University/College |
Year Established |
Ranking (Turkey) |
Offered Course Programs |
Average Fees |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1956 |
1 |
Engineering, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Informatics, Management |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Ankara |
20% |
Central Anatolia |
|
|
1863 |
2 |
Engineering, Arts and Sciences, Economics, Education, Foreign Languages |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
15% |
Marmara |
|
|
1984 |
3 |
Law, Business, Engineering, Music and Performing Arts, Computer Science |
$14,500 |
Private |
Ankara |
25% |
Central Anatolia |
|
|
1993 |
4 |
Medicine, Engineering, Administrative Sciences, Social Sciences, Law |
$19,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
8% |
Marmara |
|
|
1994 |
5 |
Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Social Sciences, Visual Arts and Communication, Business |
$18,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
35% |
Marmara |
|
|
1967 |
6 |
Medicine, Engineering, Social Sciences, Music and Fine Arts, Pharmacy |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Ankara |
30% |
Central Anatolia |
|
|
1773 |
7 |
Engineering, Architecture, Maritime, Arts and Design, Computer Science |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
18% |
Marmara |
|
|
1453 |
8 |
Law, Medicine, Engineering, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
17% |
Marmara |
|
|
1997 |
9 |
Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture, Business, Law |
$9,500 |
Private |
Ankara |
40% |
Central Anatolia |
|
|
1946 |
10 |
Law, Medicine, Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Communication |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Ankara |
35% |
Central Anatolia |
|
|
1996 |
11 |
Dentistry, Graphic Design, Law, Engineering, Medicine |
$12,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
45% |
Marmara |
|
|
2007 |
12 |
Aviation, Psychology, Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Engineering, Business |
$8,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
50% |
Marmara |
|
|
1998 |
13 |
Communication, Medicine, Engineering, Law, Business Administration |
$8,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
60% |
Marmara |
|
|
1955 |
14 |
Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture, Arts, Business |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Izmir |
30% |
Aegean |
|
|
1926 |
15 |
Engineering, Education, Communication, Architecture, Arts |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Ankara |
28% |
Central Anatolia |
|
|
1992 |
16 |
Engineering, Science, Social Sciences, Environmental Design, Business |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Gebze |
45% |
Marmara |
|
|
1982 |
17 |
Medicine, Tourism, Agriculture, Engineering, Business Administration |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Antalya |
40% |
Mediterranean |
|
|
2001 |
18 |
Graphic Design, Business Administration, Engineering, Music, Psychology |
$9,000 |
Private |
Izmir |
55% |
Aegean |
|
|
2001 |
19 |
Business Administration, Fashion and Design, Engineering, Psychology, Law |
$9,000 |
Private |
Izmir |
60% |
Aegean |
|
|
1996 |
20 |
Law, Communication, Performing Arts, Psychology, Engineering |
$12,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
55% |
Marmara |
|
|
1996 |
21 |
Engineering, Business, Aviation, Art and Design, IT |
$9,500 |
Private |
Ankara |
50% |
Central Anatolia |
|
|
2003 |
22 |
Engineering, Economics, Law, Medicine, Social Sciences |
$7,500 |
Private |
Ankara |
30% |
Central Anatolia |
|
|
2007 |
23 |
Engineering, Business Administration, Communication, Design, Psychology |
$6,500 |
Private |
Istanbul |
70% |
Marmara |
|
|
2007 |
24 |
Engineering, Health Sciences, Communication, Business, Computer Science |
$7,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
75% |
Marmara |
|
|
1997 |
25 |
Engineering, Business, Arts and Design, IT, Education |
$8,500 |
Private |
Istanbul |
65% |
Marmara |
|
|
2008 |
26 |
Medicine, Engineering, Business Administration, Psychology, Law |
$10,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
60% |
Marmara |
|
|
2011 |
27 |
Psychology, Health Sciences, Communication, Engineering, Theology |
$9,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
65% |
Marmara |
|
|
2008 |
28 |
History, Political Science, Engineering, Business, Computer Science |
$7,500 |
Private |
Istanbul |
50% |
Marmara |
|
|
TED University |
2009 |
29 |
Engineering, Education, Architecture, Business, Law |
$9,500 |
Private |
Ankara |
40% |
Central Anatolia |
|
2001 |
30 |
Commerce, Law, Engineering, Communication, Arts |
$7,500 |
Private |
Istanbul |
65% |
Marmara |
University/College |
