Applying for admission to a university in Turkey generally follows the same procedures and requirements as with other countries. Each university has its own set of requirements, so it is best to check the university’s website as well. Nonetheless, the list below underscores the important tips you will need in preparation to your application.
1. Prepare necessary documents such as the following:
2. Take a written exam and/or interview at the institution.
3. Improve your English, and take a language proficiency test such as the TOEFL , C1 advanced or C2 proficiency, or other required proficiency test)
4. Pay the application fees.
5. Take preparation courses such as pre-MBA, pre-Law, or pre-Medicine courses.
6. Once accepted in a particular university, it is time to apply for a Turkish student visa.
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1. How to Get a Student Visa for Turkey
2. How to Apply for a Scholarship in Turkey
When your application for university admission in a Turkish university is approved, it is time to start your Turkish student visa application. The steps in doing so are quite simple with the following requirements needed:
After application, expect your documents to arrive 8 weeks after submission. Once in Turkey, you need to apply for a residence permit by reaching out to the police headquarters nearest you. They will ask you to provide your student visa and other proof that you will be studying in Turkey (acceptance letter, passport, photographs, paid fees). Upon completing this ste, you are now ready to breathe the Turkish air and experience Turkey a a study abroad destination.
Although education costs in Turkey fare relatively lower than other European countries, scholarships are still available for students who need financial assistance in their studies. If you are confident of the academic and social engagements you have, scholarships in Turkey offer a generous opportunity for you to continue your degree program. Most scholarships in Turkey are given to graduate and postgraduate students as they want to strengthen their research potential especially in the sciences.
Below is a list of scholarships in Turkey for international students.
1. Türkīye Scholarships
This scholarship is open for graduate and postgraduate applicants from Afghanistan, Albania, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belgium, Burundi, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Japan an, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macau, Malta, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Myanmar, Nepal, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, San Marino, South Sudan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, United States, Ukraine, and Viet Nam. In order to qualify for this scholarship program, an applicant should meet the criteria of their chosen institution in Turkey, take the TOEFL or other relevant exams, and application forms. Academic and social achievements are taken into consideration in the screening of applicants.
2. Merit-Based Scholarship (Sabanci University)
This scholarship is for Master of Business Administration (MBA) students and will cover half or quarter of tuition fees in the university. Applications for this scholarship are done online needing the following requirements: filled out application forms, diploma, recent photographs, transcript of records, comprehensive resume, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, GMAT or GRE scores, and English proficiency exam results. Applicants with high English language test scores are given priority.
3. Turkish Government Research Fellowships for International Students
This scholarship is solely for international students willing to study in Turkey. It can cover about 3,000 TL per month of fellowship. Requirements for this scholarship are as follows: PhD graduates or candidates, an acceptance letter from a Turkish university, language proficiency results, and other necessary legal documents needed for undertaking a research study in Turkey. Applications for the scholarship are accepted and processed online.
4. Turkish Foundation International Scholarship Program for International Students
This is a scholarship that covers high school, bachelor, graduate, and postgraduate students in Turkey. Qualified applicants are required to enroll in schools with Islamic syllabus in any part of Turkey. One of the general requirements for applying to this scholarship is an English language proficiency test.
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