Many programs in Turkish universities are taught in Turkish language. However, some faculties and universities may offer some programs in English and other regional languages.
All Türkiye Scholarships awardees who do not have a C1 Level Certificate for Turkish Proficiency (including those who are placed into English or other language medium programs) must attend a 1 year Turkish Language Course and achieve the C1 Level proficiency Certificate by the end of the academic year.
Why Turkiye Burslari Scholarships?
The Turkiye Burslari Scholarships are a comprehensive and Unique Program. The Turkiye Burslari scholarships consider everything that international students will need during their academic studies while they discover Turkiye and acquire new skills for their future.
Benefits of Turkiye Scholarships:
- Provides university and department placements unlike other higher education scholarship programs.
- Covers tuition fees.
- Allows you to learn the language of the country by studying a 1-year Turkish language course. Thus, resources are diversified in your academic research, and daily life becomes more pleasurable.
- Provides accommodation for students arriving in a new country.
- Covers your one-off flight ticket.
- Allows you to take full advantage of widespread health services with general health insurance.
- Also provides a monthly stipend. 4.500 TL at Associate’s and Bachelor’s levels, 6.500 TL at Master’s level, and 9.000 TL at PhD level per month.
Application Criteria for Scholarship
Turkiye Burslari Scholarships has designed different and specific programs for each level of education. It offers many qualified scholarship opportunities for long-term bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD scholarships and for short-term research and merit-based scholarships.
Minimum Academic Achievement
- For associate and bachelor’s degree candidates %70
- For graduate candidates: 75%
- For candidates of Health Sciences (Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy): 90%
Minimum Age Criteria
- For associate and bachelor’s degree programmes: Under 21 years of age.
- For master’s programs: under the age of 30
- For PhD programs: under the age of 35
- For Research Scholarship: under the age of 50
Eligibility for Application
Eligible Groups:
- Citizens of all countries
- Graduates or those who will graduate at the end of the current academic year (before August)
- Researchers and academics
Ineligible Groups:
- Turkish citizens and individuals who have lost Turkish citizenship
- Individuals who are currently enrolled in programs in Turkish universities at the level of education will apply.
5 Easy Steps for Application
- Create your personal account on the Türkiye Bursları Scholarships application portal.
- Upload all required documents and complete your profile. It will also be beneficial for you to include your extracurricular activities and achievements in different fields.
- List your dream university and faculty or program preferences.
- Write an original letter of intent explaining your preferences, expectations, and goals for your future.
- After reviewing all the stages and documents, approve your application.
Required Documents for Application
- A valid identity document, ID card or passport
- A photograph of the applicant which was taken within the last year
- National exam results (if any)
- Diploma or graduation certificate
- Academic Transcript
- International exam results (GRE, GMAT, SAT, etc.) – if required
- International language test results such as TOEFL, DELF – if required
- A proposal for a research topic and a written example of the research you have carried out (only for PhD applications)
Some Important Information
Applicant students who wish to study in such programs must be able to provide an international language proficiency test or certificate. (TOEFL or other equivalent certifications if the university officially stated acceptable). Most of these programs require international admission test results (GRE, GMAT, SAT, etc.). Applicants can check the language of instruction while choosing programs at the time of application.
Undergraduate applicants who possess International qualifications such as SAT or GCSE instead of national exam scores will need to provide the minimum required qualifications needed for completing secondary school according to these international exams.
