While TR-YÖS (Turkey’s entrance exam for international students scheduled for April 12, 2026) gets the most attention, it’s just one pathway among several legitimate admission routes to Turkish universities. In fact, approximately 40-45% of international students in Turkey gain admission…
Congratulations, you’ve received your TR-YÖS 2026 score (results typically release late May or early June). Now comes the critical question: which Turkish universities can I actually get into with this score, and how do I apply? This is where most…
You took TR-YÖS once, received your score, and now you’re wondering: should I retake it? Is improving 50-100 points realistic? Will universities see both scores? Let’s start with facts that matter for your decision: TR-YÖS scores are valid for 2…
If you’re planning to study at a Turkish university as an international student, you’ve probably heard about TR-YÖS. The Exam for Foreign Students for Higher Education in Türkiye (TR-YÖS) is Turkey’s centralized entrance examination for international students seeking undergraduate (bachelor’s)…
Turkish universities have officially opened postgraduate applications for the Spring 2026 semester (Bahar Dönemi). This represents the second major intake of the academic year, specifically designed for graduate students who either missed the Fall intake or need additional preparation time…
When Necmettin Erbakan University in Konya enrolled 18,000 international students, more than many entire countries, most Turkish education observers were surprised. When Erciyes University in Kayseri reached 12,000 international students despite the city having no traditional “international appeal,” it confirmed…
A Moroccan computer science student chose Ankara over Istanbul last year despite receiving acceptances to comparable programs in both cities. His reasoning surprised his family: “In Istanbul, I’d spend 35% of my budget on rent and still live 50 minutes…
Fully funded Islamic scholarships in Turkey. Study Imam Hatip, theology, Quranic studies with free tuition, stipend, housing & flights. Deadline: Feb 28, 2026. What’s Covered (100% Fully Funded) ✅ Full tuition coverage✅ Monthly stipend for living expenses✅ Free accommodation/shelter✅ Health…
Türkiye Bursları receives over 165,000 applications annually for approximately 5,000 scholarship spots, creating a 3-4% acceptance rate that rivals selective universities globally. But unlike university admissions where academic credentials dominate, Türkiye Bursları evaluates applicants holistically, the scholarship presidency is concerned…
When UK tuition fees increased to £9,535 ($12,100) for the 2025-2026 academic year, their first increase since 2017, and universities acknowledged they’re actually losing money at this rate, with the real cost around £11,000-12,500, Turkey’s public universities maintained tuition at…