History
Istanbul Aydin University (IAU) was established on May 18, 2007, as an initiative of Anadolu Education and Culture Foundation,according to Law Number 5656 appendix-73 that was published in the Official Journal.
Education
Istanbul Aydin University has academic units of 10 faculties with 55 programs, 3 graduate schools with 40 programs , 1 school of foreign languages with 2 programs , 3 vocational schools with 154 programs.
Research
We also have Turkish Language Teaching, Application and Research Centre (TÖMER) which aims to teach Turkish language to foreigners by using contemporary instructional techniques in a contemporary environment. The level of Turkish language of our TÖMER graduates will enable them to move on to their university education in Turkish.
PhD Programmes
Humanities (1)
- Doctorate English Language and Literature
Istanbul Aydin University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Istanbul Aydin University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
General Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
General Scholarships
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University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
1201 -200
2023
1001
2022
1001
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
1501
2023
-
2022
-
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
631 -83
2022
548
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
All international students will be insured by Social Security Institution (Sosyal Güvenlik Kurumu - SGK) from the day that the academic year starts. The insurance will be valid for one year.
In order to activate the heath insurance, students need to pay 450TL to any branch of Ziraat Bank with their residence permit/temporary citizenship number, passport and student letter.
Housing services
IAU, in order to see to it that the university students stays in a peaceful, secure, comfortable, pleasant and hygienic atmosphere, has made an agreement with a large number of private dormitories and housing facilities in In the vicinity ofuniversitycampuses. They provide our students with accommodation alternatives such as single, double, triple, and suite rooms at affordable rates.
Library services
IAU libraries consist of materials such as thousands of books, periodicals. Journals, CDs and videos to provide source for academic and vocational activities and for individual improvement. IAU libraries', having a hi-tech and dynamic infrastructure, renders usual library services as well as virtual library atmosphere to students, lecturers and administrative staff.
Medical services
Health insurance allows you to get medical help and medicine by paying 20% of the subtotal which is given by the doctor with prescription. There are many state and private hospitals in Turkey.
Some of the hospitals work under complete agreements with SGK insurance and some of them require extra costs which are not covered by SGK insurance.
Campus life
Istanbul Aydin University (IAU) has 7 campuses located on both sides of Istanbul which spreads over Europe and Asia continents. Florya Campus, the main site of the university, is only 10 minutes away from the International Ataturk Airport. Majority of the first cycle (Bachelor’s) degree progrmammes and all postgraduate (second and third cycle) as well as the short cycle two-year vocational programs, are instructed in Florya Campus.
Language learning centre takes place in Bahçelievler Campus which is in 6 km distance from the main campus.
Each year it hosts around 2500 students who learn foreign languages, English, Spanish, Russian being the leading ones.
Sports facilities
In our university, a great number of sports activities,which are pioneered by the Center of Health, Culture and Sports, are held with the co-operation of Student’s Council and clubs besides the activities done regularly and in a planned way.
The aim of sport activities is to help students spend their free time according to their interests, become more interested in sports, to contribute their body and mental health, to support and encourrage their abilities, to develop their social relationships by producing, sharing and creating solutions.
Student clubs
Istanbul Aydin University is a comprehensive university and holds the ECTS and DS labels. Being the most chose university IAU has over 37.000 students in its over 250 programs.