September 07-09, 2026Student Applications via OİS for the Exemption Exam (Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution-Turkish Language-General English)
September 14, 2026English Placement Exam
September 15, 2026Announcement of English Placement Exam Results
September 16, 2026English Proficiency Exam-ISTEP
September 15, 2026Exemption Exams (Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution-Turkish Language-General English)
September 17, 2026Announcement of ISTEP Results
September 18, 2026Objection Window for ISTEP Results
September 18, 2026Announcement of Exemption Exam Results (Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution-Turkish Language-General English)
September 19, 2026Announcement of ISTEP Objection Results
September 25, 2026Deadline for Submission of TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, PTE, LanguageCert, and Other Acceptable Exam Certificates for English Preparatory Program Exemption
September 16-17-18, 2026Orientation Week
FALL SEMESTER
September 21-25, 2026Fall Semester Course Registrations
September 28, 2026 - December 31, 2026Commencement and Conclusion of Fall Semester Courses
September 28 - October 2, 2026Course Add-Drop Week
October 5, 2026Determination of Courses to be Cancelled Due to Insufficient Enrollment/Conditions
October 9, 2026Cancellation of Courses That Do Not Meet the Conditions
October 23, 2026Deadline for Registration Freeze Applications
October 28, 2026Republic Day Half-Day Administrative Holiday (Wednesday)
October 29, 2026Republic Day (Official Holiday) (Thursday)*
October 30, 2026No Classes Will Be Held
November 10, 2026Atatürk Commemoration Day
November 14-22, 2026Midterm Exams
November 16-27, 2026Midterm Makeup Exam Applications (Makeup exam applications must be submitted to the respective academic unit within 5 (five) working days following the missed exam.)
December 11, 2026Last Day of Midterm Makeup Exams
December 18, 2026Deadline for Course Withdrawal
December 31, 2026Last Day of Fall Semester Courses
December 31, 2026Deadline for Grade Entry of Non-Attendance (DZ Grade)
January 1, 2027New Year's Day (Official Holiday) (Friday)
January 04-17, 2027Final Exams
January 20, 2027Announcement of Final Exam Grades
January 21, 2027Exam Applications for Students Who Have Completed Their Maximum Duration and Meet the Exam Eligibility Requirements
January 22, 2027Exam Application Results for Students Who Have Completed Their Maximum Duration and Meet the Exam Eligibility Requirements
January 25, 2027Exams for Students Who Have Completed Their Maximum Duration and Meet the Exam Eligibility Requirements
January 30 - February 05, 2027Resit Exams
February 8, 2027Announcement of Resit Exam Grades
February 9, 2027Application for Single-Course / Grade Improvement Exams for Students at the Graduation Stage
February 10, 2027Single-Course / Grade Improvement Exam for Students at the Graduation Stage
February 11, 2027Result Announcement of Single-Course / Grade Improvement Exams for Students at the Graduation Stage
SPRING SEMESTER
February 09-12, 2027Spring Semester Course Registrations
February 15, 2027 - June 04, 2027Commencement and Conclusion of Spring Semester Courses
February 15-19, 2027Course Add-Drop Week
February 22, 2027Determination of Courses to be Cancelled Due to Insufficient Conditions and Sharing with Academic Units
February 26, 2027Cancellation of Courses That Do Not Meet the Conditions
March 8, 2027Ramadan Feast Eve (Monday) (No Classes Will Be Held)*
March 09-11, 2027Ramadan Feast (Official Holiday) (Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday)
March 12, 2027No Classes Will Be Held
March 19, 2027Deadline for Registration Freeze Applications
April 10-18, 2027Midterm Exams
April 11-26, 2027Midterm Makeup Exam Applications (Makeup exam applications must be submitted to the respective academic unit within 5 (five) working days following the missed exam.)
April 23, 2027National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Official Holiday) (Friday)
May 1, 2027Labor and Solidarity Day (Official Holiday) (Saturday)
May 15, 2027Feast of Sacrifice Eve (Saturday)
May 16-19, 2027Feast of Sacrifice (Official Holiday) (Sunday-Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday)
May 19, 2027Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Official Holiday) (Wednesday)
May 21, 2027Last Day of Midterm Makeup Exams
May 28, 2027Deadline for Course Withdrawal
June 11, 2027Deadline for Grade Entry of Non-Attendance (DZ Grade) (Associate-Undergraduate)
June 4, 2027Last Day of Spring Semester Courses
June 07-20, 2027Final Exams
June 22, 2027Announcement of Final Exam Grades
June 23, 2027Exam Applications for Students Who Have Completed Their Maximum Duration and Meet the Exam Eligibility Requirements
June 24, 2027Exam Application Results for Students Who Have Completed Their Maximum Duration and Meet the Exam Eligibility Requirements
June 25, 2027Exams for Students Who Have Completed Their Maximum Duration and Meet the Exam Eligibility Requirements
June 29 - June 30 - July 1 - July 2Graduation Ceremony
July 03-10, 2027Resit Exams
July 13, 2027Announcement of Resit Exam Grades
July 14, 2027Deadline for Single-Course / Grade Improvement Exam Applications for Students at the Graduation Stage
July 15, 2027Democracy and National Unity Day (Holiday) (Thursday)
July 16, 2027Single-Course / Grade Improvement Exam for Students at the Graduation Stage
July 19, 2027Result Announcement of Single-Course / Grade Improvement Exams for Students at the Graduation Stage
SUMMER TERM
July 13 - July 16, 2027Applications for Summer School Courses
July 26 - September 10, 2027Commencement and Conclusion of Summer School Courses
August 30, 2027Victory Day (Official Holiday) (Monday)*
September 13-15, 2027End-of-Summer School Exams (There are no resit exams.)
September 16, 2027Announcement of Summer School Final Exam Grades
September 17, 2027Application Dates for End-of-Summer Term Single-Course / Grade Improvement Exams (For students at the graduation stage)
September 20, 2027End-of-Summer Term Single-Course / Grade Improvement Exam (For students at the graduation stage)
SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 - JUNE 04, 2027
 Fall SemesterSpring SemesterSummer School
StartEndStartEndStartEnd
Course Start-EndSeptember 28, 2026December 31, 2026February 15, 2027June 4, 2027July 26, 2027September 10, 2027
Final Exams Start-EndJanuary 4, 2027January 17, 2027June 7, 2027June 20, 2027September 6, 2027September 8, 2027
Graduation CeremonyJune 29 - June 30 - July 1 - July 2

