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Turkey

Compare low-cost public and private universities, with a clear plan for entrance scores and a full government scholarship.

Plan my studies with UGOFor students in Uzbekistan. For the families beside them.

Start with
the essentials.

Your school certificate, subjects and study language shape your next step.

Length of study

Generally 4 years; medicine and some professional degrees take longer.

After Grade 11 in Uzbekistan

Direct entry possible

Many universities accept the Uzbek certificate with high grades. METU, for example, asks for a 90%+ average or an SAT or TR-YÖS score.

Tests to plan for

SAT or YÖS + English

Universities often accept SAT or TR-YÖS results. English-taught programmes need IELTS, TOEFL or the university's own test, or a preparatory year.

Can I study in English?

Check your programme’s language. Türkiye Scholarships includes a Turkish-language course.

More about qualifications and tests

METU accepts Uzbek school certificates with at least a 90% average, provided the certificate allows entry to a four-year degree at home.

Alternatives at METU include SAT 1200+ (with Math 700 for engineering and sciences) or an accepted TR-YÖS score. Each university sets its own list.

Türkiye Bursları bachelor's applicants must be under 21 with at least 70%, or 90% for medicine, dentistry and pharmacy.

Know the costs.
Plan with confidence.

Headline estimates are in USD, before scholarships. Tuition is shown per year; living costs per month.

Tuition / year

$1,600–18,400

METU public fees to Bilkent private fee, 2026/27

Living / month

$240–800

METU 2026 Ankara estimate; Istanbul usually costs more

What these figures include

METU charges international undergraduates $800–1,200 per semester in 2026/27, paid in lira at the central bank rate. English preparatory year students pay the same fee.

Compare a full 12-month budget. METU's 2026 Ankara estimate runs from TRY 12,000 a month with a campus dorm to TRY 40,000 or more living alone.

USD conversion basis: ECB reference rates of 23 October 2026. Lira prices can change quickly with inflation.

Working while studying

Can I work as a student?

Part-time, after your first year

Associate and bachelor's students may apply for a work permit after completing their first year, then work part-time. A work permit is required; postgraduate students are not subject to these limits.

Check the official work rules

Roles to look for

  • Campus assistant roles
  • Cafés, restaurants and retail
  • Tutoring and language teaching

Ask your university's international office how work permits are arranged, and do not start work before the permit is issued.

Plan your first year with no work income. Later jobs can help with everyday spending, but vacancies and earnings are not guaranteed.

Scholarships.
What can they cover?

Look for university awards that reduce tuition. Compare what your family would still pay for both study and living expenses.

Full government scholarship

Examples to explore, not guaranteed awards. Admission and scholarship applications can have different deadlines.

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Türkiye Bursları

What it offers

Tuition, accommodation, health insurance, 6,500 TL (about $130) monthly, flights and a one-year Turkish course.

Under 21 with 70%+ grades (90% for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy). Check the current call.

Government scholarship application
Requirements & how to apply

What you usually need

  • Under 21 years of age for bachelor's programmes.
  • At least 70% academic achievement, or 90% for medicine, dentistry and pharmacy.
  • Not a Turkish citizen and not already enrolled at that level at a Turkish university.

Your application steps

  1. Apply online in the Türkiye Scholarships system, usually between 10 January and 20 February.
  2. If shortlisted, attend an interview; interviews usually run April–June.
  3. Watch for results in early August, then start with the one-year Turkish course.
Official requirements & application
More funding details

Türkiye Bursları: tuition, accommodation, health insurance, 6,500 TL (about $130) a month, flights and a one-year Turkish course. Meeting the minimum grades does not guarantee an award.

Check university merit scholarships, renewal grades and the amount your family still pays, especially at private universities such as Bilkent, which charges $18,400 a year.

See official funding links
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What would you
like to study?

Undergraduate options span technical, social, health and basic sciences. Compare course content and teaching language at each university.

Civil engineering

Structures, transport and construction. Check maths requirements and the English preparatory year.

Computer engineering

Programming, software and hardware. Compare AI, data and cybersecurity electives.

Electrical & electronics engineering

Circuits, power and communications. Check SAT maths or TR-YÖS score requirements.

Business administration

Management, marketing and finance. Compare internships and English-taught options.

Economics

Markets, policy and data analysis. Check quantitative modules and teaching language.

International relations

Politics, diplomacy and regional studies. Compare language options and exchange links.

Architecture

Design studios and building technology. Check portfolio rules and programme length.

Medicine

A long professional programme with high grade thresholds. Check teaching language and quotas for international students.

Before you chooseCheck the teaching language, whether an English preparatory year applies, and the university's accepted exams and minimum scores.

Universities to explore

QS World University Rankings 2027

Overall university rankings, not subject rankings. “=” means a shared rank; a range is a ranking band. Compare course content, language and entry requirements too.

These are examples to research, not UGO partners or guaranteed admission or funding.

A little preparation.
A clearer plan.

Bring your school results, subject interests and a family budget to your consultation.

Choose your intake

Most programmes start in September. Türkiye Bursları usually runs 10 January–20 February; METU's 2026/27 international window was 1 June–12 July.

Prepare your documents

Start with your passport, school certificate and transcript, SAT or TR-YÖS scores if used, and an English certificate. Check each university's document list.

Agree a realistic budget

Ask whether fees are set in USD or lira, how payment rates are fixed and whether a dorm place is available. Istanbul usually costs more than Ankara.

Official sources & detailed guidanceAdmission, funding, student work and university rankings

Planning guidance reviewed 25 October 2026; selected costs, funding, student work and rankings checked on 25 October 2026. Confirm current requirements and fees for your intake with the institution.

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