Advantages of studying in Türkiye

Why study in Turkey?

In this article, we will learn together about the reasons why Turkey is among the most distinguished countries in the field of education and the demand of international students around the world.

This is because Turkey has many geographical advantages that make it one of the most suitable countries to study, as it is considered the crossroads of the civilizations of East and West, as it enjoys both European and Asian parts, which makes its climate diverse throughout the year, unlike many European countries whose weather is dominated by a sharp drop in temperature most days of the year.

In this article, we will know the reasons behind making Turkey among the most distinguished countries in the field of education and its popularity among international students around the world.

This is because Turkey has a lot of geographical features that make it one of the most suitable countries to study. It is considered the crossroads of the civilizations of the East and the West and has both the European and Asian sides, which make its climate diverse throughout the year unlike many European countries, whose weather is dominated by a sharp drop in temperature most days of the year.

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Education in Turkey

The education sector in Turkey is under the supervision and control of the Ministry of National Education. The years of study in Turkey are divided into 5 years of primary school, 3 years of middle school, 4 years of High school, and 4 years of university and it increases in some medical colleges particularly. Some universities require an additional year to study the language before studying. The vast majority of Turkish schools are public and free for all students.

For postgraduate study, the master’s degree takes two years, and the Ph.D. takes from three to five years.

Advantages of studying in Turkey

• Cost of living and studying in Turkey:

Turkey is characterized by low living costs, and this is due to its dependence on local production, which provides it with the lowest prices. Turkey also is known as a shopping center for many people around the world. As for the cost of living for students, Turkey provides international students with many student housing famous for its cleanliness and sophistication as the student costs about 400$ to 600$ per month depending on the standard of living that he chooses.

• Student discounts in Turkish for living:

Students in Turkey excluding all residents in the country have special discounts on almost all services provided via the Turkish government and the most important are:  

Public transportation: 

Students have a 50% discount on all public transport and sometimes more. It is crucially important as public transport in Turkey is expensive for residents, but it is extremely cheap for students, particularly with the student package available to him for 6$ per month after the discount of 32$. Thus, the student can use transport 200 times, which is often more than the student's monthly need to use transportation.

Museums and attractions:

Students have a huge discount on museum tickets and tourist places. Museum card fees for students are 2$ and are owned by the student until graduation. For every place to visit, the student pays 1$ entrance fees while the tourist buys the card for about 27$ and the card closes after only 5 days.

Government shops: 

Students have a discount on commercial goods at a government commercial center with a discount sometimes up to 25% from the price of the product.

Cinema and theaters

Turkish government also
supports students in entertainment giving them a discount on theater and cinemas.  

Mobile Internet Packages

Mobile phones companies provide discounts for students on package prices and give special student packages.

Flight booking from Turkish Airlines

All the student has to do when booking through Turkish Airlines is to present his student card to get a 15% discount on all airline tickets.

University Student Email 

The university grants the student an e-mail that enables him to subscribe on most of the internet platforms with a discount for students which is often either 50% or free on some sites and applications such as:

*subscription prices on Google services sites like YouTube, Music, and many others at a 50% discount.
*50% discount on Netflix platform for students.
*50% discount on Microsoft products for students.
*lesson platforms such as Coursera, Udemy, and others at either 50% or 100% discounts. 

• Ease of access to universities by Transport: 

Turkey is interested in building universities close to public transport making it easy for all students to reach them without any difficulties. Turkey also provides each student with a transport card which contributes to reducing the cost of public transport making it low and accessible to all. Each university provides its buses to transport students to and from the university from the beginning of the school day to the end.

Quality of education

The Turkish education system is not affected by ministerial changes or political developments in the country because it has its own Higher Education Council responsible for managing its affairs. Turkish universities are also known for their scientific progress and ranking among international universities and provide them with the latest scientific techniques to assist students in studying to the fullest. Additionally, the Turkish certificate is globally recognized.

Turkish student visa to Turkey: 

It is known about the student visa in Turkey that it is easy to obtain, once the student gets his university admission, he can apply for the student visa at the Turkish embassy in his country with the rest of the required papers. 

Study environment in Turkey: 

Turkey is interested in scientific research and sets a large financial budget every year. It encourages students to study and research through the work of clubs, social activities, sports teams of each university, and many different cultural activities in each university to gather students from different countries and cultures and exchange experiences and information. 

Turkish scholarships: 

Turkish scholarships are one of the most distinctive scholarships as they cover the full tuition fees for the student and provide him with courses to learn the Turkish language and comprehensive health insurance that grants the student the ability to receive treatment in public hospitals for free and at a reduced rate in private hospitals. The government also guarantees student residence permits in the country. Once the student is accepted in the scholarship, he gets a residence visa, the costs of travel to Turkey, accommodation in student housing for the university where he is accepted, and a monthly stipend that the state pays to the student until he finishes his study. 