Academic ActivityStartEnd
Fall SemesterMonday, October 6, 2025Friday, January 9, 2026
Democracy and National Unity DayTuesday, July 15, 2025
Victory DaySaturday, August 30, 2025
2025 YKS RegistrationsSeptember 1–5, 2025 (Monday–Friday)
Applications for Exemption Exams (Atatürk’s Principles and History of Turkish Revolution – Turkish Language – General English) via OISMonday, September 15, 2025Thursday, September 18, 2025
Exemption Exams (Atatürk’s Principles and History of Turkish Revolution – Turkish Language – General English)Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Announcement of Exemption Exam ResultsFriday, September 26, 2025
Orientation WeekTo be scheduled after ÖSYM registrations are announced
Fall Semester Course RegistrationsMonday, September 29, 2025Friday, October 3, 2025
Beginning of Fall Semester CoursesMonday, October 6, 2025
Add–Drop WeekMonday, October 6, 2025Saturday, October 18, 2025
Determination of Courses to be ClosedMonday, October 20, 2025
Deadline for Freeze Registration ApplicationsMonday, November 3, 2025
Republic Day Eve (half day)Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Republic DayWednesday, October 29, 2025
Midterm ExamsSaturday, November 8, 2025Sunday, November 16, 2025
Application Period for Midterm Make-Up ExamsMonday, November 10, 2025Monday, November 17, 2025
Last Day to Withdraw from a CourseFriday, 5 December 2025
Announcement of Midterm Make-Up ApplicationsTuesday, November 18, 2025
Midterm Make-Up ExamsThursday, November 20, 2025Friday, November 21, 2025
Deadline for Entry of Absenteeism Grades (DZ Grade) – Fall SemesterMonday, December 22, 2025
New Year’s DayThursday, January 1, 2026
Last Day of Fall Semester CoursesFriday, January 9, 2026
Final ExamsSaturday, January 10, 2026Sunday, January 18, 2026
Entry of Final Exam GradesSaturday, January 10, 2026Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Make-Up ExamsMonday, February 2, 2026Thursday, February 5, 2026
Deadline for Entry of Make-Up Exam GradesMonday, February 2, 2026Friday, February 6, 2026
Applications for Single Course / Grade Improvement Exam (For Graduating Students)Monday, February 9, 2026Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Single Course / Grade Improvement Exam (For Graduating Students)Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Announcement of Single Course / Grade Improvement Exam ResultsThursday, February 12, 2026
Spring SemesterMonday, February 16, 2026Saturday, May 23, 2026
Spring Semester Course RegistrationsMonday, February 9, 2026Friday, February 13, 2026
Beginning of Spring Semester CoursesMonday, February 16, 2026
Add–Drop WeekMonday, February 23, 2026Saturday, February 28, 2026
Determination of Courses to be ClosedMonday, March 9, 2026
Ramadan Feast EveThursday, March 19, 2026
Ramadan Feast (3 days)Friday, March 20, 2026Sunday, March 22, 2026
Deadline for Freeze Registration ApplicationsMonday, March 23, 2026
Midterm ExamsSaturday, March 28, 2026Sunday, April 5, 2026
Announcement of Midterm ResultsSaturday, March 28, 2026Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Application Period for Midterm Make-Up ExamsTuesday, March 31, 2026Sunday, April 5, 2026
Withdrawal DeadlineWednesday, April 8, 2026
Announcement of Midterm Make-Up ApplicationsMonday, April 6, 2026
Midterm Make-Up ExamsTuesday, April 7, 2026Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Announcement of Midterm Make-Up ResultsThursday, April 9, 2026
National Sovereignty and Children’s DayThursday, April 23, 2026
Labour and Solidarity DayFriday, May 1, 2026
Deadline for Entry of Absenteeism Grades (DZ Grade) – Spring SemesterMonday, May 18, 2026
Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports DayTuesday, May 19, 2026
Last Day of Spring Semester CoursesSaturday, May 23, 2026
Eid al-Adha EveTuesday, May 26, 2026
Eid al-Adha (4 days)Wednesday, May 27, 2026Saturday, May 30, 2026
Final ExamsTuesday, June 2, 2026Thursday, June 11, 2026
Entry of Final Exam GradesTuesday, June 2, 2026Sunday, June 14, 2026
Graduation CeremonyJune 23–25, 2026
Make-Up ExamsMonday, June 29, 2026Thursday, July 2, 2026
Deadline for Entry of Make-Up Exam GradesMonday, June 29, 2026Friday, July 3, 2026
Applications for Single Course / Grade Improvement Exam (For Graduating Students)Friday, July 3, 2026
Single Course / Grade Improvement Exam (For Graduating Students)Monday, July 6, 2026
Announcement of Single Course / Grade Improvement Exam ResultsTuesday, July 7, 2026
Summer TermMonday, July 6, 2026Friday, August 21, 2026
Summer School Course Applications and RegistrationsTuesday, June 23, 2026Friday, July 3, 2026
Beginning of Summer School CoursesMonday, July 6, 2026
Democracy and National Unity DayWednesday, July 15, 2026
Victory DaySunday, August 30, 2026
Summer School Final ExamsMonday, August 10, 2026Friday, August 14, 2026
Announcement of Summer School Final Exam ResultsMonday, August 17, 2026
Applications for End of Summer Term Single Course / Grade Improvement Exam (For Graduating Students)Tuesday, August 18, 2026Wednesday, August 19, 2026
End of Summer Term Single Course / Grade Improvement Exam (For Graduating Students)Friday, August 21, 2026
According to Article 7, paragraph 4 of Istinye University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Training Regulations, courses will be held on weekends.
***: Public holiday.

