Turkey is a great student destination. This fact is proven by the fact that there is a tremendous increase in the number of students joining it solely for educational purposes. Also, the number has doubled since 2006. The country has a 500 miles long coastline, with Istanbul being one of the most breathtakingly beautiful cities. The universities of Turkey offer diverse yet affordable programs ranging from graduation to doctorate. Their hospitality is nothing but a cornerstone of the culture of Turkey. The street food and cuisines of Turkey also attract everybody from all over the world. However, the characteristically Mediterranean climate leaves its natives and tourists in all praises.

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  • Maiden's Tower

    Maiden's Tower

    İstanbul, Turkey

  • The Blue Mosque

    The Blue Mosque

    Istanbul, Turkey

  • Şanlıurfa Batık Şehir

    Şanlıurfa Batık Şehir

    Halfeti, Turkey

  • 15 Temmuz Şehitler Köprüsü

    15 Temmuz Şehitler Köprüsü

    Istanbul, Turkey

The following factors make Turkey the biggest attraction for studying. 

  • Affordable education
  • Quality education opportunities
  • Reasonable accommodations
  • Internship opportunities
  • Health insurances
  • Multi-ethnic and safe environment
  • High education standards
  • Affordable tuition fee
  • Teaching medium: English

Out of an extensive network of 175 world-class universities there, 104 are owned by the state itself, whereas the rest of them are private universities. However, nine Turkish universities have been mentioned in the QS World University Rankings in the years 2013 and 2014.

Multi-ethnic Side of Turkey

Before anything else, Turkey serves as a bridge between the West and the East. It is situated in such a place that it splits the land of both Asia and Europe. The people of all diverse cultures and beliefs can feel themselves at home. More than 30,000 students come to Turkey, and this includes students from many countries like Pakistan, Africa, Continental Europe, the United States of America, Asia.

 

Hospitable Population

Everybody knows how Turks are known for their utter hospitality and kindness. The moment you enter Turkey, you will find yourself drinking the best tea and playing backgammon with local people and not only this, but you may also be invited on a few occasions like dinners or breakfasts by your neighbors or new friends! This is because the Turks enjoy meeting with foreign travelers.

 

Desirable Weather

Istanbul and Izmir relish the dry and extremely hot summers. On the other hand, winters are cool and damp. Ankara experiences hot and dry summers, while winters are quite snowy and cold.

 

High-Quality Education

Turkey is among one of the quickest growing countries in the whole wide world. Its quickest-growing economies in the world reflect its aspirations to contend in the international market of global pupils. The degrees that Turkey offers are acknowledged across the globe and offer developing programs in areas like English, engineering, business, and global relations.

 

Affordable Tuition Fees and Living

The European or the American Lands are notorious for expensive education and living. But the tuition fees and the cost of living in Turkey is quite reasonable, with the standards of education being the highest. However, the bright students don’t have to bother with any of the scholarships available to compensate not just the cost of living but also tuition fees and other expenses.

 

Vastly Spoken Language: English 

English is the language of international communication. It serves as the main language for any subject all over the world. The courses being taught at Turkish universities are mostly in English and are widely spoken in 53 countries and are part and parcel of almost every existing field.

Turkey and its Education

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee varies according to the course and the university but there is an average amount the student would need to pay before the start of the course year.

 

ProgramTypeNationalsForeign
UndergraduatePublic80 – 250 USD 240 – 750 USD
Private5.000 – 20.000 USD
PostgraduatePublic100 – 200 USD300 – 600 USD
Private5.000 – 20.000 USD

 

The estimated cost of living in Turkey is relatively low i.e., 300-500 USD per month. This covers the cost of the books, internet, food, transport, etc. Overall charges per semester include:

 

  1. Accommodation: 1,500 USD – 2,000 USD (including room deposit)
  2. Foodstuff: 1,100 USD
  3. Transport: 300 USD
  4. Books: 150 USD

Scholarships

For students willing to study in Turkey, there are many scholarships provided to them by the Republic of Turkey, their national state, institutions, and other private organizations. These scholarships can be reviewed via the university webpage. Moreover, there are other scholarships provided by the Turkey Scholarships and the council of Higher Education (CoHE).

Academic Years

 

ProgramDuration
Bachelor’s4 years
Master’s2 years
PhD3 years