Study in Turkey
11 universities in Turkey are listed on Pathyras, led by Istanbul Technical University. Compare institutions, the student visa route, and scholarships below.
Plan your studies in Turkey on Pathyras →Top universities by QS rank
- Istanbul Technical University · IstanbulQS #298
- Sabancı University · IstanbulQS #404
- Bilkent University · AnkaraQS #415
- Ankara University
- Boğaziçi University · Istanbul
- Gazi University
- Hacettepe University
- Istanbul University
Student visa
- Fee
- Residence card fee applies; students are exempt from the residence-permit fee itself
- Processing
- Apply online within 30 days of arrival (or of enrolment); appointment and decision usually take several weeks
- Work rights
- Residence permit alone does not grant work rights; a separate work permit is required (undergrads eligible after year 1, graduate students from year 1)
Browse degree programmes by field
171 crawled programmes across Turkey's universities, by field of study.
Scholarships
1 scholarship options are listed for Turkey. Browse funded and institutional scholarships and confirm eligibility on the official source.
Frequently asked questions
What visa do I need to study in Turkey?
International students usually apply for the Student Residence Permit (Öğrenci İkamet İzni); processing takes Apply online within 30 days of arrival (or of enrolment); appointment and decision usually take several weeks. Check the official student visa page for current requirements.
Can international students work while studying in Turkey?
Residence permit alone does not grant work rights; a separate work permit is required (undergrads eligible after year 1, graduate students from year 1)
What are the top universities in Turkey for international students?
Pathyras lists 11 universities in Turkey. Highly ranked options include Istanbul Technical University, Sabancı University, Bilkent University, Ankara University and Boğaziçi University.
Are there scholarships to study in Turkey?
Yes. 1 scholarship options are listed for Turkey, including government, university and foundation awards. Confirm eligibility on each official source.