Why Turkey.
Turkey blends affordability with fast-rising, globally-ranked universities — Koç, METU, Istanbul Technical and Boğaziçi — and a large English-taught catalogue across medicine, engineering and business. Add the generous Türkiye Bursları scholarship, a low cost of living, and Istanbul straddling two continents, and Turkey has become one of the region's most popular destinations for international students.
Ask the expertRising world universities
Koç, METU, Istanbul Technical and Boğaziçi rank among the region's best, with strong research and global partnerships.
Türkiye Bursları scholarship
A flagship government scholarship covering full tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend, flights and Turkish lessons.
English-taught medicine & engineering
A large English-medium catalogue, including six-year medicine, at both public and private universities.
Two continents, one city
Istanbul spans Europe and Asia — a vibrant, historic, deeply international place to study and live.
Affordable & welcoming
Low public tuition, inexpensive living and a warm, hospitable culture make Turkey excellent value.
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QS #409Koç University
Turkey's top private university; fully English-taught, strong scholarships.
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QS #463Middle East Technical University
Public, fully English-medium; renowned for engineering and the sciences.
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QS #416Istanbul Technical University
One of the world's oldest technical universities; affordable English tracks.
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QS #800Ege University
Large Aegean university; medicine, sciences and a low-cost coastal base.
Visit universityWhen you can
begin.
The main intake; Türkiye Bursları applications usually open in winter and close by spring.
A smaller second intake at many universities.
What it really
costs.
Turkey ranges from very cheap public universities to mid-priced private ones. Figures below are a planning guide in USD; Türkiye Bursları can reduce the total to zero.
* Public universities are remarkably cheap; private universities and English medicine sit higher. Türkiye Bursları and university scholarships offset much of the cost.
Cost of living
Istanbul is the most expensive city and still affordable by European standards; Ankara and Izmir are cheaper. Student dormitories, inexpensive food and subsidised transport keep monthly costs low.
Funding that
follows merit.
Where you'll
live & study.
Istanbul
The historic metropolis spanning Europe and Asia — Koç, Boğaziçi and Istanbul Technical, plus endless culture.
Ankara
The capital and academic centre — home to METU and Hacettepe, with a calmer, more affordable pace than Istanbul.
Izmir
A laid-back Aegean coastal city — Ege University, a mild climate and a relaxed seaside student life.
The visa,
step by step.
EHEC manages your visa end-to-end. We assemble your document checklist, open and verify your blocked account, arrange tax-compliant financial proofs, book your embassy appointment, and run mock interviews until you walk in confident.
Ask the expertAdmission letter
Secure your university place — the basis of the Turkish student visa application.
Student visa
Apply at the Turkish consulate with your acceptance letter and supporting documents. We prepare the file.
Residence permit
After arrival, apply for a student residence permit (ikamet) for the duration of your studies.
Stay & work
Students may work part-time with permission; graduates can seek work or carry a recognised degree onward.
Public-university tuition can be as low as $300–1,500/year; private universities and English medicine cost more. Living runs $400–900/month. Türkiye Bursları can cover everything.
Yes — Türkiye Bursları is a generous, fully-funded government scholarship (tuition, accommodation, stipend, flights and Turkish course), plus many university scholarships.
Not for English-taught programmes — many are delivered fully in English. Türkiye Bursları includes a year of Turkish, which helps daily life and work.
Turkish university degrees are internationally recognised; for medicine, choose a WHO/WDOMS-listed university so graduates can pursue the USMLE, PLAB or FMGE/NExT.
Turkey's university cities are welcoming, with large international communities, good student support and a low cost of living. Ordinary precautions apply, as anywhere.