Cost of Study and Living in Turkey
Turkey is a unique country in terms of offering high quality education options. Although the cost of study and living in Turkey vary according to your lifestyle and preferences, life is quite affordable for students in Turkey as we will see in this article from Ebla Real Estate.
Studying and living in Turkey:
An increasing number of students from around the world are traveling to live and study in Turkey as its education system continues to rise through the ranks. Furthermore, Turkey has a growing academic reputation, with prestigious schools and universities offering competitive education. Turkey also has a strong infrastructure in terms of educational institutions equipped with the latest technology.
Although the costs of studying in Turkey vary from one city to another, from one university to another and from one major to another, compared to studying in American, European and some Arab countries, it is cheap or medium-cost.
Advantages of studying and living in Turkey:
- Turkey enjoys a diverse culture and a conservative character.
- Moreover, Turkey has a strategic location where students can travel easily to any destination they wish, and has the ability to explore job and internship opportunities easily.
- Students in Turkey have the right to obtain a student residence permit and benefit from its advantages.
- The cost of studying in the Turkish institutions is not expensive compared to most European countries and USA and the costs of living are also low.
- Studying in Turkey gives you the opportunity to get a degree from the second fastest growing economy in the world.
- Turkey is interested in scientific research and sets a large financial budget every year.
- Furthermore, Turkey provides a lot of cultural centers and libraries in Turkey.
- Turkish government schools are free and spread all over Turkey, and the level of education is good.
- Turkish universities offer a high-quality education competing with universities all around the globe.
- The possibility of benefiting from the Turkish scholarships (Türkiye Bursları), which provide completely free educational services, in terms of covering the costs of tuition fees and university housing.
- Students in Turkey have special discounts on almost all services provided via the Turkish government and the most important are: public transportation, museums, attractions, Mobile Internet Packages, cinemas, theaters and others.
Cost of study in Turkey:
The public schools in Turkey are free for everyone, while the cost of private schools ranges from 2000 to 8000 dollars annually, depending on the school and the region in Turkey.
Public universities are very affordable, especially compared to similar institutions in Europe or the United States. The average cost ranges between 700$ to 2000$ annually for engineering and management colleges. As for faculties of medicine and pharmacy, it ranges between 3500$ to 5000$ annually.
Private Turkish universities are more expensive than public ones. However, students can still find academic courses with reasonable tuition, but there are also degrees that cost over 20,000 as the cost of private universities is estimated between 10.000$ to 25,000$.
Cost of living in Turkey:
The living expenses vary depending on your lifestyle, study program, location and facilities. In general, the costs of living in Turkey for students are very low and affordable compared to the majority of countries in the world. The costs that the foreign student has to pay are:
Student accommodation options and costs:
Students can choose from different types of accommodation in Turkey. Some are more budget-friendly, others provide additional comfort and convenience. The following are the most popular accommodation options for students in Turkey:
1_Government Student Dormitories (KYK):
It is one of the most famous types of student accommodation in Turkey and this type of student accommodation is widespread in all Turkish states. The monthly fee for Government Student Housing is equivalent to approximately 50 US dollars in most Turkish cities, plus two meals are provided to the student for free (breakfast and dinner).
2_Private Student Dormitories:
It is better than the Government Student Dormitories in terms of service and study atmosphere. The private student residences provide students with meals, free open internet access, as well as laundry services. The cost of private student housing in Turkey varies according to the companies operating on it, but in general, the amount of the monthly allowance is directly related to the number of services provided by these student housing.
3_Youth Accommodation (Apartments for Rent):
A group of students can rent an independent apartment, but this is expensive for students as it entails the costs of insurance and household furniture. The rent of this type of student housing varies depending on the location, size and amenities. Students can share the apartment to keep the costs down. Students can expect to pay for 1+1 apartment between 2000 TL and 4000$ per month.
The cost of health insurance for students in Turkey:
The average cost of health insurance for students is approximately 800 TL annually, which is one of the basic conditions for obtaining and renewing student residence in Turkey.
Living costs in Turkey for students (food and drink):
The monthly budget for food and groceries largely depends on the student’s lifestyle. In general, the average cost of food and drink in Turkey for students ranges from 100 to 250 dollars per month.
Transportation costs:
Transportation expenses for students are relatively low as students in Turkey have special discounts on almost all services, including public transportation.
Thus, in this article from Ebla Real Estate, we talked about the advantages of studying and living in Turkey and the costs. It is worth noting that Ebla Real Estate offers the best apartments for sale and rent for students in Turkey.
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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