{"id":12527,"date":"2026-10-08T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/?p=12527"},"modified":"2026-10-07T21:28:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T17:58:27","slug":"how-to-apply-to-turkish-universities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/how-to-apply-to-turkish-universities\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply to Turkish Universities in 2027: Step-by-Step Guide for International Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

Turkey welcomes hundreds of thousands of international students, and applying is simpler than in many countries: there is no single national application system for most foreign applicants, and many universities decide within weeks. But every university has its own rules, deadlines and scholarship quotas, so a clear plan saves you time and money. This guide explains how to apply to Turkish universities<\/strong> for the 2027 intake, step by step.<\/p>\n

At a glance:<\/strong> Apply directly to each university (online) \u2022 Private universities mainly look at your high school GPA; state universities usually require Y\u00d6S, SAT or similar \u2022 Main intake: September\/October 2027 \u2022 Start preparing documents in autumn 2026.<\/div>\n

Step 1: Choose Your Field, Language and Budget<\/h2>\n

Start with three decisions: what you want to study, whether you want to study in English or Turkish, and how much you can spend each year. These narrow your options quickly. Medicine and dentistry are the most expensive programmes; engineering, business, psychology, nursing and physiotherapy cost much less. See real prices in our tuition fees in Turkey<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n

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Most international students apply to two or three Turkish universities at the same time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step 2: Decide Between State and Private Universities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\nState universities<\/th>\nPrivate universities<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Fees<\/td>\nLow<\/td>\nHigher, but with 25%\u2013100% scholarships<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Admission<\/td>\nExam score (Y\u00d6S, SAT, etc.)<\/td>\nMainly high school GPA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Language<\/td>\nMostly Turkish<\/td>\nMany English-taught programmes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deadlines<\/td>\nFixed application windows<\/td>\nOften rolling until quotas fill<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Not sure which universities are strongest? Read our guide to the best universities in Turkey<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Step 3: Check Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n