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Gebze Technical University: Courses & Admission

Gebze · Türkiye · State · #1100 · QS World University Rankings 2026 · Gebze Technical University

Gebze Technical University is a state higher-education institution in Gebze, Türkiye. This profile documents 3 faculties and 11 specialisations from the university's own website, alongside the admission, fee and scholarship information the university publishes itself.

Quick facts

City
Gebze
Country
Türkiye
Institution type
State
Founded
Not publicly specified. Students should confirm this directly with the university.
Ranking
#1100 · QS World University Rankings 2026
Language of instruction
Not publicly specified. Students should confirm this directly with the university.
Documented faculties
3
Documented specialisations
11

Sources last reviewed: 2026-09-07

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University overview

The largest documented academic areas at Gebze Technical University are Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Science. Documented programmes by level: 11 bachelor's, 0 master's, 0 doctoral.

Gebze Technical University operates inside Türkiye's higher-education system: Higher education in Türkiye is regulated by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). Universities are either state (devlet) universities or private institutions formally called foundation (vakıf) universities. Both are state-recognised; the practical differences are funding, fees and the admission route, not the recognition of the degree.

Why study at Gebze Technical University?

  • A focused academic profile in Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Science.
  • Location in Gebze: Gebze is an industrial and technology town in Kocaeli province between Istanbul and İzmit, hosting research centres and technology companies.
  • A published ranking position from a named ranking body: #1100 · QS World University Rankings 2026.
  • The university runs a dedicated international-student page on its own site, a practical sign that there is an office handling applicants from outside the country.
  • The university publishes its own scholarships page, so the conditions can be checked at source before applying.

Location and city

Gebze Technical University is located in Gebze, Türkiye.

Gebze is an industrial and technology town in Kocaeli province between Istanbul and İzmit, hosting research centres and technology companies.

Actual cost depends on the university, the programme, the city and the type of housing. Fees are published on the university's own site for each academic year, and we do not publish estimated figures.

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Faculties and specialisations

Gebze Technical University's documented academic structure: 3 faculties and 11 specialisations across bachelor's level. The names below come from the university's own website; language of instruction and requirements are set per programme.

Faculty of Engineering

  • Department of Computer Engineering

    • Bachelor of Computer Engineering·Bachelor's
  • Department of Bioengineering

    • Bachelor of Bioengineering·Bachelor's
  • Department of Electronics Engineering

    • Bachelor of Electronics Engineering·Bachelor's
  • Department of Materials Science and Engineering

    • Bachelor of Materials Science and Engineering·Bachelor's

Faculty of Architecture

  • Department of City and Regional Planning

    • Bachelor of City and Regional Planning·Bachelor's
  • Department of Industrial Design

    • Bachelor of Industrial Design·Bachelor's

Faculty of Science

  • Department of Physics

    • Bachelor of Physics·Bachelor's
  • Department of Chemistry

    • Bachelor of Chemistry·Bachelor's
  • Department of Mathematics

    • Bachelor of Mathematics·Bachelor's
  • Department of Data Science and Analytics

    • Bachelor of Data Science and Analytics·Bachelor's
  • Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics

    • Bachelor of Molecular Biology and Genetics·Bachelor's

English-taught programmes

Some programmes are taught fully in English, many in Turkish, and some mix both. The language of instruction is set per programme, not per university, so it has to be confirmed on the programme's own page. Per-programme language of instruction has not been recorded for this institution yet and must be confirmed on the programme's own page.

International students

Yes — Gebze Technical University maintains an international-student page on its own website, and that page is the authoritative source for requirements, documents and deadlines. Conditions vary by programme and study level.

An international student obtains a student visa from a Turkish consulate on the basis of the admission letter, then applies after arrival for a student residence permit from the Presidency of Migration Management. The requirements and fees are set by those authorities and change; we check them at source at the time of applying.

The institution and its registered programmes appear in YÖK's own databases, so an applicant can verify that the university and the specific programme exist, and how long it runs, before applying.

Admission requirements

  1. 1Choose the programme and study level on the university's own website.
  2. 2Read the international-applicant conditions for that programme (school certificate, language, any required exam).
  3. 3Apply through the university's own online admission system inside its published application window.
  4. 4Receive the admission decision (kabul mektubu) and pay whatever the university requires to hold the place.
  5. 5Apply for the student visa at a Turkish consulate, then for the residence permit after arrival.
  6. 6Complete final registration at the university (kesin kayıt) with original documents.

Documents normally required

  • High-school certificate, or the previous degree certificate, with transcripts.
  • Certificate equivalence (Denklik) from the Turkish education authorities at final registration.
  • Valid passport.
  • Proof of the language level the programme requires (English or Turkish).
  • An entrance-exam result where the university asks for one (for example YÖS, or SAT in some programmes).

Fees and scholarships

Tuition fees

Not publicly specified. Students should confirm this directly with the university. Actual cost depends on the university, the programme, the city and the type of housing. Fees are published on the university's own site for each academic year, and we do not publish estimated figures.

