Piri Reis University · International
Study at Türkiye's first and only maritime university
100% English-taught degrees — from Associate to PhD — on a BREEAM-accredited seafront green campus in Istanbul, with direct industry and fleet links.
- First & only maritime university
- 100% English-taught
- BREEAM seafront campus
- Heart of Istanbul
- Industry & fleet links
Piri Reis by the numbers
Students
Bachelor programs
Associate programs
Master’s programs
PhD programs
Alumni
Programs
Explore our faculties
Undergraduate and graduate programs taught 100% in English — with a distinctive maritime edge.
Why PRU
Why international students choose PRU
Maritime specialization
The only maritime-focused university in Türkiye — a clear edge in global shipping, naval architecture and marine engineering careers.
100% English + Prep
All programs taught in English, with an English Preparatory School if you need to strengthen your language first.
Green seafront campus
Türkiye's first BREEAM-accredited green campus — modern facilities on the Tuzla seafront with sea views.
Istanbul & connectivity
Study where two continents meet — a safe, vibrant city with global flight, metro and Marmaray connections.
Admissions
Your path to PRU — choose your level
Pick your study level to see eligibility, accepted exams and required documents — then apply online.
Scholarships for international students
Merit-based and maritime-specific scholarships help make a PRU degree affordable. See what you qualify for.
Campus life
Life on a seafront campus
30+ student clubs — from the Yachting Club and PRU-SNAME to Scuba Diving — plus a swimming pool, sports halls, a 100,000-volume library, sea-view dining (with halal and allergen options), and on-campus health and psychological counselling.
Recognition
Memberships & accreditations
