Fatih University is one of Turkey's leading private universities, welcoming students from around the world to study various disciplines and obtain reliable and recognized academic degrees. Learn more about the university and how to apply.
About Fatih University
Fatih Mehmet University was founded in 2010 by the General Directorate of Foundations in the historic Istanbul Peninsula, Republic of Türkiye, to reach the forefront of higher education and scientific research in Türkiye.
The university was established to provide specialized educational services through its founding contracts and to contribute to the development of knowledge through the dissemination of research results. It also seeks to prepare qualified technical personnel to meet the needs of institutions, in addition to preserving and promoting cultural heritage to serve society and humanity.
Fatih University has 7 faculties, 2 institutes, 1 vocational school, 2 language schools, and 19 research centers on 5 campuses.
Vision, Mission, and Core Values of Fatih University
Mission
Fatih University's mission is to graduate productive individuals capable of critical thinking, finding effective solutions, and possessing a sense of social responsibility. The university is committed to contributing to science, the arts, and social development in light of the values of Turkish civilization through interdisciplinary research.
Vision
To be an innovative academic institution providing comprehensive educational services and research studies, and qualifying through the knowledge it produces.
Core Values
The university embraces the following values to provide high-quality education:
Justice, fairness, and merit.
Commitment to moral and spiritual values.
Scientific and academic freedom. Commitment to scientific and professional ethical values.
Respect for the past and adherence to core values.
Reliability.
Collaboration.
Quality orientation.
Transparency.
Innovation and productivity.
Departments of Fatih University
The university includes several colleges, institutes, and vocational schools for studying various specializations and academic programs, as follows:
Faculties:
College of Education
College of Law
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
College of Economics and Administrative Sciences.
College of Islamic Sciences
College of Arts, Design, and Architecture
College of Engineering
Institutes
Institute of Graduate Studies.
Professor Dr. Fuat Sezgin Institute for the History of Islamic Sciences.
Research Centers:
ALUTEAM - Aluminum Testing, Training and Research Center
KURAM - Research Center for the Conservation of Cultural Property of Foundations.
UHAM - Center for International Law.
IHAM - Center for Islamic Law Studies.
BETAM - Biomedical Electronic Design Research Center.
FSM AYASOFYA – Fatih Sultan Mehmed and Hagia Sophia Studies Center.
ISM - Islamic Arts Research Center.
TAM - Community Research Center.
ORDAM - Middle East and Africa Studies Research Center.
TTO – Technology Transfer Office.
EMAM - Research Center for Excellence in Education.
PUAM - Psychological Counseling & Guidance Practice and Research Center.
VEBİM - Data Science Application and Research Center.
YAZMAESERLER - Center for Manuscript Studies.
Evliya Çelebi Studies Center.
Arabic Language Studies and Debate Center.
TÜMER - Turkish and Foreign Languages Research Center.
FSMSEM - Center for Continuing Education.
UZEM - Distance Learning Center.
Programs of Fatih University
The program varies depending on the institution in which the student is studying, as follows:
College of Education
Educational Sciences
Special Education
Primary Education
Turkish Language and Social Sciences Education
Foreign Language Education
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
History of Science
Aviation Management
English Interpreter and Translation
History
Turkish Language and Literature
College of Economics and Administrative Sciences
Political Science and International Relations.
Management Information Systems.
College of Islamic Sciences
Basic Islamic Sciences
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Islamic History and Arts
College of Arts, Design, and Architecture
Building
Interior Architecture
Traditional Turkish Arts
Graphic Design
Protection and Restoration of Cultural Heritage
College of Engineering
Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering.
Computer Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Civil Engineering
Software Engineering
Institute of Graduate Studies
Arabic Language Education
Computer Engineering
History of Science
Biomedical Engineering
Educational Sciences
Traditional Turkish Arts
Graphic Design
Interior Architecture
Civil Engineering
Business
Public Law
Campus of Fatih University
The university operates across five campuses in Istanbul, with its main hub,” Fatih Campus,” situated in the historic and culturally rich Fatih district.
Each campus hosts several research centers and canine services, as follows:
Topkapi Campus
This campus is dedicated to the use of FSMVU and hosts the Turkish Airlines Central Library at FSMVU, the Department of Foreign Languages (Arabic), the Continuing Education Center, and the Center for Arabic Language Studies and Debates.
Haliç Campus
It hosts the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Architecture and Design, the Vocational School, the Career Center, and the Department of International Relations.
Uskudar Campus
It hosts the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Education, the Vocational School of Arts, and the Center for Turkish Applied Studies and Research.
Hagia Sophia Campus
Housing the Hagia Sophia Studies Center and the Research and Applications Center.
Tuition fees at Fatih University
Tuition fees depend on the academic program the student is studying, as follows:
Program | Tuition fees per year |
Vocational schools | $3000-$3500 |
Bachelor Programs | $5000-$7000 |
Master’s Programs | $6000-$8000 |
PhD Programs | $9000-$12000 |
Admission to Fatih University
Certain requirements must be met to be accepted into Al-Fatih Endowment University, including the following:
Applicants must either hold foreign nationality or have completed their entire secondary education outside of Turkey (excluding Northern Cyprus).
Candidates should be high school graduates or currently enrolled in their final year of high school.
Must not hold Turkish citizenship or that of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, nor dual citizenship with either. If previously held, they must have completed all secondary education outside of Turkey and Northern Cyprus.
The applicant must not have been expelled from any higher education institution within Turkey.
Required Documents of Fatih University
High School Diploma and Transcripts
Photocopy of Passport.
Language Proficiency Exam Results (Turkish, English, Arabic).
If available, a Hafiz Certificate issued by the Turkish Directorate of Religious Affairs is required for applicants to the Basic Islamic Sciences program.
Applicants to the Department of Traditional Turkish Arts should submit a portfolio showcasing their artistic work.
If you're applying to the Department of Architecture, you need to submit a portfolio that shows your design work.
YÖS exam results of other universities and national or international exam results.
Recommendation Letter.
Letter of Intent.
All the documents must be in English or Turkish.
Language Requirements
Turkish: proof of Turkish Language proficiency at a minimum level of C1 or attending a Turkish language preparatory course for one year.
Arabic: One year of Arabic preparatory class is mandatory for colleges that teach in Arabic, through holding an Arabic Proficiency Test.
English: For Programs with Language of Instruction 30% English, students should have TOEFL IBT 72/120, FSMEPT 65/100, or PTE 65/90. For undergraduate programs taught entirely in English, students must have one of the following: FSMEPT score of 75/100, PTE Academic score of 65/90, or TOEFL iBT score of 78/120.
Conclusion
Whether you are a student or a researcher, Fatih University provides you with all the means to overcome the challenges of studying abroad, while taking into account your accommodation arrangements, personal preferences, and expectations.
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