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Destination Türkiye
Study in Türkiye: accessible, affordable, full of opportunities
6th host country worldwide: fees and cost of living lower than in Western Europe, many English-taught programs, massive public scholarships and a visa reputed to be easier to obtain. GSC places you in the university and handles the whole application.
- 340k
- international students (6th worldwide)
- 60k+
- African students (2023)
- 100
- universities in the GSC network
Türkiye Bursları scholarships
100 % funded
Public university fees
300 à 1 500 $ / year
Work during studies
24 h / week
Accessible, affordable, on the rise
Easier access
Often more direct admission and a less risky student visa than for France, a major asset against visa refusals.
Controlled costs
Public universities around 300 to 1,500 dollars/year and a cost of living of about 400 to 600 dollars/month (outside Istanbul). Far more affordable than Western Europe.
Generous scholarships
Türkiye Bursları: tuition, housing, health, monthly allowance, flight ticket and a Turkish language year. About 5,000 scholarships per year.
English-taught programs
Many programs in English (no Turkish needed), and a preparatory Turkish year offered to scholarship holders.
Dated, sourced data
A fast-growing destination. Here are the verifiable milestones.
≈ 340 000
international students (6th worldwide)
ICEF Monitor / YÖK · 2024-2025
500 000
hosting target set for 2028
ICEF Monitor · 2025
60 000+
African students in Turkey
ICEF Monitor · 2023
~5 000
Türkiye Bursları scholarships / 120,000+ applicants
turkiyeburslari.gov.tr · 2025
300 à 1 500 $
public university fees / year
Sources études · 2025
24 h
of work allowed per week
Study in Türkiye · 2025
The points to watch, and how GSC protects you
We honestly present the limits, and how our support reduces them.
Regulated post-graduation work
No automatic post-study visa: about 6 months to search via a short residence permit, and the work permit is requested by the employer (quota of about 5 Turkish employees for 1 foreigner).
How GSC protects you: We guide you towards promising sectors (engineering, IT, tourism, management) and prepare the post-graduation step.
Degree recognition
Plan for the equivalence (YOK denklik) and above all check the recognition of the Turkish degree in your return country (Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Togo) or in France.
How GSC protects you: We frame the choice of program and university according to your return or continuation plans.
Language and integration
Daily life happens in Turkish; English-taught programs do not remove the language barrier off campus.
How GSC protects you: Preparatory Turkish year (scholarship holders), housing guidance and arrival welcome to ease integration.
Private universities are expensive
Private universities from 4,000 to 20,000 dollars/year (medicine 22,000 to 25,000 dollars). To weigh carefully against your budget.
How GSC protects you: We guide you towards public universities and scholarships, and compare options against your real budget.
From university placement to arrival
Our network of 100 Turkish universities and our scholarship expertise make the difference.
Start my Turkey application
University placement
Selection and placement through our network of 100 universities.
Admission file
Complete preparation of your application, by program.
Scholarship support
Türkiye Bursları and institutional scholarships.
Financial documents
Proof of funds and residence permit.
Housing
Search and booking on site.
Welcome and follow-up
Support on arrival and over time.
Comparing the two destinations
France for recognition and language, Turkey for accessibility, cost and scholarships. GSC supports both with the same rigor.
France TürkiyeData 2024-2026, to be rechecked before each academic year. Sources: Campus France, Service-Public, ICEF Monitor, Türkiye Bursları.
Frequently asked questions
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Do I need to speak Turkish?
Not necessarily: many programs are taught in English. A preparatory Turkish year is offered to Türkiye Bursları scholarship holders to ease integration.
What does the Türkiye Bursları scholarship cover?
It is fully funded: tuition fees, housing, health insurance, monthly allowance, flight ticket and a Turkish language year. About 5,000 scholarships per year for more than 120,000 applicants from 170 countries.
Will my Turkish degree be recognized?
You must plan for the equivalence (YOK denklik) and above all check recognition in your return country. GSC frames this point by program before you commit.
Can I stay and work after graduating?
It is possible but not guaranteed: about 6 months to look for a job, with the work permit requested by the employer (quota of about 5 to 1). Best chances in engineering, IT, tourism and management.
Want to study in Turkey?
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