Study Master non Thesis in Turkey Without Entrance Exam - LATEST 2026
Private universities in Turkey for a non-thesis master's without an entrance exam, in Istanbul and Kayseri, with sizes and founding years.
A non-thesis master's degree in Turkey is based on coursework, with no research thesis to write. This page is for students who want one without sitting an entrance exam. These programs usually take one to two years, depending on the university and the program.
The universities listed below are private, and StudyLeo can send your application to any of them. Most are in Istanbul. The exception is Nuh Naci Yazgan University in Kayseri, founded in 2009, with 2,844 students.
Among the Istanbul options, Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University has 18,347 students and Istanbul Nisantasi University 15,000. Biruni University has 12,562 students and opened in 2014. Istanbul Aydin University is the largest on the list, with 50,000 students.
Teaching language and fees vary by program, so compare them on each program page before you decide. Every university shown lists a dormitory.
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