Gaziantep İslam Bilim Ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi
Gaziantep Islamic University of Science and Technology is a modern public university in the city of Gaziantep. Its story officially began with its establishment as "Gaziantep University of Science and Technology" under Law No. 7141 published in the Official Gazette on May 18, 2018, and its name was later changed to "Gaziantep Islamic University of Science and Technology" under Law No. 7161 published on January 18, 2019.
The university is distinguished by its integration of health and engineering disciplines with those related to Islamic studies and Arabic language. It also boasts that it is the only public university in Turkey whose name includes the word "Islam," reflecting an institutional commitment to supporting Islamic and Arabic studies programs alongside applied disciplines.
The university includes several faculties (including Medicine, Health Sciences, Engineering and Natural Sciences) and institutes and support units such as the Turkish Language Teaching Center (TÖMER) and the International Student Office, making it a suitable option for the international student looking for a public university with practical programs, clear Arabic/Turkish pathways and documented admission procedures.
Why do students prefer Gaziantep İslam Bilim Ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi?
Combining science and ethics
The university offers a conservative and committed educational environment, making it a preferred choice for students wishing to study modern sciences (such as medicine and engineering) in an atmosphere that respects Islamic values.
Economic costs
Being a public university, its tuition fees are very symbolic and competitive compared to private universities, making high-quality higher education accessible to a wide range of students.
Strategic location
The university is located in the vibrant city of Gaziantep, which has reasonable living costs compared to Istanbul and Ankara, and offers a rich cultural and social experience, as well as geographical proximity and shared culture with Middle Eastern countries.
Diversity of academic programs
The university offers a wide range of options that are not limited to Sharia sciences, but also include strong medical and engineering colleges, giving the student multiple options for his professional future.
Student support
The university's International Students Office pays special attention to newcomers, providing guidance and assistance with registration and accommodation procedures to ensure their rapid integration into university life.
Announced family benefit
When more than one student from the same family studies at the university, a 25% discount is applied to the fees of the second student (according to the 2025–2026 announcement).
What colleges and majors are available at Gaziantep İslam Bilim Ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi?
The university includes a diverse range of colleges that focus on applied sciences, most notably:
Faculty of Islamic Studies:
These include: the Department of Basic Islamic Sciences, the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, and the Department of Islamic History and Arts.
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences:
These include: Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Basic Engineering Sciences.
Faculty of Health Sciences:
These include: nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Medical colleges:
These include: Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry.
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences:
These include: Translation and Editing (Arabic), Translation and Editing (English) announced in the International Admissions Programs for 2025–2026.
Other specializations:
- Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture
- Faculty of Law.
Vocational Institutes - for Science, Health Services and Technology:
- The Professional Institute for Health Services includes: operating room services, first aid and emergency services, and medical laboratory techniques.
- The Vocational Institute for Technical Sciences includes: Computer Programming, Mechanics/Machinery
What are the required exams and grades for admission to Gaziantep İslam Bilim Ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi?
The university adopts a flexible policy in accepting international students, and the priorities are as follows:
Unified YÖS Exam (TR-YÖS):
- The university states that the TR-YÖS test is the primary, approved test and takes priority in the selection process.
- For medical: 350 minimum.
- For engineering and health sciences: a minimum of 300.
- For the rest of the colleges: a minimum of 250.
- For vocational institutes (MYO): 200 minimum.
GCE A-Level (For applicants from Northern Turkish Cyprus only – KKTC)
- Applicants from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus are not required to submit TR-YÖS, and instead GCE A-Level is required.
- For colleges: At least 3 A-level courses, one of which is related to the major.
- For vocational institutes: At least two subjects at level A, one of which is related to the specialization.
International Certificates (Abitur):
- The university (according to its announcement) accepts applicants who have obtained ABITUR, taking into account the performance of the subjects related to the program during the evaluation.
Language proficiency certificates:
- For programs taught in Turkish or partly in a foreign language: those who do not have a Turkish certificate will have their level determined through the TÖMER center exam at the university.
- The passing grade for Turkish according to the university's regulations is: C1 (i.e., 70/100 or more).
- For Arabic programs: Proof of Arabic language proficiency is required as part of the application file (as per the announcement).
What documents are required for application to Gaziantep İslam Bilim Ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi?
Essential documents required (for diploma/bachelor's degree)
According to the university's announcement for international students (2025–2026), the following documents are usually required as part of the online application:
- A recent personal photo.
- Photo/copy of: Passport, ID, Temporary Protection Card or Blue Card.
- High school diploma with a certified translation into Turkish or English.
- High school transcript (Transcript) certified by the school with a notarized translation (Turkish/English).
- TR-YÖS score (if available - not mandatory for those who do not have it, but it has priority in the evaluation).
- Receipt for payment of the guidance and identification fee of 300 Turkish Lira, with the passport/ID number and the applicant's name written on the receipt.
- A language proficiency certificate is required for Arabic programs (Arabic proficiency certificate), and for Turkish programs (TÖMER certificate).
Additional documents (for postgraduate or specialized programs)
Note: The official sources consulted in this research pertain directly to diploma/bachelor's degree announcements and the regulations for admitting "foreign" students at this level. Postgraduate studies are typically administered through the Graduate School and its own announcements, and requirements may vary from program to program. However, most Turkish public universities (usually according to the program announcement) may require additional documents such as:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree certificate plus transcript (translated and certified).
- A resume plus a letter of motivation/statement of purpose.
- Letters of recommendation (especially for research/PhD).
- Research proposal (for PhD programs or research tracks).
- Proof of language proficiency (Turkish or English) depending on the program language.
What are the official application dates and selection criteria for Gaziantep İslam Bilim Ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi?
First: Dates (the latest that has been officially published)
According to the International Student Office page for the 2025–2026 intake (basic admission):
- Online application: From June 23, 2025 to July 18, 2025
- Results announcement: July 25, 2025
- Final registration: from July 28, 2025 to August 8, 2025
According to the “Second Admission” announcement (when vacancies exist):
- Online application (phase two): From August 11, 2025 to August 29, 2025
- Results announcement: September 5, 2025
- Final registration: from September 8, 2025 to September 19, 2025
Second: The selection mechanism as explained in the university documents.
- Applications are submitted online via the university's designated link/system.
- Number of preferences: Each applicant can choose a maximum of two programs (according to the 2025–2026 announcement).
- Priority in evaluation: Preference is given to those who have a TR-YÖS, then the selection is completed with the high school average when there are vacancies.
- Review of documents and evaluation: According to the regulations, documents are verified and then accepted applicants are evaluated by a specialized committee, with the emphasis that meeting the conditions does not mean automatic acceptance and that the decision on selection rests with the university.
- After acceptance: The university usually sends an acceptance letter, and then the final delivery of the original/translated documents takes place upon registration.
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