Quick Summary
Hacettepe University, in Ankara, Turkey, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1967. Ranked #751-760 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 53200 students including 5.2% from outside Turkey. Known for strengths in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Premier institution for medical and health sciences in Turkey with high academic standards and extensive research opportunities.
Subject Strengths
MedicineNursingPharmacyLife SciencesEducation
Founded1967
TypePublic
Total Students53200
Intl Students5.2%
Faculty Ratio14.8
CampusMulti-Campus (Urban/Suburban)
Campus Size1,500 acres
Affiliated HospitalsHacettepe University Adult Hospital, Ihsan Dogramaci Children’s Hospital, Oncology Hospital
AccreditationYOK, ABET, EPDAD, MUDEK, TURAK, TPD
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#751-760
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601-800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#601-700
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Medicine, Engineering, Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Economics, Science, Education, Dentistry, Pharmacy
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Cancer Institute, Vaccine Institute, Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry Research Center, Advanced Technologies Application Center
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
YOK, ABET, EPDAD, MUDEK, TURAK, TPD
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate15%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRERequired for specific graduate programs
GMATRequired for MBA programs
SAT1200
ACT25
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on high scores in TR-YOS or SAT for international applications. Medicine is extremely competitive; early application and strong language proficiency are essential.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Turkish Lira
UG Tuition
₺85,000/yr
per year · TRY
Living Cost
₺170,000/yr
per year · TRY
PG Tuition
₺41,000/yr
per year · TRY
Application Fee
$50
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₺256,700/yr
tuition + living + essentials · TRY
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Medicine, Engineering, Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Economics, Science, Education, Dentistry, Pharmacy programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Nursing | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Computer Science | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| English Language Teaching | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Pharmacy | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$12,500
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong clinical and industrial internship network through the Career Center
Industry Connections
ASELSANROKETSANHAVELSANMinistry of HealthTurkish Airlines
Notable Alumni
Canan Dağdeviren, Erdal Beşikçioğlu, Aziz Sancar (Affiliated research context), Ali Babacan
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic Swimming Pool, Fitness Centers, Football Stadium, Tennis Courts, Indoor Sports Halls
Student Clubs
Over 150 clubs including Cinema, Robotics, Debate, and Medical Research
Library Resources
6 main libraries including Beytepe and Sıhhiye, offering over 1 million resources
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Mevlana, Farabi, IAESTE
Summer Programs
Available