Study in Turkey

Overview

As a destination for studies, Turkey has seen a large number of students from across the world pursuing higher education in the country. With over 200 Universities in the nation, there are over 650,000 international students currently enrolled and studying various programmes. As per the QS Higher Education System Strength Rankings, Turkey has been ranked 43rd in the world in terms of their higher education systems.

Among the key reasons to pursue higher education in Turkey is the relatively inexpensive and valuable quality of education that students receive. Many universities also offer students the opportunity to avail scholarships and allowances that cover up their tuition fees and other expenses such as accommodation, travel and health insurance, etc.

Most of the universities located in the country are relatively young universities, when compared to the top universities in the world. Some of the popular universities were established between 1970-1990 and have been considered as one of the best across the globe. Under the QS World University Rankings 2019, 10 Turkish Universities have been able to steal a spot from the best contenders, while 45 Universities from the country were also mentioned in the QS University Rankings: Emerging Europe and Central Asia (EECA). Among the top universities, you can look out for Bilkent University, Middle East Technical University.

As a country, Turkey is a melting pot of cultures and faiths, as people from across different countries and religions visit Turkey throughout the year. The overall environment, food, culture, history and affordability, make Turkey an attractive destination for higher education.