Medipol University is one of the leading universities in Turkey, despite its recent emergence in 2009. This article will provide all the required information about the second branch of  Medipol University, located in the Turkish capital, Ankara.

Overview of Ankara Medipol University

• Ankara Medipol University follows the approach of Istanbul Medipol University with the primary goal of constructing a supportive scientific and practical student environment, excelling in local and global rankings, and preparing the graduates for the labor market as practical training is one of the requirements for graduation.
• The university is distinguished as one of the most important Turkish private universities. It is accredited by the Council of Higher Education YÖK and recognized locally and internationally.
• Ankara Medipol University was established in 2018 by the Foundation of Turkey Education, Health, Science and Research, chaired by the current Turkish Minister of Health, Dr. Fahrettin Koca.
• The university has nine faculties, three vocational schools, and two graduate institutes for social and health sciences research.

Location of Ankara Medipol University

• The main campus of Ankara Medipol University, called “Anafartalar”. This campus is located in a unique location in Altindağ district, at the center of the Turkish capital, Ankara.
• It is to the right of the old train station, behind the YHT station on the main road for public transport vehicles.
• The historic Ankara Castle Park borders the university campus from the east.
• It is bounded on the north by the Youth Park.
• A single vehicle is almost sufficient to reach anywhere in the city.
• The campus is within walking distance from Ulus Station of the OSB-Koru metro line (M1).
• Ankara is the cheapest city in terms of cost of living and housing among the three major cities of Turkey (Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara).

Advantages of Studying at Ankara Medipol University

• The university has nine faculties, including the Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Dentistry.
• It also includes three higher institutes with 19 academic programs.
• The university offers the programs with two mediums of instruction: English and Turkish.
• It has many advanced research and technology centers.
• It includes practical training centers, clinics, and laboratories that provide the students with a suitable and competitive environment at the local and international levels.
• The faculty of Health Sciences is equipped with the latest laboratories to mimic the real interaction with patients and provide the students with the required skills for the post-graduation work.
• It provides students with the necessary amenities, including cafeterias and restaurants.
• High-speed internet service is also available to help the students access all the study materials and the required resources for their research studies.
• The university’s library is open every day until 10:30 pm to meet the requirements of students, lecturers, and researchers and provide calm spaces for study and research.
• The university supports its graduates through a training center to prepare students for the labor market, provide the proper orientation, and nominate them for placement opportunities at the companies.

Student Exchange Programmes at Ankara Medipol University

The university is a part of 3 programs among the best student exchange programs locally, in European, and internationally. These programs are:

1- Erasmus

 The Erasmus program is one of the largest and most famous student exchange programs in the European Union and worldwide. It offers the opportunity for the students to pursue a semester or academic year at a university of their choice from a list of more than 600 universities worldwide.

2- Milvana

It is an academic exchange program for students and faculty from Turkish universities with educational institutions in many other countries worldwide.

3- Farabi

It is a local student exchange program that offers exchange opportunities for students within Turkish universities.

When the student awards his graduation certificate, it will be mentioned that he has studied for a semester or more at another educational institution, making his certificate stronger.

Local and International Accreditations of Ankara Medipol University

Ankara Medipol University has obtained the most important local and international recognition during the past three years. These accreditations can be listed as follows:

• Association for Pharmacy Training Programs Evaluation and Accreditation (ECZAKDER).
• Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA).
• Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Nursing Education Programs (HEPDAK).
• Joint Commission International for Hospital Assessment and Accreditation (JCI).
• Association of Evaluation and Accreditation of Health Sciences Programs (SABAK).
• Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Medical Education Programs (tepdad).

Available Specializations and Tuition Fees

All the mentioned fees are before discounts:

1- Faculty of Medicine, 29,000$ per annum for English medium of instruction and 23,000$ per year for Turkish

2- Faculty of Pharmacy, 10,500$ per annum for English medium of instruction and 9,500$ per year for Turkish

3- Faculty of Dentistry, 20,000$ per annum for English medium of instruction and 18,500$ per year for Turkish

4- The following specializations are also available in the English medium of instruction:

Faculty of Political Sciences, Faculty of International Relations, Faculty of International Trade, Faculty of Finance and Accounting, Faculty of Psychology, Faculty of Hospitality.

All of them are at 6000$ per year.

5- Specializations with only Turkish medium of instruction:

Faculty of Health Sciences, which has the following departments:

Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Dietetics, Language and Speech Therapy, Obstetrics, and Nursing.

All at 6,500$ per year.

6- Faculty of Fine Art, Design, and Architecture: It is available with a Turkish medium of instruction at 7,400$.

7- The Higher Institute of Health Sciences: It offers the programs with a Turkish medium of instruction and includes the following specializations:

Oral and Dental Health, Orthodontic technology, Operating Rooms, Biomedical Device Technology, Radiology, and Laboratories.

The tuition fee is 3250$ per year.

8- The Higher Institute of Education, which has specializations:

Construction Technology, Programming, Marketing, Law.

The tuition fee is 3250$ per year.

Additional Discounts on Tuition Fees

1- A discount of up to 35% of the above tuition fees while applying through us

2- If the students choose to attend the preparatory year, a 25% discount on the tuition fees will be granted.

3- 10% discount for people with disabilities and special needs.

Required Documents for Registration

1- A copy of the passport, translated.

2- A personal photograph.

3- A General Certificate of Secondary Education (Baccalaureate – Tawjihi) translated into English or Turkish and certified.

If you have not completed secondary school, the certificate of the last semester, translated and certified, can be submitted.

4- Secondary school graduation certificate, if any, translated and certified.

5- English language proficiency certificate, such as:

 TOEFL IBT with a minimum score of 85.

 YDS/e-YDS with a minimum score of 75.

 CAE with a minimum grade of B.

 CPE with a minimum grade of C.

Pearson PTE Academic with a minimum score of 71.