2025-2026 
ENGLISH PREPARATORY PROGRAM
ACADEMIC CALENDAR

FALL TERM

September 23th, 2025

English Placement Exam

September 24th, 2025

Announcement of English Placement Exam Results

September 25th, 2025

English Proficiency Exam-ISTEP

September 28th, 2025

Announcement of ISTEP Results

September 29th, 2025

Due date for the submission of TOEFL IBT, IELTS Academic, PTE, LanguageCert, and other accepted exam results to be exempt from English Preparatory Education

September 30th, 2025

Objection Day to ISTEP Results

October 1st, 2025

Announcement of ISTEP Objection Results

October 29th, 2025

Republic Day

September 29th, 2025 - January, 2nd, 2026

Starting and Ending Dates of English Preparatory Program Courses in the Fall Semester

January 1st, 2026

New Year

January 12th, 2026

English Proficiency Exam-ISTEP

January 14th, 2026

Announcement of ISTEP Results

January 15th, 2026

Objection Day to ISTEP Results

January 16th, 2026

Announcement of ISTEP Objection Results

SPRING TERM

February 2nd, 2026

Due date for the submission of TOEFL IBT, IELTS Academic, PTE, LanguageCert, and other accepted exam results to be exempt from English Preparatory Education

February 9th - May 15th, 2026

Starting and Ending Dates of English Preparatory Program Courses in the Spring Semester

March 19th - March 22th, 2026

Eid (Holiday)

April 23rd, 2026

National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Holiday)

May 1st, 2026

Labor Day (Holiday)

May 19th, 2026

Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Holiday)

May 26th - 30th, 2026

Feast of Sacrifice (Holiday)

May 20th, 2026

English Proficiency Exam-ISTEP

May 21st, 2026

Announcement of ISTEP Results

May 22th, 2026

Objection Day to ISTEP Results

May 25th, 2026

Announcement of ISTEP Objection Results

SUMMER TERM

June 8th - July 17th, 2026

Starting and Ending Dates of English Preparatory Program  Courses in the Summer Term

July 15th, 2026

Democracy and National Unity Day

July 27th, 2026

English Proficiency Exam-ISTEP

July 29th, 2026

Announcement of ISTEP results

July 30th, 2026

Objection Day to ISTEP Results

July 31st, 2026

Announcement of ISTEP Objection Results

August 30th, 2026

Victory Day

 

ISTINYE UNIVERSITY
2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR
TURKISH PREPARATORY PROGRAM ACADEMIC CALENDAR

FALL TERM

15th September 2026

Turkish Proficiency Exam

16th September 2026

Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Results

17th September 2026

Day for Objections to Turkish Proficiency Exam Results

18th September 2026

Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Objection Results

21st September 2026 - 25th December 2026

Starting and Ending Dates of Turkish Preparatory Program Courses in the Fall Term

28th October (Half-day)
29th October 2026 (Full-day)
30th October (Full-day)

Republic Day (Holiday)

1st January 2027

New Year (Holiday)

5th January 2027

Turkish Proficiency Exam

6th January 2027

Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Results

7th January 2027

Day for Objections to Turkish Proficiency Exam Results

8th January 2027

Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Objection Results

SPRING TERM

8th February - 14th May 2027

Starting and Ending Dates of Turkish Preparatory Program Courses in the Spring Term

8th - 12th March 2027

Eid Ramadan (Holiday)

23rd April 2027

National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Holiday)

1st May 2027

Labor and Solidarity Day (Holiday)

19th May 2027

Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Holiday)

16th - 19th May 2027

Eid al-Adha (Holiday)

31st May 2027

Turkish Proficiency Exam

2nd June 2027

Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Results

3rd June 2027

Day for Objections to Turkish Proficiency Exam Results

4th June 2027

Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Objection Results

SUMMER TERM

7th June - 16th July 2027

Starting and Ending Dates of Turkish Preparatory Program Courses in the Summer Term

15th July 2027

Democracy and National Unity Day (Holiday)

26th July 2027

Turkish Proficiency Exam

27th July 2027

Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Results

28th July 2027

Day for Objections to Turkish Proficiency Exam Results

29th July 2027

Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Objection Results

30th August 2027

Victory Day (Holiday)

ISTINYE UNIVERSITY
2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
TURKISH PREPARATORY PROGRAM ACADEMIC CALENDAR

FALL SEMESTER

September 24, 2025

Turkish Proficiency Exam

September 26, 2025

Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Results

September 29, 2025

Objection Window for Turkish Proficiency Exam Results

September 30, 2025

Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Objection Results

September 29, 2025 - January 2, 2026

Course Start and End Dates

October 28, 2025 Tuesday

Republic Day Eve (Half-day)

