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Study in Turkey

Study in Turkey 🇹🇷

69 Universities
1,000 Programs
$1k–$5k/yr Tuition

Turkey is home to 69 universities offering 1,000 programs to international students. Tuition ranges from $1k–$5k/yr — some of the most affordable in the world. The primary language of instruction is Turkish, with many programs available fully in English.

Top Student Cities in Turkey

Adana

Adana

2 universities
Ankara

Ankara

11 universities
Antalya

Antalya

1 university
Bursa

Bursa

1 university
Denizli

Denizli

1 university
Diyarbakır

Diyarbakır

1 university
Elazığ

Elazığ

1 university
Erzurum

Erzurum

1 university
Gaziantep

Gaziantep

2 universities
Gebze

Gebze

1 university
Isparta

Isparta

1 university
Istanbul

Istanbul

23 universities
Izmir

Izmir

5 universities
Kayseri

Kayseri

2 universities
Konya

Konya

1 university
Malatya

Malatya

1 university
Mersin

Mersin

1 university
Sakarya

Sakarya

1 university
Samsun

Samsun

1 university
Sivas

Sivas

1 university
Trabzon

Trabzon

1 university

Popular Subjects in Turkey

Engineering Social Sciences Health Sciences Business Natural Sciences Humanities Architecture Natural and Applied Sciences

Universities in Turkey

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Middle East Technical University (METU) #1 Aid

Middle East Technical University (METU)

Ankara, 🇹🇷 Turkey
Public $5k - $8k/yr
Hacettepe University #1 Aid

Hacettepe University

Ankara, 🇹🇷 Turkey
Public $3k - $6k/yr
Istanbul University #1 Aid

Istanbul University

Istanbul, 🇹🇷 Turkey
Public $2.5k - $5.5k/yr
Çankaya University #1 Aid

Çankaya University

Ankara, 🇹🇷 Turkey
Private Non-Profit $8k - $15k/yr
Middle East Technical University #1 Aid

Middle East Technical University

Ankara, 🇹🇷 Turkey
Public $2k - $6k/yr
Sabancı University #1 Aid

Sabancı University

Istanbul, 🇹🇷 Turkey
Private Non-Profit $17k - $24k/yr
Koç University #1 Aid

Koç University

Istanbul, 🇹🇷 Turkey
Private Non-Profit $18k - $25k/yr
Istanbul Technical University #1 Aid

Istanbul Technical University

Istanbul, 🇹🇷 Turkey
Public $2.5k - $7k/yr
Ankara University #2 Aid

Ankara University

Ankara, 🇹🇷 Turkey
Public $2.5k - $5.5k/yr
Boğaziçi University #4 Aid

Boğaziçi University

Istanbul, 🇹🇷 Turkey
Public $5k - $8k/yr
Bilkent University #4 Aid

Bilkent University

Ankara, 🇹🇷 Turkey
Private Non-Profit $16k - $23k/yr
Ä°zmir Institute of Technology #4 Aid

Ä°zmir Institute of Technology

Izmir, 🇹🇷 Turkey
Public $4k - $7k/yr
Istanbul Technical University (ITU) #5 Aid

Istanbul Technical University (ITU)

Istanbul, 🇹🇷 Turkey
Public $4k - $7k/yr
Ege University #6 Aid

Ege University

Izmir, 🇹🇷 Turkey
Public $2k - $5k/yr
Gazi University #7 Aid

Gazi University

Ankara, 🇹🇷 Turkey
Public $2k - $5k/yr
Marmara University #7 Aid

Marmara University

Istanbul, 🇹🇷 Turkey
Public $1.5k - $4.5k/yr
Abdullah Gül University #9 Aid

Abdullah Gül University

Kayseri, 🇹🇷 Turkey
Public $3k - $6k/yr
Bahçeşehir University #10 Aid

Bahçeşehir University

Istanbul, 🇹🇷 Turkey
Private Non-Profit $11k - $18k/yr
Çukurova University #10 Aid

Çukurova University

Adana, 🇹🇷 Turkey
Public $1.5k - $4.5k/yr
Atatürk University #11 Aid

Atatürk University

Erzurum, 🇹🇷 Turkey
Public $1k - $3.5k/yr

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study in Turkey?
Tuition in Turkey ranges from $1k–$5k/yr. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) average $5,000.
How many universities are in Turkey?
Abroadly lists 69 universities across 21 cities in Turkey, offering 1,000 programs at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Do I need to speak Turkish to study in Turkey?
While Turkish is the official language of Turkey, many universities offer fully English-taught programs — especially at Master's level. Some universities also offer free or subsidized language courses for international students.
What are the most popular subjects to study in Turkey?
The most popular fields for international students in Turkey include: Engineering, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Business, Natural Sciences. Turkey is particularly renowned for its programs in Engineering and Social Sciences.