Bogazici University

📍 Istanbul, Turkey · 🌐 English

PKR 556,000

Annual Tuition (PKR)

$2,000

Annual Tuition (USD)

Acceptance Rate

15,000

Total Students

10%

International Students

🏛️ About Bogazici University

Bogazici University is Turkey's most internationally recognized university, with instruction primarily in English. Set on the beautiful Bosphorus strait in Istanbul, Bogazici offers an elite education at a fraction of Western costs and is very popular among Pakistani scholarship students.

🌐 Official Website

📚 Popular Courses & Programmes

Computer Engineering

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Business Administration

Economics

Chemistry

Physics

Management Information Systems

📋 Entry Requirements for Pakistani Students

Undergraduate: YÖS exam or equivalent international qualification; HSSC 75%+
Postgraduate: Bachelor's with 60%+ from recognized university
IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 79 (most programmes already in English)
Bogazici accepts Pakistani HEC-attested degrees

🏅 Scholarships for Pakistani Students

🎯 Türkiye Scholarships

Same comprehensive package as all Turkish state universities; particularly prestigious at Bogazici

🎯 Bogazici University Research Grant

For graduate researchers; covers tuition and includes monthly payment

🎯 TÜSIAD International Scholarship

For MBA and social sciences students; merit-based

🛂 Student Visa Guide for Pakistani Applicants

Turkish Student Visa from Turkish Embassy Islamabad or Consulate Karachi. Process: acceptance letter → visa application → entry → residence permit within 30 days. Türkiye Scholarships students receive assistance with all paperwork. Pakistani students are very welcome given strong bilateral ties between Turkey and Pakistan. Processing 3-6 weeks.

🇹🇷 Full Turkey Visa Guide

🏠 Student Accommodation

Limited on-campus dormitories; strong demand. Off-campus housing near Bebek and Rumeli Hisarı: TL 10,000-25,000/month. Budget TL 12,000-20,000/month overall in Istanbul for students.