Studying in Türkiye
Strong English-taught programs, low cost, close to home
Turkey's long-established public universities and English-taught private universities offer a strong option. Costs are far lower than abroad; engineering, business and medicine programs hold international accreditation.
Who is it for?
- •Those who want quality English education while protecting their budget
- •Those planning to study their bachelor's in Turkey and go abroad for graduate school
- •Those who want to study medicine or engineering with strong faculty
Watch out for
- •A preparatory year is mandatory in most English-taught programs
- •Scholarship rates at private universities are limited by quota
Strong fields
Education system
Application system
Exam requirements
Costs
Scholarships
- •25%–100% merit scholarships at private universities based on YKS rank
- •Türkiye Scholarships (international)
- •KYK tuition and housing support
Visa & work rights
Universities
Top universities in Türkiye
Each university page lists programs, tuition and admission profile.
Boğaziçi Üniversitesi
Istanbul · Comprehensive
Turkey's long-established public universities and English-taught private universities offer a strong option. Costs are far lower than abroad; engineering, business and medicine programs hold international accreditation.
3–3 bin $ / yıl
Explore the university →Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
Ankara · Technical
Turkey's long-established public universities and English-taught private universities offer a strong option. Costs are far lower than abroad; engineering, business and medicine programs hold international accreditation.
3–3 bin $ / yıl
Explore the university →Koç Üniversitesi
Istanbul · Comprehensive
Turkey's long-established public universities and English-taught private universities offer a strong option. Costs are far lower than abroad; engineering, business and medicine programs hold international accreditation.
21–29 bin $ / yıl
Explore the university →Sabancı Üniversitesi
Istanbul · Technical
Turkey's long-established public universities and English-taught private universities offer a strong option. Costs are far lower than abroad; engineering, business and medicine programs hold international accreditation.
20–28 bin $ / yıl
Explore the university →İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi
Istanbul · Technical
Turkey's long-established public universities and English-taught private universities offer a strong option. Costs are far lower than abroad; engineering, business and medicine programs hold international accreditation.
3–3 bin $ / yıl
Explore the university →İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent Üniversitesi
Ankara · Comprehensive
Turkey's long-established public universities and English-taught private universities offer a strong option. Costs are far lower than abroad; engineering, business and medicine programs hold international accreditation.
17–23 bin $ / yıl
Explore the university →Hacettepe Üniversitesi
Ankara · Comprehensive
Turkey's long-established public universities and English-taught private universities offer a strong option. Costs are far lower than abroad; engineering, business and medicine programs hold international accreditation.
3–3 bin $ / yıl
Explore the university →Galatasaray Üniversitesi
Istanbul · Comprehensive
Turkey's long-established public universities and English-taught private universities offer a strong option. Costs are far lower than abroad; engineering, business and medicine programs hold international accreditation.
3–5 bin $ / yıl
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