International Office
Welcome to Istanbul Medipol University!
The International Office’s founding goal is to assists international students at our university not only in the process of academic program selection, but also during their accommodation in or off-campus as well as their adjustment with Turkish culture. International Office remains a resource of information during your student life at our university.
For more information please contact the IMU International Office.
Contact: [email protected]
Web: https://mio.medipol.edu.tr/
Semih KORKUT
International Office Director
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Irina SHELENKOVA
International Relations Unit
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Sevınj IBRAHIMOVA
Admissions and Analysis Unit
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Beyza ACAR
Admissions and Analysis Unit
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Mustafa Buğra GÜRKAN
Admissions and Analysis Unit
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Mekan TAJIYEV
Admissions and Analysis Unit
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Muzhda BABAKARKHIL
Admissions and Analysis Unit
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Solmaz AZIZI ASL HOSSEINI
Sales and Marketing Unit
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Yunus ÖZER
Sales and Marketing Unit
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Omar TAZI
Sales and Marketing Unit
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Mohamed Mamdouh DARWISH
Sales and Marketing Unit
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Reıbal Ahmed SIDDIQI
Sales and Marketing Unit
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Emir FANSA
Sales and Marketing Unit
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Sıleen Ahmad ABU SHARIF
Sales and Marketing Unit
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Barış KESİCİ
Digital Marketing Unit
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Assem Sabbah ELSEIDY
Digital Marketing Unit
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Aıcha Fatma ZITOUNI
Digital Marketing Unit
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İkra Nisa YILMAZ
Student Support Unit
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Osman Hassan OSMAN
Student Support Unit
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Aysun İLLEEZ
International Student Relations Unit
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Sümeyye DURAN
International Student Relations Unit
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Mervenur SANCAKLI
International Student Relations Unit
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Selenay ÇİL
International Student Relations Unit
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Yiğit Eren YILDIRAN
International Student Relations Unit
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Mustafa Barış EREVİKLİ
Finance Unit
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Dına ELKHAYAT
Finance Unit
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Batuhan Ahmet ESER
Finance Unit
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Academic Programs
Student Visa
The students demanding to study in Medipol are required to go to the nearest Turkish Consulate in their countries and acquire a student visa. When they arrive Turkey, the Residence Permit process will start for the students.
They have to apply to the institution named as “T.C. İçişleri Bakanlığı – Göç İdaresi Genel Müdürlüğü” in Turkey in order to get it. In this process, International Office will provide help them step by step about informing.
In other words;
Student visa is required to register as a student in Turkey. Exceptions are those who are legal dependents of someone in Turkey on a diplomatic visa or with a work visa.
Before coming to Turkey, students should take their Letters of Acceptance* to the nearest Turkish Consulate in their native country and obtain a student visa Then, the students will be provided with the Residence Permit (İkamet Belgesi) that is valid regarding the period of time they will study be studying at IMU as indicated on their Student Visa.
Key issues for receiving a student visa;
- Student visas must be obtained from the nearest Turkish Consulate in the country
- Student visas cannot be obtained within Turkey.
- You must apply for student visa with your "Letter of Acceptance" from İstanbul Medipol University and a completed visa application form.
Residence Permit Applications are done at Istanbul – İl Göç İdaresi Müdürlüğü.
For more detailed information;
One of the most crucial points is that you cannot apply for E-visa as a student as this is only available for foreigners aiming to travel around the country. Based on this, these kinds of applications are required to be carried out via Turkish Representatives. According to the Law for International Students; those who will come to our country as of 1 January 2015 are obliged to provide passport or a kind of document (substitute of passport) – valid at least for 60 days as of ending period;
- One’s visa to expire;
- One’s Residence Permit to expire,
- One’s visa exemption to expire
Health Insurance for International Students in Turkey
International students studying in Turkey are required to apply for General Health Insurance (GHI) within a specified period in order to benefit from public healthcare services.
1. Application Period and Requirements
International students must apply to the Social Security Institution (SGK) within 3 months from the date of their first university registration to be covered under General Health Insurance.
The required documents generally include:
- Student certificate
- Petition (letter of request)
- Identification/passport information
Students who fail to apply within this period will not be included in the General Health Insurance system and cannot benefit from its coverage.
2. Premium (Fee) Information
The General Health Insurance premium is determined in accordance with the relevant legislation and is updated annually.
The amount varies depending on the minimum wage and legal regulations in force. Therefore, students should check the current monthly premium amount from SGK at the time of application.
3. Private Health Insurance Option
Students who do not apply for General Health Insurance within the required period or prefer an alternative may obtain private health insurance.
To purchase private insurance, students must provide:
- Passport
- Foreigner Identification Number (obtained after residence permit), or
- Tax Number (can be obtained from the Tax Office)
If the student does not yet have a Foreigner ID Number, they can obtain a potential tax number from the nearest Tax Office.
Private insurance companies usually provide:
- Lists of contracted hospitals
- Policy coverage details
- Additional healthcare service options
After completing the payment, the insurance policy is issued either digitally or via post.
4. Bilateral Social Security Agreements
If there is a bilateral social security agreement between Turkey and the student’s home country, the student’s insurance in their home country may also be valid in Turkey. Supporting documents must be submitted in such cases.