Year Established |
Ranking (Ankara) |
Offered Course Programs |
Average Fees (Intl) |
Type |
Acceptance Rate |
Location in Ankara |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1956 |
1 |
Engineering, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Informatics, Management |
$300 |
Public |
20% |
Central Ankara |
|
|
1984 |
2 |
Law, Business, Engineering, Music and Performing Arts, Computer Science |
$14,500 |
Private |
25% |
East Ankara |
|
|
1967 |
3 |
Medicine, Engineering, Social Sciences, Music and Fine Arts, Pharmacy |
$300 |
Public |
30% |
Central Ankara |
|
|
1946 |
4 |
Law, Medicine, Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Communication |
$300 |
Public |
35% |
Central Ankara |
|
|
1926 |
5 |
Engineering, Education, Communication, Architecture, Arts |
$300 |
Public |
28% |
West Ankara |
|
|
1997 |
6 |
Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture, Business, Law |
$9,500 |
Private |
40% |
South Ankara |
|
|
2003 |
7 |
Engineering, Economics, Law, Medicine, Social Sciences |
$7,500 |
Private |
30% |
Northeast Ankara |
|
|
1996 |
8 |
Engineering, Business, Aviation, Art and Design, IT |
$9,500 |
Private |
50% |
Southwest Ankara |
|
|
TED University |
2009 |
9 |
Engineering, Education, Architecture, Business, Law |
$9,500 |
Private |
40% |
Central Ankara |
|
2010 |
10 |
Medicine, Engineering, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Law |
$300 |
Public |
45% |
Northeast Ankara |
|
|
2010 |
11 |
Political Science, Law, Medicine, Engineering, Business Administration |
$300 |
Public |
42% |
Northeast Ankara |
|
|
Ankara Social Sciences University |
2013 |
12 |
International Relations, Law, Political Science, Business, Economics |
$300 |
Public |
50% |
Central Ankara |
|
2014 |
13 |
Music Performance, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Theater, Film Studies |
$1,500 |
Private |
55% |
East Ankara |
|
|
2011 |
14 |
Aviation Management, Aeronautical Engineering, Pilot Training |
$10,000 |
Private |
55% |
Northeast Ankara |
|
|
1994 |
15 |
Medicine, Engineering, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Law |
$7,000 |
Private |
38% |
South Ankara |
|
|
1997 |
16 |
Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology, Business, Law |
$9,500 |
Private |
40% |
Southwest Ankara |
|
|
2015 |
17 |
Medicine, Nursing, Health Management, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy |
$300 |
Public |
47% |
Central Ankara |
|
|
Ankara Sıhhiye |
2013 |
18 |
Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry |
$300 |
Public |
52% |
Central Ankara |
|
Police Academy |
1937 |
19 |
Security Sciences, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science |
$300 |
Public |
50% |
North Ankara |
|
2011 |
20 |
Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Management, Pilot Training |
$10,000 |
Private |
55% |
Northeast Ankara |
Domestic Students: Tuition fees for Turkish citizens at public universities are very low, often ranging from approximately TRY 300 to TRY 2,000 per year ($16 to $107 USD), depending on the program.
International Students: Fees for international students are typically higher than for domestic students but remain quite affordable compared to global standards. International students might expect to pay between TRY 600 to TRY 12,000 per year ($32 to $640 USD), with programs like medicine and engineering often at the higher end of this range.
Domestic and International Students: Private universities in Turkey generally charge higher tuition fees, which can range widely from about TRY 20,000 to TRY 150,000 per year ($1,070 to $8,000 USD), depending on the program and the prestige of the institution.
Programs such as Medicine, Engineering, and Business tend to have higher fees, particularly in private institutions.
Some universities offer programs where courses are taught in English, which might carry different fee structures compared to programs taught in Turkish.
Scholarships and financial aid opportunities are available in many universities and can significantly reduce the cost of tuition, especially for high-performing students and international applicants.
1. University Reputation and Program Demand: Top universities like Bogazici University, Middle East Technical University (METU), and Koc University have more competitive programs, which means lower acceptance rates. More specialized or prestigious programs, especially those in fields like medicine, engineering, and business, tend to be more selective.
2. Type of Program: Undergraduate programs might have different acceptance rates compared to graduate programs. Typically, graduate programs, particularly those offering research and funding opportunities, might be more selective.
