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Universities in Turkey
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Higher Education in Turkey
Turkey's higher education is governed by the Higher Education Council (YÖK) and comprises 248 state and foundation universities distributed across all provinces, making it one of Europe's largest systems by institution count. Boğaziçi University, Middle East Technical University (METU/ODTÜ), and Istanbul Technical University are the leading research institutions. Instruction is primarily in Turkish, with English used at several foundation universities, and Turkey has invested heavily in expanding both campus infrastructure and international student enrolment.
Izmir Concept Vocational School
TED University
Kahramanmaras Istiklal University
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Sivas Science & Technology University
Kibris ilim University
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Gaziantep Islamic Science & Technology University
Istanbul Saglik ve Sosyal Bilimler Meslek Yuksek Okulu
Atasehir Adiguzel Vocational School
Military Academy Turkey
Rauf Denktas University
Ataturk Teachers Academy
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Kocaeli Health & Technology University
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Adana Science & Technology University
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Istanbul Science University
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Istanbul Kemerburgaz University
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Cyprus Health And Social Sciences University
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Nigde University
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Celal Bayar University
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Concept College Istanbul
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Gebze Institute of Technology
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Turgut Ozal University
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Ada Kent University
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Turkish Japanese University of Science & Technology
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Mugla Vocational Higher School
Turkey Air Technical School
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Fenerbahce Universitesi
Mugla Sitki Kocman University
Istanbul Sehir University
Fatih University
Izmir University
Zirve University
Gediz University
Gulhane Military Medical Academy
Mevlana University
Anka Technical University
Meliksah University
Sifa University
Suleyman Shah University
Canik Basari University
Ipek University
Bursa Orhangazi University
Saladin Ayyubi University
Murat Hudavendigar University
Kanuni University
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Zonguldak Karaelmas University
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Duzce University Faculty of Medicine
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Atılım University
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Baskent University Ankara Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Turkey has over 200 universities, including both state and private (foundation) universities. The system has expanded rapidly since the 2000s and serves over 8 million students, making it one of the largest higher education systems in Europe.
Turkey's most prestigious universities include Middle East Technical University (METU/ODTU), Bogazici University, Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Bilkent University, Koc University, and Sabanci University. METU and Bogazici are notable for teaching primarily in English.
Turkish students take the YKS (Higher Education Institutions Exam) for university placement. The exam has two stages: TYT (basic proficiency) and AYT (field-specific). International students can apply through YOS (Foreign Student Exam) offered by individual universities, or through SAT/ACT scores at some institutions.