Scholarships and financial support

Gebze Technical University publishes its scholarship conditions on its own scholarships page; we do not assume every international student is eligible, and the conditions should be read at source. The main government route is Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları), run centrally by YTB rather than by the university. Many universities also publish their own internal scholarships or fee discounts, each with its own conditions.

How to apply

  1. 1. Choose the programme and study level on the university's own website.
  2. 2. Read the international-applicant conditions for that programme (school certificate, language, any required exam).
  3. 3. Apply through the university's own online admission system inside its published application window.
  4. 4. Receive the admission decision (kabul mektubu) and pay whatever the university requires to hold the place.
  5. 5. Apply for the student visa at a Turkish consulate, then for the residence permit after arrival.
  6. 6. Complete final registration at the university (kesin kayıt) with original documents.

Campus and accommodation

Campus and student life

Campus, facilities and student-activity details for Gebze Technical University are published on the university's own about pages, which is the only reference used here — we do not describe facilities the university has not published.

Accommodation

Accommodation options should be confirmed with the university. Many international students combine university housing in the first year with private housing afterwards.

Career and employability

The documented specialisations at Gebze Technical University map onto fields such as Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Science. We publish no employment rates or salary figures because the university does not publish them; career and internship services, where they exist, should be checked on its own site.

University strengths

Academic areas
Faculty of Engineering · Faculty of Architecture · Faculty of Science
Location
Gebze, Türkiye
Study levels
Bachelor's (11)
Ranking
#1100 · QS World University Rankings 2026
Institution type
State

Things to consider

  • Per-programme language of instruction is not recorded for Gebze Technical University; if you need a fully English-taught programme, that is the first thing to confirm.
  • Fees are not recorded in the directory, so a cost comparison needs the university's fee page or a question to us.
  • International places at state universities are usually limited and competitive, with strict deadlines.
  • Visa and residence requirements in Türkiye are set by the authorities and change; do not plan around outdated information.

Gebze Technical University

Frequently asked questions

Where is Gebze Technical University located?

Gebze Technical University is located in Gebze, Türkiye.

Gebze is an industrial and technology town in Kocaeli province between Istanbul and İzmit, hosting research centres and technology companies.

Is Gebze Technical University public or private?

Gebze Technical University is a state institution within Türkiye's higher-education system.

Higher education in Türkiye is regulated by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). Universities are either state (devlet) universities or private institutions formally called foundation (vakıf) universities. Both are state-recognised; the practical differences are funding, fees and the admission route, not the recognition of the degree.

What programmes does Gebze Technical University offer?

The directory documents 11 specialisations across 3 faculties, led by Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Science.

The full list is in the faculties and specialisations section on this page, and every name comes from the university's own website.

Can international students apply to Gebze Technical University?

Yes — Gebze Technical University maintains an international-student page on its own website, and that page is the authoritative source for requirements, documents and deadlines. Conditions vary by programme and study level.

An international student obtains a student visa from a Turkish consulate on the basis of the admission letter, then applies after arrival for a student residence permit from the Presidency of Migration Management. The requirements and fees are set by those authorities and change; we check them at source at the time of applying.

What are the admission requirements for Gebze Technical University?

Requirements are set per programme and level, and normally include the previous certificate, transcripts and language evidence, plus certificate equivalence (Denklik). The binding requirements are the ones on the university's own admissions page.

High-school certificate, or the previous degree certificate, with transcripts. · Certificate equivalence (Denklik) from the Turkish education authorities at final registration. · Valid passport. · Proof of the language level the programme requires (English or Turkish). · An entrance-exam result where the university asks for one (for example YÖS, or SAT in some programmes).

How much is tuition at Gebze Technical University?

Not publicly specified. Students should confirm this directly with the university. Actual cost depends on the university, the programme, the city and the type of housing. Fees are published on the university's own site for each academic year, and we do not publish estimated figures.

Does Gebze Technical University offer scholarships?

Gebze Technical University publishes its scholarship conditions on its own scholarships page; we do not assume every international student is eligible, and the conditions should be read at source. The main government route is Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları), run centrally by YTB rather than by the university. Many universities also publish their own internal scholarships or fee discounts, each with its own conditions.

How do I apply to Gebze Technical University?

You apply directly through the university's own admission system inside its published application window, then complete the visa and residence steps after admission.

Choose the programme and study level on the university's own website. → Read the international-applicant conditions for that programme (school certificate, language, any required exam). → Apply through the university's own online admission system inside its published application window. → Receive the admission decision (kabul mektubu) and pay whatever the university requires to hold the place. → Apply for the student visa at a Turkish consulate, then for the residence permit after arrival. → Complete final registration at the university (kesin kayıt) with original documents.

Official sources

National authorities

Apostrophe Academy is not an official representative of this university. Admission conditions, fees and deadlines are set by the university and the official authorities and change yearly; we check them at their official source at the time of applying.

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