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The graduate education enables any students with a bachelor’s degree to both specialize and contribute to the science world by doing a master’s or doctoral degree in a discipline of interest based on their undergraduate education. The Graduate Schools of Forensic Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences, Health Sciences and Social Sciences within Istanbul Medipol University aim to educate scientists who meet today’s requirements in their own field at scientific and technological levels and have the capability to make original contributions to the studies carried out all over the world with the formation and knowledge acquired. The mission of Istanbul Medipol University Graduate Schools providing education in master’s and doctoral degrees is to educate successful academicians of the future.

The Graduate School of Health Sciences of our University aims to educate scientists who meet today’s requirements in health sciences at scientific and technological levels and have the capability to make original contributions to the studies carried out all over the world with the formation and knowledge acquired. Our Graduate School offers education in 51 individual programs.

Pursuing the goal of contributing to the science world on national and international scales through its graduate programs, our Graduate School of Social Sciences aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge of their fields of study and the ability to conduct research independently and produce an original and high-level work with the help of its experienced and skilled academic staff. In line with these goals, our Graduate School offers MD and PhD programs.
*The PhD program we offer in Health Law is the first PhD program in Turkey in this fiel

Graduate School of Engineering and National Science have been established to contribute to the scientific world at the national and international level through its graduate programs that aim to provide its students with the necessary knowledge in their fields of study, to conduct independent research and to create a unique and high-level work. GSENS also plans to act as a bridge between universities and industrial by conducting applied research. Education and research activities were cried out with the most expert researchers and lecturers who have experience abroad. GSENS recommends all applicants to visit https://sens.medipol.edu.tr/ website to see profile of faculty members to look for a match with applicant`s research interest. Please, contact with the faculty member to have an informal interview that applicant can get more information about specific conditions for research of interest. Applications to the available programs can be done through online application system. International applicants for PhD programs have to prove their language skill with TOEFL-IBT certificate. Only MS applicant can take the university proficiency exam if they don’t have a valid TOEFL-IBT results. If international applicants apply for a Turkish program, they have to submit a TOMER certificate. (Turkish proficiency certification).
For More Information:
https://www.medipol.edu.tr/en/announcements/graduate-school-engineering-and-natural-sciences-2022-2023-spring-semester-graduate
https://sens.medipol.edu.tr/
https://sens.medipol.edu.tr/graduate-applications/
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Istanbul Medipol University (IMU), offering unique educational services, has made a prime commitment to
Additionally, the prospective trained individuals in IMU are able to respond to continually changing demands of society and contribute to the scientific insights and social welfare.


