Marmara University is one of the best universities in Turkey, offering high-quality education in various medical specialties, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. A large number of prominent figures in Turkey have graduated from this university, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, former Defense Minister İsmet Yılmaz, and former Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu.

Marmara University is ranked highly both locally and globally and is a magnet for international students, including Arab students, as it accepts a limited number of international students each year. Located in Istanbul on the Asian side of the tourist capital, it is one of the largest universities in Turkey.