Medicine

The BAU School of Medicine admits 72 international students per Academic Year. We receive about 1,000 applications a year from all over the world; therefore, admission is quite competitive with outstanding students from about 25 countries selected each year.

Prospective international students are evaluated based on academic merit and motivation for medical studies. Our medical school curriculum is custom-made and one of the most challenging in the world with twice as many anatomy hours as other schools, and students take classes 5 days a week between 9am-5pm. Also, the system is such that students are graded at the end of the year for their performance during the whole year instead of on a semester basis. This means it is not possible to repeat a semester. Such a system requires the absolute best students. The Medical School International Admissions Committee strives to select hardworking students with the intellect, foundational science knowledge and perseverance to thrive in such a challenging environment. To that end, the online application form must be supplemented with an essay (detailing the students interests, career ambitions, personal goals, failures and lessons learned, successes, projects, passion for science, extracurricular activities, reason for choosing medicine, etc.) as well as a document certifying English language skills in addition to a full high school transcript showing excellent grades (especially in science and math related courses if not all) as well as any national or international test results to strengthen the application.

Students are admitted only for the Fall Semester and evaluated on a rolling basis, so we recommend applying as early as possible to avoid having to wait a full year to re-apply.

The School of Medicine does not offer scholarships for new students. The tuition is 25,000 USD per year

The School of Medicine at Baheehir University aims to be the best of all medical schools in the country with the master-apprentice principle that connects œgood faculty members with œgood students that demand the best with the end goal of creating greater value.

The BAU School of Medicine raises physicians and scientists who;

o   are well equipped in terms of the principles of scientific thought,

o   have internalized universal ethical values,

o   live by the guiding principles of ˜medicine for humankind, ˜technology for humankind and ˜physicians for humankind,

o   know and apply scientific research methodology,

o   do not only possess depth in terms of scientific knowledge but also practical skills and   creativity,

o   view the profession of being a physician as not merely a job, but as a way of life.

STEP 1

ONLINE APPLICATION

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

1. Submit Copy of Passport
2. Submit a copy of Undergraduate Diploma (in English or Turkish)
3. Transcript of records/required scores (in English or Turkish)
4. Foreign language exam results (if any)
   • TOEFL (IBT 79)
   • TOMER (B2)certificate (only for programs offered in Turkish)

Please note: Your application will not be taken into consideration by the Admission Committee  
until you submit all required documents. 
We will send you an acknowledgment of evaluation result within three weeks of receiving your
application

STEP 2

PRE-ENROLLMENT

Follow the instructions on your Conditional Acceptance Letter by sending the deposit and reserve your seat and obtain the Official Acceptance Letter before coming to Istanbul to finalize registration.

STEP 3

PAYMENT

• Cash is accepted at Deniz Bank / B building. 
• Credit card is accepted at BAU Financial Office.

Visit International Office when payment is done!
Note: Paid in Cash? Verify your payment from the Financial Affairs.

Monday – Friday 9 a.m – 6 p.m

STEP 4

COMPLETE ENROLLMENT

• Go to the Student Affairs office.
• Submit your original documents and payment receipts.
• Get your student account activated at registration office for international students. 
• Get information about English proficiency if needed.

Check the required documents for the registration here.

STEP 5

RESIDENCE PERMIT

The final step is for you to complete your residence permit application. Visit the International Office and a representative will assist you.

You may also check this page to find out about residence permit procedure.

Please bring along with you the following documents:

• Passport
• Photocopy of your passport ID page as well as the pages with student visa and entry stamps (if you require a visa to enter Turkey)
• Student certificate
• Health insurance
• 4 passport-sized photographs
• Application fee receipt (can be paid at Ziraat Bank or Tax Offices)
• Tax number from the tax office
• If you are under 18: Consent letter, birth certificate
• A colored copy of the Residence Permit application form

And you’re done!