Study in Turkey

Study in Turkey: private universities, Turkish- and English-taught degrees from $2,200 a year

Turkey is close, entry is visa-free for citizens of Uzbekistan, and private universities admit students without IELTS: you can learn the language in a preparatory year. We have collected the universities’ official fees, explain how the discounts work and walk you through the residence permit.

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OPAL Education

Turkey

TAS

Tashkent

IST

Istanbul

a year, Turkish-taught bachelor’s: from $2,200
whole master’s programme: from $2,500
visa-free for Uzbek citizens: 90 days
bachelor’s, plus a prep year if needed: 4 years

Why · Turkey

Why students choose this country

01
Affordable fees
At Istanbul Kent University a Turkish-taught bachelor’s costs $2,200 a year and an English-taught one $2,900 (paid a year in advance). At Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University it is $2,500 a year with a 50% scholarship. A master’s at Kent costs $2,500–⁠3,500 for the whole programme.
02
No IELTS and no strict age limit
A language certificate is not required at admission: the university tests your language with its own exam, and if your level is not enough you spend a year in the preparatory course. There is no strict age limit; people apply after 30 too.
03
Visa-free and close to home
Citizens of Uzbekistan enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. No separate student visa is needed: after arrival you apply for a student residence permit (ikamet).
04
A wide choice
Universities in Istanbul, Ankara and Antalya: business, psychology, IT and engineering, design, nursing, as well as medicine and dentistry (from $13,000 a year with a scholarship).
05
Under state oversight
Turkey’s private (foundation) universities are created by a separate law and work under the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), like state ones. Istanbul Kent University, for example, was founded by Law No. 6745 in 2016.

Levels of study

Programmes and entry requirements

Ages are recommended: within these ranges admission and visas go most smoothly for students from Uzbekistan. If you are older, message us and we will look at your case.

Language course

Preparatory year (Turkish or English)

Cost: Turkish: $1,080 to $3,000
Duration: 1–⁠2 semesters
Recommended age: no strict limit
Language and level: from zero, placed by an exam
Requirements: admission to a university programme

Turkish-taught programmes usually need B2 (TÖMER) or the university exam, English-taught ones TOEFL/IELTS or the university exam. Those who do not pass take the preparatory year.

Bachelor’s

Bachelor’s degree

Cost: from $2,200 a year in Turkish, from $2,500 in English
Duration: 4 years (medicine 6, dentistry and pharmacy 5)
Recommended age: no strict limit, up to 40 is fine
Language and level: Turkish or English, certificate optional
Requirements: school certificate after grade 11 (average grade matters), passport

Master’s

Master’s degree

Cost: from $2,500 for the whole programme
Duration: 1.5 years non-thesis, 2 years with thesis
Recommended age: no strict limit
Language and level: Turkish or English, university exam or certificate
Requirements: bachelor’s diploma, transcript, passport

Universities · Turkey

Universities we help students get into

Istanbul (Taksim and Kağıthane) · Private university, founded in 2016

Istanbul Kent University

Language course
Bachelor’s
Master’s
PhD

A young university in central Istanbul: its main building is the historic German Hospital in Taksim, with a second campus in Kağıthane. About 11,500 students, more than 3,600 of them international. Programmes in Turkish and English, from business and psychology to nursing, pharmacy and dentistry.

Bachelor’s in Turkish: $4,400 a year; $2,200 if paid a year in advance
Bachelor’s in English: $5,800 a year; $2,900 if paid a year in advance
Master’s: $2,500 non-thesis (3 semesters), $3,500 with thesis (4 semesters), for the whole programme
Pharmacy / Dentistry: $18,000 / $35,000 for the whole programme
Preparatory year: Turkish $1,080, English $2,900 (with scholarship)

Requirements

School certificate (the minimum average depends on the country) and passport. English-taught programmes: TOEFL iBT 79 or the university exam; Turkish-taught: TÖMER B2 or the university exam, otherwise the preparatory year. Bachelor’s programmes start in autumn only; applications run roughly March to September.

Discounts and scholarships

The $2,200 and $2,900 prices are a 50% discount for paying a year in advance. Another 5% applies if a sibling studies at the university. The 50% discount does not apply to Pharmacy and Dentistry.

