Study in Türkiye

Leading Turkish universities teach in English. International students are admitted on their own exams and diplomas, not the national exam.

Corinia finds the universities in Türkiye that fit your record and checks the exact requirements of each programme you choose. Get started free

How to apply

Check what each university accepts
Universities set their own criteria for international students: national diplomas, the SAT, A-levels, the IB, or their own YÖS exam.
Apply to each university
Applications are direct, usually between spring and midsummer.
Consider Türkiye Scholarships
The government scholarship covers tuition, housing, a stipend and a year of Turkish.
Get your student visa and residence permit
You apply for a visa at the consulate, then for a residence permit after arriving.

Public university fees for international students are moderate. Foundation universities charge more but give many scholarships.

English at the leading universities, with a preparatory English year if you do not pass the proficiency exam.

Your school diploma needs an equivalency certificate from the Turkish education authorities.

Corinia matches you against these, then checks the exact programme on the university’s own pages.