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TR Türkiye
Close to home, culturally familiar and affordable, with full scholarships through Türkiye Bursları.
- Tuition (per year)
- $0–25k
- Living (per year)
- $5k–10k
- Exams
- SAT, YÖS, IELTS, TOEFL
Why this country?
- Türkiye Bursları covers tuition, a monthly stipend, dormitory and a Turkish language year
- Strong universities: Boğaziçi, METU, Koç, Sabancı, Bilkent
- Linguistic and cultural closeness makes adapting easy
- Living costs are lower than in Europe
What do you need to apply?
- Online application for Türkiye Bursları (usually January–February)
- Direct university applications: SAT, YÖS or school grades
- IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programmes
- Motivation letter and interview (for the scholarship)
Costs
Public universities charge low fees; private ones about $5,000–25,000 per year. Living costs roughly $400–800 per month.
Figures are approximate and change every year. Check the university’s official website before applying.
