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Study in Turkey.

The essentials, in one place.

Use this snapshot to decide whether Turkey fits your academic goals and resources. Requirements can differ by qualification, institution and application route.

TuitionBurslari = Free | Self = $1k-$4k
Financial evidenceBurslari = Zero
Language requirementsNo IELTS for Burslari
Visa routeApply via Gerrys
Reference snapshot: 2026-10-18. Review dates come from the reference dataset; ScholarsRoad has not independently reverified every entry. Use the official links to confirm current requirements.

From shortlist to application.

Submit a Türkiye Scholarships application through the official award system, or use a university’s direct process for self-funded admission.

Before you commit
Scholarship selection is competitive. For self-funded study, account for currency movements and the effect of inflation on living costs.
  1. Identify programmes that accept your qualification. Ask admissions about equivalence if your Pakistani award is not clearly listed.
  2. Read the individual course requirements and deadline. Confirm language evidence, prerequisites and any selection test.
  3. Prepare your academic records, references and personal statement. Follow the institution’s instructions for certified documents.
  4. Submit through the university or its designated national portal. Keep your account, receipts and application number.
  5. After an offer, check the student visa procedure for applicants residing in Pakistan and prepare the required financial evidence.
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Explore support for your studies.

Compare the award’s eligibility, coverage and application route. Admission and scholarship applications may have different deadlines.

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Work while you study.

Bachelor'sConditional · 24 hours/week
Reported: from year 2, up to about 24 h/week with an employer-applied work permit
Master'sConditional
Reported: no first-year bar; work permit needed; cap unclear (24 h to full-time)
PhDConditional
Reported: no first-year bar; work permit needed; cap unclear (24 h to full-time)

Employer-applied work permit; reported: undergrads only from year 2

After your qualification

1-year short-term residence permit after graduation (apply within 6 months); then a work permit through an employer

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Your preparation checklist.

Track the essentials here, then reconcile this list with the exact university and embassy checklist.

Go directly to the source.

These authority and institution links accompany the reference dataset. They are your starting point for checking the latest rules.