Quick Summary
Marmara University, in Istanbul, Turkey, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1883. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 70000 students including 5% from outside Turkey. Known for strengths in Medicine, Dentistry, Business Administration, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Strategically located in Istanbul, it offers a multicultural academic environment with education available in five different languages.
Subject Strengths
MedicineDentistryBusiness AdministrationTheologyPolitical ScienceEngineering
Founded1883
TypePublic
Total Students70000
Intl Students5%
Faculty Ratio22
CampusUrban
Campus SizeMultiple campuses across Istanbul
Affiliated HospitalsMarmara University Training and Research Hospital
AccreditationYÖK,MÜDEK,ADEK,PEARSON
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201–1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Master,PhD,Associate Degree,Vocational Training
Programs
Management,Economics,Internal Medicine,Social Sciences,Natural Sciences
PhD Programs
Informatics,Distance Learning Center offerings
Online Programs
Center for Nanotechnology,Center for European Studies,Institute of Ottoman Studies
Research Centers
High
Research Output
YÖK,MÜDEK,ADEK,PEARSON
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate15%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL79
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SAT1200
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on obtaining a high TR-YÖS score for international students. Prepare language proficiency certificates early as the university offers programs in Turkish, English, French, and German.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Turkish Lira
UG Tuition
₺51,000/yr
per year · TRY
Living Cost
₺204,000/yr
per year · TRY
PG Tuition
₺34,000/yr
per year · TRY
Application Fee
$50
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₺256,700/yr
tuition + living + essentials · TRY
Scholarships AvailableTürkiye Bursları,TÜBİTAK Graduate Scholarships,Marmara University Foundation Aid
Avg Scholarship$3,000
Financial AidAvailable via government agencies and university foundations
Work-StudyAvailable for on-campus administrative and library roles
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Master,PhD,Associate Degree,Vocational Training programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Dentistry | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Pharmacy | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Law | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Mechanical Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Economics | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$12,000
Average Salary After Graduation
75%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong partnerships with local industry leaders in Istanbul's business districts
Industry Connections
Koç HoldingSabancı HoldingTurkish AirlinesAselsan
Notable Alumni
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan,Aydın Doğan,Kemal Sunal,Mustafa Koç
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Indoor Gymnasium,Soccer Fields,Tennis Courts,Fitness Centers
Student Clubs
Robotics Club,Theatre Club,Photography Club,International Students Club
Library Resources
Central Library,Medical Library,Theology Library,Digital Archives and Rare Manuscripts
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,Farabi,Mevlana
Summer Programs
Available for Turkish language and various professional development courses