{"id":12536,"date":"2026-10-08T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/?p=12536"},"modified":"2026-10-07T21:28:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T17:58:25","slug":"english-taught-programs-in-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/english-taught-programs-in-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Best English-Taught Programs in Turkey for International Students (2027)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You do not need to speak Turkish to earn a degree in Turkey. Hundreds of bachelor&#8217;s, master&#8217;s and PhD programmes are taught fully in English, especially at private universities and at several leading state universities. This guide shows the best <strong>English-taught programs in Turkey<\/strong> for 2027, what English level you need and how much they cost.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#FFF8E8;border:1px solid #E9CF95;border-left:5px solid #D4A64A;border-radius:12px;padding:16px 20px;margin:22px 0;\"><strong>At a glance:<\/strong> English-taught options exist in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, computer science, business, economics, psychology, architecture and more \u2022 Proof of English is required, or you start with a one-year English preparatory programme \u2022 English-taught programmes usually cost a little more than Turkish-taught ones.<\/div>\n<h2>Most Popular English-Taught Fields<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medicine, dentistry and pharmacy:<\/strong> widely available at private universities; see our <a href=\"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/medical-scholarship-in-turkey\/\">medical scholarship in Turkey<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/study-pharmacy-in-turkey\/\">study pharmacy in Turkey<\/a> guides.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engineering and computer science:<\/strong> software, computer, electrical, industrial, civil and mechanical engineering; read <a href=\"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/study-engineering-in-turkey\/\">study engineering in Turkey<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business, economics and international relations:<\/strong> very common at private universities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Psychology:<\/strong> popular and affordable at many private universities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Architecture and design:<\/strong> offered in English at several universities; see <a href=\"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/study-architecture-in-turkey\/\">study architecture in Turkey<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure style=\"margin:26px 0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12682\" src=\"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/english-taught-programs-in-turkey-photo.webp\" alt=\"Campus road at Bilkent University in Ankara\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/english-taught-programs-in-turkey-photo.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/english-taught-programs-in-turkey-photo-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/english-taught-programs-in-turkey-photo-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/english-taught-programs-in-turkey-photo-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5b6280;text-align:center;margin-top:6px\">Several leading Turkish universities teach entirely in English.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Universities Known for English-Taught Teaching<\/h2>\n<p>Some universities teach almost everything in English, including Bo\u011fazi\u00e7i, Middle East Technical University (METU), Bilkent, Ko\u00e7 and Sabanc\u0131. Many other private universities, such as Bah\u00e7e\u015fehir, \u00d6zye\u011fin, Yeditepe, Istanbul Medipol, Istinye and Alt\u0131nba\u015f, offer large English-taught programmes alongside Turkish ones.<\/p>\n<h2>English Requirements<\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:18px 0;font-size:15px\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#0B1F3A;color:#fff\">\n<th style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left\">Proof of English<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left\">Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">TOEFL iBT<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">Widely accepted; minimum set by each university<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">IELTS Academic<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">Widely accepted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">PTE Academic<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">Accepted by many universities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">Duolingo English Test<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">Accepted by a growing number of private universities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">University proficiency exam<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">Held before the semester<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">English-medium previous education<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">Accepted by some universities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#5b6280\">If you do not meet the level, you join a one-year English preparatory programme before your degree.<\/p>\n<p>No IELTS? Read our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/scholarship-in-turkey-without-ielts\/\">scholarships in Turkey without IELTS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How Much Do English-Taught Programmes Cost?<\/h2>\n<p>At private universities, English-taught programmes are usually slightly more expensive than the Turkish version. For example, one large Istanbul private university lists English-taught psychology at $5,600 a year for 2026\u201327 compared with $4,200 in Turkish. Medicine and dentistry are the most expensive. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/tuition-fees-in-turkey\/\">tuition fees in Turkey<\/a> guide for full examples.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0B1F3A,#163E70);color:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:24px 26px;margin:30px 0;\">\n<p style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#F2C66D;margin:0 0 8px;\">Find the right English-taught programme<\/p>\n<p style=\"color:#fff;margin:0 0 10px;\">Saya Group compares English-taught programmes by quality, language requirements, fees and scholarships, and handles your applications.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display:inline-block;background:#D4A64A;color:#0B1F3A;font-weight:700;padding:11px 22px;border-radius:30px;text-decoration:none;margin-top:8px;\" href=\"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/free-consultation\/\">Get a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Should You Still Learn Turkish?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, at least to a basic level. It helps with daily life, part-time opportunities and, for health students, with patients during clinical training. Many universities offer free Turkish courses to international students.<\/p>\n<h2>Master\u2019s and PhD Programmes in English<\/h2>\n<p>English-taught options are even more common at graduate level. Many universities offer English-taught master\u2019s degrees in business (including MBA), engineering, computer science, international relations and health sciences, and PhD programmes in research fields. Graduate admission usually requires a bachelor\u2019s degree, transcripts, a statement of purpose, recommendation letters and sometimes ALES or GRE scores. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/study-abroad-by-education-level\/\">study abroad by education level<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Check a Programme Is Really in English<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Look for &#8220;100% English&#8221; or &#8220;English-medium&#8221; on the official programme page.