Enriched with three built-in features of a strong organizational culture, entrepreneurship spirit and durable dynamism, IMU – being a leading university – will enlighten and guide science and society.
Istanbul Medipol University -a corporate, enterprising and innovative university that shapes the science and the society- aims to deliver an exceptional educational environment to its students from all over the world who are passionate about research. Istanbul Medipol University increases its achievements every year with scientific research it shares with the academic world. It empowered its one of a kind education by being the youngest university in the world rankings.
In 2020, Istanbul Medipol University ranked in the 401+ band of the best young universities created by the Times Higher Education (THE), in which global higher education performances for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals are evaluated, and the world’s best universities are ranked. Istanbul Medipol University also ranked in the national and international lists created by the Round University Ranking (RUR), which evaluates the effectiveness of universities in the world by four critical dimensions in terms of teaching, research, international diversity and financial sustainability.
Istanbul, which connects the two continents, Asia and Europe, was home to many great empires and inspired great poets with its unique beauty. Istanbul Medipol University offers not only an exceptional education but also an opportunity to experience this great city with its campuses on both continents.
Istanbul Medipol University is among the universities that have the highest rate of the accredited programs. With the School of International Medicine, Medicine, Health Sciences, Engineering and Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Business Management, Fine Arts Design and Architecture, Communication, Law, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Istanbul Medipol University offers 183 undergraduate, 94 graduate programs. Also, there are nearly 20 research centres parallel with the study fields of these schools. From cancer research to sixth-generation wireless studies, from sleep and hypnosis studies to media studies, the opportunity to improve in various areas is here!
Started its education life on the Historical Peninsula, which known as the home to many civilisations, Istanbul Medipol University maintains being one of the leading universities in the health field with university hospitals and research centres. Also, it offers the opportunity for students to practice in its hospitals.
Kavacık Campus, which attracts students’ attention with its well-developed infrastructure and modern architecture, has accommodation facilities for girls and boys and offers entirely different life experiences with its central location close to the Bosphorus. The campus an attractive living centre with six sports arenas, 115 student clubs, cultural activities throughout the year and, online education opportunities.
Our Rankings
Istanbul Medipol University preserved place among The Entrepreneurial and Innovative Universities
Istanbul Medipol University ranked among in the Entrepreneurial and Innovative University Index 2020 created by TÜBİTAK.
Istanbul Medipol University was viewed as the most successful 34th university according to the results of the the Entrepreneurial and Innovative University Index 2020 created by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK). According to the results announced by the Minister of Industry and Technology, Mustafa Varank, Istanbul Medipol University ranked 34th place with a total average of 41.1 points, ranked 9th among the foundation universities and 6th among all universities in the “Intellectual Property Pool” category.
There are 22 indicators in four dimensions, as follow ‘Scientific Technological Research Competence’, ‘Intellectual Property Pool’, ‘Cooperation and Interaction’ and ‘Economic Contribution and Commercialization’ in the ‘Entrepreneurial and Innovative University Index’ which prepared according to the data collected from 185 universities with more than 50 faculty members.
Having been published by TÜBİTAK since 2012, The Entrepreneurial and Innovative University Index lists the universities according to their performances in entrepreneurship and innovation.
The Index, contributes to develop the entrepreneurship and innovation culture in universities.
Istanbul Medipol University continues to progress/develop with its quality insight, which adopts continuous development in the fields of education, research, innovation/entrepreneurship and community service. Medipol, which has strengthened its quality by fulfilling its accreditation processes in 2019, also perform its success with its place in the rankings listed by the world’s most respected higher education rating agencies.
2017 | 2018 | 2019/2020 | |
THE
World University Ranking Ranking by Subject: Clinical, Pre-Clinical and Health Emerging Economies University Ranking Asia University Ranking “Impact Rating” Good Health and Well-Being Gender Equality Reduced Inequalities Quality Education | +1001
+601 +501 +401 201-300 +401 +401 +601 +601 | ||
URAP Turkey Ranking (All Universities) | 100/148 | 60/157 | 65/166 |
URAP Turkey Ranking (Private Universities) | 20/46 | 10/48 | 12/57 |
URAP World Ranking | – | 2092/2500 | 2104/2500 |
RUR | – | – | 768 |
Scimago Turkey Ranking | – | – | 26 |
Scimago World Ranking | – | – | 713 |
Webometrics Turkey Ranking | 100 | 94 | 65 |
Webometrics World Ranking | 5955 | 5348 | 2570 |
U-Multirank | + | + | + |
Istanbul Medipol University manifests its quality education and research with its successful place in the rankings listed by the world’s most respected higher education ranking agencies.
Medipol, which has strengthened its quality by fulfilling its accreditation processes in 2019, ranked in many university rankings such as The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Times Higher Education (THE), University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP), Scimago, Round University Ranking (RUR), Webometrics and U-Multirank.
As a foundation university, Istanbul Medipol University (IMU) is providing educational services to approximately 12000+ international students from different countries. Aimed at producing science and technology, the named services are implemented by resorting to topnotch educational procedures.
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Two representatives of Astana Medical University, one of the leading medical university in…Academia, the public sector, and NGOs came together at Medipol for the “Breaking Boundaries in Higher Education” forum
Hosted by Istanbul Medipol University, “Breaking Boundaries in Higher Education: International Student Forum” brought to the agenda the…A research base beyond borders: SABITA contributes to the science ecosystem
Scientists from all over the world are conducting studies in critical areas such as neuroscience, drug development, biotechnology, and…Champions of Service Exports Receive Their Awards at the 6th “Champions of Service Exports” Ceremony
The 6th annual “Champions of Service Exports” award ceremony, organized by the Service Exporters Association (HİB), honored the institutions with…10 academicians from Medipol among the “World’s Most Influential Scientists”
10 academicians from Istanbul Medipol University succeeded in being included in the list of the “World’s Most Influential Scientists”.…The South Campus covers School of Medicine, International School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, School of Pharmacy, Medipol Business School, School of Engineering and Natural Sciences, School of Law, School of Education, School of Communication, School of Fine Arts, Design, Besides, the campus covers a number of facilities including conference halls, cultural-art structures, a library, dining halls, a shopping center, a hairdresser, coffee bars, dormitories, restaurants, research centers, and laboratories and so on.
On the North Campus is the Administrative Rectorate building, the Language School, and Vocational schools. The campus also covers a number of facilities including a sport center, restaurants, dormitory, library, study halls, dining halls, laboratories, car parks, Medical Center, Counseling Service, and REMER Research Center.
Besides being a university hospital, Medipol Mega Hospitals Complex, which is the biggest private medical investment in Turkey, is a medical complex consisting of four separate branches. Not only the students of Medicine Dentistry, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Nursery, Healthcare Management Departments in the undergraduate programs, but also those of Vocational School of Health Service which hold several areas of expertise get their training in this hospital.
The Haliç (Golden Horn) Campus is located on the peninsula nearby Haliç, which is the one of the oldest parts of Istanbul and where the Unkapanı Bridge meets the land. On the campus is the College of Health Sciences and Vocational Schools. The campus also has several facilities.