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Study Humanities in Turkey 🇹🇷

Turkey offers 63 Humanities programs across 32 universities. Tuition ranges from $1k–$20k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students.

63 Programs
32 Universities
$1k–$20k/yr Tuition
5% Scholarships

Why Turkey for Humanities?

Living Cost

$5,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Bachelor (43) Master (12) PhD (8)

Top Universities for Humanities in Turkey

Hacettepe University

Ankara · National rank #1 · QS #571

Master of Arts in English Language and Literature · Master English Language and Literature · Bachelor
Çankaya University

Ankara · National rank #1

English Language and Literature · Bachelor
Istanbul University

Istanbul · National rank #1 · QS #628

MA in History · Master PhD in History · PhD
Middle East Technical University

Ankara · National rank #1 · QS #269

Philosophy · Bachelor History · Bachelor
Bilkent University

Ankara · National rank #4 · QS #415

MA in English Literature · Master
Ege University

Izmir · National rank #6 · QS #1001

Turkish Language and Literature · Bachelor History · Bachelor
Gazi University

Ankara · National rank #7 · QS #901

English Language and Literature · Bachelor History · Bachelor
Marmara University

Istanbul · National rank #7 · QS #1001

PhD in History · PhD
Çukurova University

Adana · National rank #10 · QS #1201

English Language and Literature · Bachelor PhD in History · PhD
Erciyes University

Kayseri · National rank #14 · QS #1201

History · PhD
Gaziantep University

Gaziantep · National rank #16

English Language and Literature · Bachelor History · Master Archaeology and Art History · PhD
Selçuk University

Konya · National rank #16 · QS #1201

History · Bachelor English Literature · Master English Language and Literature · Bachelor Theology · Bachelor
Fırat University

Elazığ · National rank #17

Turkish Language and Literature · Bachelor Journalism · Bachelor
UludaÄŸ University

Bursa · National rank #18

Master of Arts in English Language and Literature · Master English Language and Literature · Bachelor
Akdeniz University

Antalya · National rank #19 · QS #1401

English Language and Literature · Bachelor Master of Arts in English Language and Literature · Master
Ä°stanbul Bilgi University

Istanbul · National rank #20 · QS #1401

Master of Arts in Cultural Studies · Master
Karadeniz Technical University

Trabzon · National rank #20

History · Bachelor English Language and Literature · Bachelor
Ondokuz Mayıs University

Samsun · National rank #24

English Language and Literature · Bachelor
BaÅŸkent University

Ankara · National rank #25

Master of Arts in English Language and Literature · Master
Acıbadem University

Istanbul · National rank #26 · QS #750

Humanities and Social Sciences · Bachelor

All Programs

English Language and Literature

Pamukkale University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in English Language and Literature

Hacettepe University

Master

English Language and Literature

Akdeniz University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University

Bachelor

PhD in History

Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University

PhD

Master of Arts in English Language and Literature

Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University

Master

Religious Studies

Amasya University

Bachelor

PhD in History

Amasya University

PhD

Master of Arts in English Language and Literature

BaÅŸkent University

Master

Master of Arts in Cultural Studies

Ä°stanbul Bilgi University

Master

English Language and Literature

Hacettepe University

Bachelor

Turkish Language and Literature

Dicle University

Bachelor

History

Dicle University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in History

Dicle University

Master

Humanities and Social Sciences

Acıbadem University

Bachelor Aid

English Language and Literature

TOBB University of Economics and Technology

Bachelor

Turkish Language and Literature

TOBB University of Economics and Technology

Bachelor

History

TOBB University of Economics and Technology

Bachelor

Turkish Language and Literature

Fırat University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Gaziantep University

Bachelor

MA in English Literature

Bilkent University

Master

History

Gaziantep University

Master

Archaeology and Art History

Gaziantep University

PhD

Journalism

Fırat University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Atılım University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Cumhuriyet University

Bachelor

History

Cumhuriyet University

Bachelor

PhD in History

Cumhuriyet University

PhD

Turkish Language and Literature

Amasya University

Bachelor

History

Amasya University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Çankaya University

Bachelor

MA in History

Istanbul University

Master

Turkish Language and Literature

Ege University

Bachelor

History

Ege University

Bachelor

History

Tokat GaziosmanpaÅŸa University

Bachelor

Turkish Language and Literature

Tokat GaziosmanpaÅŸa University

Bachelor

PhD in History

Istanbul University

PhD

Philosophy

Middle East Technical University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

YaÅŸar University

Bachelor

History

Erciyes University

PhD

English Language and Literature

Çukurova University

Bachelor

History

Selçuk University

Bachelor

English Literature

Selçuk University

Master Aid

English Language and Literature

Selçuk University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Gazi University

Bachelor

History

Gazi University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in English Language and Literature

UludaÄŸ University

Master

English Language and Literature

UludaÄŸ University

Bachelor

Culture and Communication Sciences

Türk-Alman University

Bachelor

PhD in History

Marmara University

PhD

History

Karadeniz Technical University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Karadeniz Technical University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in English Language and Literature

Akdeniz University

Master

Turkish Language and Literature

Giresun University

Bachelor

History

Giresun University

Bachelor

History

Pamukkale University

Bachelor

Turkish Language and Literature

Pamukkale University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Inönü University

Bachelor

PhD in History

Çukurova University

PhD

Theology

Selçuk University

Bachelor Aid

Master of Arts in Archeology

Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University

Master

History

Middle East Technical University

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

Ondokuz Mayıs University

Bachelor

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Humanities in Turkey?
Tuition for Humanities programs in Turkey ranges from $1k–$20k/yr. 5% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $5k.
What are the English language requirements for Humanities in Turkey?
English-taught Humanities programs in Turkey typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Humanities programs are in Turkey?
Abroadly lists 63 Humanities programs at 32 universities across Turkey. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Is Turkey a good country for Humanities students?
Turkey is a strong choice for Humanities with 32 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Turkish, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Humanities in Turkey?
In Turkey, Humanities programs are offered at: Bachelor (43 programs), Master (12 programs), PhD (8 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.