October 29, 2025 Wednesday

Republic Day

January 1, 2026 Thursday

New Year's Day

January 13, 2026

Turkish Proficiency Exam

January 15, 2026

Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Results

January 16, 2026

Objection Window for Turkish Proficiency Exam Results

January 19, 2026

Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Objection Results

SPRING SEMESTER

February 09 - May 15, 2026

Course Start and End Dates

March 19, 2026 Thursday

Ramadan Feast Eve

March 20 - March 22, 2026

Ramadan Feast (Holiday)

April 23, 2026 Thursday

April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Holiday)

May 1, 2026 Friday

Labor and Solidarity Day (Holiday)

May 19, 2026 Tuesday

Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day (Holiday)

May 26, 2026 Tuesday

Feast of Sacrifice Eve

May 27-30, 2026

Feast of Sacrifice (Holiday)

June 2, 2026

Turkish Proficiency Exam

June 4, 2026

Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Results

June 5, 2026

Objection Window for Turkish Proficiency Exam Results

June 8, 2026

Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Objection Results

SUMMER SEMESTER

June 15 - July 31, 2026

Course Start and End Dates

July 15, 2026 Wednesday

Democracy and National Unity Day

August 11, 2026

Turkish Proficiency Exam

August 13, 2026

Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Results

August 14, 2026

Objection Window for Turkish Proficiency Exam Results

August 17, 2026

Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Objection Results

August 30, 2026 Sunday

Victory Day

ISTINYE UNIVERSITY
2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR
FACULTY OF MEDICINE ACADEMIC CALENDAR

FALL SEMESTER / GÜZ DÖNEMİ

1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027

YEAR VI - Internship Program Start-End

07 - 09 September 2026

Exemption Exam Applications via OIS (Atatürk's Principles, Turkish Language, General English)

14 September 2026

English Placement Test

14 September - 20 November 2026

YEAR IV - Internal Medicine / Pediatrics / General Surgery - Emergency Medicine / Gynecology and Obstetrics - Urology Practical Course Blocks

14 September - 02 October 2026

YEAR V - Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Practical Course - A

14 - 25 September 2026

YEAR V - Anesthesiology and Reanimation Practical Course - C

15 September 2026

Exemption Exams (Atatürk's Principles, Turkish Language, General English)

16 September 2026

English Proficiency Exam (ISTEP)

21 September - 06 November 2026

YEAR II - Nervous System and Senses Committee

21 September - 23 October 2026

YEAR III - Intro to Pathological Sciences and Stages of Life-II Committee

21 - 25 September 2026

Orientation Week for New Students

28 September - 9 October 2026

YEAR V - Elective Practical Course - C

28 September - 30 October 2026

YEAR I - Orientation Week-Cell-Tissue-Organ System

05 - 23 October 2026

YEAR V - Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Practical Course - A

12 - 23 October 2026

YEAR V - Orthopedics and Traumatology Practical Course - C

26 October - 13 November 2026

YEAR V - Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Practical Course - A / Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Practical Course - C

26 October - 04 December 2026

YEAR III - Blood-Immune System-Tumor Committee

29 October 2026

Republic Day (Holiday)

02 November - 04 December 2026

YEAR I - Bone-Joint Committee

09 November - 18 December 2026

YEAR II - Circulation-Respiration Committee

09 - 20 November 2026

YEAR V - Ophthalmology Practical Course - C

16 November - 04 December 2026

YEAR V - Neurology and Neurosurgery Practical Course - A

23 November - 04 December 2026

YEAR V - Otorhinolaryngology Practical Course - C

23 November 2026 - 29 January 2027

YEAR IV - Pediatrics / Internal Medicine / Gynecology and Obstetrics - Urology / General Surgery - Emergency Medicine Practical Course Blocks

07 - 18 December 2026

YEAR V - Dermatology Practical Course - C / Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry Practical Course - A

07 December 2026 - 15 January 2027

YEAR III - Circulation-Respiration Committee

07 - 30 December 2026

YEAR I - Muscle-Movement Committee

21 December 2026 - 22 January 2027

YEAR II - Digestion-Metabolism Committee

21 - 31 December 2026

YEAR V - Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Practical Course - C

28 December 2026 - 15 January 2027

YEAR V - Forensic Medicine and Public Health Practical Course - A

01 January 2027

New Year's Day

04 - 29 January 2027

YEAR I - Circulation - Respiration Committee

19 - 29 January 2027

Semester Break - C Group

01 - 05 February 2027

YEAR I - Professional Skills Practice (Basic Clinical Skills) Make-up

01 - 12 February 2027

Semester Break - A Group / YEAR IV 1st Semester Break / YEAR III Semester Break

SPRING SEMESTER / BAHAR DÖNEMİ

08 - 19 February 2027

YEAR I Semester Break / YEAR II Semester Break

01 - 19 February 2027

YEAR V - Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Practical Course - C

15 - 26 February 2027

YEAR V - Anesthesiology and Reanimation Practical Course - A

15 February - 26 March 2027

YEAR III - Nervous System-Senses-Locomotor System Committee

15 February - 22 April 2027

YEAR IV - General Surgery - Emergency Medicine / Gynecology and Obstetrics - Urology / Internal Medicine / Pediatrics Practical Course Blocks

22 February - 02 April 2027

YEAR I - Abdomen - GIS Committee

22 February - 12 March 2027

YEAR V - Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Practical Course - C

22 February - 26 March 2027

YEAR II - Urogenital Endocrine Committee

02 - 12 March 2027

YEAR V - Elective Practical Course - A

08 - 11 March 2027

Eid al-Fitr (Holiday)

14 March 2027

Medicine Day

15 March - 02 April 2027

YEAR V - Orthopedics and Traumatology Practical Course - A / Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Practical Course - C

