All Directly Education's Services for Studying in Turkey

Directly Educational secures university admissions for international students in Turkey free of charge. As an authorized agent for over 45 Turkish universities, the organization simplifies the admission process through the following mechanisms:

• Admission Assistance: Helping students secure admission to top Turkish private universities at no cost.
• Document Preparation: Providing support and guidance throughout the admission process, from preparing the required documents to obtaining the final acceptance letter.
• Follow-Up on Admission Procedures: Overcoming obstacles in the registration process by communicating with the university on behalf of the student to ensure a smooth enrollment process.
• Completion of Registration: Once accepted into a Turkish private university, the Directly team immediately contacts the student to finalize the registration process.
• Student Residence Permit: Assisting in submitting the university acceptance letter to the relevant authorities to obtain a student residence permit in Turkey. This service will be explained in detail later.

In summary, if you wish to pursue your university education in Turkey and are looking for a way to save on registration costs, Directly Educational helps you achieve your dream without any additional fees.

These services are offered entirely free of charge by Directly Educational to ease the financial burden on students and encourage them to continue their university education in Turkey through the simplest available means.

No need to worry or feel stressed when arriving in Turkey as a new destination for your studies. Directly Educational provides a free airport pickup service for new international students planning to pursue their university education in Turkey.

This service is specifically designed for international students who have contacted Directly Educational as an authorized agent for many private Turkish universities to assist them with their university registration.

How Does This Service Work?

• Student Reception: A Directly Educational staff member will meet the student at the airport arrival hall, holding a sign with the student’s name.
• Luggage Assistance: Providing guidance and advice on collecting luggage and exiting the airport.
• Transportation to Accommodation: Arranging comfortable and safe transportation to the student’s pre-arranged accommodation (student housing, hotel, etc.).

This service ensures comfort and peace of mind for international students arriving in Turkey for the first time. A dedicated staff member from Directly Educational will take care of all the details and accompany the student to their accommodation with ease and safety.

Important Notes:

• To ensure the airport pickup service is provided perfectly and completely free of charge, students are kindly requested to provide accurate arrival details, including the flight number, arrival date, and time, at least two weeks prior to their arrival. This will help guarantee the service is executed smoothly.

One of the essential and free services provided by Directly Education, a company specializing in comprehensive student services for international students, is opening a free bank account for students.

This service is part of our commitment to helping students embark on their educational journey in Turkey without any difficulties.

What are the benefits of having a bank account for students?

• Easy Money Management: The student can easily transfer money to and from their home country.
• Cash Withdrawals: After opening a bank account, the student is entitled to receive a bank card, allowing them to withdraw money from ATMs.
• Electronic Payments: Students with a bank account can pay bills, rent, or make online purchases using their bank account.

How does Directly Education assist students in opening a free bank account?

We guide students through the process with a dedicated staff member, providing instructions on how to secure the necessary documents to open the account, which include:

• A valid passport.
• Passport-sized photos matching the passport photo.
• Student residence permit number (if available).
• Residence proof (lease contract or university dormitory document).
• Student ID or university acceptance letter.
• Turkish tax number (we assist the student in obtaining it from the tax office).
• Choosing the right bank: We help you select the bank that offers the best services and features that suit your needs as an international student.

Once the required documents are secured, the student must follow the instructions provided by the dedicated staff member to ensure the bank account opening process proceeds smoothly without any complications.

When students contact Directly Education Services, they can benefit from a range of special services offered by the company, including obtaining a free transportation card.

This service is designed to help students save on daily commuting expenses, enabling them to use public transportation such as buses, metro, and trams to reach various places, including universities, libraries, shopping centers, and tourist attractions.

Steps to Obtain a Free Transportation Card through Directly Education Services

Students can apply for a transportation card either online or through the Directly Education Student Services office.

Directly Education will process the free transportation card issuance for the student by submitting the following documents to the Transport Directorate:

• A valid passport with certified copies.
• Passport-sized photos matching the passport photo.
• Student ID or university enrollment certificate from a Turkish university.

Once the application for the transportation card is approved, the student will receive their transportation card within a short period.

Benefits of the Transportation Card:

• Discounts: The card provides approximately a 50% discount on transportation fees compared to regular fares.
• Museum Card: With the transportation card, students can also obtain a museum card that allows access to museums at symbolic prices.
• Social Facilities: The card can be used in commercial establishments and various social facilities, offering valuable discounts.

