Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University opened in 2010, but its roots go back to historic Ottoman charitable foundations. It offers engineering, architecture and design, Islamic sciences, humanities and the social sciences, with particular strength in culture, restoration and the arts. Today it is home to more than 7,400 students.
Why FSMVÜ?
- Admission with your Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- Engineering, architecture, psychology, economics and international relations in English
- A strong tradition in architecture, restoration and the arts
- Bachelor's tuition between $6,000 and $9,000 a year
- 84 programs at associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level
Programs and tuition (per year)
| Program | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | English | $7,000 / year |
| Software Engineering | English | $9,000 / year |
| Civil Engineering | English | $6,000 / year |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | English | $7,000 / year |
| Architecture | English | $8,000 / year |
| Psychology | English | $8,000 / year |
| Political Science and International Relations | English | $7,000 / year |
| Law | Turkish | $9,000 / year |
Master's: in most programs $6,000–10,000 for the full program. PhD: $9,000–17,000 (total).
Entry requirements
- Bachelor's: Azerbaijani school certificate and grade transcript (translated) — no YÖS needed
- Master's / PhD: bachelor's (master's) diploma and transcript
- GPA of roughly 2.5 out of 4 (varies by program)
- English-taught programs: a language certificate or the university's placement test
- Turkish-taught programs: TÖMER B2 or a preparatory year
Documents: passport copy, certificate/diploma and transcript (translated), English certificate (if available), passport photo. Intake: applications are open for the Fall 2026–2027 semester. Housing: private dormitories for female and male students in Kadıköy, Şişli, Avcılar and other districts (roughly ₺12,000–24,000 per month).
FAQ
- Do I need to take YÖS? — No, the university admits students with an Azerbaijani school certificate.
- How long does the application take? — Once your documents are complete, a decision usually arrives within a few weeks.
- I don't speak Turkish — can I still study here? — 17 programs are taught in English, mainly in engineering, architecture and the social sciences. Most programs (law, education, Islamic sciences) are in Turkish and require TÖMER B2 or a preparatory year.
- How do I pay tuition? — Our counsellor will walk you through the payment terms and deadlines.