroad possibilities in addition to the Erasmus+ Mobility Programs.

Işk University offers its students and employees a first-rate learning environment where they may develop critical skills like entrepreneurship and leadership, support scientific research and technical advancements, share information nationally and internationally, and support universal values. The university wants to produce intellectually and socially responsible people.

ERASMUS+ And Global Exchange Programs

Through more than 100 agreements with partner universities in 22 different European nations, Işk University offers its students a variety of options to study in Europe as part of the Erasmus+ Program in order to extend their intellectual and cultural horizons. Students who take part in the Erasmus+ Program have the option to study abroad at Işk University partner universities for a semester or the entire academic year. EU mobility grants may be advantageous for Erasmus students. Işk University also provides study abroad possibilities for its students in the United States, Mexico, and South Korea in addition to Erasmus+ programs.

Student Activities at Isik University

In addition to computer labs, marketplaces, restaurants, and stores, Isik University includes sporting facilities that let students enjoy diverse activities like climbing and water sports. Isik University, on the other hand, plans entertainment activities including concerts, festivals, and other events. The University thus focuses on events, conferences, seminars, housing, and medical services in addition to academic life.

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