Directly Education Foundation provides comfortable and safe student accommodation for international students by offering a range of options that suit their needs, ensuring they enjoy a comfortable stay throughout their studies in Turkey.

The accommodation options available for international students are as follows:

• University Dormitories: Directly Education helps students secure suitable student housing in cooperation with the university administration.
• Student Apartments: If there are no available spots in the university’s student dormitories, Directly Education offers alternative student accommodation options within the city where the student is studying, allowing the student to choose the location that suits them.
• Assistance with Renting a Student Apartment: Directly Education offers students a selection of student apartments through its partnerships with trusted real estate agents. These apartments are fully equipped with all necessary services to ensure the student’s comfort, and they are ideally located near the university or public transport at competitive prices.

At Directly Education Services, we understand that finding suitable accommodation is one of the most important concerns for students when relocating to a new country. Therefore, we are always ready to provide the necessary support and secure affordable housing for students.

Directly Education Services offers assistance in preparing the student’s residence file in Turkey through the following steps:

• Legal Consultation: Providing foreign students with legal advice to secure the required documents and understand the necessary procedures to obtain a student residence permit.
• Preparing the Required Documents: These include a valid passport, passport-sized photos, copies of the passport, university acceptance letter, residence proof, and the student’s detailed address.
• Submitting the Residence Application: Directly Education submits the application to the General Directorate of Migration Management in Turkey.
• Follow-up on the Application: The dedicated team at Directly Education Services follows up on the application until the student residence permit is granted.
  If any issues arise, the team will assist the student and provide the necessary support until the residence permit is issued.

Directly Education Services in Turkey assists international students with confirming their enrollment for free through the following steps:

• Choosing a Major: Helping students select the program or major they wish to study at universities partnered with Directly Education.
• Application for Admission: Directly Education provides the student with an application to the university and obtains a conditional acceptance letter from the university, which the student can use to apply for a study visa for Turkey.
• Enrollment Confirmation: The conditional acceptance letter is submitted to the university, at which point the enrollment is confirmed, and Directly Education’s team helps the student resolve any issues that may arise.

The dedicated team at Directly Education Services follows up on the entire process until completion, ensuring the student receives the final acceptance.

Directly Education Services assists international students in scheduling an appointment for their diploma equivalency file in Turkey for free through the following steps:

• Submitting the Equivalency Application: The Directly Education team submits the diploma equivalency application on the official website of the Higher Education Council in Turkey.
• Scheduling an Appointment: An appointment is made for the student to submit all the necessary documents for the equivalency process.
• Completing the Required Documents: Directly Education assists the student in gathering all required documents to be submitted at the diploma equivalency centers within the specified time.

The dedicated team at Directly Education Services follows up on the entire process until the diploma equivalency is successfully completed.

The student visa allows international students to enter and stay in Turkey legally throughout their study period.

The student visa is also essential for accessing many student services, such as accommodation and health insurance, and it is the only legal way to enter Turkey for study purposes. Therefore, at Directly Education Services, we assist students in the following:

• Filling out the student visa application form and submitting the required documents to the Turkish embassy or consulate in the student’s home country.
• Following up on the application with the relevant authorities.
• Arranging an appointment to collect the visa once it is approved.
• Providing necessary advice to facilitate the students’ journey to Turkey.

At Directly Education Services, we offer this service for free, without any additional costs for international students, providing support and guidance through every step of the visa application process. Thanks to our extensive experience in student services, we assist students in obtaining their visas and relocating to Turkey, along with offering a wide range of other services mentioned earlier.

There are certain steps that the student must take to receive assistance in completing all university enrollment procedures, which include the following:

• Requesting the Service: Contact us to submit a request for this service.
• After submitting your request, you will be applying for an official seat at one of the private universities contracted with Directly Education Services in Turkey.
• Submitting Required Documents: This includes passport, ID photos, certified and translated certificates, and other documents that the dedicated team at Directly Education Services will inform you about.
• The team will follow up on your application and complete all necessary procedures to finalize the registration process at the university.

It is worth noting that there may be specific conditions you need to be aware of from Directly Education Services. Therefore, we recommend directly contacting the dedicated staff member who will provide you with these conditions, which may vary from one university to another.