{"id":12568,"date":"2026-10-06T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/?p=12568"},"modified":"2026-10-07T21:28:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T17:58:14","slug":"medical-scholarship-in-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/medical-scholarship-in-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Scholarship in Turkey 2027: How to Study Medicine for Less (or Free)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Medicine is the most expensive degree you can study in Turkey: at private universities the English-taught programme can cost anywhere from about $12,500 to more than $40,000 per year, over six years. That is exactly why a medical scholarship in Turkey<\/strong> is one of the most searched-for opportunities among international students. The good news: scholarships for medicine do exist. The honest news: they are competitive, and you need a clear strategy to win one. This guide shows you every realistic option for the 2027 intake.<\/p>\n

Key takeaway:<\/strong> Your three realistic paths to funding a medical degree in Turkey are (1) the fully funded T\u00fcrkiye Burslar\u0131 scholarship, (2) merit scholarships of 25%\u2013100% at private universities, and (3) low-cost public universities that admit international students through Y\u00d6S or SAT scores.<\/div>\n

How Much Does Medicine Cost in Turkey Without a Scholarship?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
University type<\/th>\nTypical annual tuition (international students)<\/th>\nProgramme length<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Public universities<\/td>\nRoughly $3,000 \u2013 $10,000 (varies by university)<\/td>\n6 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mid-range private universities (e.g. Okan, Alt\u0131nba\u015f, Biruni)<\/td>\n~$21,000 \u2013 $23,000<\/td>\n6 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Popular Istanbul private universities (e.g. \u00dcsk\u00fcdar, Ayd\u0131n, Bah\u00e7e\u015fehir, \u0130stinye)<\/td>\n~$24,000 \u2013 $29,000<\/td>\n6 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Top private universities (e.g. Ko\u00e7, Medipol)<\/td>\n~$40,000 \u2013 $44,000<\/td>\n6 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Figures are published 2026 list prices for English-taught medicine and may change each year. For the full picture of programmes and admission, read our main guide: Study Medicine in Turkey<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Istanbul is home to many of Turkey\u2019s English-taught medical programmes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Option 1: T\u00fcrkiye Burslar\u0131 for Medicine (Fully Funded)<\/h2>\n

The government’s T\u00fcrkiye Burslar\u0131 programme can cover 100% of tuition, a monthly stipend, dormitory accommodation, health insurance, a return flight and a one-year Turkish language course. Medicine is offered mainly in Turkish at public universities, so the language year is essential.<\/p>\n