Atilim University Overview | Fees & Ranking & Programs

For 2026, Atilim University fees stay straightforward: most majors for international students are $7,250 per year, while Medicine is $20,250. It’s a clean Atilim University fee structure, so students can plan early and avoid surprises. Programs are offered in English in many departments, which helps. You pay in USD; that’s simpler for families abroad. Campus is in Ankara safe, busy, and not too expensive for living.

Tuition details & search-friendly notes

For clarity: the baseline Atilim University tuition fees for international students are $7,250 in many faculties (engineering, business, humanities and more). The dedicated Atilim University medicine fees are $20,250 per year. Numbers here reflect official international pricing; keep an eye on intake calendars, but fees usually hold steady across the year. If you’re comparing Atilim University’s price with other Turkish universities, this sits mid-range for general majors and premium for Medicine still below many EU/UK options. Scholarships may appear sometimes, but plan with sticker price first; then apply any discount if you get it.

Atilim University Scholarships

Atilim University offers scholarships to international students at both entry and continuing stages. Unlike some universities that only discuss discounts through agencies, Atilim's scholarship framework includes institutionally awarded reductions based on merit and circumstance.

Scholarship types available:

1. Merit Scholarships: awarded at admission based on high school academic record. The higher your GPA, the greater the potential discount. Competitive programs (medicine, aviation) have their own merit thresholds.

2. Research Scholarships (Postgraduate): master's and doctoral students who enrol in thesis-track programs can apply for research funding linked to faculty-supervised projects, particularly in engineering and applied sciences where the university has active research grants.

3. University Research Projects Program: an undergraduate-level research participation scheme that, in some cases, offers partial fee reductions for students accepted into active research projects under faculty supervision.

4. Early Payment Discount: students who confirm enrolment and pay tuition in full before the academic year begins may access an early payment reduction. Confirm exact terms at the time of application.

All scholarship eligibility is assessed during the admissions process. Contact the International Student Office after receiving your offer letter to request a full scholarship review before paying your deposit.

Updated 17 April 2026 by Muhsin Kaplan (Public Relations Manager at Imtiyaz Education) – Source: Atilim University Official Site.

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According to the Times Higher Education (THE) classification, Atılım University, a British research institution that ranks universities globally, ranked fourth among Turkey's universities, and according to the Spanish research organization SCIMAGO, it ranked 21st  in Turkey and ranked 57th locally and ranked 1623th globally according to the Webometrics website for the global university rankings for the year 2026.

Global & Regional Rankings (2026)

• Times Higher Education (THE) 2026: The university is placed in the 1501+ band globally. In Turkey, it has a national position of =41st in the same ranking. It’s not very high globally, but still has a place locally.

• QS Europe University Rankings 2026: Ranked #=67 in Western Asia and between 651–700 in Europe. So you can say it has some regional visibility, even if not top tier yet.

• Webometrics (January 2026): The university is 1623rd worldwide and 88th in Turkey. This mainly reflects its online presence and academic activity.

• EduRank 2026: Ranked 2913th globally and 58th out of 175 universities in Turkey. It stays somewhere in the middle range inside the country.

Program & Subject-Based Rankings

The university is known more for technical and scientific fields, where it performs better compared to overall ranking.

• Physical Sciences: This is one of the strongest areas. Historically, it ranked 2nd in Turkey for research in this field according to THE classifications, which is quite strong result.

• Engineering: Ranked between 1001–1250 globally by THE 2026. According to EduRank 2026, it is 60th in Turkey for engineering programs.

• Applied Mathematics: The university is ranked 665th out of 2,776 institutions worldwide. This shows a decent position in this specific field.

• Aviation: Ranked 657th globally for aviation-related programs. It’s a specialized area where the university has some focus and development.

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Times Higher Education (THE) Ranking:

According to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, Atılım University was ranked fourth among Turkish universities, demonstrating its strong academic reputation, research output, and international outlook. The THE ranking evaluates universities based on teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and global impact, highlighting Atılım’s strengths in these areas.

SCImago Institutions Rankings:

Atılım University also achieved a notable position in the SCImago Institutions Rankings, a system that assesses universities based on research performance, innovation, and societal impact. The university was ranked 21st among Turkish universities, underlining its growing research capacity and contributions to scientific advancements.

Atılım University is gaining increasing recognition for its strong research initiatives, modern educational facilities, and global partnerships. With a focus on STEM fields, engineering, and applied sciences, the university continues to enhance its reputation through research publications, collaborations with international institutions, and cutting-edge innovation in various disciplines.

