Acibadem University

About

Acıbadem University is a private, health sciences-focused institution in Istanbul, renowned for its strong programs in Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, and various Health Sciences. Established by the Acıbadem Healthcare Group, it offers a unique advantage of integrated practical training within a leading healthcare network. For international students, the university provides a welcoming environment with several English-taught programs and dedicated support from its International Office, assisting with admissions, visa processes, and campus integration. Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and a curriculum heavily focused on clinical application, preparing them for global careers in healthcare. Its distinctive characteristic is the direct, hands-on clinical experience facilitated by its strong ties to the Acıbadem Healthcare Group's hospitals and medical centers.

Background

Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University (ACU) is a non-profit foundation university in Istanbul, Turkey, dedicated to the field of health sciences. The university was founded in 2007 by Mehmet Ali Aydınlar, an entrepreneur and founder of Acıbadem Healthcare Group, Turkey's leading healthcare institution. As of 2019, ACU serves 4374 undergraduate and graduate students through School of Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, two Vocational Schools and four graduate schools; Institute of Health Sciences, Institute of Social Sciences, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, and Institute of Senology. ACU operates in a main campus and two affiliated hospitals, Acıbadem Maslak Hospital and Acıbadem Atakent Hospital, for education and research purposes. Kerem Aydınlar Campus, centrally located on the Asian side of Istanbul offers students a privileged university life.

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