Opportunity to study in the best universities in Turkey 2020

Recently, there is an increasing demand for Turkish public and private universities, mainly due to the quality standard of its academia. Secondly, the improvement in the ranking of Turkish universities globally. Thirdly, the reasonable tuition of studying in Turkey in general. In conclusion, many incentives and advantages attract thousands of foreign students to enroll in Turkish universities.

Why Turkish Universities?

During the last two decades, successive Turkish governments have adopted pioneering developmental policies that have renowned science and scientific research. Moreover, they have opened new Turkish universities throughout the country. In every city you can find a university or more. In other words, you can find dozens of excellent universities in major Turkish cities, offering a variety of scientific and academic disciplines, as well as degrees at various levels.

Above all, this is due to successive economic boom that have positively impacted the process of higher education and other aspects of social life. Thus, encouraging many families in the region to send their children to study and obtain prestigious academic degrees from the best universities in Turkey in general, and in Istanbul in particular.

Similarly, and due to investment incentives, many investors moved to reside in Turkey with their families. For instance, the opportunity to obtain Turkish citizenship in exchange for buying a property in Turkey. Certainly, the high standard and diverse academic educational system in Turkey had a good impact that meet aspirations for a prosperous scientific and practical future for their children.

University Tuitions in Turkey

Consequently, thousands of international students from various countries around the world choose to study in Turkey.  Certainly, within hundreds of institutes, academies and universities granting various academic degrees (Bachelor – Master – PhD – Technical and scientific diplomas). Taking into consideration that the tuition fees in public universities in Turkey, for example, are almost completely free for Turkish students and international students alike.

Moreover, the tuition of private universities in Turkey are very reasonable compared to other countries. In addition, often cheaper and of higher standard than private universities in their mother countries.

For example, the costs of studying a master’s in business administration in Turkey is around $ 2000 at Istanbul Aydin University. It is one of the best and largest private universities in Istanbul, whose faculties are distributed in both the European and Asian sides of the two continents. Moreover, it contains dozens of scientific and literary specializations, and teaches in several languages ​​such as English, Arabic and Turkish.

Whereas, the tuition of studying medicine in private universities in Turkey are around $ 15,000 annually.

Languages ​​of University Studies in Turkey

Any student is entitled to enroll in Turkish universities based on specific admission tests for Turkish students and foreign students, such as the YOS and SAT tests.

The language is no longer an obstacle for foreign students.  In other words, many Turkish public universities give intensive preparatory courses to qualify new students to master the Turkish language within a short period of time. Thus, enabling them to continue their studies more easily.

In addition, a number of Turkish universities have offered programs and specializations that adopt, mainly or alternatively, Arabic or English as the official language.

Among the most important Turkish universities that teach in Arabic is Al-Fatih University, and Sabahattin Zaim University in Istanbul.  Both accredit education in Arabic in the College of Islamic Sciences. Whereas, Ankara University has dedicated a college to teach Arabic literature in Arabic language.

Moreover, there are a number of Turkish universities that teach in English in many academic scientific disciplines, such as: Istanbul University and Marmara University.

Turkish Universities Ranking 2020

After keeping pace with development and scientific progress, the best universities in Turkey entered the race for the world ranking of universities with all merits. The following is a sample of the ranking of Turkish universities globally for the year 2020:

World ranking	University Name
13	Anadolu  Üniversitesi
36	İstanbul Üniversitesi
53	Boğazçı Üniversitesi
56	Ankara  Üniversitesi
74	İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi
120	Hacettepe Üniversitesi
127	Dokuz  Eylül Üniversitesi
134	Marmara Üniversitesi
151	Koç Üniversitesi
178	Sabancı Üniversitesi

Advantages of Turkey’s Private Universities

Private universities in Turkey offer many facilities to encourage foreign students to enroll. These advantages include:

• The opportunity to study in English or Arabic, in order to avoid wasting time to learn Turkish.
• Obtaining university admissions without applying for special entrance exams, and other conditions for admission to Turkish government universities.
• Obtaining big discounts upon registration in private Turkish universities, up to 75% in some scientific and humanitarian disciplines.
• Obtaining scholarships for private Turkish universities, either full or partial scholarship, within the multiple programs approved by a number of distinguished private universities in Turkey.
• Most importantly, granting the student the freedom to choose the scientific specialization he wants, and reserve his university seat without prior requirements.

Studying in Turkish Government Universities

Enrolling in Turkey’s distinguished universities has become one of the goals that many international students aspire to achieve. Indeed, this is in line with the directions of the Turkish state. In other words, a determination to attract more foreign students every year, and introduce them to Turkish culture and society.

Certainly, the full scholarships provided by the Turkish government free of charge, have become an annual festival that foreign students from various corners of the globe await. Subsequently, aspiring to study in public universities in Turkey with proven scientific standard and competence.

In conclusion, the student in Turkey receives special attention in many governmental, community and sports sectors. For example, granting student residency in Turkey, a transportation card, as well as treatment in government hospitals. Turkey remains a favorite destination for many Arab students and their families.

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