Study in turkey
If you want to study in Moldova, then you need to know which of its universities are right for you. Times Higher Education World University Rankings take the top institutions in the world, and look at their performance across all of their core objectives: teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook.
Moldova does not currently have any universities in the overall Times Higher Education World University Rankings. However, if we have data about any institutions in the country, then they will appear on the map.
Choosing where to study in Moldova is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. THE’s student resources are here to help you make the right choice. We’ve pulled together some information that we hope will help you to decide where to study.
How to apply for a Turkish university
The application process to Turkish universities is quite straightforward, and will usually require international applicants to either have a high school diploma (to apply for an undergraduate degree) or a four-year degree from a university (to apply for a master’s degree), or the equivalent qualification in their home country. The admissions process is indeed unique to whichever degree you’re choosing, however, there are some general conditions you must take into consideration – for the average undergraduate student, these will include:
1. A fully-completed application form
2. Academic transcript/proof of graduation
3. An English language proficiency score, if studying in English
4. A personal statement
5. Proof of funds
6. Proof of application fee payment (usually between US$35-100)
Applications and any supporting documents must be submitted before the deadline, which is usually August 1.
Tuition fees in Turkey
Tuition fees for international students are fairly affordable and vary depending on the program. Public universities are much cheaper than private institutions in Turkey, as a postgraduate degree at a public university could cost you as little as US$300-800 for a postgraduate qualification. Private universities set their own fees and charge up to $20,000.
At public universities, tuition fees are generally more expensive for study programs in English, ranging from $600-1500 per year, while the same courses in Turkish are around $240-750.
Cost of living
The cost of living is relatively low compared to other study destinations in Europe, with $400 to $500 estimated to be needed per month to cover living costs including accommodation, although this will depend on your lifestyle and spending habits. You will also need around $100 to $150 per semester to cover the costs of course books and administrative fees.
Turkish student visa requirements
In order to study in Turkey, you’ll first need to be accepted onto a course at a Turkish university, and then apply for a student visa at your nearest Turkish consulate. In order to be granted a Turkish student visa, you will need:
1. A copy of your letter of acceptance from a Turkish university
2. A completed Turkish student visa application form (obtained from the consulate)
3. A valid passport, with an expiry date beyond the end of your planned stay in Turkey
4. A processing fee, which varies depending on your nationality
5. Passport-sized photographs of yourself
It generally takes around eight weeks from the time you submit your application until you receive your visa. After arriving in Turkey, you should also apply for a residence permit, within one month of arrival. This can be done at the nearest police headquarters, and requires you to show proof that you are enrolled at a Turkish university, your passport and Turkish student visa, photographs and a fee.
International students in Turkey are permitted to work for up to 24 hours per week.
Living in Turkey
As a student living in Turkey – especially if you are based in one of the larger cities – you certainly won’t find yourself short of places to explore and things to do. Music lovers will find plenty of variety, from folk to techno, classical to pop, and hip hop to jazz – plus everything in between. The cities are full of lively venues, and Turkey hosts a number of international music festivals each year. Meanwhile film fans may already be aware of the country’s growing domestic film industry, and will find themselves in good company; cinema-going is a popular activity in Turkey, and the latest Hollywood blockbusters are widely screened.
In terms of daily life, you may find yourself becoming adept at spotting a good quality doner kebab, haggling over prices at the souk, preparing (or at least appreciating) a real Turkish coffee, and perhaps even taking on the locals at tavla, or backgammon, which is popularly played in cafes and parks.
Istanbul
Istanbul is Turkey’s largest city and has a history going back thousands of years, but is today flourishing as a global city with a constantly growing skyline. Home to over 14 million people, Istanbul welcomed approximately 40 million tourists in 2018, eight years after it was named a European Capital of Culture, making the city the one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. The cultural heritage of the city is a big appeal for tourists, and so are the clubs, pubs and Turkish taverns.
Middle East Technical University (METU) and Bogaziçi Üniversitesi are two of Istanbul’s highest ranked universities at eighth and 10th place in the EECA rankings, respectively. Koç University and Bilkent University are 12th and 14th, while Sabanci University also ranks highly at 18th place.
Universities in Turkey
There are over 200 universities in Turkey, the majority of which are run by the state. Most of these institutions are relatively young; as recently as 1970, there were only eight state institutions, and the first private university (Bilkent University), was not established until 1984. Among the youngest universities in Turkey is Antalya International University (AIU), which welcomed its first students in the 2012/13 academic year, and aims to recruit more than half of its students from outside Turkey.
Both public and private universities in Turkey conform to the Bologna Agreement, which standardizes degree programs across Europe, and many Turkish universities are participants in the Erasmus+ program, which supports international student exchanges. In the latest edition of the Delta Migration Services Strength Rankings, Turkey’s higher education system was ranked 43rd in the world.