Why Study in Turkey?

Are you looking for a country that offers a mixture of eastern and western cultures? Yet not expensive like other western countries? A country that offers a wide range and variety of cultures through history? I can’t think of a better place, once known as the Ottoman Empires' greatest country and now in modern times – Turkey. Culture, beauty, history, mountains, seas, and more are all available in one single place for you. You can enter this country as a tourist, yet this will not give you enough time to explore the country. However, as a student, it is a bridge to the world. Turkey has a lot to offer for international students and so we have gathered a few reasons why you must consider Turkey as your place of study in 2021, let’s explore them together.

Quality Of Education & Affordability

The higher education system in Turkey has developed significantly in the last few decades in both quality and quantity. Turkish universities now offer a variety of majors and choices for international students. The quality of the higher education system is also reflected in international ranking lists. According to The Times Higher Education BRICS & Emerging Economies Rankings 2017, there are 22 Turkish universities in the top 500 university list, 9 Turkish universities took place among the top 800 world universities ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in the UK, and 19 Turkish universities took place among the top 1000 world universities ranking by METU Informatics Institute.

Turkey is a member of many different international platforms and has also been part of the Bologna process since 2001. Firstly, this means that all students can continue their education in other countries with ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) and secondly, they can get their diplomas recognized by other countries. Along with quality education, the study programs in Turkey are highly affordable with tuition fees and living costs comparatively lower than other European countries.

Student Accommodation

Almost all universities can provide different types of accommodation for students. As an alternative, in major cities, students can find another type of housing which is a room in a shared apartment. This option is the most affordable since it will cost about 400TL.

Transportation

Public transportation in Turkey is very accessible and widely used. You can get around using Istanbul’s Metro, trams, buses, ferries, minibusses, and other suburban trains. Students can get discounts on all means of transportation provided if they have valid student IDs.

Living Expenses

Turkey holds some of the most modernized cities in the world. As a result the country offers a high quality of living that is at par with other advanced cities around the world. Turkish cities offer all the convenience you expect and require with first-world economies at a surprisingly low cost.

The cost of study and living should be taken into your consideration when you decide to study abroad. Compared to other international student destinations, Turkey offers significantly the lowest tuition fees and lowest living expenses. According to the Number’s 2017 Cost of living in Turkey is 44.41% lower than in the United States (aggregate data for all cities) Turkey’s metropolitan cities are in the very bottom row of the most expensive cities list.

Monthly expenses for the living of a foreign student range from at least 500 – 700 USD  depending on each student’s lifestyle. Administrative fees are approximately 100-150 USD per semester.