Altinbas University Admissions 2026

Overview & Global Recognition

Established in 2008 by the Mehmet Altinbas Education and Culture Foundation, Altinbas University is a leading international foundation university located in Istanbul. Its Faculty of Medicine operates at the cutting-edge Mahmutbey Technology Campus. The university delivers top-tier clinical training through its affiliation with Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, one of Turkey's largest and most technologically advanced private healthcare complexes. Altinbas University is fully accredited by the Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK), listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), and recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), WFME, and the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC). Graduates hold worldwide eligibility for USMLE (USA), PLAB/UKMLA (UK), AMC (Australia), and PMDC NLE licensing exams.

Eligibility & Required Documents

To secure admission for the English-taught Bachelor of Medicine at Altinbas University, prospective candidates must satisfy the following academic and credential standards:

• Academic Score: A minimum overall aggregate score of 60% in HSSC Pre-Medical (FSc / A-Levels / 12th Grade with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics).
• Entrance Examination: Successful clearance of the MDCAT examination is mandatory for Pakistani applicants.

Applicants must assemble and submit the following certified documentation for formal admission evaluation and student visa processing:

• Completed official university admission application form and medical fitness examination report.
• Original valid international passport (minimum 18 months validity) and recent passport-sized photographs with white background.
• Police character clearance certificate issued by the competent district authority.
• Attested and notarized academic transcripts and certificates for SSC (10th) and HSSC (12th / FSc).

Financial & Fee Overview

The fees outlined below reflect the official institutional package for the 2026 intake, strictly excluding independent consultancy charges. All tuition fees must be deposited directly into the university’s designated official bank account. Airfare, living expenses, food, and personal supplies are independent of tuition charges.

The official institutional tuition fee is $25,000 USD per year. Under the special international merit scholarship, tuition is reduced to $22,500 USD per year. A dedicated cash payment discount reduces the annual fee to $21,250 USD, with an initial seat reservation deposit of $11,250 USD. Eligible siblings benefit from an additional 15% tuition concession.

Official Tuition (Before Disc.)	$25,000 USD / Year
Scholarship Tuition (After Disc.)	$22,500 USD / Year
Full Cash Payment Offer	$21,250 USD
Seat Reservation Deposit	$11,250 USD
Sibling Discount	15%
Degree Duration	6 Years