Quick Summary
Situated in Izmir, Turkey, Ege Üniversitesi is a public established in 1955. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 55875 students including 6.8% from outside Turkey. Known for strengths in Agriculture & Forestry, Medicine, Pharmacy, it maintains an acceptance rate of 12%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Ege is one of the top research universities in Turkey, offering a prestigious medical faculty, an expansive green campus in the heart of Izmir, and high employability.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture & ForestryMedicinePharmacyDentistryChemical Engineering
Founded1955
TypePublic
Total Students55875
Intl Students6.8%
Faculty Ratio17.4
CampusUrban
Campus Size850 acres
Affiliated HospitalsEge University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
AccreditationYÖKAK (Institutional), MÜDEK (Engineering), TEPDAD (Medicine), VEDEK (Veterinary), EPDAD (Education)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#701-800
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture, Science, Letters, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Communication, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Health Sciences, Education, Sport Sciences, Fine Arts
Programs
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Economics, Horticulture, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Bioengineering
PhD Programs
Informatics, Distance Education Programs via UZEM
Online Programs
EBILTEM (Technology Transfer Office), Ege University Central Research Test and Analysis Laboratory (EGE-MATAL)
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
YÖKAK (Institutional), MÜDEK (Engineering), TEPDAD (Medicine), VEDEK (Veterinary), EPDAD (Education)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate12%
IELTS6
TOEFL78
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SAT1100
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 5
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International applicants should focus on obtaining a high score in the EGEYÖS (Ege University International Student Exam) and have a strong academic record for medicine and engineering tracks.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Turkish Lira
UG Tuition
₺41,000/yr
per year · TRY
Living Cost
₺155,000/yr
per year · TRY
PG Tuition
₺31,000/yr
per year · TRY
Application Fee
$50
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₺197,700/yr
tuition + living + essentials · TRY
Scholarships AvailableTürkiye Scholarships (YTB), Ege University Foundation Scholarships, KYK Loans
Avg Scholarship$450
Financial AidAvailable for domestic students via state programs and university foundation
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture, Science, Letters, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Communication, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Health Sciences, Education, Sport Sciences, Fine Arts programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Computer Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Agriculture | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Food Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| International Relations | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$8,500
Average Salary After Graduation
78%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh placement rates through the Aegean Region Chamber of Industry and Ege University Technopark
Industry Connections
Strong ties with Aegean Free ZoneIzmir Chamber of Commerceand local industrial giants in food and textile
Notable Alumni
Uğur Dündar, Mehmet Bozdağ, Ahmet Adnan Saygun (Hon), Metin Feyzioğlu
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic swimming pool, multi-purpose sports halls, tennis courts, football fields
Student Clubs
More than 80 clubs including robotics, folk dance, environment, and social responsibility
Library Resources
Ege University Central Library with over 250,000 volumes and extensive electronic databases
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Mevlana, Farabi
Summer Programs
Language courses at TÖMER, International Summer Schools in Agriculture