Study in Türkiye

Overview

Türkiye Scholarships is a merit-based government programme. Its official benefits include university and department placement, a monthly stipend, tuition fee coverage, health insurance, accommodation, a Turkish language course and a one-time flight ticket.

You can also apply directly to Turkish universities. Each university sets its own documents and any exam.

Admission steps

1. Search programmes on the Study in Türkiye Study Finder.
2. Open each university page and note the documents and any exam for your programme.
3. If an exam is required, check TR-YÖS (the exam for international candidates) or the university's accepted scores.
4. Apply to universities directly, and apply separately for Türkiye Scholarships through the online system. Check the application calendar for dates.
5. When admitted, apply for your student visa at the nearest Turkish consulate.
6. After arrival, follow the official residence permit steps.

Documents you usually need

• Passport
• Secondary school diploma and transcripts (Bachelor's) or Bachelor's degree and transcripts (Master's)
• Language proof where the programme requires it
• Exam score where the programme requires it
• Photographs and any extra documents the university lists

Student visa and residence permit

1. Get your admission letter from the university.
2. Apply for a student visa at the nearest Turkish consulate. Start soon after admission because processing takes time.
3. After arrival, follow the Visa and Residence page for the residence permit.

Documents

• Passport
• Admission or acceptance letter
• Other documents requested by the consulate. Check the consulate's current list before you apply.

Funding and scholarships

• Türkiye Scholarships: tuition, stipend, accommodation, health insurance, language course and one flight ticket (as listed on the official site).
• University scholarships: listed on each university's own website.

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