29 March - 30 April 2027

YEAR III - Digestion-Metabolism Committee

29 March - 07 May 2027

YEAR II - Biological Agents - Defense - Inflammation Committee

29 March - 09 April 2027

YEAR V - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Practical Course - A

05 - 22 April 2027

YEAR V - Neurology and Neurosurgery Practical Course - C

05 April - 07 May 2027

YEAR I - CNS (Central Nervous System) Committee

12 - 22 April 2027

YEAR V - Ophthalmology Practical Course - A

23 April 2027

National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Holiday)

26 April - 07 May 2027

YEAR V - Otorhinolaryngology Practical Course - A

26 April - 14 May 2027

YEAR V - Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry Practical Course - C

26 April - 02 July 2027

YEAR IV - Gynecology and Obstetrics - Urology / General Surgery - Emergency Medicine / Pediatrics / Internal Medicine Practical Course Blocks

01 May 2027

Labor and Solidarity Day (Holiday)

03 May - 11 June 2027

YEAR III - Urogenital Endocrine Committee

10 May - 11 June 2027

YEAR I - Endocrine-Urogenital Committee / YEAR II - Stages of Life-I Committee

10 May - 25 June 2027

YEAR V - Dermatology Practical Course - A

16 - 19 May 2027

Eid al-Adha (Holiday)

19 May 2027

Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Holiday)

21 May - 25 June 2027

YEAR V - Forensic Medicine and Public Health Practical Course - C

26 May - 10 June 2027

YEAR V - Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Practical Course - A

27 - 30 May 2027

Eid al-Adha (Holiday)

14 - 18 June 2027

YEAR II / YEAR III - Professional Skills Practice Make-up / YEAR V - Make-up Exam

21 - 25 June 2027

YEAR I - End of Year Exam Week

28 June - 2 July 2027

YEAR II / YEAR III - End of Year Exam Week

06 - 07 July 2027

YEAR I - Make-up Exam

12 - 16 July 2027

YEAR II / YEAR III / YEAR IV - Make-up Exams

ISTINYE UNIVERSITY
2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
FACULTY OF MEDICINE ACADEMIC CALENDAR

FALL SEMESTER

July 1, 2025 – July 1, 2026

Phase VI – Intern Program Start-End

September 15 – November 21, 2025

Phase IV – Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, General Surgery-Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology-Urology Clinical Clerkship Blocks

September 15 – October 03, 2025

Phase V – Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Clerkship - A

September 15 – September 26, 2025

Phase V – Anesthesiology and Reanimation Clerkship - C

September 15 – October 10, 2025

Phase II – Nervous System and Sensory Organs Subject Block

September 15 – October 17, 2025

Phase III – Introduction to Pathological Sciences and Stages of Life-II Subject Block

September 29 – October 10, 2025

Phase V – Elective Clerkship - C

October 06 – October 24, 2025

Phase V – Pulmonary Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Clerkship - A

October 1 – October 3, 2025

Orientation Week for Newly Admitted Students

September 23, 2025

English Placement Exam

September 25, 2025

English Proficiency Exam – ISTEP

September 23, 2025

Exemption Exams (Atatürk's Principles and History of Turkish Revolution – Turkish Language – General English)

October 06 – October 31, 2025

Phase I – Orientation Week – Introduction to Medical Sciences-I Subject Block

October 13 – October 24, 2025

Phase V – Orthopedics and Traumatology Clerkship - C

October 20 – November 28, 2025

Phase II – Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems Subject Block / Phase III – Hematopoietic System, Immunology and Oncology Subject Block

October 29, 2025

Republic Day (Holiday)

October 27 – November 14, 2025

Phase V – Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Clerkship - A / Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clerkship - C

November 3 – December 5, 2025

Phase I – Locomotor System 1

November 17 – December 5, 2025

Phase V – Neurology and Neurosurgery Clerkship - A

November 10 – November 21, 2025

Phase V – Ophthalmology Clerkship - C

November 24 – December 5, 2025

Phase V – Otorhinolaryngology Clerkship - C

November 24, 2025 – January 30, 2026

Phase IV – Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, General Surgery-Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology-Urology Clinical Clerkship Blocks

December 1, 2025 – January 16, 2026

Phase II – Gastrointestinal and Metabolism Systems Subject Block

December 1, 2025 – January 9, 2026

Phase III – Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems Subject Block

December 8 – December 19, 2025

Phase V – Dermatology Clerkship - C / Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry Clerkship - A

December 8, 2025 – January 4, 2026

Phase I – Locomotor System 2

December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026

Phase V – Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clerkship - C

December 29, 2025 – January 16, 2026

Phase V – Forensic Medicine and Public Health Clerkship - A

January 1, 2026

New Year's Day (Official Holiday)

January 5 – January 30, 2026

Phase I – Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems Subject Block

January 12 – January 16, 2026

Phase I – Professional Skills Practice (Basic Medical Skills) Makeup / Resit Week – Group C

January 19 – January 30, 2026

Semester Break – Group C

January 19 – January 23, 2026

Phase II – 1st Semester Exam Week / Phase III – 1st Semester Exam Week

January 26 – January 30, 2026

Resit Week – Group A

January 26 – February 13, 2026

Phase II – Semester Break

January 26 – February 6, 2026

Phase III – Semester Break

February 2 – February 6, 2026

Phase I – 1st Semester Exam Week

February 2 – February 13, 2026

Semester Break – Group A / Phase IV – Semester Break

February 9 – February 13, 2026

Phase I – Semester Break

SPRING SEMESTER

February 2 – February 20, 2026

Phase V – Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Clerkship - C

February 2 – March 13, 2026

Phase III – Nervous System, Sensory Organs and Locomotor System Subject Block

February 16 – February 27, 2026

Phase V – Anesthesiology and Reanimation Clerkship - A

February 16 – March 13, 2026

Phase I – Gastrointestinal System Subject Block

February 16 – March 20, 2026

Phase II – Urogenital and Endocrine Systems Subject Block

February 16 – April 24, 2026

Phase IV – Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, General Surgery-Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology-Urology Clinical Clerkship Blocks