<\/li>\n<li>Check whether some courses are in Turkish (some programmes are 30% English).<\/li>\n<li>Ask about the language of internships and clinical training.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Explore specific fields: <a href=\"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/study-psychology-in-turkey\/\">psychology<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/study-business-in-turkey\/\">business and MBA<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/study-computer-science-in-turkey\/\">computer science<\/a> in Turkey.<\/p>\n<h2>The English Preparatory Year: How It Works<\/h2>\n<p>If you are admitted to an English-taught programme without an accepted English test score, or your score is below the requirement, you will usually take the university&#8217;s own English proficiency exam when you arrive. Students who pass go straight into the first year of their degree. Students who do not pass join an English preparatory year, often called &#8220;haz\u0131rl\u0131k&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>The preparatory year typically lasts one academic year and is organised by level, from beginner or elementary up to the level needed for academic study. Classes are intensive, with many hours of teaching each week, regular quizzes and strict attendance rules. At the end of the year you take the proficiency exam again. Each university sets its own rules for what happens if you still do not pass, so read them carefully before you enrol.<\/p>\n<p>The preparatory year adds time and living costs to your studies, but it is also a real advantage: you start your degree with stronger academic English, which makes lectures, reports and exams much easier.<\/p>\n<h2>English-Taught or Turkish-Taught: Which Should You Choose?<\/h2>\n<p>Many universities offer the same degree in both languages. English-taught programmes in Turkey usually cost more, while Turkish-taught programmes require a Turkish language certificate or a Turkish preparatory year. Here is how the two compare using verified 2026\u201327 international fees:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:18px 0;font-size:15px\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#0B1F3A;color:#fff\">\n<th style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left\">Programme (university)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left\">English-taught<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left\">Turkish-taught<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">Medicine (\u00dcsk\u00fcdar)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">$24,000 \/ year<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">$18,000 \/ year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">Medicine (Istinye)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">$29,000 \/ year<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">$23,000 \/ year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">Dentistry (\u00dcsk\u00fcdar)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">$22,000 \/ year<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">$16,000 \/ year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">Psychology (\u00dcsk\u00fcdar)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">$5,600 \/ year<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7ef\">$4,200 \/ year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Choose English if you plan to work internationally, continue to a master&#8217;s abroad or want to start your degree sooner without learning a new language. Choose Turkish if you want lower fees, plan to build a career in Turkey or are willing to spend a year learning the language through a <a href=\"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/turkish-language-course-tomer\/\">Turkish language course at T\u00d6MER<\/a>. For clinical fields such as medicine, Turkish becomes important anyway once you work with patients, which is covered in our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/study-medicine-in-turkey\/\">studying medicine in Turkey<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect in an English-Taught Classroom<\/h2>\n<p>Classrooms in English-taught programmes are often very international, with students from Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and beyond, alongside Turkish students who chose to study in English. This mix is one of the main attractions, but it also means accents and academic backgrounds vary widely, so be patient in the first weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Assessment usually combines midterm and final exams with assignments, presentations and group projects. Academic writing matters: you will be expected to reference sources properly, and universities treat plagiarism seriously. Lecturers generally hold office hours, and asking questions is welcomed. Most students find that their English improves quickly once they are using it every day for study.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Assuming &#8220;English&#8221; means 100% English:<\/strong> some programmes teach only a share of their courses in English. Check the official language percentage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ignoring the proficiency exam:<\/strong> without an accepted test score, plan for the possibility of a preparatory year in your budget and timeline.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applying too late:<\/strong> English-taught places in popular fields such as medicine, dentistry and engineering often fill before the official deadline.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skipping Turkish entirely:<\/strong> daily life, part-time work and internships are all easier with at least basic Turkish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comparing fees without discounts:<\/strong> some universities offer reductions for early or full payment, so compare the final amount you will actually pay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you would like a second opinion on your shortlist, Saya Group&#8217;s Istanbul advisors can check programme language, fees and requirements with you.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Can I study medicine in English in Turkey?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Many private universities and some state universities offer English-taught medicine.<\/p>\n<h3>Are English-taught degrees in Turkey recognised?<\/h3>\n<p>Degrees from accredited Turkish universities are recognised in many countries; check your home country&#8217;s rules for your field.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I need IELTS for English-taught programmes?<\/h3>\n<p>Not necessarily. Many universities accept other tests, their own exam or a preparatory year.<\/p>\n<h3>Is the English preparatory year included in tuition?<\/h3>\n<p>It depends on the university. At some private universities the preparatory year is charged at the same rate as a degree year, while others have a separate fee. Ask the university for the preparatory-year cost in writing before you pay a deposit.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I switch from a Turkish-taught to an English-taught programme later?<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, through an internal transfer, but it is not guaranteed. Places, grade requirements and language proof are set by each university. It is usually simpler to choose the right language at the application stage.<\/p>\n<h3>How long does an English-taught bachelor&#8217;s degree take in Turkey?<\/h3>\n<p>Most bachelor&#8217;s degrees take four years, plus an optional one-year preparatory programme if needed. Medicine takes six years, while dentistry and pharmacy take five. 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