Why Study in Turkey
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There are 206 universities in Turkey with a population of 82 Million. The number of students is close to 8 million. With this number of students, Turkey is the first country with the most students in European Higher Education Area. There are a total of 58,092 different programs at 206 universities. In such a variety, you will definitely find a university and program for yourself.
With at least one university in every city, Turkey is exactly a student-friendly country! Social clubs, sports teams and cultural events at every university bring together students and make distant geographies close. When you arrive in Turkey you will understand that the most active points of the city are the places where students socialize! Thanks to the cafes, restaurants and libraries where the students hang out, the cities live 24 hours a day.
Turkey, which experiences four seasons, has a reputation for its natural beauties all over the world. You can enjoy swimming and water sports in the seas that surround Turkey, you can ski in many cities in the mountains, you can enjoy rafting in the rivers and experience many extreme sports. You will feel as in the heaven in Turkey where countless beauties which shall only fascinate you with their landscape!
- Life is more affordable than most countries.
- Several programs are in English
- Some Universities rated in Top 100 in World
- One of the oldest and established education system
Education System
In 1981, in accordance with the new Higher Education Law (No. 2547), the administration of higher education in Turkey was comprehensively restructured. The system thereby became centralized, with all higher education institutions tied to the Council of Higher Education (CoHE). After this restructuring, all institutions of higher education were designed as universities. Expansion of higher education throughout the country was achieved, application to higher education was centralized, and a central university exam and placement were introduced. In addition to public universities, the first nonprofit foundation university in Turkey started to provide education for students in 1986.
After graduating from high school, students can enroll in higher education, which is compatible with the Bologna three-cycle system.
Duration of Study
Associate’s degree (short cycle): Awarded on completion of a two-year study program. The associate degree programs are offered by universities and foundation postsecondary vocational schools. Some distance education programs are also available. The associate degree programs may require a period of on-the-job training.
Bachelor’s degree (1st cycle): Awarded after the completion of a four-year course and 240 ECTS of study. The duration of study for dentistry, veterinary medicine and pharmacy is five years and that of medicine is six years. The qualifications in these four fields are considered to be the equivalent of a Master’s degree.
Master’s degree program (2nd cycle): Two-year program leading to the Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Sciences (MS). There are two kinds of Master’s programs, with or without a thesis. The Master’s with thesis program is a two-year program generally consisting courses with a minimum of 120 ECTS followed by submission of a thesis. Non-thesis programs are to be completed in one or one and a half years and call for the completion of graduate courses of a minimum 90 credits and a term project.
Doctoral degree program (3rd cycle): Usually an eight-semester program leading to the PhD degree. It consists of courses, with 180-240 ECTS, a proficiency exam, a dissertation proposal, a dissertation and its oral defense. After successful completion of the course work and the proficiency exam, students must submit the dissertation and defend it orally before an examining committee.
Fee Structure
Tuition fees are applied differently in public and non-profit foundation universities. In public universities, tuition fees are decided and announced by the Council of Ministers, taking into consideration the type and duration of study abroad in different disciplines. In non-profit foundation universities, on the other hand, tuition fees are decided by the Board of Trustees of the university.
Post Study Work Opportunities
If you have a plan to work in your student life, what you need to know first is that your student residence permit does not cover the work permit alone. Therefore, if you want to work during your studies, you will first need to obtain a work permit. There are different types of work permits such as short-term, perpetual, independent work and are given by General Directorate of International Labour.
If you want to work in Turkey after graduation, do not miss the career fairs held in the university campuses. In these fairs, human resources officials come from many important companies in Turkey. They give information about their work and internship opportunities, while also collecting resumes from alumni candidates. These fairs are a great chance for business and internship opportunities.
Global Recognition
Turkey is one of the most successful countries participating in the exchange programs under Erasmus. In addition to Erasmus, there are many exchange programs in Turkey, such as Mevlana, Farabi, which support the mobility of students and lecturers.
Cost of Living
Life in Turkey is more affordable than most countries. You can meet your needs, such as accommodation, food and drink, and entertainment at affordable prices. You can stay at the dormitories within or near the University campuses.
