Uskudar is considered a modern Turkish university, yet it has a great history, with its state-of-the-art educational technologies and excellent performance, Uskudar University managed to be ranked number 70 by 2021 among Turkish universities, and it aspires to be among the top 500 universities globally by 2023.

Uskudar University was established in 2011. It has 6 faculties and offers 36 bachelor’s degree programs.

Uskudar University is part of the NP group, a leading research institute in neurology, the institute decided to establish a university after its success in many research programs and the establishment of the first research lab for neurology and psychiatry.

 Uskudar University aims to be a pioneer in developing research and application programs and develop a generation that adds value to the community, and with the future-focused education, they can find scientific solutions to the needs of humanity, especially in behavioral sciences and health ranges.

Uskudar University Programs

Uskudar University has 6 faculties

• Faculty of Communication
• Faculty of Dentistry 
• Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 
• Faculty of Health Sciences 
• Faculty Humanities and Social Sciences 
• Faculty of Medicine

Also, it has 5 institutes

• Institute of Addiction and Forensic Sciences 
• Institute of Science 
• Institute of Health Sciences 
• Institute of Social Sciences 
• Institute of Sufi Studies 

Uskudar University’s Accreditation

Uskudar University is accredited by the European Union as it is a member of the European student exchange program Erasmus, and it has partnerships with multiple European universities.

In addition, Uskudar University has the following accreditations:

• FEDEK accreditation for science and literature.
• Pearson accreditation is a leading accreditation institute with more than 100 years of education and training experience.
• Uskudar University had ISO-17025 accreditation in 2012 for quality assurance for international laboratories.
• In 2015, it received ISO-9001 for quality management.

Uskudar University Recognition in the MENA

Uskudar University is recognized in most of the MENA countries including Iraq, Palestine, Jordan, and Yemen.

Uskudar University Local & Global Ranking

Uskudar University is ranked 84 among Turkish universities.

And it ranks 2815 globally.

Why Uskudar University? | Uskudar University Advantages

• Because Uskudar University is the first in Turkey to have its academic system built on psychological and behavioral bases to maximize students’ growth. 
• You can study in Europe for a semester or a year with Uskudar University through their student exchange program.
• Its campuses are located in the city center so you can explore the city easily.
• Uskudar University has everything you are looking for in technology and health that can increase students’ skills.
• Uskudar University graduates have a high employment rate, as the school provides the students with great internship opportunities and reputable institutes and hospitals.
• Uskudar University is the largest institute in Turkey that represents Neuropsychopharmacology.
• It has an excellent academic staff that includes scientists with schizophrenia drug patents, members of the UN Drug Control Board, and the UN Environment Council.
• Uskudar University offers double majors, but students must have good grades during their first semester to apply.
• Uskudar University is Turkey’s first to offer a bachelor’s degree in forensic sciences.
• It has over 70 students’ clubs for socializing and personal development.
• Uskudar University awards scholarships to high-achieving students.

Advantages of Studying Medicine at Uskudar University

Uskudar has many unique aspects that make it the perfect destination for medical students:

• Uskudar University provides medical students with exceptional training and internships.
• Uskudar University is a partner to three major hospitals in Istanbul: NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, NP Etiler Medical Center, and NP Feneryolu Medical Center.
• Uskudar University has a leading R&D center for neuroscience, and it has a clinical neuroscience laboratory where they perform clinical experiments on both patients and healthy individuals.
• They focus on other research areas like Alzheimer’s disease, language and memory functions, schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity, depression, and substance abuse.

The cost of the medical program at Uskudar University in Turkish language is 16000$ per year, and in English language it costs 22000$.

Uskudar University address

Uskudar University is located in Uskudar district in the Asian side of Istanbul sits in the shadow of the Bosphorus strait, it is considered a terrific location because it is near public major public transportation means, also it is near down-town and tourist attractions which makes it easy for you to explore the city.

Uskudar University Campuses

Uskudar University has 3 campuses:

Altunizade Campus
Uskudar University’s main campus is located in Altunizade, which is one of the most central districts of Uskudar, and the campus is within a walking distance of the Metrobus and Uskudar-Cekmekoy Metro station, Altunizade campus has the following faculties:

• Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
• Institute of Sufi Studies 
• Institute of Addiction and Forensic Sciences 

Uskudar Carsi Campus

Uskudar Carsi Campus is located in the center of Uskudar district near Mimar Sinan neighborhood, with convenient transportation options, and it has the following faculties:

• Faculty of Health Sciences 
• Institute of Health Sciences
• Institute of Science
• Institute of Social Sciences

Altunizade South Campus

Altunizade South Campus is within walking distance from Uskudar-Cekmekoy Metro station and Metrobus and has the following faculties

• Faculty of Communication
• Faculty of Health Sciences 
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Uskudar University Dormitory and accommodation

Uskudar University offers cozy dormitories for the students, and they are fully equipped for students’ comfort and entertainment, so the students won’t struggle to look for apartments.

The dormitories have:

• Different room types: (single or double)
• The dormitory is designed to withstand natural disasters like earthquakes
• Separate dormitory for male and female
• The dormitory has high-speed internet
• The dormitory has a private restaurant 
• Security 24/7

Uskudar University has 4 dormitories, 3 are allocated for female students and one for male students.

Before registration, students must pay 500 Turkish lira as a deposit for the dormitory.

The dormitory cost changes depending on the room area and the number of the students sharing it, the more students sharing the room the cheaper it becomes.

You can check Uskudar University dormitory prices from their website.

Uskudar University Statistics and Numbers

• Uskudar University has a massive campus, it has an area of 154.530 cubic meters
• It has many laboratories that cover a surface area of 6.599 cubic meters
• It has 651 academic members 
• Currently, it has more than 12000 undergraduate students
• It has more than 3000 students enrolled in master’s programs and 250 in PhD programs 
• Since it was established, more than 29000 students have graduated from Uskudar University 
• Uskudar University libraries have more than 200000 electronic books and 53000 scientific research papers.
• The libraries have all books that the students may need
• The libraries have 1320 seats 
• Uskudar University has 78 laboratories 
• It has 19 conference rooms 
• Uskudar University offers 40 undergraduate programs, 46 master’s programs, and 16 PhD programs 

Uskudar university fees

Faculty	Language	Fees
Medecine	Turkish	16000$
Medecine	English	22000$
Dentistry	Turkish	15000$
Engineering	Turkish	3200$
Engineering	English	4500-5000$
Health science	Turkish	3200$
Media	Turkish	3200$
Humanities.social science	English	3900$-5000$
Humanities.social science	Turkish	3200$
Economics.administration.	Turkish	3200$
Fine.Arts	Turkish	3200$

How Can I Register at Uskudar University?

• Passport copy
• High School Certificate, translated into English or Turkish and approved

If you have not completed high school, the certificate of the last semester (translated and certified)

• High school transcript, translated, and certified.
• Certificate of completion of the English language, if any, (if the student prefers to study in English).
• Extra papers and certificates may nominate you for discounts on tuition fees, it is preferable to submit them, if any.