February 23 – March 13, 2026

Phase V – Pulmonary Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Clerkship - C

March 2 – March 13, 2026

Phase V – Elective Clerkship - A

March 14, 2026

Medicine Day

March 16 – March 27, 2026

Phase V – Orthopedics and Traumatology Clerkship - A

March 16 – April 3, 2026

Phase V – Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Clerkship - C

March 16 – April 17, 2026

Phase III – Gastrointestinal and Metabolism Systems Subject Block

March 16 – April 24, 2026

Phase I – Central Nervous System Subject Block

March 20 – March 22, 2026

Ramadan Feast (Holiday)

March 23 – May 1, 2026

Phase II – Biological Agents, Defense and Inflammation Subject Block

April 2 – April 11, 2026

Phase V – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clerkship - A

April 6 – April 25, 2026

Phase V – Neurology and Neurosurgery Clerkship - C

April 13 – April 25, 2026

Phase V – Ophthalmology Clerkship - A

April 20 – May 22, 2026

Phase III – Urogenital and Endocrine Systems Subject Block

April 23, 2026

National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Holiday)

April 27 – June 5, 2026

Phase I – Endocrine and Urogenital Systems Subject Block

April 27 – May 9, 2026

Phase V – Otorhinolaryngology Clerkship - A

April 27 – May 16, 2026

Phase V – Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry Clerkship - C

April 27 – July 4, 2026

Phase IV – Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, General Surgery-Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology-Urology Clinical Clerkship Blocks

May 1, 2026

Labor and Solidarity Day (Holiday)

May 4 – June 5, 2026

Phase II – Stages of Life-I Subject Block

May 4 – June 13, 2026

Phase III – Urogenital and Endocrine Systems Subject Block

May 12 – June 13, 2026

Phase I – Microorganisms, Hematopoietic and Immune Systems Subject Block

May 12 – June 23, 2026

Phase V – Dermatology Clerkship - A

May 19, 2026

Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day (Holiday)

May 20 – June 23, 2026

Phase V – Forensic Medicine and Public Health Clerkship - C

May 25 – June 10, 2026

Phase V – Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clerkship - A

May 27 – May 30, 2026

Feast of Sacrifice (Holiday)

June 16 – June 20, 2026

Phase II – Professional Skills Practice (Makeup) / Phase III – Professional Skills Practice (Makeup)

June 22 – June 26, 2026

Phase I – Final Exam Week

June 23 – June 27, 2026

Phase V – Resit Exam

June 29 – July 3, 2026

Phase II – Final Exam Week / Phase III – Final Exam Week

July 6 – July 7, 2026

Phase I – Resit Exam

Holiday

July 13 – July 17, 2026

Phase II – Resit Exam / Phase III – Resit Exam

July 20 – July 25, 2026

Phase IV – Resit Exam

 

ISTINYE UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE EDUCATION
2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR ACADEMIC CALENDAR

FALL SEMESTER

June 1 - October 2, 2026

Final Registration Dates

June 1 - October 2, 2026

Registration Renewal Dates

July 15, 2026

Democracy and National Unity Day (Holiday)

August 30, 2026

Victory Day

September 28 - October 2, 2026

Course Selection Dates

October 5, 2026 - January 8, 2027

Start and End of Classes

October 5 - 9, 2026

Course Add-Drop Week

October 12, 2026

Determination of Courses to be Closed Due to Unmet Requirements

October 16, 2026

Closure of Courses That Do Not Meet the Required Conditions

October 16, 2026

Deadline for Departments to Report to the Institute the Courses to Be Closed

October 28, 2026

Republic Day Eve (Wednesday)

October 29, 2026

Republic Day (Public Holiday) (Thursday)

October 30, 2026

No classes will be held

November 6, 2026

Deadline for Freeze Registration Applications

November 10, 2026

Commemoration of Atatürk

November 23 - 28, 2026

Midterm Exams (Exams will be held outside class hours; classes will continue as scheduled throughout the week)

December 2, 2026

Deadline for Entering Midterm Exam Grades

December 4, 2026

Evaluation and Announcement of Results for Midterm Exam Excuses

December 7 - 8, 2026

Midterm Exam Make-Up Exams (For Approved Applicants)

December 11, 2026

Deadline for Entering Midterm Exam Make-Up Grades

January 1, 2027

New Year's Day (Public Holiday) (Friday)

January 8, 2027

Last Day of Fall Semester Courses

January 11 - 16, 2027

Final Exam Week

January 20, 2027

Deadline for Entering Final Exam Grades

January 22, 2027

Evaluation and Announcement of Results for Final Exam Excuses

January 25 - 26, 2027

Final Exam Make-Up Exams (For Approved Applicants)

January 29, 2027

Deadline for Entering Final Exam Make-Up Grades

February 5, 2027

Deadline for Submitting Project Approval from the Departments to the Institute

February 5, 2027

Deadline for Reporting Advisor Appointments from the Departments to the Institute

February 5, 2027

Deadline for Reporting Master's/PhD Thesis Proposals from the Departments to the Institute

Master's and PhD Thesis Defense Application and Exam Schedule

January 20, 2027

Deadline for Departments to Notify the Institute of Master's and PhD Thesis Defense Applications