3. English Proficiency: For programs taught in English, proving proficiency through standardized tests like TOEFL or IELTS is often a requirement. The level of English proficiency can influence acceptance rates, as programs may set high thresholds.
Highly Competitive Universities: Institutions like Bogazici University and METU may have overall acceptance rates as low as 10-20% for their most sought-after programs, though this can be higher for less competitive courses.
Moderate to Low Competitive Universities: Other public and private universities may have acceptance rates ranging from 30% to 60%, depending on the program and the year.
Turkish universities are actively promoting internationalization, which has led to an increase in the number of international students, particularly from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Programs specifically designed for international students, such as those taught in English or those offering special scholarships like the Türkiye Scholarships, may have higher acceptance rates for international candidates, including Indians.
Choose Your Program: Research universities and programs that align with your academic and career goals. Consider factors such as the university's reputation, the curriculum, faculty, campus facilities, location, and tuition fees.
Check Language Requirements: Determine if the program is taught in English or Turkish. Most universities offer programs in both languages, but English-taught programs may require proficiency tests like TOEFL or IELTS.
Undergraduate Applications: Most public universities require international undergraduate applicants to take the YÖS (Foreign Student Examination) or submit SAT/ACT scores. Some universities may conduct their own exams.
Graduate Applications: Requirements typically include a bachelor's degree, transcripts, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT for business-related programs, or language proficiency tests).
Documentation: Prepare necessary documents, which typically include academic transcripts, diplomas, language proficiency scores, a passport copy, photos, and sometimes a health certificate.
Application Portal: Some universities allow you to apply directly via their website, while others use centralized platforms like the Central Application System managed by YÖK (Council of Higher Education).
Application Fee: Most universities charge a non-refundable application fee, which must be paid online at the time of application.
Entrance Exams: Depending on the program and university, you may be required to sit for entrance exams.
Interviews: Particularly for graduate programs, an interview might be part of the selection process. These can be conducted on campus or online.
Universities in Turkey generally inform applicants of their admission decision via email or through the application portal.
Acceptance Letter: Once admitted, you'll receive an acceptance letter, which is needed to apply for a student visa at the nearest Turkish embassy or consulate.
Visa Application: Apply for a student visa, providing the necessary documentation, which typically includes the acceptance letter, proof of financial resources, health insurance, and a valid passport.
Finalize Your Admission: Upon arrival in Turkey, finalize your university registration by submitting all original academic documents and paying the tuition fee (if applicable).
Residence Permit: Apply for a residence permit within your first month in Turkey.
Established: 1956
Known for engineering, natural sciences, and social sciences.
Established: 1863
Known for economics, engineering, and arts.
Established: 1773
Renowned for engineering and architecture.
Established: 1967
Strong in medicine, engineering, and social sciences.
Established: 1946
Known for law, languages, and history.
Established: 1453
One of the oldest, known for medicine, law, and arts.
Established: 1926
Known for education, communications, and engineering.
Established: 1955
Strong in medicine, agriculture, and arts.
Established: 1969
Known for agriculture, engineering, and medicine.
Established: 1911
Renowned for engineering and architecture.
Established: 1982
Strong in medicine, tourism, and agriculture.
Established: 1975
Known for automotive engineering, theology, and health sciences.
Established: 1957
Strong in agriculture, science, and literature.
Established: 1883
Known for business, law, and dentistry.
Established: 1958
Renowned for open education, arts, and social sciences.
Established: 1982
Known for medicine, law, and marine science.
Established: 1992
Strong in engineering and natural sciences.
Established: 1992
Known for automotive engineering and business.
Established: 1955
Renowned for forestry, marine sciences, and engineering.
Established: 1992
Known for engineering, medicine, and archaeology.
Established: 1984
Known for law, business, engineering, and arts.
Established: 1993
Renowned for medicine, engineering, social sciences, and administrative sciences.
Established: 1994
Known for natural sciences, engineering and technology, arts and social sciences.
Established: 2007
Known for aviation, business, and engineering.
Established: 1998
Noted for communication, law, and business administration.
Established: 1996
Known for law, communication, and performing arts.
Established: 1996
Strong in dentistry, business, and engineering.
Established: 1996
Known for architecture, engineering, and business.
