With its many universities and students increasing exponentially every day, Istanbul is Turkey’s most dense city in terms of student-academician population. Despite all its educational opportunities, the city does not have the infrastructure to support this dense population. The existing real estate options cannot meet the needs of the new student who will move to Istanbul with a limited budget or security concerns. Housing options for higher education students in Turkey can be divided into three categories. State-funded dormitories, University and foundation subsidized dormitories, and private student accommodations. Among these options, state-funded KYK dormitories, are the most budget-friendly, while private student housings are the most expensive.