February 15, 2027

Deadline of Participation in Master's and PhD Thesis Defense Exams

Doctoral Qualifying Exam Application and Exam Schedule

January 8, 2027

Deadline for Departments to Notify the Institute of Doctoral Qualifying Exam Applications

February 5, 2027

Deadline for Doctoral Qualifying Exams

SPRING SEMESTER

December 11, 2026 - February 15, 2027

Final Registration Dates

December 11, 2026 - February 15, 2027

Registration Renewal Dates

February 15 - 19, 2027

Course Selection Dates

February 22 - June 11, 2027

Start and End of Classes

February 22 - 26, 2027

Course Add-Drop Week

March 1, 2027

Determination of Courses to be Closed Due to Unmet Requirements

March 5, 2027

Closure of Courses That Do Not Meet the Required Conditions

March 5, 2027

Deadline for Departments to Report to the Institute the Courses to Be Closed

March 8, 2027

Ramadan Feast Eve (Monday) (No classes will be held)

March 9 - 11, 2027

Ramadan Feast (Public Holiday) (Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday)

March 12, 2027

No classes will be held

March 26, 2027

Deadline for Freeze Registration Applications

April 19 - 24, 2027

Midterm Exams (Exams will be held outside class hours; classes will continue as scheduled throughout the week)

April 23, 2027

National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Holiday)

April 28, 2027

Deadline for Entering Midterm Exam Grades

April 30, 2027

Evaluation and Announcement of Results for Midterm Exam Excuses

May 1, 2027

Labor and Solidarity Day (Holiday)

May 3 - 4, 2027

Midterm Exam Make-Up Exams (For Approved Applicants)

May 7, 2027

Deadline for Entering Midterm Exam Make-Up Grades

May 19, 2027

Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Holiday)

May 16 - 19, 2027

Eid al-Adha (Holiday)

June 11, 2027

Last Day of Spring Semester Courses

June 14 - 19, 2027

Final Exam Week

June 23, 2027

Deadline for Entering Final Exam Grades

June 25, 2027

Evaluation and Announcement of Results for Final Exam Excuses

June 28 - 29, 2027

Final Exam Make-Up Exams (For Approved Applicants)

July 2, 2027

Deadline for Entering Final Exam Make-Up Grades

July 16, 2027

Deadline for Reporting Advisor Appointments from the Departments to the Institute

July 16, 2027

Deadline for Reporting Master's/PhD Thesis Proposals from the Departments to the Institute

July 16, 2027

Deadline for Submitting Project Approval from the Departments to the Institute

Master's and PhD Thesis Defense Application and Exam Schedule

June 25, 2027

Deadline for Departments to Notify the Institute of Master's and PhD Thesis Defense Applications

July 23, 2027

Deadline of Participation in Master's and PhD Thesis Defense Exams

Doctoral Qualifying Exam Application and Exam Schedule

June 25, 2027

Deadline for Departments to Notify the Institute of Doctoral Qualifying Exam Applications

July 23, 2027

Deadline for Doctoral Qualifying Exams

ISTINYE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE EDUCATION INSTITUTE
2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR ACADEMIC CALENDAR

FALL SEMESTER

June 1 – October 10, 2025

Final Registration Dates

June 1 – October 10, 2025

Registration Renewal Dates

June 5-9, 2025

Eid al-Adha Holiday

July 15, 2025

Democracy and National Unity Day (Holiday)

August 30, 2025

Victory Day

October 6 – 10, 2025

Course Selection Dates

October 13, 2025 - January 23, 2026

Commencement and Conclusion of Courses

October 13 – 17, 2025

Course Add-Drop Week

October 17, 2025

Deadline for Department Chairs to notify the Institute of courses to be cancelled

October 29, 2025

Republic Day (Holiday)

November 7, 2025

Deadline for Registration Freeze Applications

December 1 – 5, 2025

Midterm Exams (Exams will be held outside of regular class hours and classes will continue during this week)

December 8, 2025

Deadline for Midterm Grade Entry

December 10, 2025

Evaluation and Result Announcement of Midterm Makeup Exam Applications

December 11 – 12, 2025

Midterm Makeup Exams (For Students Whose Applications Are Accepted)

December 15, 2025

Deadline for Midterm Makeup Exam Grade Entry

January 1, 2026

New Year's Day

January 26-30, 2026

Final Exam Week

February 2, 2026

Deadline for Final Exam Grade Entry

February 4, 2026

Evaluation and Result Announcement of Final Makeup Exam Applications

February 5-6, 2026

Final Makeup Exams (For Students Whose Applications Are Accepted)

February 9, 2026

Deadline for Final Makeup Exam Grade Entry

February 13, 2026

Deadline for Submission of Project Approval from Department to the Institute

February 13, 2026

Deadline for Notification of Advisor Assignments from Department to the Institute

February 13, 2026

Deadline for Notification of Master's/PhD Thesis Proposals from Department to the Institute

Thesis Defense Exam Application and Exam Schedule

February 2, 2026

Deadline for Department to notify the Institute of Master's and PhD Thesis Defense Exam Applications

February 27, 2026

Deadline for Master's and PhD Thesis Defense Exams

PhD Proficiency Exam Application Schedule

January 23, 2026

Deadline for Department to notify the Institute of PhD Proficiency Exam Applications

February 23, 2026

Deadline for PhD Proficiency Exams

SPRING SEMESTER

December 15, 2025 – February 27, 2026

Final Registration Dates

December 15, 2025 – February 27, 2026

Registration Renewal Dates

February 23 – 27, 2026

Course Selection Dates

March 2 - June 19, 2026

Commencement and Conclusion of Courses

March 20 – 22, 2026

Ramadan Feast (Holiday)

