Istanbul Okan University
Founded in 1999, Istanbul Okan University is one of Türkiye's leading foundation universities, offering more than 200 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. With campuses in Tuzla, Mecidiyeköy, and Kadıköy, the university is known for its "Closest University to Business Life" philosophy, strong industry partnerships, international collaborations, and modern research facilities.
University Profile
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| University Name | Istanbul Okan University |
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| Name in Local Language | İstanbul Okan Üniversitesi |
| Acronym | IOU |
| Year Established | 2003 |
| Motto | İş Yaşamına En Yakın Üniversite |
| Motto in English | The Closest University to Business Life |
| Governing Type | Public |
| Student Body | Co-education |
| Highest Degree | Doctorate |
| Languages of Instruction | English, Other |
| Campus Type | Sub-urban |
| Colors | Blue, Orange |
Location
The university is located in Istanbul. Find the address and map of the university below.
| Address | Tepeören Mah. Ballıca Yolu Cad. İstanbul Okan Üniversitesi Rektörlük Blok No: 11/11, Istanbul, Turkey |
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Contact
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| Phone | +90 (216) 677 1630 |
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| Fax | +90 (216) 677 1647 |
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Admission Info
Istanbul Okan University welcomes international students from around the world and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in English and Turkish. The university provides comprehensive admission guidance, visa support, orientation, and student services through its International Office.
| Accepts International Students | Yes |
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| Student Body | Men and Women |
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| Graduate Admission Info | Click here |
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Scholarship and Financial Aids
FAMILY MEMBER & ALUMNI DISCOUNT
When a newly registered student has a sibling, spouse, or child enrolled at the university, or when they register simultaneously, each student is entitled to an additional 10% tuition fee discount.
An additional 30% discount will be applied to İstanbul Okan University graduates for their enrollment in new programs.
COUNTRY DISCOUNT
An additional 20% country discount will be applied to enrollments in English-taught undergraduate programs with a tuition fee of USD 5,000 for students coming from Sub-Saharan Africa listed in Annex 1 and from the South and Southeast Asian countries included in the attached list.
Annex 1: List of Countries
Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Madagascar, Zambia, Angola, Gabon, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Sudan, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Lesotho, Eswatini, Malawi, Cabo Verde, Union of the Comoros, Mauritius, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Western Sahara
South – Southeast Asia: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives
An additional 13% discount (USD 16,965) will be applied to students of Turkmen (Turkmenistan) nationality enrolled in the Medicine (Turkish) program.
An additional 8% discount (USD 17,940) will be applied to students of Iranian (Iran) nationality enrolled in the Medicine (Turkish) program.
An additional 7% discount (USD 13,950) will be applied to students of Iranian (Iran) and Turkmen (Turkmenistan) nationality enrolled in the Dentistry (Turkish) program.
FULL UPFRONT PAYMENT OF TUITION FEES FOR ALL ACADEMIC YEARS
For undergraduate programs with a duration of four (4) years or less, if the student chooses to pay the full tuition fee for the entire education period in advance at the time of enrollment, 12% discount will be applied to the total amount.
For undergraduate programs with a duration of five (5) years or more, if the student chooses to pay the full tuition fee for the entire education period in advance at the time of enrollment, a 15% discount will be applied to the total amount.
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Information on Istanbul Okan University was last updated on July 29, 2026.
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