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After graduating from high school, students in Turkey can transfer to higher education which is compatible with three-stage Bologna system.

As well as public universities, non-profit foundation universities also offer education to students in Turkey. There is no status difference between state and foundation universities other than fees. Graduates of both types of universities are awarded the title and rights of the department they graduated from. In addition, foundation universities also have various scholarship opportunities up to 100%.

Types of Higher Education Institutions and Academic Units

It is the unit where higher education, scientific research are conducted and publications are published. Various departments and programs can be included within the faculty. Students earn a bachelor’s degree at the end of an education program that lasts at least four years.

It is a unit where postgraduate education is given, scientific researches are carried out and publications are published at universities. Master’s or doctoral degrees are offered in institutes. One can apply to these institutes after receiving a bachelor’s degree from faculties.

It is a unit that aims to train qualified manpower for certain professions and gives an associate degree at the end of 2 years of education.

It is a unit where artists are trained in music and performing arts. It takes 4 years. Students are admitted through aptitude tests.

Tuitions

Tuition fees are applied differently at state universities and foundation universities. Tuition fees in state universities are determined by the President’s Decision. Tuition fees at state universities may differ from each other. On the other hand, tuition fees in foundation universities are determined by the University’s Board of Trustees (the top management of the foundation to which the university belongs).

Students must pay the tuition fee for each semester before enrolling in certain courses at the beginning of the semester. Various scholarships can be given in both public and foundation universities depending on some conditions.

International Student Admissions

The students who want to receive undergraduate education in Turkey must have completed their secondary education at a school or institution equivalent to high schools in Turkey.

YÖS (Foreign Student Examination) is used as a step in the admission of international students to the university. Thanks to YÖS, the success ranking of the students is determined and they are screened accordingly. It is possible for students who meet the minimum requirements and get enough points from YÖS to be placed in the department they want.

There are also many various scholarship options available for international students.