March 2 - 6, 2026

Course Add-Drop Week

March 6, 2026

Deadline for Department Chairs to notify the Institute of courses to be cancelled

March 27, 2026

Deadline for Registration Freeze Applications

April 20 – 24, 2026

Midterm Exams (Exams will be held outside of regular class hours and classes will continue during this week)

April 23, 2026

National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Holiday)

April 27, 2026

Deadline for Midterm Grade Entry

April 29, 2026

Evaluation and Result Announcement of Midterm Makeup Exam Applications

May 1, 2026

Labor and Solidarity Day (Holiday)

May 4-5, 2026

Midterm Makeup Exams (For Students Whose Applications Are Accepted)

May 8, 2026

Deadline for Midterm Makeup Exam Grade Entry

May 19, 2026

Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day (Holiday)

May 27 – 30, 2026

Feast of Sacrifice (Holiday)

June 22 – 26, 2026

Final Exam Week

June 29, 2026

Deadline for Final Exam Grade Entry

July 1, 2026

Evaluation and Result Announcement of Final Makeup Exam Applications

July 2-3, 2026

Final Makeup Exams (For Students Whose Applications Are Accepted)

July 6, 2026

Deadline for Final Makeup Exam Grade Entry

July 17, 2026

Deadline for Notification of Advisor Assignments from Department to the Institute

July 17, 2026

Deadline for Notification of Master's/PhD Thesis Proposals from Department to the Institute

July 17, 2026

Deadline for Submission of Project Approval from Department to the Institute

Thesis Defense Exam Application and Exam Schedule

June 30, 2026

Deadline for Department to notify the Institute of Master's and PhD Thesis Defense Exam Applications

July 30, 2026

Deadline for Participation in Master's and PhD Thesis Defense Exams

PhD Proficiency Exam Application Schedule

June 30, 2026

Deadline for Department to notify the Institute of PhD Proficiency Exam Applications

July 30, 2026

Deadline for PhD Proficiency Exams

2025 OFFICIAL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
New Year’s DayWednesday, January 1, 2025
Eve of Ramadan FeastSaturday, March 29, 2025 (Half Day)
Ramadan Feast (3 Days)Sunday, March 30, 2025
Monday, March 31, 2025
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
National Sovereignty and Children’s DayWednesday, April 23, 2025
Labour and Solidarity DayThursday, May 1, 2025
Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports DayMonday, May 19, 2025
Eve of Sacrifice FeastThursday, June 5, 2025 (Half Day)
Sacrifice Feast (4 Days)Friday, June 6, 2025
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Monday, June 9, 2025
Democracy and National Unity DayTuesday, July 15, 2025
Victory DaySaturday, August 30, 2025
Eve of Republic Day (Half Day)Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Republic DayWednesday, October 29, 2025
2026 OFFICIAL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
New Year’s DayThursday, January 1, 2026
Eve of Ramadan FeastThursday, March 19, 2026 (Half Day)
Ramadan Feast (3 Days)Friday, March 20, 2026
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Sunday, March 22, 2026
National Sovereignty and Children’s DayThursday, April 23, 2026
Labour and Solidarity DayFriday, May 1, 2026
Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports DayTuesday, May 19, 2026
Sacrifice Feast (4 Days)Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Friday, May 29, 2026
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Democracy and National Unity DayWednesday, July 15, 2026
Victory DaySunday, August 30, 2026
Eve of Republic Day (Half Day)Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Republic DayThursday, October 29, 2026

2025-2026 Fall Semester Horizontal Transfer Calendar

Fall Semester Horizontal Transfer Applications Monday, July 21, 2025Friday, August 15, 2025
Evaluation of Horizontal Transfer ApplicationsMonday, August 18, 2025Friday, August 22, 2025
Announcement of Horizontal Transfer ResultsMonday, August 25, 2025
Horizontal Transfer Registration DatesTuesday, August 26, 2025Friday, August 29, 2025
Horizontal Transfer Substitute Registration DatesMonday, September 1, 2025Wednesday, September 3, 2025

2025-2026 Fall Semester Double Major / Minor Calendar

Fall Semester Double Major and Minor ApplicationsMonday, September 8, 2025Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Evaluation of Double Major and Minor ApplicationsThursday, September 11, 2025Friday, September 12, 2025
Announcement of Double Major and Minor Application ResultsTuesday, September 16, 2025
Double Major and Minor Registration Dates (Primary Registration)Wednesday, September 17, 2025Friday, September 19, 2025
Double Major and Minor Registration Dates (Substitute Registration)Monday, September 22, 2025

2025-2026 Spring Semester Horizontal Transfer Calendar

Spring Semester Horizontal Transfer ApplicationsWednesday, February 4, 2026Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Evaluation of Horizontal Transfer ApplicationsThursday, February 12, 2026Friday, February 20, 2026
Announcement of Horizontal Transfer ResultsMonday, February 23, 2026
Spring Semester Horizontal Transfer RegistrationsTuesday, February 24, 2026Friday, February 27, 2026

2025-2026 Spring Semester Double Major / Minor Calendar

Spring Semester Double Major and Minor ApplicationsMonday, February 23, 2026Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Evaluation of Double Major and Minor ApplicationsThursday, February 26, 2026Friday, February 27, 2026
Announcement of Double Major and Minor Application ResultsMonday, March 2, 2026
Spring Semester Double Major and Minor RegistrationTuesday, March 3, 2026Thursay, March 5, 2026
Spring Semester Double Major and Minor Registration (Reserve registration)Friday, March 9 2026