Nowadays, the higher education area has an increasing tendency to internationalize. With the increasing number of international students in the world, national and international strategies gain importance and internationalization is inevitable in higher education. According to the OECD, in 2012, 4.5 million students worldwide received university education in another country outside their home country. This figure is expected to increase to 8 million in 2022.

U.S. News continues to announce the world’s best universities, colleges and education centers on the continents. 27 Universities in Turkey entered the list of world’s best universities. Here are the rankings:

The Turkish higher education system is similar to other European countries. Here is the brief on Turkish Higher Education System!

Turkey is a wonderful and enriching experience as you discover ancient traditions, a friendly Turkish culture, historical sites as well as places and destinations that will make a wonderful country for your holidays or to live or to study. During your study in Turkey, you will have a chance to discover Turkey from the North to the South, from the East to the East as well.

They offer almost tuition free Education to international students however you need to take those universities YOS Exam and you have to provide excellent academic GPA and also high Toefl IBT or IELTS result in English.
Example to such Universities are; Middle East Technical University- METU, Istanbul Bosphorus University, Istanbul Technical University.

These universities offer low state university fees which range between $500 and $2000 per year based on the program and university. Because of high standards, entrance is very competitive and you need to take a special international student exam called “YOS” (which measures math, analytical thinking and problem solving skills) You also should provide excellent high school grades and a high TOEFL or IELTS score to prove your English.

In order to enter top state universities in Turkey we advise our students to come to Turkey first year to prepare for YOS and TOEFL/IELTS through one of our preparation centers. Such preparation usually may take up to one academic year. While you take YOS and English exam, we assist you for application to the top university programs.

Some of the private universities in Turkey are in very high standards and listed in World Best University Rankings. Example to such high ranked universities are Bilkent University, Sabanci University, Koc University.

Entrance to top private universities is competitive. They do not require YOS exam, however they look for good grades at high school – usually 80% average. Language of instruction at these universities is English therefore you need a high score from TOEFL IBT/IELTS or be ready to spend one year at the university’s English prep program.

If you are interested in these schools, we can evaluate your credentials, tell you what your chances are and assist through the application process through our network with these schools. If you have a good grade and also high IELTS or Toefl score you can apply online through StudyinTurkey.Com those universities otherwise we do advice you to come to Turkey for one academic year preparation course at one of our prep centres.

These programs are in very high demand from international students although quote assigned is very limited. Therefore chance for admission especially at top universities is very low.

In order to raise your chance for admission to these programs, we advise you to pursue at least one year of YOS exam preparation while improving your Turkish language skills in our preparation centers. During your studies, we will assist you for application to medicine, dentistry and pharmacy programs. As StudyinTurkey.Com we do help you to prepare to medical schools in Turkey.

There are good private universities in Turkey which offer medicine, pharmacy and dentistry degrees. Number of spaces available for international students are higher than public universities so you have a better chance for admission. In order to be admitted, you should have good grades at high school and be ready to pay between US$ 10,000 to 25,000 depending on the university. Language of instruction in some programs is English, some is Turkish.

We can assist you for offering the right program based on your credentials and a successful application. You can apply online though StudyinTurkey.com to private medical schools

Turkey had many private- foundation universities during last 15 years. It has around 80 private universities now. Most of them, more than half, based in Istanbul. The rest are based in Ankara, Izmir and other Anatolian cities. Northern Cyprus also have around 8 private universities where there are many international students.

If you do not meet the admission standards of top private universities, there are less competitive ones which we can help you with for admission. Tuition can be as low as $4000 per year, but it is $8000 in average. Language of instruction is mostly English but there are some Turkish medium programs as well. Required high school grade average is around 60%.

As StudyinTurkey.Com we do place international students into all private universities in Turkey. Through our online application tool you can search private universities and their degrees and do your application online. We do get a reply from the universities within 3 months time.

Apart from the top level competitive universities, and special consideration Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy programs, there are plenty of other choices for public universities which offer degrees in Engineering, Business and Economics, Social Sciences, Arts, etc. Tuition can be as low as $300 per year in some of these universities. Language of instruction is mostly in Turkish and YOS exam is required. (No need to know Turkish to solve YOS)

Through Study in Turkey and KUNIB (Caucasian Universities Platform) collaboration, you can take common e-YOS exam which is recognized by around 60 state and private universities and we can help with you with the application and placement process.

Examination Application And Fee Payment Date: 13.02.2015- 30.04.2015
Examinaton Date, Time, Duration: 17.05.2015, 09:30, 100 mn.
Examinaton Fee Examinaton Fee For Turkey: 150 $

The applications are opened for the Turkish Universities for 2019 Fall term. You can apply for undergraduate and postgraduate programs through us and make your application process easier.