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The best public universities in Turkey

• Istanbul Technical University
• Middle East Technical University at Ankara
• Istanbul University
• Boğaziçi University in Istanbul 
• Ankara University
• Hacettepe University at Ankara
• Ege University at Izmir
• ANADOLU University at Eskisehir
• GAZI University at Izmir

Turkey has about 110 public universities, and studying in them is almost free, but requires

Requirements for studying in Turkish public universities

• Copy of passport.
• Statement of student grades.
• High school certificate.
• A certificate stating that the student is fluent in Turkish or English.
• The certificate of "YOS" or "SAT" indicates that the student passes the entrance examination at the university for the department he has chosen.

The best private universities in Turkey 

Turkey has about 70 private universities distributed throughout the country. These universities are characterized by partnerships with international universities outside Turkey and large companies inside Turkey to provide training and employment opportunities for their students upon graduation. Additionally, the average cost of tuition is not high compared to many other European universities around the world.

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Requirements for applying to private universities

 It is easy and simple. All the university requires is:

• Copy of passport.
• High school certificate.
• An internationally recognized certificate of proficiency in English such as TOEFL or IELTS if it is available, or the student may take an English language exam by the University before joining the Department of his choice. 

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The private universities do not require a test certificate of "YOS". The student can enroll in any college he wishes to study in as long as he has a certificate of passing high school successfully. Turkish private universities rank globally among other international universities.

The most popular private universities in Turkey, most of which are concentrated in Istanbul 

• Istanbul Medipol University
• Istanbul Gelişim University
• Okan University
• Istanbul Bilgi University
• Bahçeşehir University
• Istanbul Aydın University
• Istanbul Kültür University
• Üsküdar University

Turkish scholarships

• Ibn Khaldun university scholarships for Social Studies 

This scholarship is for graduate students in the field of Social Sciences.

• Yunus Emre Scholarships for Turkish Language

This scholarship is for students wishing to study Turkish in Turkey.

• Ibn Sina scholarships for Medical Science

This scholarship is for students wishing to study medicine in Turkey

• Sabanci University Scholarships for Postgraduate

This scholarship is for postgraduate students who have completed their bachelor's degrees and wish to continue their studies.

• İstanbul Şehir scholarships for Social Sciences, Natural and Applied Science

These scholarships are also offered to most postgraduate students to complete their studies at the university in one of these diverse majors.

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StudyFans Exclusive scholarship

StudyFans company, being an agent for many private universities in Turkey, has exclusive discounts for its students from all over the world.  

Most of the discounts are Between 15% and 25%%. We also have discounts up to 50% In some universities, including the following universities:

• Istanbul Medipol University
• Istanbul Gelişim University
• Istanbul Okan University
• Bahçeşehir University
• Istanbul Bilgi University
• Altınbaş University
• Nişantaşı University
• Istanbul Aydin University
• Istanbul Kültür University 
• Üsküdar University
• Istinye University
• Arel University
• Haliç University
• Biruni University
• Yeditepe University 
• Yeni Yüzyıl University 
• Özyeğin University
• Beykent University

Since education in Turkey gives the student a lot of luxuries and facilities in addition to serious and advanced study, which works to create a student capable of being an effective part of society and always providing the best, one of the good options and opportunities that must be exploited is the opportunity to study in Turkey.

Frequently asked questions about the advantages of studying in Turkey

What distinguishes studying in Turkey from other countries?

• The number of different study programs that enable students to choose the right course of study for them from over 45.000 different educational programs.
• The number of Turkish universities is about 208 universities where almost every Turkish city has one or more universities.
• The possibility of learning Turkish is the fifth most spoken language around the world.
• The suitability of life in Turkey for students and the government's interest in providing all amenities and many discounts for students.

 Is the Turkish certificate strong? 

Turkish universities are characterized by the strength of their degrees and university recognition in many Arab and European countries.

Is a Turkish university degree recognized in Europe? 

Many European countries recognize university degrees from Turkish universities accredited by the Turkish Higher Education Institution.

Is studying hard in Turkey? 

Many students may feel difficult to study in Turkey in the first year of their studies due to the different nature of Turkey and the difficulty of communicating and learning the Turkish language and integrating in general with Turkish society.

Are there student exchange programs in Turkish universities? 

There are many student exchange programs in Turkish universities such as Erasmus, Al-Farabi and Mevlana programs.

Do Turkish Universities Provide Scholarships for International Students?

Of course, there are many strong and globally recognized Turkish universities such as Sabanci University and Koç University that provide scholarships for international students, of course there is the Turkish government scholarship for foreign students.

Can international students work alongside studying in Turkey?

Students can work alongside the study, but they must obtain a work permit next to the student's residence permit, and if it is approved, the student can start working.

 

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