Turkey is a nation straddling Eastern Europe and western Asia with cultural connections to ancient Greek, Persian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Turkey is not the only country in the world that is famous for its beautiful textiles, but only Turkey has Tulu, an amazing shop with a myriad of exceptionally colorful goods.
Universities in Turkey
The university system in Turkey is governed by the Higher Educational Council (YOK). Turkey has 104 state and 62 private universities (a total of 166 institutions of higher learning). Generally, undergraduate education takes 4 years at universities, but some fields such as medicine (6 years), dentistry (5 years), and veterinary science (5 years) takes longer. The medium of instruction at some state universities is English, German or French.
Tuition Fees
Private universities charge tuition fee ranging from USD 6,000-20,000. Although private institutions offer considerable financial aid, more than 40% of all students receive some sort of financial aid.
Student Visa
Students who will come to study in Turkey must obtain a student visa from a Turkish Republic Consulate. Student visa procedures can take time and therefore it is important that you apply for a student visa as soon as you receive your admission letter.
Residence Permit
Having arrived in Turkey, and after completing your university registration, the most important thing you need to do is to apply for a residence permit.
Application Process
To study in Turkey, you can simply fill out the form on Page no ------. Entry requirements vary between universities so your Counsellor at Zest will further guide you. The academic year consists of 2 semesters and runs from September until June. Application deadlines vary between institutions, but universities officially open in October. Many universities allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis dependent on the applicant’s pre-existing qualifications.
Facts
Population: 83,429,615 people
Things to Explore
- Topkapi Palace
- Aya Sofya
- Mount Nemrut
- Capital: Ankara
- Currency: Turkish lira
- Dialing Code: +90