The slogan “At the heart of Istanbul” is suitable for a university like Bahcesehir University (BAU)!
With its main campus on the edge of the Bosphorus in Beşiktaş, each day begins early with rapid mobility.
Thousands of happy students have joined us to achieve their goals across two continents!
The first thing that will catch your eye when you enter our university is the large number of international students. From the United States to China, and from France to South Korea, more than 8,000 international students from a wide geographical area are studying at BAU. When asked why they choose BAU, we always receive the same answer: “The central location and international reputation.” BAU’s location speaks for itself. To learn more about the university's international collaborations, a short tour of our campus or a visit to our website will suffice.
BAU Global: Largest Educational Network in Europe!
“BAU Global” offers BAU students the opportunity to receive education from diverse locations. This is made possible through BAU Global Centers in Berlin, Washington, D.C., Batumi, and North Cyprus. BAU Global allows students to continue their education at any of these centers and provides full support related to the programs.
You can take courses in your department in Istanbul, Berlin, or Washington, D.C. Additionally, toward the end of each academic year, you can apply for BAU’s summer abroad programs. Moreover, the summer abroad program is not limited to BAU students but is open to students from around the world!
Bahcesehir University (BAU) ranked best among the others!
Bahçeşehir University continues to excel in global higher education rankings, reaffirming its commitment to academic excellence, innovative research, and international collaboration.
- Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024: 601-800
- Times Higher Education: World Young University Rankings 2024: 173
- Times Higher Education: Business and Economics 2024: 601-800
- Times Higher Education: Engineering 2024: 401-500
- Times Higher Education: Social Sciences 2024: 601-800
- Times Higher Education: Quality Education 2024: 18
These rankings show that BAU is committed to giving students a top-level education with modern facilities, international programs, and research opportunities. Join us and build a successful future!
We invite you to join the Bahcesehir University International family!
Transportation to BAU is very convenient. We provide free shuttle services for our students and staff using our own boats, connecting seven centrally located campuses in Istanbul: Beşiktaş North, Beşiktaş South, Göztepe, Galata, and Kemerburgaz, Balmumcu, Pera. Our boats depart from an area we call BAUPORT on main campus, a dedicated space for our students featuring greenery and a stunning view of the Bosphorus.
The boats operate at scheduled times throughout the day from our private pier, offering a pleasant journey between our campuses in Beşiktaş and Galata. This service helps students avoid Istanbul’s busy traffic while enjoying the sea breeze and fresh air during their commute. Our Galata campus specializes in the Communication Faculty’s work in new media. It offers workshops on digital publishing, game-based learning in journalism, and the entire news production process, from the studio to the newsroom.
Bahcesehir University (BAU) serves not only undergraduate students but also organizes programs for graduate students and prospective candidates. Our Graduates Office hosts events throughout the year, fostering a growing BAU alumni community while maintaining strong connections even after graduation.
