The number of international students in Turkiye has been increasing for many years. As of 2022, more than 260,000 international students are studying in Turkiye. (Source). Turkish universities offer internationally recognized degrees with strong programs in various fields. You will feel like studying in Europe. There are 129 state universities and 75 Foundation Universities in Turkiye. Let’s check the List of Scholarships in Turkiye for international students.
Here’s a compilation of scholarship options to consider for studying in Turkiye
Turkiye Burslari Scholarship (full Time)
This is a Popular Scholarship program by the Turkish Government. Each year they offer 5,000 scholarships for Bachelors, Masters, and PhD programs.
The award includes Airfare, Tuition, Meals, Monthly Stipend, Accommodation, Health Insurance, Visa expenses, Books and everything.
Art Scholarship Program
Turkiye Burslari also offers scholarships for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD levels in the fields of musical sciences, performing arts, and fine arts at Ankara Music and Fine Arts University.
Turkish Success Scholarship Program (1 Year)
The Success Scholarship is for international students who are already studying at a Turkish university on their own, so the scholarship will cover the monthly stipend. The duration of the Success scholarship is 1 year.
- Monthly Stipend
- Undergraduate: 1.400 TL
- Master’s: 2.000 TL
- PhD: 2.750 TL
Turkish Research Scholarship Program (3-12 Months)
The Turkish Research scholarship is for international researchers and academicians to cooperate with Turkish academicians in the most prestigious universities of Türkiye.
PhD holders or PhD candidates at the dissertation stage may also apply to this program. The research scholarship only covers the Monthly Stipend: 12,000 lira.
Ytb-isdb Joint Scholarship Program
This is a Joint scholarship from the Islamic Development Bank and the Turkiye Burslari. This scholarship is open to international students from IsDB member countries to pursue Bachelor, Master, and PhD programs from Turkish Universities.
This is a fully funded scholarship that covers Airfare, stipend, accommodation, tuition, and everything.
Sabanci University Scholarship
Sabanci is a Popular private university in Turkiye. The university offers Graduate scholarships and scholarships for undergraduate students.
The Full Funding may include
- Tuition Fee Exemption
- Monthly Stipend
- Accommodation
- Private Health Insurance
- Conference Support (limited)
- Laptop Computer
- KOÇ UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Koç University, a private university in Istanbul, offers merit-based scholarships for international students. The scholarship is available to pursue Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs.
Bilkent University Scholarships
Bilkent University offers a couple number of scholarships for international students to enroll in their undergraduate degree program. The scholarship includes:.
- Tuition Waiver Scholarships
- Comprehensive Scholarships: This covers a full tuition waiver, a monthly stipend, and free accommodation.
Diyanet Foundation Scholarship
The Diyanet Foundation Scholarship, also known as the Türkiye Diyanet Foundation Scholarship for international students interested in Islamic Theology studies in Turkey.
The scholarship is designed to pursue at the undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD levels. Selected recipients typically receive:.
- Tuition fees
- Monthly stipend for living costs (typically for 12 months a year)
- Accommodation (optional, but support is available for those who request housing in dormitories).
- Health insurance
- Transportation cost
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