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Cost of Studying in Turkey: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international bachelor's students in Turkey is 8,000 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 4,610 USD and 12,750 USD. These figures are computed from 3,060 programs at 172 universities in Turkey listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 97% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog changes
Tuition in Turkey by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 4,610 USD | 8,000 USD | 12,750 USD | 1,816 |
| Master's | 8,750 USD | 9,000 USD | 9,000 USD | 84 |
| PhD | 7,000 USD | 9,000 USD | 9,750 USD | 42 |
Cheapest degree programs in Turkey
The lowest published international tuition in our Turkey catalog right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in English Language and Literature | Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University | Bachelor's | 388 USD |
| Bachelor in German Translation and Interpreting | Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University | Bachelor's | 388 USD |
| Bachelor in Business Administration | Afyon Kocatepe University | Bachelor's | 455 USD |
| Bachelor in English Language Teaching | Afyon Kocatepe University | Bachelor's | 455 USD |
| Bachelor in English Translation and Interpreting | Afyon Kocatepe University | Bachelor's | 455 USD |
| Bachelor in Tourism Management | Kastamonu University | Bachelor's | 489 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Turkey?
Yes — 2,974 of the 3,060 degree programs in our Turkey catalog (97%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Turkey accept international students?
172 universities in Turkey list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is Turkey affordable for international students?
A quarter of bachelor's programs in Turkey charge 4,610 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 388 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 3,060 degree programs that 172 universities in Turkey list in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 17, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions catalog data, July 17, 2026".