Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3365 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1053 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #72 of 175 | In Turkey |
| #22 of 52 | In Istanbul |
| #816 of 1,118 | For Landscape Architecture |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 2,237
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- msgsu.edu.tr
- Languages
- Turkish
- Acceptance rate
- 52%*
* Mimar Sinan Fine Arts 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 and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - January; March-June) |
| Enrollment | 2,237 |
Research profile
Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University has published 2,199 scientific papers with 12,519 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Geography and Cartography, Computer Science, Biology, Political Science, and History.
Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 | 8 | 5 |
| 1999 | 11 | 11 |
| 2000 | 3 | 7 |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 | 10 |
| 2003 | 7 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 | 15 |
| 2005 | 8 | 10 |
| 2006 | 14 | 29 |
| 2007 | 13 | 19 |
| 2008 | 8 | 39 |
| 2009 | 11 | 24 |
| 2010 | 18 | 51 |
| 2011 | 40 | 75 |
| 2012 | 45 | 122 |
| 2013 | 50 | 186 |
| 2014 | 65 | 277 |
| 2015 | 80 | 415 |
| 2016 | 85 | 498 |
| 2017 | 116 | 567 |
| 2018 | 135 | 664 |
| 2019 | 152 | 859 |
| 2020 | 187 | 1140 |
| 2021 | 256 | 1451 |
| 2022 | 273 | 1473 |
| 2023 | 240 | 1681 |
| 2024 | 209 | 1599 |
| 2025 | 172 | 1512 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Mimar Sinan Fine Arts 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 year (TRY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Fine Arts | Painting | Turkish | 10,000 |
| Faculty of Fine Arts | Sculpture | Turkish | 10,000 |
| Faculty of Fine Arts | Graphic Design | Turkish | 10,000 |
| Faculty of Fine Arts | Traditional Turkish Arts | Turkish | 10,000 |
| Faculty of Fine Arts | Photography and Video | Turkish | 10,000 |
| Faculty of Fine Arts | Visual Communication Design | Turkish | 10,000 |
| Faculty of Architecture | Architecture | Turkish | 10,000 |
| Faculty of Architecture | Interior Architecture | Turkish | 10,000 |
| Faculty of Architecture | Landscape Architecture | Turkish | 10,000 |
| Faculty of Music | Musicology | Turkish | 10,000 |
| Faculty of Music | Music Performance | Turkish | 10,000 |
| Faculty of Music | Music Technology | Turkish | 10,000 |
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 Mimar Sinan Fine Arts 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 | Yes |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Lisans Diplomasi | Architecture, Fine Arts |
|---|---|
| Yüksek Lisans Diplomasi | Architecture |
Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University alumni
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Hande Erçel
- Occupations
- modelactor
- Biography
-
Hande Erçel is a Turkish actress, known for her work in television and films such as Güneşin Kızları (2015–16), Aşk Laftan Anlamaz (2016–17) and Sen Çal Kapımı (2020–21). She made her film debut in the historical drama Intoxicated by Love (2024) which broke box-office records and starred in the Netflix romance Chasing the Wind (2025).
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Tuba Büyüküstün
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actormodel
- Biography
-
Tuba Büyüküstün is a Turkish actress and model. She is the recipient of several awards and one of Turkey's most popular and highest paid actresses.
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Halit Ergenç
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Halit Ergenç is a Turkish actor known for his role as Sultan Suleiman I in Muhteşem Yüzyıl, Onur Aksal in Binbir Gece and Cevdet in Vatanim Sensin.
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Adnan Oktar
- Enrolled in Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
- In 1979 studied interior designer
- Occupations
- cult leader
- Biography
-
Adnan Oktar, also known as Adnan Hoca or Harun Yahya, is a Turkish Muslim televangelist, Islamic creationist, author, and religious leader. His organization is commonly referred to as a cult, and he has been described as a cult leader.
Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University faculties and divisions
| Conservatory : Music and Performing Arts | Dance, Music, Musical Instruments, Musicology, Opera, Performing Arts, Singing, Theatre |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Informatics | Computer Graphics, Computer Science |
| Faculty : Architecture | Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Town Planning, Urban Studies |
| Faculty : Arts and Science | Archaeology, Art History, Histology, Literature, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Sociology, Statistics, Turkish |
| Faculty : Fine Arts | Ceramic Art, Cinema and Television, Clothing and Sewing, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Glass Art, Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, Handicrafts, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Sculpture, Textile Design |
| Institute : Fine Arts | Fine Arts |
| Institute : Science and Technology | Architecture, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Mathematics, Physics, Regional Planning, Statistics, Town Planning |
| Institute : Social Sciences | Cinema and Television, Fine Arts, History, Music, Musicology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Theatre |
| School : Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | MSGSU Mimar Sinan Güzel Sanatlar Üniversitesi |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 |
| Accreditation | Council of Higher Education (YÖK) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi N° 24 Findikli Istanbul, 34427 Turkey |
|---|---|
| City population | 15,656,000 |