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About BU
Boğaziçi University (BU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Istanbul, Turkey. BU is working together with European University Association (EUA).
QS World University Rankings collects data on the best institutions in the world, according to which BU is on top-420. This is one of the best universities in the world. Judged by 13 aspects of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), it conquered 601 place among top institutions.
BU works in several scientific areas and is waiting for new students.
- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Establishment year
- 1863
- Students
- 12,877
- International students
- 257
- Female students
- 45%
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Arts & Humanities | 244 |
Social Sciences & Management | 253 |
Engineering & Technology | 273 |
Accounting & Finance | 301-350 |
Natural Sciences | 501-550 |

BU tuition fees
At BU, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at BU will cost local citizens a minimum of 16 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 54 USD per year. Check the university website for up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Bachelor
- Local16USD/year
- Foreign54USD/year
- Master
- Local16USD/year
- Foreign61USD/year
Bachelor degree at BU
Undergraduate studies at BU are eligible if you pass the entrance exams.

BU campus
The university campus is located in Istanbul. University students have access to the library. It contains a collection of scientific papers, textbooks and fiction.
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
There are many options to stay in the country after completing your studies at the university. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Detailed information can be found on the embassy website. Graduates of BU are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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