State universities in Turkey

Who it suits

• You are ready to prepare well for a competitive process.
• You want low tuition fees.
• You are comfortable studying mostly in Turkish, or ready to learn.

Documents usually needed

• Passport
• High-school diploma
• Transcripts
• Translations and approvals of your documents, where required
• Photos, and any exam result or extra document the university asks for

Good to know

Entrance exam

Admission to state universities usually goes through an entrance exam, and places are competitive.

Low fees

Tuition is low compared with private universities, but it is set per university and updated every year.

Mostly Turkish

Most programmes are taught in Turkish. We show you which options exist for the language you want.

After you are accepted

We help with student housing and the student residence permit.

Questions people ask

Do I need an entrance exam?

Usually, yes: state universities admit through an entrance exam and places are competitive. We check what applies to your case.

Is it cheaper than a private university?

Fees are low compared with private universities. They change every year, so we give you the current figure for your programme.

Can I study in English?

Most programmes at state universities are taught in Turkish. If you want English, we show you the options, and private universities offer many English programmes.

What does your help cost?

The first consultation is free. After that we quote per university and programme.

The other path

• Private universities — Admission by grades, higher fees, many programmes in English.