Istanbul Bilgi University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1897 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #514 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #29 of 175 | In Turkey |
| #9 of 52 | In Istanbul |
| #478 of 1,381 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 29 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 20,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.bilgi.edu.tr
- Languages
- English;Turkish
- Acceptance rate
- 37%*
* Istanbul Bilgi University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (graduation from Lycée) and entrance examination. YÖS examination for foreign students |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 20,000 |
Research profile
Istanbul Bilgi University has published 4,575 scientific papers with 69,388 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Law, Biology, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Istanbul Bilgi University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 21 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 7 |
| 1997 | 3 | 5 |
| 1998 | 1 | 7 |
| 1999 | 2 | 14 |
| 2000 | 10 | 17 |
| 2001 | 11 | 15 |
| 2002 | 13 | 30 |
| 2003 | 20 | 39 |
| 2004 | 28 | 55 |
| 2005 | 37 | 88 |
| 2006 | 35 | 145 |
| 2007 | 48 | 194 |
| 2008 | 58 | 279 |
| 2009 | 66 | 280 |
| 2010 | 76 | 382 |
| 2011 | 94 | 470 |
| 2012 | 172 | 524 |
| 2013 | 117 | 669 |
| 2014 | 146 | 821 |
| 2015 | 190 | 1139 |
| 2016 | 252 | 1670 |
| 2017 | 311 | 2837 |
| 2018 | 358 | 4549 |
| 2019 | 359 | 6484 |
| 2020 | 447 | 7402 |
| 2021 | 489 | 9374 |
| 2022 | 421 | 8189 |
| 2023 | 358 | 9671 |
| 2024 | 252 | 8243 |
| 2025 | 215 | 6846 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Istanbul Bilgi University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Faculty | Program | Language | Tuition per Semester (TRY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Communication | Media and Communication Systems | English | 22,500 |
| Faculty of Communication | Visual Communication Design | Turkish | 20,000 |
| Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences | Computer Science | English | 25,000 |
| Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences | Industrial Engineering | Turkish | 22,500 |
| Faculty of Law | Law | Turkish | 27,500 |
| Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences | Business Administration | English | 30,000 |
| Faculty of Health Sciences | Nursing | Turkish | 17,500 |
Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
Istanbul Bilgi University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Istanbul Bilgi University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Yüksek Lisans Diplomasi | Accountancy, Banking, Business Computing, Cinema and Television, Clinical Psychology, Communication Arts, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, Economics, European Studies, Finance, History, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Marketing, Media Studies, Philosophy, Public Relations, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Doktora Diplomasi | Business Administration, Communication Studies, Economics, Mathematics, Political Sciences, Private Law, Public Law |
Istanbul Bilgi University alumni
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Hazal Kaya
- Occupations
- actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Leyla Hazal Kaya is a Turkish actress best known for her leading roles in Aşk-ı Memnu (2008–2010), Adını Feriha Koydum (2011–2012) and Bizim Hikaye (2017–2019).
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Murat Boz
- Occupations
- singerwritercomposerfilm actorlyricist
- Biography
-
Murat Boz is a Turkish singer, songwriter and actor.
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Kenan Doğulu
- Occupations
- singersongwritercomposer
- Biography
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Kenan Doğulu is a Turkish pop musician. He represented Turkey at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 in Helsinki, where he was placed fourth, with 163 points. In the summer of 2006, Doğulu released the album Festival, containing the hit single "Çakkıdı", in collaboration with Sezen Aksu.
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İrem Derici
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
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İrem Derici is a Turkish singer and songwriter. From the early 2010s she became famous in Turkey through her hit singles "Zorun Ne Sevgilim", "Kalbimin Tek Sahibine" and "Dantel".
Istanbul Bilgi University faculties and divisions
| Centre : European Documentation | Documentation Techniques |
|---|---|
| Centre : IT Law | Law |
| Centre : Marine Law | Maritime Law |
| Faculty : Architecture | Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Design |
| Faculty : Arts and Science | Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Foreign Languages Education, History, Mathematics, Music, Psychology, Sociology |
| Faculty : Communication | Advertising and Publicity, Art Management, Cinema and Television, Media Studies, Photography, Public Relations, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Video, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Economics and Administrative Sciences | Business Administration, Economics, European Studies, Finance, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Engineering | Bioengineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Institute : Natural and Applied Sciences | Architecture, Natural Sciences, Psychology |
| School : Applied Sciences | Fashion Design, Transport Management |
| School : Health Sciences | Dietetics, Nursing, Nutrition, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
General information
| Alternative names | BILGI Istanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| Accreditation | Council of Higher Education (YÖK) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Inönü Cad. No. 28 Şişli Istanbul, 34387 Turkey |
|---|---|
| City population | 15,656,000 |