There are about 200 universities in Turkey. Among them, 120 are public, and the rest are private. In Turkey, you can get a quality education, thanks to which new horizons and opportunities open up for graduates. At the moment, training in Turkey is organized at a high level. Most of the country’s educational institutions are not inferior in the quality of education and technical equipment to educational institutions in the United States.

Among the main advantages of Turkish education are:

• world-class quality;
• recognition of diplomas in any country in the world;
• a high level of educational, technical, and household equipment on campuses;
• reasonable prices.

Best universities in Turkey

Nowadays Turkey is included in the list of 50 countries with the highest quality higher education.

The government seeks to make higher education as close as possible to the European level. Thanks to it, the universities of Turkey are included in the Bologna system.

Another important point is the availability of higher education for both local and foreign students.

Bahcesehir University

Bahcesehir University in Istanbul is currently one of the top three universities in the country. More than 1000 students from different countries of the world study here. Thanks to an excellent, highly specialized teaching staff, this institution has achieved significant success. Here, the educational process is carried out in English; simplified conditions of enrollment for foreign students are provided.

Ataturk University 

Ataturk University in Turkey is modeled after the American higher education institution. At the moment, there are 3 faculties and 12 departments. The main language of instruction is English. Foreign students from 16 different countries of the world receive education here. Upon completion, an international diploma is issued.

Fatih University

The prestigious private higher education institutions in Turkey are represented by Fatih University in Istanbul. Teaching here is mostly conducted in English, while students are allowed to learn an additional language – Turkish, German, Russian, French. This university employs teachers from 30 different countries of the world.

Akdeniz University

The rating of the largest higher educational institutions in the country includes Akdeniz University in Antalya. The Mediterranean University stands out for its various outstanding achievements both nationally and internationally. It actively collaborates with many foreign universities. This university is also the main educational center of Turkey.About 250 scientific and research programs of various directions are being implemented here, cooperation with European universities is underway.

Marmara University

Marmara University in Istanbul is the oldest higher education institution in Turkey. Since 2021, its diplomas are recognized by the European Association of Universities.

In Turkey, higher medical education is at a high level. Nevertheless, there has recently been a shortage of doctors in the republic. This problem is gradually being solved by offering training to foreign students.

Education as a nurse is popular. The length of time to study as a nurse in Turkey may seem long – training lasts 4 years at a university, but after graduation, a nurse has high competence and can largely replace a doctor.

Admission in Turkish universities for foreigners

Recently, the popularity of Turkish universities among foreign students has been growing. It is primarily due to the quality of education and the recognition of diplomas at the international level. However, each institution sets its requirements for enrolling students.

Rules for admission to universities for foreigners

Istanbul universities for foreigners and other higher educational institutions of the country consider excellent knowledge of Turkish or English as the main requirement for foreigners. However, in recent years, preference has been given to English.

An international applicant applies to the Student Selection and Admission Center. When applying, the following criteria must be met:

• the applicant does not have Turkish citizenship;
• is not a holder of dual citizenship;
• knows one or two languages.

What you need for admission

A foreigner for admission to a Turkish university must have the following:

• certificate of education received;
• the results of the passed international and national tests;
• other documents, the list of which is determined by each specific university.

Study visa

It is important to note that education in Turkey for foreign students is impossible without a student visa. It can be issued only after a foreign student is enrolled in an educational institution.

To obtain a student visa, an applicant must have the following documents:

• international passport;
• application of the established form;
• photograph;
• an invitation from the University of Turkey to study.

The validity of the obtained visa is from 6 months to a year.

Tuition fees in Turkey

Tuition fees at Turkish public universities and institutes are much lower than in private ones. It is important to note that the cost of studying in public institutions has remained the same for several years in a row.

Education in higher state educational institutions per year will cost:

• with the Turkish language of instruction: $ 80-250 for Turkish citizens, $ 240-750 for foreign citizens;
• with English as the language of instruction: $ 150-500 for Turkish citizens, $ 450-1500 for foreigners.

If consider training in private universities, then its cost is approximately from 5 to 12 thousand US dollars. You will also need a separate amount of $ 300 for educational literature.