Universities & Courses in Turkey

Your guide to finding the best universities and courses in Turkey tailored to your academic and career goals.

Types of universities

Where you can study in Türkiye.

Public universities

Fees for international students are set each year and are often low.

Best For:

Students who want lower fees

Examples:

Middle East Technical University (METU)Istanbul Technical University (ITU)

Private universities

Higher fees, with many scholarships for good marks for international students.

Best For:

Students who want scholarships for good marks

Examples:

Bilkent UniversityKoç UniversitySabancı University

Note for International Students:Each university sets its own entry rules and fees for international students.

Programmes at these universities

Some programmes at these universities.

Engineering and natural sciences

Computer Science and Engineering

Data Science and Analytics

Electronics Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering

Sabancı University programmes in this group.

Social sciences and management

Economics

Political Science and International Relations

Psychology

Management

Sabancı University programmes in these groups.

Degree levels

Bachelor's, master's and PhD.

Bachelor's (Lisans)

4 years

Some students first take a year of English preparatory class (a year of English classes before your degree).

Master's (Yüksek Lisans)

Usually 2 years

Apply to the graduate school of your university, which runs master's and PhD programmes.

PhD (Doktora)

Usually 4 years

After a master's degree.

Universities students from India and Pakistan look at

Fees are in US dollars (USD). Fees and entry rules are for international students in 2026-27.

Middle East Technical University (METU)

Ankara | Public university

Specializations

Engineering
Architecture
Sciences
Economics and administrative sciences

Highlights

Teaches in English.
Bachelor's: USD 800 to USD 1,200 a semester. Master's and PhD: USD 375 a semester.

Istanbul Technical University (ITU)

Istanbul | Public (state) university

Specializations

Engineering
Architecture
Textile technologies and design

Highlights

A valid English score is needed to start your degree, or you study a year of English preparatory class (a year of English classes before your degree).
Pakistan: Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) with 80% marks. India: apply with an SAT, ACT, IB or TR-YÖS exam score (TR-YÖS is a Turkish entry exam for foreign students).

Boğaziçi University

Istanbul |

Specializations

Engineering
Economics and administrative sciences
Sciences
Education

Highlights

Teaches in English.
Bachelor's: USD 8,000 to USD 10,000 a year. Master's and PhD: USD 1,000 a year (USD 500 a semester).
No scholarships or financial aid for international students.