Education in Turkey

In Turkish universities, study is available in two basic languages: Turkish and English. During registration, it is required:

• Having a Tomer certificate or its equivalent to confirm your registration in a university specialization in the Turkish language
• A TOEFL certificate or equivalent to confirm your enrollment in a university major in English

 In addition, universities offer those who do not master the language of study the opportunity to study a preparatory year for the language.

You may ask: Are there other languages ​​to study in Turkey?

Of course, it exists, but in a less widespread way than studying in Turkish and English, and it is found only within specific university specializations and only in universities, and often these specializations are literary and linguistic.

As a final note on this subject, the availability of studies in Turkey in the English language opened the way to keep pace with the worlds major scientific sources, and to easily access modern scientific references.

Foreign and Arab students are highly accepting of studying in Turkish universities, wishing to obtain a number of advantages that provide them with the study experience in Turkey, which are: 

• Giving the student the opportunity to practice science theoretically and practically with the presence of the latest laboratories
• Relatively low tuition costs compared to European studies
• The wide recognition and strength of Turkish university degrees
• Easy life in Turkey, integrate with Turkish students and quickly build a network of relationships and friendships
• There are many study seats available for foreign students in Turkey for various academic disciplines
• Interacting with the Arab communities scattered in the Turkish territories, which alleviates alienation and distance from parents and homeland for students.
• Participation in student activities and various cultural, intellectual and sports activities.
• Easy learning of the Turkish language, and availability of study in English
• Student benefits such as reduced transportation cards and study accommodation

What are the conditions that a person must meet to enter the field of university studies in Turkey? This question is frequently asked by those who dream of continuing their studies at a university in Turkey, but are afraid that they do not meet the required conditions.

Don't worry

The conditions for foreigners to pursue their studies in Turkey are very easy and accessible, although they differ from one university to another, but in general they are within the reach of any student wishing to continue his studies.

Among these conditions:

• Having an academic certificate qualified to continue education at a higher level of study, for example, you must hold a high school diploma to complete a bachelor's study, as well as a bachelor's degree to complete a master's, and so on...
• Pass the university entrance exam “either SAT or YOS” Some universities do not require this.
• Get the university acceptance rate for the major you want to study
• Proficiency in Turkish or English, or studying them in a preparatory year
• The obligation to pay tuition fees
• Preference for the university within the registration period announced by any university and not to be late
• Fill all registration papers on time

Studying in Turkish universities today has become an important option for Arabs, who prefer them to study in European countries, the United Kingdom, or even America, due to several considerations that affect the desire of the Arab student to choose the country in which he pursues his university education.
The most important motives that attract Arabs to study in Turkey are:
1. The great scientific renaissance that began in the past two decades in Turkey
2. The advantages of studying in Turkish universities are encouraging in terms of the strength of certificates, ease of registration, and the diversity of university programs and specializations
3. The ease of adaptation of the Arab student to the Turkish environment due to the similarity in customs, traditions and cultures
4. The geographical proximity to Turkey and the ease of travel to and from it
5. The cost of living in Turkey is lower than the cost of living in European countries, especially for a student who needs a stable financial resource that covers his needs
6. The presence of a large Arab community that helps facilitate integration into life and adaptation

Free education in Turkey is at the pre-university levels. At the undergraduate level, you are in front of two types of universities:
1. Public universities: tuition fees are low
2. Private universities: tuition fees are high
However, the free opportunities are represented in the scholarships offered by the Turkish government annually with the aim of attracting foreign students from different countries of the world and allocating a number of university seats for them, with assistance in terms of visa, residence, monthly stipend and other services that the student needs during his stay to study in Turkey

Turkey has made new and important leaps in the field of education and university studies. Perhaps the most prominent features of development in this field are:
1. The number of universities in Turkey has increased to more than 209 public and private universities
2. The Higher Education Council of Turkey has a vision to reach 500 universities within the next few years
3. The number of students in Turkey has reached more than 4 million, including 50,000 international students, and the numbers are increasing year by year.
4. Turkish universities provide instruction in several languages ​​besides the mother tongue of the country "Turkish", and most universities offer study in English, while there are universities that provide study in other languages ​​such as Arabic, French, Russian and others
5. 6 Turkish universities were selected among the top 500 universities around the world for the year 2021
6. Turkish universities have a close cooperation and partnership relationship with a large number of European and American universities, with which they share student exchange programs, various activities, skills development, curriculum preparation and exchange of experiences.
7. Universities in Turkey are widely recognized for their academic degrees
8. The infrastructure and superstructure of Turkish universities are very developed and take into account the latest modern technologies
9. The contribution of many endowment and charitable organizations to support education and provide scholarships has helped to improve the quality of education in Turkey