Study Medicine in Istanbul – Acibadem University
Acibadem University · Istanbul, Turkey
Acibadem University in Istanbul (Turkey): English-taught Medicine and Pharmacy programmes.
At a glance
The key facts about this university at a glance.
Programmes
Medicine, Pharmacy
Tuition fees
approx. €33,000 per year
Duration
6 years
Language of instruction
English (clinical work in Turkish)
Admission process
University's own admission procedure; no grade cap
Intake
September
Recognition
Case-by-case recognition (Turkey is outside the EU) – individual advice recommended
Living costs
approx. €500 per month
Total students
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Why study medicine abroad at this university?
Acibadem University in Istanbul trains international students in Medicine and Pharmacy. Teaching is in English. There is no numerus clausus (grade-based admission cap); admission is decided by the university’s own procedure, not by your school-leaving grade.
For patient contact in the clinical phase you will need Turkish. This is the point applicants most often underestimate — plan the language requirement in from the start.
- Programmes: Medicine and Pharmacy
- Language of instruction: English
- Standard duration: 6 years
- Requirement: General higher-education entrance qualification. Check in a free study consultation whether you meet the requirements for a placement at this or another university through Medschool Experts.
Study medicine or dentistry: programmes and language of instruction
Structure, duration, language of instruction and degree — for every programme at this university.
- Medicine: Medicine leads to a medical degree. The pre-clinical phase lays the scientific foundations; the clinical phase adds patient-facing work.
- Pharmacy: Pharmacy combines chemistry, pharmacology and drug science and ends with a practical training phase.
Study conditions and campus life abroad
The programme lasts 6 years. The pre-clinical phase lays the scientific and theoretical foundations, followed by the clinical phase with examination courses and placements at affiliated hospitals. The final year is predominantly practical. Teaching is in English; for patient contact you will also need Turkish.
Admission: how to get a place to study medicine abroad
Whether we can place you at this faculty is something we check individually. Doctors are urgently needed worldwide, and there is a suitable route for almost every profile. In a free consultation we look at your profile, your budget and your personal wishes and tell you specifically where we can place you — reliably, through our partner network of medical faculties worldwide.
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Preparing properly with Medschool Experts
We handle the complete application, including all formalities, and submit it on time. We guide you through the study visa, enrolment and paperwork with local authorities on the ground. Because Turkey is outside the EU, we plan the route to recognition in your target country from the outset — and tell you openly where the risks lie. We remain your point of contact after your studies begin.
Tuition fees and living costs to study medicine abroad
Tuition is around €33,000 per year. Ask the International Office to confirm the amount in writing before making any decision, specifying whether accommodation, insurance and registration are included.
Additional one-off costs include the application fee, visa, health insurance, travel and usually a deposit for accommodation. Budget around €500 per month for living costs.
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Former students of this university who, according to publicly available sources, now work as doctors or dentists internationally. Anonymised overview — not an indication of any cooperation with Medschool Experts.
The city as a place to study medicine
Istanbul is Turkey’s largest city and its economic and cultural centre, spanning Europe and Asia on both sides of the Bosphorus. How you live, how you find your way around and what everyday life alongside a demanding programme really costs is something we go through in detail in a consultation — we prefer to give you reliable figures rather than advertising promises.
- City: Istanbul
- Country: Turkey
- Living costs: approx. €500 per month
- Clinical language: Turkish
- Entry: Student visa required
About the author
Marcel Kloos
Federally recognised dentist, founder and owner of Medschool Experts
Marcel Kloos founded the company while still studying abroad himself; since then more than 500 study places have been arranged. Originally from Stuttgart, he studied dentistry in Sofia from 2015 to 2021 and is a federally recognised dentist.
He now lives in Bern and runs the company full-time as its owner. He visits the partner universities in person on a regular basis.
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FAQ: studying medicine abroad at this university
How do I secure a place through Medschool Experts?
Medschool Experts places students at this location without a grade-based admission cap. Whether we can place you with your profile is something we clarify in a free, no-obligation consultation — where we also discuss which university suits you best.
What does it cost to study at Acibadem University?
Tuition is around €33,000 per year. Additional costs include the application fee, visa, health insurance, travel and accommodation. Ask the International Office to confirm every figure in writing — figures quoted by international portals vary considerably.
How much money do I need per month in Istanbul?
Budget around €500 per month for living costs. The exact amount depends mainly on whether you live in student accommodation or privately.
Do I need Turkish for my studies?
Teaching is in English. For patient contact in the clinical phase, however, you will need Turkish. Portals that claim otherwise oversimplify this point — it is real extra work alongside an already demanding programme.
Is the degree recognised?
Not automatically in the EU. Turkey is outside the EU, so the competent authority of the country where you want to work assesses your degree individually. If the assessment is favourable, you receive your licence; otherwise an aptitude or knowledge test comes first.
Will I receive a transcript of records?
Yes. Your performance is recorded in a transcript showing subjects, examinations and grades. This is exactly the document the authorities need later for the recognition process, so keep all semester certificates and grade reports safely — they are difficult to obtain retrospectively.
Can I transfer to a university in my home country during my studies?
There is no automatic route. A transfer involves an individual credit-recognition process and depends on free places in higher semesters; from a programme outside the EU it rarely succeeds. Plan your studies as a complete path to graduation.
How does Medschool Experts support you on the ground?
We organise the application and all documents, support you with enrolment, accommodation and paperwork with local authorities, and remain your contact after your studies begin. We also tell you upfront where the weaknesses of this particular location lie.
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