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Marmara University: Courses & Admission

Istanbul · Türkiye · State · #1100 · QS World University Rankings 2026 · Marmara University

Marmara University is a state higher-education institution in Istanbul, Türkiye. This profile documents 20 faculties and 0 specialisations from the university's own website, alongside the admission, fee and scholarship information the university publishes itself.

Quick facts

City
Istanbul
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
20
Documented specialisations
Not publicly specified. Students should confirm this directly with the university.

Sources last reviewed: 2026-09-07

University directory

University overview

The largest documented academic areas at Marmara University are Ataturk Faculty of Education, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science among others. Documented programmes by level: 0 bachelor's, 0 master's, 0 doctoral.

Marmara 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 Marmara University?

  • Breadth of choice: 20 documented faculties covering 0 specialisations, which leaves room to move between related tracks inside one institution.
  • Location in Istanbul: Istanbul is Türkiye's largest city and economic centre, with more universities than anywhere else in the country, spread across both sides of the Bosphorus.
  • 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

Marmara University is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Istanbul is Türkiye's largest city and economic centre, with more universities than anywhere else in the country, spread across both sides of the Bosphorus. It has an extensive metro, bus and ferry network and a large international student population, and living and housing costs are generally higher than in other Turkish cities.

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.

University directory

Faculties and specialisations

Marmara University's documented academic structure: 20 faculties and 0 specialisations across level. The names below come from the university's own website; language of instruction and requirements are set per programme.

Ataturk Faculty of Education

  • Ataturk Faculty of Education

Faculty of Dentistry

  • Faculty of Dentistry

Faculty of Pharmacy

  • Faculty of Pharmacy

Faculty of Science

  • Faculty of Science

Faculty of Financial Sciences

  • Faculty of Financial Sciences

Faculty of Fine Arts

  • Faculty of Fine Arts

Faculty of Law

  • Faculty of Law

Faculty of Economics

  • Faculty of Economics

Faculty of Theology

  • Faculty of Theology

Faculty of Communication

  • Faculty of Communication

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Faculty of Business Administration

  • Faculty of Business Administration

Faculty of Architecture and Design

  • Faculty of Architecture and Design

Faculty of Engineering

  • Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Health Sciences

  • Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Political Sciences

  • Faculty of Political Sciences

School of Phys. Educ. and Sports

  • School of Phys. Educ. and Sports

Faculty of Technical Education

  • Faculty of Technical Education

Faculty of Medicine

  • Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Applied Sciences

  • Faculty of Applied Sciences

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 — Marmara 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

Marmara 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 Marmara 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

Marmara University publishes an accommodation page covering options and how to apply; prices and availability change each year and must be confirmed with the university.

Career and employability

The documented specialisations at Marmara University map onto fields such as Ataturk Faculty of Education, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Pharmacy. 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
Ataturk Faculty of Education · Faculty of Dentistry · Faculty of Pharmacy · Faculty of Science · Faculty of Financial Sciences
Location
Istanbul, Türkiye
Ranking
#1100 · QS World University Rankings 2026
Institution type
State

Things to consider

  • Per-programme language of instruction is not recorded for Marmara 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.
  • Istanbul is among the more expensive cities in Türkiye for housing and living costs — worth budgeting alongside tuition, not after it.
  • 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.

Marmara University

Frequently asked questions

Where is Marmara University located?

Marmara University is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Istanbul is Türkiye's largest city and economic centre, with more universities than anywhere else in the country, spread across both sides of the Bosphorus. It has an extensive metro, bus and ferry network and a large international student population, and living and housing costs are generally higher than in other Turkish cities.

Is Marmara University public or private?

Marmara 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 Marmara University offer?

The directory documents 0 specialisations across 20 faculties, led by Ataturk Faculty of Education, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Pharmacy.

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 Marmara University?

Yes — Marmara 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 Marmara 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 Marmara 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 Marmara University offer scholarships?

Marmara 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.

Does Marmara University provide student accommodation?

Marmara University publishes an accommodation page covering options and how to apply; prices and availability change each year and must be confirmed with the university.

How do I apply to Marmara 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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