Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can apply directly to our more than 50 partner foundation universities in Turkey without any entrance exam requirement, using only your high school diploma grade or grade point average (GPA). Minimum GPA thresholds vary by department and university, and our advisors present the options best suited to your profile.

At the initial stage, the photo page of your valid passport, your high school diploma (or an official student certificate indicating you are about to graduate), and your high school transcript are sufficient. Certified translations of your documents in Turkish or English will expedite the admission process.

Yes, you can apply while studying in your final year of high school. If your diploma is not issued yet, you can complete your conditional admission application with an updated transcript from your school and an official student certificate stating you are in the graduation phase. Once your diploma is issued, you submit it to the university during final registration.

After submitting your documents completely, your conditional acceptance letter (Offer Letter) from our partner foundation universities is usually issued within 2 to 5 business days. At state universities, admission results are announced collectively on specific dates depending on the application calendar.

Tuition fees vary depending on the chosen university, faculty, and language of instruction. Annual tuition for associate and undergraduate degree programs generally starts from $1,500, while clinical health programs such as Medicine and Dentistry range between $10,000 and $25,000. You can message our advisor to find out the current tuition fee for your selected department.

Yes. At our partner foundation universities, preference and achievement scholarships ranging from 25% to 75% are offered depending on the university and program. Our advisors calculate the discounted tuition fee applicable to you based on your high school graduation GPA.

You deposit the university tuition deposit and semester fees directly into the official bank account of the respective university under your own name via the secure payment portal provided by the university. ThinkTürkiye never collects tuition fees in cash or through personal accounts.

Your inquiries and initial consultation meeting are completely free. The service fees for our university placement, visa, accommodation, and airport transfer packages are determined based on the service you choose and are communicated to you transparently in writing beforehand. You make tuition fee payments directly to the university's own official bank account.

After your official acceptance document is issued by the university, you need to apply for a student visa at the Turkish Embassy or Consulate General in your country of residence. We guide you to prepare your consulate file completely with your acceptance letter, passport, financial proof document, and tuition payment receipt.

It is a legal requirement to fill out the application form through the Presidency of Migration Management's e-İkamet system within 30 days of entering Turkey at the latest. Our advisors help you fill out the application form and track the appointment process within your first week in Turkey.

Yes. In accordance with the Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection, it is legally mandatory for international students applying for a residence permit to hold a valid foreign health insurance policy in Turkey. We arrange the most suitable policy for you through our partner agencies.

Student residence permit applications submitted to the Presidency of Migration Management are legally finalized generally within 30 to 90 days following the fingerprinting and document submission appointment. Your approved residence card is delivered directly to your specified university or residential address via PTT courier.

Yes. You have two options: you can apply directly to a program taught 100% in English, or you can enroll in a program taught in Turkish and start by taking 1 year of TÖMER preparatory Turkish language education at the university. When you receive your TÖMER certificate, you proceed directly to the 1st year.

The TÖMER certificate is an official certificate issued by universities' Turkish Teaching Centers certifying a student's Turkish proficiency. To start directly in undergraduate programs taught in Turkish, a C1 level TÖMER certificate is generally required. If your level is insufficient, you can obtain this document by taking 1 year of preparatory language training.

TR-YÖS (Examination for Foreign Students in Turkey) is a central examination whose schedule is announced by ÖSYM. When applying to foundation universities, TR-YÖS is not required; you can register directly with your high school diploma grade. However, if you want to apply for specific quotas at state universities, your TR-YÖS score provides a significant advantage in placement.

By taking the free 30-question online test on our website, you can instantly find out your grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension at A1, A2, and B1 levels. Based on the test result, we draw up a personalized study and preparation plan for you.

We offer on-campus dormitories, partner private female and male student residences, and shared student apartment options. We determine the most suitable accommodation alternative for your budget and the university's campus location before you arrive in Turkey and reserve your room.

Yes. We meet you at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport with a name sign and transfer you safely to your dormitory or address in a comfortable vehicle.

The right of international students to work in Turkey is subject to current legislation, regulations of the Presidency of Migration Management, and the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. Undergraduate and postgraduate students may work part-time within the framework permitted by law, provided they obtain an official work permit from the relevant ministry.

Living expenses vary depending on the city and individual spending habits. In Istanbul, a student's average monthly expenses including accommodation, meals, transportation, and social activities range between $350 and $600. In Anatolian cities, this cost can be even lower.