Source: Times Higher Education

❖  Faculties:

1. Faculty of Medicine.

2. Faculty of Engineering.

3. Faculty of Civil Aviation.

4. Faculty of Business Administration.

5. Faculty of Health Sciences.

6. Faculty of Architecture, Fine Arts and Design.

7. Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

8. Faculty of Law.

❖   Vocational schools:

1. Vocational school.

2. Vocational School of Health Services.

❖   Graduate Schools:

1. Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences.

2. Faculty of Health Sciences.

3. Faculty of Social Sciences.

In order to Apply and obtain admission of Atilim University, the following papers must be prepared:

1. A certified and translated copy of the High school certificate.

2. A certified and translated copy of the high school transcript.

3. A translated copy of the passport.

4. TOEFL English language proficiency, if any.

5. Personal photo.

You can apply 100% free of charge at the  Ankara Atilim University through the electronic application portal on our website.

1. The university is characterized by its great interest in following up on the latest updates and developments in all scientific fields.

2. Atılım University has many agreements with international universities besides its membership in student exchange programs.

3. The university offers most of its majors and programs in English in addition to Turkish.

4. The university provides its students with training and scientific research opportunities through its modern laboratories in order to enable them to acquire experiences and skills that enable them to enter the labor market immediately after graduation.

5. The university provides its students with 40 educational programs through its Faculties and institutes, as well as graduate programs and foreign language programs.

6. The university offers its students the Aeronautical Engineering major in Englishuniform.

7. The university pays great attention to cultural and sports activities with the aim of supporting the social and cultural aspect of students through 67 diverse student clubs.

8. The campus includes many cafeterias that provide students with their needs and with high quality.

9. The university has one of the most important and largest libraries in the capital, Ankara, whichis the Kadriye Zaim Library, which was established on an area of approximately 8000 square meters and includes various sources of information, both printed and digital.

10. The university has a strong infrastructure of more than 150 laboratories and study centers and is equipped with the latest equipment to support scientific research andpractical training.

11. The Atılım University campus has a health center that provides healthcare services to university students and staff through a dedicated team.

12. The university has many sports facilities on its campus such as playgrounds, a fitness hall and a swimming pool.

Atilim University has a single and main campus located in the capital, Ankara, in the Kızılcaşar district, which is  only 25 km from the center of the capital and can be reached by public transportation, and it is characterized by having a strong infrastructure consisting of laboratories equipped for research and training and a large library that is one of the largest libraries in Ankara, which is the Kadriye Zaim Library, which includes thousands of books and printed and electronic information sources.  Health and sports service facilities, as well as student clubs through which various cultural and sports events are organized.

Establishment of Atılım University:

The university was established in the capital, Ankara, by the Atılım Foundation on July 15, 1997 with the aim of providing education services at a high level and quality, as well as conducting research and studies to develop the country, and the university was able to obtain a prestigious local and international position.

Mission of Atılım University:

Graduating qualified individuals at the national and international levels by creating high-performance fields in the production and application of scientific knowledge taking into account professional and ethical standards.

Vision of Atılım University:

The outlook of Atılım University is to be among the top 10 universitiesin Turkey and the top 500 universities in the world in the field of education and scientific research.

Atilim University Campus & Physical Facilities

Atilim University's single campus in Kızılcaşar, Ankara, spans 250 acres making it one of the largest private university campuses in Turkey by land area. Despite being 25 km from Ankara's city centre, the campus is self-sufficient enough that students rarely need to leave during the week.

Sports and recreation: The campus includes basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball courts, a gym, a fitness centre, a swimming pool, and an open recreational area used for outdoor events and student gatherings.

Kadriye Zaim Library: One of the largest and best-equipped libraries in Ankara, the Kadriye Zaim Library covers 8,000 square metres and holds thousands of printed books alongside extensive digital and electronic resources. What makes it genuinely student-friendly is the Books & Bites café located inside students can work for hours without leaving the building. The library is open daily and serves both undergraduate and graduate researchers.

The campus also has multiple cafés and restaurants, a health centre for student medical services, and houses the majority of Atilim's 150+ research laboratories within walking distance of each other.

Atilim University Metal Forming Center of Excellence (MFCE)

One of the most distinctive research assets at Atilim University is the Metal Forming Center of Excellence (MFCE), established in 2010 with funding from the Turkish Ministry of Development. This makes it one of the few university research centres in Turkey to receive direct government ministry backing at founding a signal of both academic credibility and national strategic importance.

