Study in Turkey

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Middle East Technical University (METU)

Ankara, Turkey

Middle East Technical University (METU) is a leading public research university in Turkey, located in Ankara and known for its strong focus on engineering, natural and social sciences. Founded in 1956

Ranking: 2 | Country: Turkey

Istanbul Technical University (ITU)

Istanbul, Turkey

The third-oldest technical university in the world, specializing in engineering, architecture, and natural sciences. A pioneer in Turkish engineering education with strong industry connections.

Ranking: 3 | Country: Turkey

Hacettepe University

Ankara, Turkey

A major research university in Ankara, particularly renowned for its medical school, pharmacy, and health sciences. One of the top choices for medicine and dentistry in Turkey.

Ranking: 4 | Country: Turkey

Koç University

Istanbul, Turkey

A top-ranked private research university offering fully English-medium programs. Known for generous scholarships, world-class faculty, and strong international partnerships. Consistently ranked among

Ranking: 5 | Country: Turkey

Sabancı University

Istanbul, Turkey

A prestigious private university with a unique interdisciplinary curriculum. All programs taught in English. Strong in engineering, management, and social sciences with excellent research output.

Ranking: 6 | Country: Turkey

Bilkent University

Ankara, Turkey

Bilkent University is Turkey's first private, non-profit research university, founded in 1984 in Ankara. The name means "city of science." It has 10 faculties and 3 institutes, about 30 undergraduate

Ranking: 7 | Country: Turkey

Ankara University

Ankara, Turkey

The first higher education institution of the Turkish Republic. A comprehensive public university with strong faculties in law, medicine, political science, and humanities.

Ranking: 8 | Country: Turkey

Istanbul University

Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul University is Turkey's oldest and largest public university, with roots from 1453 and reorganisation in 1933. Over 60,000 students and 112 academic units across 9 campuses; main campus at Bey

Ranking: 9 | Country: Turkey

Gazi University

Ankara, Turkey

A large public university in Ankara with roots in teacher training. Strong programs in education, engineering, architecture, and health sciences. One of the most productive research universities in Tu

Ranking: 10 | Country: Turkey

Ege University

Izmir, Turkey

A leading public university in Izmir with strong research in agriculture, medicine, and natural sciences. Known for its beautiful Aegean campus and comprehensive academic offerings.

Ranking: 11 | Country: Turkey

Dokuz Eylül University

Izmir, Turkey

A major public university in Izmir named after September 9th (liberation of Izmir). Strong in maritime studies, engineering, music, and fine arts. Large student body with diverse programs.

Ranking: 12 | Country: Turkey

Yıldız Technical University

Istanbul, Turkey

One of Istanbul's oldest technical universities with a historic campus overlooking the Bosphorus. Strong reputation in engineering, architecture, and applied sciences.

Ranking: 13 | Country: Turkey

Marmara University

Istanbul, Turkey

One of Turkey's largest universities with campuses across Istanbul. Unique for offering programs in Turkish, English, Arabic, and French. Strong in theology, business, and education.

Ranking: 14 | Country: Turkey

TED University

Ankara, Turkey

A young, dynamic private university backed by the Turkish Education Association. English-medium instruction with a focus on liberal arts education approach. Modern campus and strong student support.

Ranking: 15 | Country: Turkey

Atılım University

Ankara, Turkey

A private university in Ankara with strong engineering and management programs. English-medium instruction with mandatory prep year. Good industry connections and internship opportunities.

Ranking: 16 | Country: Turkey

Özyeğin University

Istanbul, Turkey

An innovative private university in Istanbul known for entrepreneurship and industry-oriented education. Strong programs in engineering, business, and hospitality. Modern campus with excellent facilit

Ranking: 17 | Country: Turkey

Bahçeşehir University (BAU)

Istanbul, Turkey

A global private university with campuses in multiple countries. Located in central Istanbul with a unique waterfront campus. Known for media, communication, architecture, and international programs.

Ranking: 18 | Country: Turkey

Galatasaray University

Istanbul, Turkey

A prestigious public university with French-medium instruction, rooted in the historic Galatasaray Lycée tradition. Small and selective with strong programs in law, economics, and international relati

Ranking: 19 | Country: Turkey

Gebze Technical University

Kocaeli, Turkey

A focused technical university near Istanbul specializing in engineering, basic sciences, and technology. Strong research output relative to its size. Located in Turkey's industrial heartland.

Ranking: 20 | Country: Turkey

Anadolu University

Eskişehir, Turkey

One of the world's largest universities by enrollment, pioneering open and distance education in Turkey. Also offers strong on-campus programs in fine arts, aviation, and pharmacy.

Ranking: 21 | Country: Turkey

Selçuk University

Konya, Turkey

A large public university in Konya with a wide range of faculties. Strong in agriculture, veterinary science, and education. One of the largest campuses in Turkey.

Ranking: 22 | Country: Turkey

Erciyes University

Kayseri, Turkey

A comprehensive public university in Central Anatolia known for its medical school and genome research center. Growing reputation in biomedical engineering and health sciences.

Ranking: 23 | Country: Turkey

Çukurova University

Adana, Turkey

A major public university in southern Turkey with strong research in agriculture, medicine, and engineering. Known for its beautiful campus and contributions to agricultural sciences.

Ranking: 24 | Country: Turkey

Akdeniz University

Antalya, Turkey

A public university on Turkey's Mediterranean coast in Antalya. Known for tourism and hospitality programs, medicine, and marine sciences. Attractive location for international students.

Ranking: 25 | Country: Turkey

Bursa Uludağ University

Bursa, Turkey

A major public university in Bursa, Turkey's fourth-largest city. Known for agriculture, veterinary, and automotive engineering programs. Strong ties to Bursa's industrial sector.

Ranking: 26 | Country: Turkey

Karadeniz Technical University

Trabzon, Turkey

The oldest technical university in Turkey's Black Sea region. Known for forestry, mining engineering, and marine sciences. One of the leading research institutions in northeastern Turkey.

Ranking: 27 | Country: Turkey

Istanbul Medeniyet University

Istanbul, Turkey

A young but rapidly growing public university in Istanbul's Asian side. Focus on interdisciplinary education with strong programs in medicine, engineering, and social sciences.

Ranking: 28 | Country: Turkey

Yeditepe University

Istanbul, Turkey

A comprehensive private university in Istanbul offering programs in English and Turkish. Known for pharmacy, dentistry, and health sciences. Modern campus with good facilities on Istanbul's Asian side

Ranking: 29 | Country: Turkey

Izmir University of Economics

Izmir, Turkey

A private university in Izmir founded by the Izmir Chamber of Commerce. English-medium instruction with strong programs in economics, business, design, and engineering. Excellent industry connections

Ranking: 30 | Country: Turkey