Established: 2003
Strong in engineering, economics, and business administration.
Established: 2008 (Closed in 2020 but was significant)
Known for political science, history, and engineering.
Established: 1997
Renowned for arts and design, communications, and engineering.
Established: 1997
Known for engineering, architecture, and business.
Established: 2008
Noted for medicine, business, and aviation.
Established: 1997
Known for medicine, business, and law.
Established: 2010
Strong in architecture, art, and social sciences.
Established: 1997
Known for fine arts, business, and engineering.
Established: 2011
Noted for psychology, health sciences, and communications.
Established: 2007
Known for medicine and health sciences.
Established: 2007
Strong in engineering, business, and communications.
Established: 1999
Known for engineering, business, and hospitality management.
Renowned for engineering, natural sciences, and economics.
Known for business, engineering, and social sciences.
Strong in business, fine arts, and computer science.
Offers excellent programs in medicine, engineering, and social sciences.
Specializes in engineering, architecture, and maritime studies.
Noted for materials science, biological sciences, and computer science.
Strong in medicine, pharmacy, and engineering.
Offers strong programs in law, communications, and languages.
Known for education, communications, and engineering.
Strong in agriculture, medicine, and literature.
Offers a wide range of programs including law, business, and humanities.
Specializes in engineering and architecture.
Known for engineering, agriculture, and medicine.
Noted for economics, business administration, and engineering.
Offers strong programs in agriculture, science, and health sciences.
Known for law, business administration, and fine arts.
Strong in social sciences, law, and communications.
Noted for business administration, communications, and engineering.
Offers a variety of programs including marine science, engineering, and arts.
Known for aviation, business administration, and engineering.
Excellent in engineering, social sciences, and environmental studies.
Strong in economics, engineering, and applied sciences.
Renowned for business, computer science, and electrical engineering.
Offers leading programs in law, business, and engineering.
Specialized in civil engineering, urban planning, and maritime studies.
Noted for material science, finance, and conflict studies.
Strong in health sciences, pharmacology, and clinical psychology.
Offers robust programs in law, agriculture, and biotechnology.
Known for architecture, education, and engineering.
Recognized for agriculture, biology, and engineering.
Strong in mechanical engineering, architecture, and computer science.
Noted for chemistry, history, and solar energy.
Offers diverse programs including business, pharmacy, and history.
Known for economics, engineering, and technology management.
Strong in communications, art and design, and business.
Known for entrepreneurship, aviation, and computer science.
Offers programs in digital media, medicine, and cyber security.
Strong in law, business, and social sciences.
Istanbul Şehir University - Istanbul
Strong in computer science and electronics engineering.
Distinguished for engineering, natural sciences, and social sciences.
Renowned for economics, engineering, and social sciences.
Strong in electrical engineering, computer science, and political science.
Noted for medicine, engineering, and administrative sciences.
Specialized in mechanical engineering, architecture, and computer science.
Excellent in material science, applied mathematics, and computer science.
Renowned for medicine, pharmacology, and clinical psychology.
Known for agriculture, linguistics, and history.
Strong in educational sciences, engineering, and architecture.
Noted for agriculture, chemistry, and history.
Wide-ranging programs in arts and sciences, business, and pharmacy.
Known for biology, engineering, and agriculture.
Specialized in civil engineering, architecture, and mechanical engineering.
Renowned for medicine, automotive engineering, and business.
Known for agriculture, science, and Turkish language studies.
Strong in law, business administration, and fine arts.
Noted for social sciences, communications, and law.
Known for economics, engineering, and political science.
Specialized in engineering and science, particularly material science and chemical engineering.
Renowned for communications, management, and art and design.
METU's Department of Computer Engineering is one of the most reputable in Turkey, known for its strong emphasis on research and development.
The Department of Computer Engineering at Bilkent is highly regarded for its research output and has a robust curriculum covering advanced topics in software engineering, algorithms, and network security.
Bogazici offers a comprehensive Computer Science program that is well-respected throughout the country, with strong academic standards and good industry connections.
ITU is renowned for its engineering and technical disciplines, including Computer Science and IT. It offers various programs that combine theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
The Computer Engineering program at Koç University is known for its cutting-edge research and strong ties with industry, providing students with ample internship and job opportunities.
Sabanci’s Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences offers a dynamic Computer Science and Engineering program that focuses on innovative research areas like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics.