Founded by Law No. 6745 (2016), first students in 2017/18
11,547 students, 3,656 of them international
Takes part in Erasmus+

Programmes (12)

Business Administration
Psychology
Political Science and Public Administration
International Trade and Logistics
Nursing
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Nutrition and Dietetics
Digital Game Design
Visual Communication Design
Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
Pharmacy
Dentistry

Official website

Antalya · Private university

Antalya Bilim University

Bachelor’s
Master’s

A university on the Mediterranean coast, with most programmes taught in English. The price with a scholarship depends on how early you apply: before 1 July it is lower.

Bachelor’s (2026): $3,320–⁠4,150 a year with scholarship (full price $8,300)
Master’s: $3,400–⁠4,590 per programme with scholarship

Programmes (6)

Computer Engineering
Architecture
Business Administration
Psychology
Tourism Management
Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

Official website

Istanbul · Private university, founded in 2007

Istanbul Arel University

Bachelor’s
Master’s

Campuses in Tepekent (Büyükçekmece) and Cevizlibağ. English-taught programmes and a Faculty of Medicine. The university sends international fees on request; we will give them to you in a consultation.

Programmes (6)

Computer Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Business Administration
International Relations
Molecular Biology and Genetics

Official website

Istanbul · Private university, founded in 1998

Haliç University

Bachelor’s
Master’s

One of the oldest private universities in Istanbul. Programmes in Turkish and English, including medicine in both languages.

Bachelor’s: $2,700–⁠4,700 a year
Medicine: $21,400 (Turkish) / $24,000 (English) a year
Master’s: from $2,700 per programme

Programmes (6)

Computer Engineering
Software Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Business Administration
Psychology
Medicine

Official website

Istanbul · Private university

İstinye University

Language course
Bachelor’s
Master’s

A university with a strong health focus: medicine, dentistry, pharmacy. One of the most expensive on this list; discounts are only for siblings and alumni.

Bachelor’s (2026/27): $7,000–⁠8,000 a year
Medicine: $23,000 (Turkish) / $29,000 (English) a year
Turkish preparatory: $3,000

Programmes (6)

Software Engineering
Computer Engineering
Business Administration
Psychology
International Trade and Business
Medicine

Official website

Istanbul · Private university, founded in 2011

Üsküdar University

Language course
Bachelor’s
Master’s

A university on Istanbul’s Asian side, known for psychology and health sciences. Paying a year in advance saves about 10%.

Bachelor’s (2026/27): $4,200 in Turkish, $4,400–⁠5,600 in English a year
Medicine: $18,000 (Turkish) / $24,000 (English) a year
Master’s: $4,400–⁠4,800 per programme

Programmes (6)

Psychology
Computer Engineering
Software Engineering
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Political Science and International Relations
Medicine

Official website

Ankara · Private technical university

OSTİM Technical University

Language course
Bachelor’s
Master’s

A technical university in Ankara’s OSTİM industrial zone: engineering, IT, aerospace. According to its site, 8,628 students, 2,592 of them international. It publishes only full prices and advertises discounts of up to 75%.

Bachelor’s: $16,500–⁠18,500 a year before discount (up to 75%)
Master’s: $8,500–⁠9,500 per programme before discount

Programmes (6)

Software Engineering
Computer Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Artificial Intelligence Engineering

Official website

Istanbul · Private university

Altınbaş University

Language course
Bachelor’s
Master’s

A university with English-taught programmes, including medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. The latest published fee list for new students is for 2025/26, with 15% off for advance payment.

Bachelor’s (2025/26): $5,000–⁠6,000 a year in English
Medicine (2025/26): $25,000 a year

Programmes (6)

Medicine
Computer Engineering
Software Engineering
Business Administration
Psychology
International Relations

Official website

Istanbul · Private university

Istanbul Aydın University

Bachelor’s
Master’s

A private university on Istanbul’s European side with programmes in Turkish and English. We will request the current 2026/27 fee list for your programme.

Official website

Istanbul · Private university, founded in 2011

Istanbul Gelişim University

Bachelor’s
Master’s

A private university in Istanbul created by Law No. 6114 in 2011. We will confirm programmes and 2026/27 international fees for your request.

Official website

Istanbul (Zeytinburnu) · Private university

Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University

Language course
Bachelor’s
Master’s

One of the most affordable options: almost every programme costs $2,500 a year with a 50% scholarship. Teaching is mostly in Turkish; nutrition and dietetics, English language and literature and translation are in English. Medicine and dentistry are available too.

