{"id":12572,"date":"2026-10-07T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/?p=12572"},"modified":"2026-10-07T21:28:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T17:58:13","slug":"dentistry-scholarship-in-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/dentistry-scholarship-in-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentistry Scholarship in Turkey 2027: Fees, Funding Options & How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"

Turkey has become a global hub for dentistry. Its universities train dentists in modern clinics, and the country’s dental tourism industry gives students plenty of exposure to real cases. But with private tuition often above $15,000 a year, many students ask the same question: how do I get a dentistry scholarship in Turkey<\/strong>? This guide covers every funding route for the 2027 intake, what each one requires, and how much you could save.<\/p>\n

At a glance:<\/strong> Dentistry (DDS) in Turkey takes 5 years \u2022 Taught in English at many private universities, mostly in Turkish at public ones \u2022 Funding options: T\u00fcrkiye Burslar\u0131 (fully funded), private university merit scholarships (25%\u2013100%), and low-fee public universities via Y\u00d6S\/SAT.<\/div>\n

How Much Does Dentistry Cost in Turkey?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
University type<\/th>\nApprox. annual tuition (international students)<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Public universities<\/td>\n~$3,000 \u2013 $9,000<\/td>\nMostly Turkish-taught; competitive Y\u00d6S\/SAT admission<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Private universities (Istanbul)<\/td>\n~$14,000 \u2013 $25,000<\/td>\nEnglish-taught options; e.g. \u00dcsk\u00fcdar lists $22,000\/year for English dentistry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Private universities (other cities)<\/td>\n~$10,000 \u2013 $18,000<\/td>\nLower living costs and fees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Over five years, the difference between paying full price and holding a 50% scholarship can easily exceed $50,000. For more about the programme itself, see our Study Dentistry in Turkey<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n

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Clinical training starts early in Turkish dentistry programmes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Route 1: T\u00fcrkiye Burslar\u0131 for Dentistry<\/h2>\n

The Turkish government’s scholarship covers full tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance and a one-year Turkish language course. Dentistry falls under health sciences, which means:<\/p>\n