The MFCE's mission is to support Turkey's metal-forming industry through:

• Development of advanced manufacturing technologies and components

• Research into novel materials science and metallurgy

• Investigation of energy-saving and environmentally sustainable manufacturing processes

• Knowledge transfer between academia and industry

For engineering students particularly those in mechanical, manufacturing, metallurgical and materials engineering the MFCE provides access to advanced research infrastructure that very few private universities in Turkey, or the wider region, can match. Undergraduate students at Atilim are explicitly included in the university's annual research programme and can participate in projects running through the MFCE from their third year.

Atilim University International Partnerships & Erasmus

Atilim University's international network is broader than most Ankara private universities and includes a distinctive US institutional relationship. The university is a sister university to the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas a formal academic partnership that enables credit transfer, research collaboration, and graduate pathway options between the two institutions.

Beyond the US partnership, Atilim is active in the Erasmus+ programme with bilateral agreements covering 31 European universities across Germany, Sweden, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and the Netherlands. Students can apply from their second year onwards to spend one semester or a full academic year at any of these partner institutions with credits recognised on their Atilim transcript.

Additional international recognition: Atilim University operates under full Bologna Process compliance, meaning its degree structure, credit system (ECTS), and grading scale align with the European Higher Education Area standards. Graduates receive a diploma supplement an internationally recognised document detailing the content and level of their degree which is particularly valuable for graduates seeking employment or further study in EU countries.

1.    What is Atilim University's ranking?

Atilim University ranking locally is 57 and its global ranking is 1623 at the level of international universities.

2. Is Atilim University good?

Atilim University is distinguished by being one of the most important private universities in Turkey, which is characterized by teaching engineering specialization and civil aviation, and the university has many international accreditations.

3. How to apply and register at Atilim University?

In the beginning, the necessary papers are prepared for registration, which are a copy of the High School certificate, a copy of the passport and a personal photo, and then you can contact us, we are Imtiaz team to start registering directly through the numbers listed at the end of the page.

4. What are the conditions for registration at Atılım University?

In order to register at Atılım University, a high school diploma is required along with a certificate of English language proficiency, and in the absence of this certificate, the student studies a preparatory year to teach English.

5. Is it possible to study in English at Atılım University?

Atılım University provides its students with the opportunity to study most of its majors in English, which makes it one of the most preferred private universities by foreign students, and the university is distinguished by its excellence and strength in teaching engineering and administrative specialization.

6. Is Atılım University recognized?

Atılım University is recognized by the Turkish Higher Education Council and many European Union and Arab countries such as Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon, Qand RIA, Yemen.

7. Where is Atılım University located?

Atılım University is located in Ankara, Turkey in the Kızılcaşar district, which is only 25 km from the capital center and is easily accessible from various parts of the city using public transportation.

8. What are Atilim University Fees?

Atilim University international students tuition fees for various bachelor's majors are $ 7250, except for the program of medicine, where the tuition fees are $ 20,250.

Atilim University occupies a clearly defined and strong position among Ankara's private universities particularly for students focused on engineering, aviation, and applied sciences. Here is how it compares to the universities most commonly considered alongside it:

Where Atilim clearly leads: Atilim is the highest-ranked private university in Ankara by both Webometrics (1,623 globally) and Times Higher Education (=41st nationally). No other private university in Ankara comes close to this ranking position. For students where academic reputation matters postgraduate applications, employer recognition, or future research careers this gap is meaningful.

Atilim also offers the only English-medium aeronautical and aerospace engineering programmes among private universities in Ankara, at $7,250/year. Students interested in aviation management, airframe maintenance, or avionics can find programs here that simply do not exist in English elsewhere in the city.

The MFCE research infrastructure and US sister university relationship give Atilim a research and international mobility profile that Ankara Medipol and Lokman Hekim cannot match at this stage of their development.

Where others have an edge: Ankara Medipol's medicine fees ($20,000 vs Atilim's $20,250) are marginally lower, and its Anafartalar campus is more central in Ankara city easier to reach without a car. Başkent University has a longer history (founded 1994) and a hospital network that provides strong clinical training environments for health science students.

The honest verdict: For engineering, aviation, and research-oriented students, Atilim University is the strongest private university option in Ankara and its global ranking puts it ahead of many Istanbul private universities at a comparable fee level. For medicine on the tightest budget, Ankara Medipol is the closer alternative. For students who prioritise city-centre location over campus quality, Ankara Medipol's downtown position may matter more than Atilim's 250-acre campus outside the city.