Straddling Europe and Asia, Türkiye attracts visitors with its cultural heritage, historical sites, ancient ruins, and natural landscapes.
Türkiye is also a study destination for international students. The official Study in Türkiye portal highlights high-quality education options and tuition fees that are low compared with those in many leading higher education destinations.
Studying business in Türkiye can give students exposure to an OECD and G20 economy. Here, we will discuss best business schools in Türkiye with notable accreditations, ranking results, or program offerings.
Top Business Schools in Turkey
1. Koc University
Koç University‘s Graduate School of Business is Türkiye’s only Triple Crown business school, holding AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS accreditations.
The Financial Times ranked the school’s Executive MBA program 73rd globally in its 2025 ranking. Koç University Graduate School of Business is also listed as the CEMS academic member in Türkiye.
The school’s current portfolio includes MSc programs, MBA options, an Executive MBA, and a Ph.D. in Business.
2. Istanbul University
Established in 1968, Istanbul University‘s School of Business is the first business school in Türkiye. The school is accredited by AACSB. In Eduniversal’s 2026 Türkiye ranking, it is listed in the 4 Palmes of Excellence league.
The school’s stated goals include collaborating with business organizations, communities, and graduate networks and contributing to sustainable development. Its peer-reviewed official journal, Istanbul Business Research, is published twice a year.
Istanbul University School of Business serves undergraduate and graduate students and offers master’s and Ph.D. study options in business-related fields.
3. Sabanci Business School
Sabancı Business School is AACSB-accredited. As of November 2025, its MBA, Professional MBA, and Executive MBA programs are also AMBA-accredited.
In the Financial Times 2025 European Business School Rankings, Sabancı Business School ranked 53rd. Its Executive MBA ranked 48th globally in the Financial Times 2025 EMBA ranking.
The school’s mission includes educating socially responsible individuals who have the skills to succeed globally and contribute to society. The school offers bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees. Sabancı University’s medium of instruction is English.
4. Bilkent University
Bilkent University’s Faculty of Business Administration received its initial AACSB accreditation in 2006, becoming the first AACSB-accredited business school in Türkiye. The school is also a member of the Network of International Business and Economic Schools and offers Erasmus and exchange opportunities through international partnerships.
Bilkent University’s Faculty of Business Administration offers undergraduate study, an MBA, an Executive MBA, and master’s and Ph.D. programs in several business fields.
5. Galatasaray University
The Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences at Galatasaray University began offering education in the 1994–1995 academic year. It offers undergraduate programs in Economics, Business Administration, Political Science, and International Relations. In Eduniversal’s 2026 Türkiye ranking, the faculty is listed in the 3 Palmes of Excellence league.
Galatasaray University is a francophone institution that requires a good command of French. For non-francophone undergraduate students, its language-learning system includes one year of preparatory classes and credited French courses during the first undergraduate year.
The university’s ECTS guide lists a bachelor’s-level Business Administration program, a master’s program in Business Administration, and a doctoral program in Business Administration.
These schools offer different mixes of degree levels, languages, accreditations, and ranking results. Review each institution’s official program pages, tuition information, admissions requirements, and scholarship options before applying.
Hopefully, this article on the best business schools in Turkey was helpful. Make sure to also check out the Study in Turkey and Available Business Programs for International Students pages for more information.
