Why study in Turkey?
Low tuition at public universities and living costs well below Western Europe; state dorms and student discounts stretch your budget further.
Research universities in international rankings, modern campuses, and degrees recognized worldwide.
More than 3,500 programs taught fully or partly in English — from engineering and medicine to business and architecture.
English-taught programs
4,481 programs at 201 universities across Turkey are taught fully or partly in English — engineering, medicine, business, architecture and more.
Browse the current program list with admission scores on our base scores page.
Universities in North Cyprus (TRNC)
With 1,222 programs inside the Turkish higher-education system, North Cyprus universities offer international campuses where English-taught education is the norm.
Student cities
The cities with the most universities, and sample monthly student rents:
How applying works
Use our base-scores tool and city guide to shortlist programs and understand living costs.
International students apply through universities' YÖS exams or with SAT/recognized diplomas (high-school diploma + passport + language certificate if required).
Apply via each university's international office; your acceptance letter is the basis for the student visa application.
Frequently asked questions
Which exam do I need to study in Turkey?
Most universities accept their own YÖS (international student exam), SAT scores or recognized high-school diplomas. North Cyprus universities usually admit international students based on diploma grades, without an extra exam.
Can I apply to an English-taught program without perfect English?
Yes. Most universities offer a one-year English preparatory program if you don't pass the proficiency exam; you start your degree right after completing it.
How much monthly budget do I need as a student in Turkey?
It depends on the city: Istanbul requires roughly 26,000–56,000 TL per month including rent, while Anatolian student cities are livable on 13,500–22,500 TL. Dorms and scholarships lower these costs significantly.
Are degrees from North Cyprus universities recognized?
Universities recognized by the Turkish Higher Education Council (YÖK) issue degrees valid in Turkey and, through equivalence procedures, in many other countries — check your home country's recognition rules before applying.