The Department of Computer Engineering is one of the best in the country for research in computer science, particularly in areas like data mining, artificial intelligence, and bioinformatics.
Known for its focus on science and technology, IYTE offers strong undergraduate and graduate programs in Computer Engineering.
TOBB ETU's Computer Engineering department offers a technology-oriented curriculum and strong industry links that help students prepare for successful careers in IT.
The Computer Engineering department at Yildiz Technical is recognized for its robust curriculum and research opportunities in areas like software development, network systems, and cybersecurity.
University/College |
Year Established |
Ranking (Business) |
Offered Course Programs |
Average Fees |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Koç University |
1993 |
1 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$18,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
8% |
|
Bilkent University |
1984 |
2 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$14,500 |
Private |
Ankara |
25% |
|
Sabancı University |
1994 |
3 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$18,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
35% |
|
Boğaziçi University |
1863 |
4 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
15% |
|
Middle East Technical University (METU) |
1956 |
5 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Ankara |
20% |
|
Istanbul Technical University (ITU) |
1773 |
6 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
18% |
|
Istanbul University |
1453 |
7 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
17% |
|
Özyeğin University |
2007 |
8 |
Bachelors, Masters |
$16,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
50% |
|
Bahçeşehir University |
1998 |
9 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$8,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
60% |
|
TOBB University of Economics and Technology |
2003 |
10 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$7,500 |
Private |
Ankara |
30% |
University/College |
Year Established |
Ranking (Engineering & Tech) |
Offered Course Programs |
Average Fees (Intl) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Middle East Technical University |
1956 |
1 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
300 (nationals) |
Public |
Ankara |
20% |
|
Bilkent University |
1984 |
2 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
14500 |
Private |
Ankara |
25% |
|
Istanbul Technical University |
1773 |
3 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
300 (nationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
18% |
|
Koç University |
1993 |
4 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
19000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
8% |
|
Boğaziçi University |
1863 |
5 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
300 (nationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
15% |
|
Sabancı University |
1994 |
6 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
18000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
35% |
|
Hacettepe University |
1967 |
7 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
300 (nationals) |
Public |
Ankara |
30% |
|
Istanbul University |
1453 |
8 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
300 (nationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
17% |
|
TOBB University of Economics and Technology |
2003 |
9 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
7500 |
Private |
Ankara |
30% |
|
Yıldız Technical University |
1911 |
10 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
300 (nationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
25% |
University/College |
Year Established |
Ranking (Medicine) |
Offered Course Programs |
Average Fees (Intl) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hacettepe University |
1967 |
1 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Ankara |
15% |
|
Istanbul University |
1453 |
2 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,500 - $3,000 |
Public |
Istanbul |
12% |
|
Ankara University |
1946 |
3 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Ankara |
20% |
|
Cukurova University |
1973 |
4 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Adana |
18% |
|
Ege University |
1955 |
5 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Izmir |
17% |
|
Gazi University |
1926 |
6 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Ankara |
19% |
|
Akdeniz University |
1982 |
7 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Antalya |
25% |
|
Marmara University |
1883 |
8 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,500 - $3,000 |
Public |
Istanbul |
18% |
|
Kocaeli University |
1992 |
9 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Kocaeli |
20% |
|
Uludag University |
1975 |
10 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Bursa |
22% |
University/College |
Year Established |
Ranking (Arts & Humanities) |
Offered Course Programs |
Average Fees (Intl) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Istanbul University |
1453 |
1 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,500 - $3,000 |
Public |
Istanbul |
18% |
|
Bogazici University |
1863 |
2 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
12% |
|
Ankara University |
1946 |
3 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Ankara |
20% |
|
Middle East Technical University (METU) |
1956 |