Bachelor’s (2026/27): $2,500 a year with a 50% scholarship (full price $5,000)
Medicine / Dentistry: $13,000 a year with scholarship
Master’s: $3,500 (1 year) / $4,000 (2 years, thesis)
Turkish preparatory: $1,250 for the whole course

Programmes (6)

Nutrition and Dietetics
English Language and Literature
Translation and Interpreting
Psychology
Architecture
Business Administration

Official website

Universities update fees and requirements every year. Before you apply, we confirm the current intake’s conditions with the university and give you the exact amount. Data checked: 8 October 2026

Budget

What study in Turkey costs

Private universities publish a full price and a price with a discount or scholarship. A guide based on the official 2026/27 fee lists:

Bachelor’s in Turkish: from $2,200 a year (Kent, paid a year ahead)
Bachelor’s in English: from $2,500 a year (Yeni Yüzyıl, 50% scholarship)
Master’s: from $2,500 per programme (Kent, non-thesis)
Turkish preparatory: from $1,080 (Kent) to $3,000 (İstinye)
Medicine: $13,000–⁠29,000 a year
Deposit on admission: $1,100–⁠2,200 at Kent, counted towards tuition

The "paid a year in advance" discount only applies if you pay the annual sum at once. The deposit is usually non-refundable, except after an officially documented visa refusal.

Visa

Entry and residence permit (ikamet)

For citizens of Uzbekistan the route is simple: visa-free entry, then a student residence permit.

Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 (ordinary passport).
No student visa is needed: the requirement was dropped in 2014 for citizens of visa-exempt countries. You need an Acceptance Letter, issued after the deposit is paid.
Within a month of arrival, apply for a student residence permit at e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr and book an appointment with the migration office.
Documents: passport with the entry stamp, student certificate (öğrenci belgesi), proof of address (rental contract or dormitory letter), health insurance, 2 photos and the card fee receipt.
No consultancy can guarantee admission or a residence permit. We help you prepare the documents without mistakes and will check your case.

How we help

From the first consultation to your flight

We work with every student personally — from choosing a country to the visa. We explain every step and name all costs upfront.

01
Consultation
We look at your grades, English, budget and goals — and tell you honestly which countries and universities fit.
02
Documents
We prepare your file: translated school certificate or diploma, motivation letter, references, portfolio.
03
Admission
We apply to the universities you choose, help with tests and interviews and get your offer letter.
04
Visa and flight
We help with financial documents and the visa form and advise on housing and flights.

Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in Turkey?

At private universities a Turkish-taught bachelor’s costs from $2,200 a year (Istanbul Kent, paid a year in advance) and an English-taught one from $2,500 (Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl with a 50% scholarship). A master’s starts from $2,500 for the whole programme. Medicine costs $13,000–⁠29,000 a year. Prices vary several-fold between universities, so compare the official fee lists.

Do I need to know Turkish?

No. If you choose a Turkish-taught programme and do not speak the language, you start with a preparatory year (Türkçe hazırlık), usually up to B2. You can also choose an English-taught programme, where your English is checked by a certificate or the university exam.

Can I get in without IELTS?

Yes. Private universities admit on your school certificate and test your language after arrival. Pass and you go straight into the first year; otherwise you take the preparatory year. With a certificate (for example TOEFL iBT 79 at Istanbul Kent) you can skip the preparatory year.

What does the "50% discount" in fee lists mean?

At many private universities it is a payment condition, not a competitive grant. Istanbul Kent gives 50% off if you pay for the year at once; Yeni Yüzyıl lists the 50% scholarship price for every programme; at Antalya Bilim the discount depends on when you apply. Merit-based grants exist too; see our page about scholarships to study abroad.

Is there an age limit?

There is no strict limit: people enter Turkish private universities at 30 and at 40. Your school certificate or diploma and average grade matter more.

Do I need a visa to study in Turkey?

Not for citizens of Uzbekistan: entry is visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180, and no student visa is required from visa-exempt nationals. Within a month of arrival you apply for a student residence permit (ikamet) at e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr.

Can I apply straight after school?

Yes. With a grade 11 school certificate you apply directly to a bachelor’s; the university looks at your average grade. Most universities start in autumn, with applications roughly March to September. Read more in study abroad after school, or ask us via contacts.

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