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Overview<\/h2>\n

Established as a modern university in 1933, Istanbul University is one of Turkey\u2019s oldest public higher-education institutions, with academic roots traced back to 1453 after the conquest of Constantinople. Today, it remains a major hub for study and research in Istanbul, serving a large international and domestic student community.<\/p>\n

With a wide range of faculties and long-running academic traditions, Istanbul University is often chosen by students who want both established programs and access to research activities across the humanities, health sciences, and engineering-related disciplines. If you\u2019re comparing options in the city, you may also want to review guides such as Bo\u011fazi\u00e7i University<\/a> and Istanbul Technical University<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/td>\nIstanbul University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n1453 (officially reorganized in 1933)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nIstanbul, Turkey<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main Campus<\/td>\nBeyaz\u0131t Campus, Fatih, Istanbul<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Language of Instruction<\/td>\nTurkish (Some programs in English and Arabic)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Population<\/td>\nOver 70,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rector<\/td>\nProf. Dr. Osman B\u00fclent Z\u00fclfikar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nwww.istanbul.edu.tr<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>\nAnnual Tuition (USD \u2013 International Students)<\/th>\nRemarks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Undergraduate (Humanities & Social Sciences)<\/td>\n$500 \u2013 $1,000<\/td>\nAffordable public tuition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate (Engineering & Health Sciences)<\/td>\n$1,000 \u2013 $2,000<\/td>\nVaries by faculty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Master\u2019s Programs<\/td>\n$1,000 \u2013 $2,000<\/td>\nProgram-specific pricing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PhD Programs<\/td>\n$1,200 \u2013 $2,500<\/td>\nVaries by department<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Turkish Students<\/td>\nFees in Turkish Lira (Very Low)<\/td>\nSubsidized by government<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note:<\/strong> Tuition ranges can change by academic year and by admission category. For the most accurate figures, always confirm with the latest announcements on the university website and the relevant admissions unit.<\/p>\n

4. Istanbul University Academic Programs<\/h2>\n