4 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Ankara |
15% |
|
Bilkent University |
1984 |
5 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$14,500 |
Private |
Ankara |
25% |
|
Hacettepe University |
1967 |
6 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Ankara |
30% |
|
Kocaeli University |
1992 |
7 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Kocaeli |
22% |
|
Ege University |
1955 |
8 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Izmir |
25% |
|
Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University |
1882 |
9 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
20% |
|
Sabanci University |
1994 |
10 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$18,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
35% |
University/College |
Year Established |
Ranking (Media & Comm.) |
Offered Course Programs |
Average Fees (Intl) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Istanbul University |
1453 |
1 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,500 - $3,000 |
Public |
Istanbul |
18% |
|
Kadir Has University |
1997 |
2 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$9,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
30% |
|
Anadolu University |
1958 |
3 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Eskisehir |
25% |
|
Bilgi University |
1996 |
4 |
Bachelors, Masters |
$12,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
40% |
|
Bahcesehir University |
1998 |
5 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$8,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
35% |
|
Marmara University |
1883 |
6 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,500 - $3,000 |
Public |
Istanbul |
22% |
|
Gazi University |
1926 |
7 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Ankara |
30% |
|
Yeditepe University |
1996 |
8 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$12,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
50% |
|
Ege University |
1955 |
9 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Izmir |
20% |
|
Akdeniz University |
1982 |
10 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Antalya |
35% |
University/College |
Year Established |
Ranking (Hospitality & Tourism) |
Offered Course Programs |
Average Fees (Intl) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bilkent University |
1984 |
1 |
Bachelors, Masters |
$14,500 |
Private |
Ankara |
25% |
|
Boğaziçi University |
1863 |
2 |
Bachelors, Masters |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
15% |
|
Akdeniz University |
1982 |
3 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Antalya |
35% |
|
Ozyegin University |
2007 |
4 |
Bachelors, Masters |
$16,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
50% |
|
Istanbul Bilgi University |
1996 |
5 |
Bachelors, Masters |
$12,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
40% |
|
Cukurova University |
1973 |
6 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Adana |
30% |
|
Anadolu University |
1958 |
7 |
Bachelors, Masters |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Eskisehir |
25% |
|
Istanbul University |
1453 |
8 |
Bachelors, Masters |
$1,500 - $3,000 |
Public |
Istanbul |
18% |
|
Gazi University |
1926 |
9 |
Bachelors, Masters |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Ankara |
30% |
|
Dokuz Eylul University |
1982 |
10 |
Bachelors, Masters |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Izmir |
20% |
University/College |
Year Established |
Ranking (Art & Design) |
Offered Course Programs |
Average Fees (Intl) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University |
1882 |
1 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
10% |
|
Bilkent University |
1984 |
2 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$14,500 |
Private |
Ankara |
25% |
|
Istanbul Bilgi University |
1996 |
3 |
Bachelors, Masters |
$12,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
45% |
|
Sabanci University |
1996 |
4 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$18,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
35% |
|
Koç University |
1993 |
5 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$19,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
8% |
|
Anadolu University |
1958 |
6 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Eskisehir |
30% |
|
Yeditepe University |
1996 |
7 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$12,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
40% |
|
Hacettepe University |
1967 |
8 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Ankara |
30% |
|
Izmir University of Economics |
2001 |
9 |
Bachelors, Masters |
$9,000 |
Private |
Izmir |
50% |
|
Istanbul Technical University (ITU) |
1773 |
10 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
20% |
University/College |
Year Established |
Ranking (Architecture) |
Offered Course Programs |
Average Fees (Intl) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Istanbul Technical University |
1773 |
1 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
18% |
|
Middle East Technical University (METU) |
1956 |
2 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Ankara |
15% |
|
Yıldız Technical University |
1911 |
3 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$300 (nationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
20% |
|
Bilkent University |
1984 |
4 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$14,500 |
Private |
Ankara |
25% |
|
Koç University |
1993 |
