Founded 2009. 49,759 students. 12 faculties. Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business. International recognition. Istanbul.
Istanbul Medipol University was founded on July 7, 2009, by the Education Health and Research Foundation.
As of 2025, approximately 49,759 students are enrolled, including 33,216 undergraduate students, 14,722 associate degree students, and 1,819 graduate students. The university also welcomes 12,762 international students.
The university offers programs across 12 faculties including Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Law, Business, Education, Communication, Architecture, Pharmacy, and Health Sciences. Additionally, there are 5 institutes, 1 school of higher education, and 4 vocational colleges providing diverse educational pathways.
Istanbul Medipol University operates four campuses: Kavacık North and South campuses on the Anatolian side in Beykoz, Haliç campus in the historic peninsula, and the Medipol Mega University Hospital campus in Bağcılar for clinical training.
Programs are offered in both Turkish and English, providing flexibility for domestic and international students.
Yes, the university appears in major international rankings including Times Higher Education (ranked 1201+), SCImago (ranked 672 globally and 15th in Turkey), QS EECA Rankings, and others. The Law Faculty is a member of the European Law Schools Association.
The university operates 5 institutes, 16 research centers focused on areas including biotechnology, health systems, traditional medicine, and climate change, plus multiple research laboratories in computational biology, advanced imaging, and robotics.
Yes, the university maintains libraries across all four campuses with extensive collections including 88,570 printed books, 785,918 e-books, 65,562 e-journals, and 40 databases as of 2023. A rare book collection of 38 items from before 1950 is also available.
Over 1,538 faculty members provide instruction across all academic programs and departments.
The university's slogan is 'The university of leaders who direct the world toward a livable future,' reflecting its commitment to developing graduates who contribute positively to society.
Yes, the university offers graduate education through 5 institutes including Forensic Sciences, Science, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences, as well as various research centers and continuous education programs.
Beyond the 1,538 academic faculty, the university employs 2,572 administrative personnel to support student services and institutional functions.