higher education in turkey “where the east meets the west “ “where the east meets the west “

A young, promising country located at the crossroads of Asia, Europe and Africa Politically faces the western world and candidate for full membership to the EU Have vital international & trade relationships with Western countries Independent and secular republic since 1923

Among the fastest urbanizing countries of the world Rapidly industrializing and developing with a liberal economy Total population : almost 72 million(24% of the population are between ages of ) One of the safest and most stable countries in the region

Turkish universities provide; High standards of education High standards of education Internationally recognized degrees Internationally recognized degrees Modern campuses with attractive Modern campuses with attractive facilities (advanced knowledge, libraries & and laboratories, sports and cultural facilities) facilities (advanced knowledge, libraries & and laboratories, sports and cultural facilities) WHY TURKEY ? WHY TURKEY ?

Cultural diversity Cultural diversity * Toleration of different religious beliefs and cultures * Toleration of different religious beliefs and cultures * Combined characteristics of Europe and Asia * Combined characteristics of Europe and Asia Safe and affordable Safe and affordable education education * Tuition and cost of living are lower than Europe and the US * Tuition and cost of living are lower than Europe and the US A warm and friendly A warm and friendly environment environment * Hospitable Turkish culture * Hospitable Turkish culture Turkish universities provide;

INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE Degrees offered in Turkish Universities are recognized around the world Degrees offered in Turkish Universities are recognized around the world More than 17,000 international students from 115 different countries More than 17,000 international students from 115 different countries Bilateral student exchange, Erasmus, general cooperation agreements Bilateral student exchange, Erasmus, general cooperation agreements Turkey is in Socrates since 2004 Turkey is in Socrates since 2004

THE TURKISH HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM THE TURKISH HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM

HIGHER EDUCATION 53 state and 24 private universities THE TURKISH HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM

DEGREES OFFERED Associate’s Degree: 2 years Bachelor’s Degree: 4 years Medical School : 6 years Master’s Degree : 2 years Doctoral Degree : 3-4 years HIGHER EDUCATION THE TURKISH HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS The medium of instruction in some Turkish universities is English. In universities instructing in English : one-year intensive English language program and special Turkish courses In universities instructing in Turkish : one-year intensive Turkish preparatory program HIGHER EDUCATION THE TURKISH HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM

ADMISSION THE TURKISH HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION Direct application to the university concerned Direct application to the university concerned Universities have their own criteria Universities have their own criteria * High school diploma * High school diploma * An acceptable score from one of the internationally recognized examinations such as YÖS, SAT, GCE * An acceptable score from one of the internationally recognized examinations such as YÖS, SAT, GCE

ADMISSION THE TURKISH HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION International Students Examination (YÖS) of Turkey International Students Examination (YÖS) of Turkey *Basic Learning Skills Test *Basic Learning Skills Test * Assessment Exam * Assessment Exam Held in April every year in 18 different countries Held in April every year in 18 different countries

ADMISSION THE TURKISH HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION A list of Turkish universities and their web pages are available at: A list of Turkish universities and their web pages are available at: h ttp:// highereducation/universities.htm h ttp:// highereducation/universities.htm h ttp:// highereducation/universities.htm h ttp:// highereducation/universities.htm

ADMISSION THE TURKISH HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM GRADUATE PROGRAMS Include masters and doctoral level programs and medical specialty training programs Include masters and doctoral level programs and medical specialty training programs apply directly to the graduate schools concerned apply directly to the graduate schools concerned Acceptable scores from LES (Graduate Examination of Turkey), GRE, GMAT, etc.. Acceptable scores from LES (Graduate Examination of Turkey), GRE, GMAT, etc..

FEES Annual tuition fees; * state universities: * state universities: - graduate programs: USD - undergraduate programs: Turkish medium universities: USD Turkish medium universities: USD English medium universities : USD English medium universities : USD * private foundation universities: 6000 to USD

LIFE IN TURKEY Accommodation university dormitories university dormitories state owned dormitories state owned dormitories rented accommodation rented accommodation

LIFE IN TURKEY Cost of living 400 to 500 USD per month 400 to 500 USD per month

LIFE IN TURKEY Health medical centers providing free medical examination and first aid services medical centers providing free medical examination and first aid services health insurance required for emergency and hospitalization health insurance required for emergency and hospitalization

LIFE IN TURKEY Social Life historic and cultural sites historic and cultural sites theaters, cinemas, visiting exhibitions, enjoying festivals theaters, cinemas, visiting exhibitions, enjoying festivals student clubs student clubs sport facilities sport facilities