The next step after locating your study program in Turkey is to confirm the prerequisites before applying for that degree. In addition to making sure you satisfy the specific requirements listed on the program website, there are a few basic requirements you must meet as well.
If you intend to do a Bachelor’s degree in Turkey, you will need to have graduated from high school or be about to graduate. The next documents should be on your list:
- Application form
- High school diploma (or a paper certifying you will graduate)
- Transcript of records
- Language proficiency score
- Motivation letter
- Proof of application fee payment (35-100 USD)
- A certificate attesting you had a secondary school exit exam (e.g. SAT 1, International Baccalaureate, National Baccalaureate, etc.)
- A letter which guarantees you have the financial funds to support yourself during your studies
The general deadline for submitting your application documents is before the 1st of August.
You must also review the particular prerequisites listed on each program webpage if you choose to pursue a Master's or Ph.D. program in Turkey. It is reasonable to assume that a few of the following papers will be included:
- Application form
- Bachelor's or Master's diploma
- A statement of purpose (presenting your project and motivation)
- An updated CV
- Reference letters from professors and employers
- Transcript of records
- Graduate exam scores (depending on the programme: GRE or GMAT)
- Language proficiency score (TOEFL, or a university's proficiency test upon arrival)
- Written exams and/or interviews
- A letter which guarantees you have the financial funds to support yourself during your studies
There are typically two application deadlines for graduate programmes:
- For the fall semester: end of May
- For the spring semester: end of December
If you plan to attend a university in Turkey, the majority of overseas students must apply for a student visa. Obtaining a visa is a rather easy and direct procedure.
You must bring a completed visa application form and a copy of your admission letter from the university to the Turkish embassy or consulate in your nation. Remember to apply ahead of time since the visa will be issued around eight weeks following the application.
Keep in mind that only their national IDs will enable nationals of 15 different countries entry into Turkey. See whether your nation is one of them and get further information on Turkish visas.
Make sure to research the practical elements of university tuition prices and living expenses in Turkey before hopping on an aircraft, train, or automobile to study abroad in Turkey. The following tuition rates are applicable to foreign students enrolled in Turkey:
- Bachelors in English: 450 – 1,500 USD/academic year
- Bachelors in Turkish: 240 – 750 USD/academic year
- Masters in English: 600 – 900 USD/academic year
- Masters in Turkish: 300 – 600 USD/academic year
Remember that different universities charge different tuition, and private schools may charge more. Extra expenses consist of:
- 350-500 USD/month on living expenses
- an extra 100-150 USD/semester on books and administrative fees between 40-70 USD/year on health insurance
