Double Diploma Program Between IUS and SBU

International University of Sarajevo
International University of Sarajevo

University of Health Sciences

Double Diploma Program Between IUS and SBU

    

2 AREAS OF STUDY:

  • DENTAL MEDICINE
  • MEDICINE

ADVANTAGES:

  • TWO UNIVERSITIES, TWO DIPLOMAS
  • NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
  • STUDYING IN SARAJEVO AND ISTANBUL

Dear prospective students,

The International University of Sarajevo (IUS) is proud to present a new opportunity for a better future where it offers dynamic and motivated candidates enrollment in new study programs for obtaining double diplomas, which are realized in cooperation with the prestigious University of Health Sciences (SBU), Turkiye.

The implemented joint study programs are as follows: Dental Medicine and Medicine. These joint study programs combine the best aspects of these two partner universities and provide the advantage of studying in Sarajevo and Istanbul. Upon successful completion of a six-year course of study, graduates are awarded two separate diplomas, one issued by IUS and the other issued by SBU.

The University of Health Sciences (SBU) in Istanbul carries the legacy of Mekteb-i Tıbbiyye-i Şahane, Türkiye’s first medical school founded in 1903. Honoring this heritage, SBU was officially established on April 15, 2015, in the same historic building and began academic activities in the 2016–2017 academic year. As Türkiye’s first thematic public university dedicated solely to health sciences, SBU is uniquely authorized to establish faculties and institutes abroad, underlining its international mission. In 2016, SBU incorporated the Gülhane Academy of Military Medicine, originally founded in 1898 as Gülhane Seririyat Hospital, the country’s first modern medical institution—adding both legacy and academic strength to the university. Today, SBU comprises: 5 institutes, 22 faculties, 6 vocational schools and 37 research centers. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research, SBU has become a national leader in health sciences and a growing international presence. According to the 2024 Shanghai Ranking (ARWU), SBU is ranked in the 601–700 bracket globally, a reflection of its rapid rise and impact in medical research and education. From preserving history to advancing modern healthcare, SBU is shaping the future of health education in Türkiye and beyond.

We invite all ambitious students to take advantage of this opportunity that IUS now offers you and enroll in one of the two offered study programs through our established international cooperation.

 

 

CONDITIONS

FOR CANDIDATES FROM BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA:

    • Quota: 20 students for Dental Medicine and 20 students for Medicine
    • Admission requirements:
      • Candidates with a grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a total of 5.0 (or equivalent) (weight: 30 points);
      • Student Selection Exam organized by the IUS Commission in the relevant field (passing threshold: 60/100, weight: 50 points);
      • Interview with the IUS Commission (weight: 20 points). 
    • 4. Admission deadlines:
      • Last application date: September 8, 2025,
      • Written Exam: September 10, 2025, 11:00,
      • Interview Exam dates:  September 10, 2025, 10:00-17:00,
      • Announcement of the results: September 10, 2025 

 

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    FOR CANDIDATES FROM THE REPUBLIC OF TURKIYE:

    • Quota: 50 students for Dental Medicine and 50 students for Medicine
    • Turkish citizens will be placed in the program solely based on the results of the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) administered by ÖSYM.
    • Admission requirements:
      • Dental Medicine: Top 80,000
      • Medicine: Top 50,000
    • For more information and enrollment, please visit the following website: CLICK HERE

    FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES:

    • Quota: 30 students for Dental Medicine and 30 students for Medicine
    • All international applications are conducted through the IUS Enrollment portal: CLICK HERE 
    • INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES:
    • 1. Create an account for your application
      2. Fill out the application form. You are required to attach the following documents:
      • Motivation letter  
      • High school diploma and transcript of grades
      • Certificate of English language proficiency - TOEFL certificate (minimum 72 points)
      • Copy of passport (valid for at least two years)
      • Photo, dimensions 6x4
    • 3. If the application is accepted, the candidate will be informed of the next steps.
    • 4. Admission deadlines:
        • Last application date: September 8, 2025,
        • Written Exam: September 10, 2025, 11:00,
        • Interview Exam dates:  September 10, 2025, 10:00-17:00,
        • Announcement of the results: September 10, 2025 

       

     

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    ENGLISH AND TURKISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (only for DDP with SBU)

    The language of instruction in the double diploma program with SBU will be English and Turkish. The first three years will be at IUS and primarly in English (If deemed necessary, up to 30% of the courses that sudents will take at IUS may be offered in Turkish). The last three years will be at SBU and 100% in Turkish.

    1. Before starting their first academic year at IUS, all students who register for enrollment in the double diploma program are required to score the required number of points (65/100) in the English Proficiency test offered at IUS.

    Prospective students are exempted from taking the final English Proficiency Test (Proficiency Exam) if:

    • Have passed the TOEFL IBT with at least 72 points;
    • Have obtained a high school diploma / BA diploma / MA diploma /title in a country where English is the official language in use;
    • Have obtained a high school diploma from one of the internationally recognized programs in which English is the official language, as follows:
      AICE diploma: Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education
      IB diploma : International Baccalaureate
    • NOTE: Turkish candidates who fail to meet the English language proficiency requirement within two years, may be placed in another Turkish-taught program by ÖSYM based on their YKS results from the relevant year.

    2. Bosnian and international students who register for enrollment in the double diploma program are required to take Turkish Language School while taking their English preparatory courses:

    • Prospective candidates need to obtain Turkish level B1 by the end of the 1st academic year;
    • Prospective candidates need to obtain Turkish level B2 by the end of the 3rd academic year (required for transfer to SBU). NOTE: Students who do not obtain a B2 Turkish proficiency certificate by the end of their three-year education at IUS, may transfer to other faculties at IUS.
    • The following students may be exempt from the Turkish Proficiency Exam: native Turkish speakers and those who have completed their high school, undergraduate or graduate education in Turkish.

     

    TUITION FEE

    Undergraduate ProgramsNon-Bosnian Citizens (including Turkish)BiH Citizens
    Dental Medicine10,000.00 EUR6,000.00 EUR
    Medicine12,500.00 EUR7,500.00 EUR
    University of Health Sciences (SBU)Dental Medicine:10,000.00 EUR / Medicine: 12,500.00 EURDental Medicine: 6,000.00 EUR / Medicine: 7,500.00 EUR

     

    ADDITIONAL NOTES:

    • The amount of the annual tuition fee for the double diploma program will be paid in accordance with the established practice and procedures of each institution.
    • Subject to availability, each institution might offer accommodation to students within its own campus, and a meal plan for students at an additional cost, at the usual prices.
    • Students who successfully fulfill the academic requirements of both institutions will be awarded TWO independent diplomas; one issued by IUS and the other by SBÜ.
    • Prior to their departure to SBÜ, IUS students may transfer from a DDP to another program OUT OF IUS in the same field within Bosnia and Herzegovina or an international program, complying with the relevant transfer regulations.
    • Turkish and international students must apply for a residence permit in Bosnia and Herzegovina on an annual basis until the completion of their third academic year (This period may also include the English and Turkish preparatory program). IUS does not provide any commitment or guarantee regarding the issuance of residence permits for foreign students during their studies in BiH.
    • Bosnian and international students enrolled and physically present at SBÜ are required to obtain a student residence permit in Turkiye. SBÜ does not provide any commitment or guarantee regarding the issuance of residence permits for foreign students during their studies in Turkiye.

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