5. Benefits of Health Insurance
With health insurance, students can:
- Receive treatment at public and/or contracted hospitals
- Benefit from reduced consultation fees
- Get discounts on prescribed medications
6. Important Note
Since regulations and procedures may change over time, students are strongly advised to:
- Follow official announcements from SGK
- Stay in contact with their university’s international office
Accommodation
Istanbul Medipol University is situated in two different campuses: the Golden Horn (Haliç) Campus on the European side of Istanbul and Kavacık Campus on its Asian side. For the moment it offers within campus accommodation in dormitories only for students enrolled in programs at Kavacık Campus.
The academics programs instructed in Kavacık Campus
- International School of Medicine
- School of Dentistry (English)
- School of Engineering and Natural Sciences
- School of Pharmacy
- School of Law
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Education
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Business and Management
- School of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture
- Vocational School of Social Sciences
- Vocational School of Health Services
- The English Preparatory Program
In order to ensure the development of their academic performance and social life, Kavacık Campus dormitories offer a comfortable environment to students. In addition, students are provided with study halls as well as indoors and outdoors sports' facilities. Wireless internet service is also available.
It is worth mentioning that students unwilling to stay in our dormitories have the opportunity to be accommodated in other dormitories or hostels in nearby districts. Also students in the departments of Haliç Campus can be easily accommodated in one of the many nearby hostels or dormitories.
Campus Life
Library: The purpose of IMU Library is to promote education as well as to assist scientific research activities. The body of printed and electronic sources aims to respond to the needs of the academic and administrative staff, students and other researchers providing access to information in various languages.
Nutrition: At IMU University, dining and catering services are provided by a private firm. Food being multiple-choice, services are provided in self-service and a la carte style meals in our dining halls. Our dining halls have the capacity to serve meal to more than 500 people at the same time. Food is produced in a hygienic environment in the kitchen of the university and is being prepared through multiple-choice menus. Canteens that are also a preferable choice due to their fast service and variety of choices are open every weekday.
Health: IMU has its own Health Center operating under the university's Socio-medical office. The doctor and the nurse available every day in this center assist students and staff with daily outpatient services, and medical care. When needed patients are taken for further tests and treatments to the onsite general hospital operating under the care of Medipol Health Group.
Sports: Under the coordination of the Office of Culture and Sports, IMU has become the location of various sportive tournaments. The Office shelters various clubs such as the Sports Club, Nature and Water Sports Club, UltrAslanMedipol University, and Uni GFB.
Technology: The computer labs at our university do not only host courses in informative technology; at the same time they serve students for online research and recreation. The continuously active wired and wireless internet access enables staff and students connect to the internet instantaneously. The continuously renewed and improved infrastructure fulfills the varying needs of the thriving campuses.
Counseling Services: Within the framework of guidance and counseling services, individual and group counseling is offered by a qualified psychologist. The unit aims to support students' emotional and social development bringing them closer to a bright future. During the period of school counseling services are provided by appointment and the hours are in the form of 45-minute sessions. The consulting services are based on the agreed principles of privacy, trust, volunteerism and equality.
Security: The security of our university campuses, dormitories, and other units is provided by a private security firm. The unit subject to the Private Security Act No. 5188 works on 24 hour basis.
A continuous control of the campus areas is provided with the cameras placed to certain points on campus. All the events requiring safety are intervened, and reports are organized and submitted to the relevant units.
Our students enter the campus through the turnstile entrance with student IDs. Access without IDs is not allowed.
Other Services
Banking Services: IMU has contracted Halk Bank. Hence, a Halk Bank automated teller machine (ATM) is available onsite providing all banking services 24/7.
The campuses also host stationeries which meet students' immediate needs for class supplies and photocopied material.
Scholarships: (Viable for Istanbul Medipol University)
- Up to %50 discount.
- Scholarships for the highest yearly score in the program.
- 10% discount if fees are paid in cash.
Transportation to Istanbul Medipol University Kavacık North Campus
From Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (Asian Side)
By Public Bus:
Passengers may take the E-3 bus line (Sabiha Gökçen – 4. Levent Metro) or the 122H bus line. It is recommended to disembark at the “Kavacık Köprüsü” stop. From there, the campus can be reached with a short walk.
By Airport Shuttle and Public Transportation:
Passengers may use the Havabüs shuttle service to Taksim. From Taksim, take the Istanbul Metro to Mecidiyeköy station. At Mecidiyeköy Square, take bus lines 121A or 121B and disembark at the “Kavacık Sapağı” stop. The campus is within walking distance from this stop.
From Istanbul Airport (European Side)
By Airport Shuttle and Public Transportation:
Passengers may take the Havaist shuttle service to Taksim. From Taksim, take the metro to Mecidiyeköy station. From there, board bus lines 121A or 121B and get off at the “Kavacık Sapağı” stop. The campus can be reached on foot from this location.
By Taxi:
Taxi services are available at the airport. Depending on traffic conditions, the journey to Kavacık North Campus typically takes between 45 and 70 minutes.
Erasmus Charter 2014
- Erasmus Charter 2014