History
The university is subsidized by the famously old Fatih Sultan Mehmet Waqf (charitable trust), which was founded in 1471 by Sultan Mehmet II The Conqueror of Istanbul himself in order to preserve and protect the Hagia Sofia mosque, which was later expanded to provide funding for education and has continued to provide funds for learning since then.
Education
FSMVU currently has 7 faculties, 2 institutes, 1 vocational school, 2 language schools, and 19 research centers in 5 campuses within the historical peninsula of Istanbul.
Research
- ALUTEAM - Aluminum Testing, Training and Research Center
- KURAM - Research Center for the Conservation of Cultural Property of Foundations
Career
Located at Haliç Campus, the Career Center helps our students, graduates, and alumni to make informed decisions about their futures by providing comprehensive resources, programs, training, seminars and counseling on career development, personal development, internships and employment by coordinating projects and partnerships between our academic units and various national and international public and private organizations. The center also provides a comprehensive center for our students and graduates so that they can test and evaluate their characteristics and abilities.
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University Key Statistics & Highlights
- 2 Masters
- 49 Scholarships
- Private Institution Type
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University Overview
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University Scholarships
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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Various benefits
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
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Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship
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Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University Student Reviews & Awards
3.3
Based on 6 reviews
- 5 Star 1 Review
- 4 Star 2 Reviews
- 3 Star 2 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 1 Review
Satisfied
I am thoroughly satisfied with the quality of education I have received at FSMVU.
Small campus
Education in this university qualified in general. However, I don't like the campus atmosphere and there is not many social event options
1/5
Alhamdulillah
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Student services
The Student Affairs Office (Öğrenci İşleri Daire Başkanlığı) is responsible for aiding the students in all their academic processes. Their main office is located in Halic Campus, but they have smaller satellite offices on all the campuses.
Housing services
SKS helps students find suitable private dormitories or housing close to the campus they are attending courses.
Library services
The Turkish Airlines library serves the university by offering state-of-the-art technologies, helping meet its user's need for information in the shortest and best way possible, and creating an infrastructure for all sorts of educational, teaching-related, scientific research, and development activities.
ICT services
The Department of Information Technology (BIDB) serves the university by providing technical expertise in the area of computer, database, electronic infrastructure, telephone, and web support.
Medical services
SKS provides health services in all campuses. Medical rooms with expert health personnel are available throughout the day for standing examinations, healthcare services, meeting a student’s daily medical needs, emergency first aid, and transporting the student to the nearest hospital in case such a need arises.
Campus life
- Topkapı Campus is composed of the buildings of Yenikapı Mevlevihanesi Külliyesi. Yenikapi Mevlevihanesi was built by Janissary Scribe Malkoc Mehmet Effendi.
- The Hali̇ç Campus is located in an area called Halıcıoğlu within the district of Beyoğlu. Buildings on the campus are one of the first examples of modern barracks buildings which are very typical of the era.
- Gülhane Campus: The historical building in Gulhane was built as Soğukçeşme Military High School during the Ottoman Period.
- Üsküdar Campus
- Hagia Sophia Campus
Sports facilities
Various sports and sporting events like football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, chess, etc. are held on campuses in which both students and academic/administrative staff can take part for leisure, protecting physical health, developing physical skills, and the habit to work as a team. The university takes part in sports competitions in various branches organized by the Turkish University Sports Federation, municipalities, and private organizations.
Student clubs
There are 53 student clubs operating in our university.
- Intelligent Systems and Labview Club
- Science History Club
- One Child Thousand Hope Club
- Digital Drawing and 3D Modeling Club
- Andalusia, Ideas and Art Club
- Idea and Action Club
- Traditional Arts Club
- Young Volunteers Club
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Club
- Law Club
- IEEE
- Ideal Law Club
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Turkey Country
Istanbul City