Diversity of Education
Several programs in Universities in Turkey are in English. Besides you can also learn Turkish, the 5th most spoken language in the world! You can get a chance to learn a new language in Turkish courses that your University will offers you.
Scholarships
Turkey Scholarships is a government-funded, competitive scholarship program, awarded to outstanding students and researchers to pursue full-time or short-term program.
Beautiful Flora and Fauna
You will feel as in the heaven in Turkey where countless beauties which shall only fascinate you with their landscape!
Work Opportunities
Generally, foreigners are employed in positions such as Customer Service Responsible, Foreign Language Teaching, Babysitting, Editor and Translation.
Universities
Courses To Choose From
Following are some number of courses provided by the Top Universities.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Modular MBA
Tech MBA
Design Strategy and Management Track (Design MBA)
Healthcare Management Track (Health MBA)
Executive MBA (EMBA)
MSc in Finance
CEMS MSc in International Management (CEMS MIM)
Koç University MSc in International Management (KU MIM)
MSc in Management – Double Degree with University of South Carolina (The Darla Moore School of Business)
Ph.D. Business Administration
MA and Ph.D. in Archaeology and History of Art (Tracks: Archaeology, Art History, Late Antique and Byzantine, Maritime, Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies)
MA in Comparative Studies in History and Society
MA in Comparative Literature
MA in Computational Social Sciences
MA, MD, and Ph.D. in Design, Technology, and Society
MA and Ph.D. in Economics
MA and Ph.D. in International Relations and Political Science
Master in Law (LLM) Private Law /Master in Law (LLM) Public Law and Ph.D. in Private Law/Public Law
MA and Ph.D. in Psychology (Social and Organizational, Developmental, Cognitive)
MA in Clinical Psychology
MA in Philosophy
Ph.D. in Sociology
Ph.D. in History
MSc and Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering
MSc and Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering
MSc and Ph.D. in Chemistry
MSc and Ph.D. in Computational Sciences and Engineering
MSc and Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering
MSc in Data Science (Non-Thesis only)
MSc in Cybersecurity (Non-Thesis only)
MSc and Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
MSc and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
MSc and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering
MSc and Ph.D. in Mathematics
MSc and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
MSc and Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Genetics
MSc and Ph.D. in Physics
MSc and Ph.D. Medical Physiology
MSc and Ph.D. Medical Microbiology
MSc Reproductive Biology
Ph.D. Reproductive Medicine
MSc and Ph.D. Immunology
MSc and Ph.D. Neuroscience
MSc and Ph.D. Cellular and Molecular Medicine
MSc Critical Care Nursing
MSc Global Health
MSc and Ph.D. Nursing (
MA and Ph.D. in Archaeology and History of Art
MA in Comparative Studies in History and Society
MA in Comparative Literature
MA in Computational Social Sciences
MA, MD, and Ph.D. in Design, Technology, and Society
MA and Ph.D. in Economics
MA and Ph.D. in International Relations and Political Science
Master in Law (LLM) Private Law /Master in Law (LLM) Public Law and Ph.D. in Private Law/Public Law
MA and Ph.D. in Psychology (Social and Organizational, Developmental, Cognitive)
MA in Clinical Psychology
MA in Philosophy
Ph.D. in Sociology
Ph.D. in History
MSc and Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering
MSc and Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering
MSc and Ph.D. in Chemistry
MSc and Ph.D. in Computational Sciences and Engineering
MSc and Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering
MSc in Data Science (Non-Thesis only)
MSc in Cybersecurity (Non-Thesis only)
MSc and Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
MSc and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
MSc and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering
MSc and Ph.D. in Mathematics
MSc and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
MSc and Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Genetics
MSc and Ph.D. in Physics
MSc and Ph.D. Medical Physiology
MSc and Ph.D. Medical Microbiology
MSc Reproductive Biology
Ph.D. Reproductive Medicine
MSc and Ph.D. Immunology
MSc and Ph.D. Neuroscience
MSc and Ph.D. Cellular and Molecular Medicine
MSc Critical Care Nursing
MSc Global Health
MSc and Ph.D. Nursing