5 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$19,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
8% |
|
Istanbul Bilgi University |
1996 |
6 |
Bachelors, Masters |
$12,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
45% |
|
Bahçeşehir University |
1998 |
7 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$8,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
35% |
|
Hacettepe University |
1967 |
8 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Ankara |
30% |
|
Gazi University |
1926 |
9 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Ankara |
30% |
|
Anadolu University |
1958 |
10 |
Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Public |
Eskisehir |
25% |
University/College |
Year Established |
Ranking (Turkey) |
Offered Course Programs |
Average Fees (USD) per Year |
Public/Private |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Istanbul University |
1453 |
1 |
LLB, LLM, PhD in Law |
300 - 600 (for internationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
Highly Competitive (5-10%) |
|
Ankara University |
1946 |
2 |
LLB, LLM, PhD in Law |
300 - 600 (for internationals) |
Public |
Ankara |
Highly Competitive (10-15%) |
|
Koç University |
1993 |
3 |
LLB, LLM, PhD in Law |
18,000 - 25,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
Competitive (30-35%) |
|
Bilkent University |
1984 |
4 |
LLB, LLM, PhD in Law |
12,000 - 17,000 |
Private |
Ankara |
Competitive (40-45%) |
|
Galatasaray University |
1992 |
5 |
LLB, LLM, PhD in Law |
300 - 600 (for internationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
Highly Competitive (10-15%) |
|
Bahçeşehir University |
1998 |
6 |
LLB, LLM, PhD in Law |
8,000 - 12,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
Moderately Competitive (50-60%) |
|
Istanbul Bilgi University |
1996 |
7 |
LLB, LLM, PhD in Law |
8,000 - 15,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
Moderately Competitive (50-55%) |
|
Yeditepe University |
1996 |
8 |
LLB, LLM, PhD in Law |
9,000 - 14,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
Moderately Competitive (50-55%) |
|
İstanbul Şehir University |
2008 |
9 |
LLB, LLM, PhD in Law |
8,000 - 13,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
Moderately Competitive (50-55%) |
|
Hacettepe University |
1967 |
10 |
LLB, LLM, PhD in Law |
300 - 600 (for internationals) |
Public |
Ankara |
Competitive (30-40%) |
University/College |
Year Established |
Ranking (Turkey) |
Offered Course Programs |
Average Fees (USD) per Year |
Public/Private |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bilkent University |
1984 |
1 |
BSc, MSc, PhD in Computer Science, AI |
12,000 - 17,000 |
Private |
Ankara |
Competitive (30-35%) |
|
Middle East Technical University (METU) |
1956 |
2 |
BSc, MSc, PhD in Computer Science |
300 - 600 (for internationals) |
Public |
Ankara |
Highly Competitive (10-15%) |
|
Boğaziçi University |
1971 |
3 |
BSc, MSc, PhD in Computer Science |
300 - 600 (for internationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
Highly Competitive (5-10%) |
|
Koç University |
1993 |
4 |
BSc, MSc, PhD in Computer Science, Data Science |
18,000 - 25,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
Competitive (30-35%) |
|
Sabancı University |
1996 |
5 |
BSc, MSc, PhD in Computer Science and Engineering |
12,000 - 18,000 |
Private |
Istanbul |
Moderately Competitive (40-50%) |
|
İstanbul Technical University (ITU) |
1773 |
6 |
BSc, MSc, PhD in Computer Science |
300 - 600 (for internationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
Highly Competitive (15-20%) |
|
Hacettepe University |
1967 |
7 |
BSc, MSc, PhD in Computer Science |
300 - 600 (for internationals) |
Public |
Ankara |
Competitive (20-30%) |
|
Yıldız Technical University |
1911 |
8 |
BSc, MSc, PhD in Computer Engineering |
300 - 600 (for internationals) |
Public |
Istanbul |
Competitive (20-30%) |
|
Çankaya University |
1997 |
9 |
BSc, MSc in Computer Engineering |
9,000 - 14,000 |
Private |
Ankara |
Moderately Competitive (50-60%) |
|
Ankara University |
1946 |
10 |
BSc, MSc, PhD in Computer Science |
300 - 600 (for internationals) |
Public |
Ankara |
Competitive (25-35%) |
Public Universities: Tuition fees are very low, especially for Turkish citizens and students from countries that have reciprocal agreements with Turkey. For international students from other countries, the fees are still quite affordable, generally ranging from about $300 to $600 USD per year for undergraduate programs.
Private Universities: These institutions charge higher fees, typically ranging from $6,000 to $20,000 USD per year, depending on the program and university.
Location: Ankara
Focus: Known for its engineering and natural sciences programs.
Tuition: Approximately $300 - $600 USD per year for international students.
Location: Istanbul
Focus: Strong emphasis on liberal arts, sciences, engineering.
Tuition: Approximately $300 - $600 USD per year for international students.
Location: Istanbul
Focus: Specializes in engineering disciplines and architecture.
Tuition: Approximately $300 - $600 USD per year for international students.
Location: Ankara
Focus: Offers a broad range of programs including humanities, sciences, and health sciences.
Tuition: Approximately $300 - $600 USD per year for international students.
Location: Ankara
Focus: Renowned for medicine, health sciences, and engineering.
Tuition: Approximately $300 - $600 USD per year for international students.
