Associate Degree:
Students who complete the first stage of a four-year program receive an Associate Degree. Currently, there are seven vocational schools that offer associate degrees, particularly for international students.Bachelor’s Degree:
A Bachelor’s Degree is awarded after completing four years of study. Dentistry, engineering, and veterinary medicine require five years of study, while medicine requires six years, leading to a medical degree (MD). Engineering diplomas are awarded by technical universities and higher technical institutions after four years of study, similar to many other fields in terms of study duration.Master’s Degree:
A Master’s Degree and a Higher Engineering Diploma are awarded after two years of postgraduate study and require the preparation of a thesis.Doctoral Degree:
A Doctoral Degree requires two to four years of study beyond the Master’s Degree and the preparation of a doctoral thesis.
Recognition:
Before committing to studying in Turkey, it is advisable to check if the qualification you will earn is valid in your home country. Your national higher education authority can help determine the validity of qualifications, which will guide whether investing time and money in obtaining them is worthwhile.
In Turkish higher education, there is no institutional or programmatic accreditation system, only official recognition. Currently, four-year universities and higher vocational schools derive their legitimacy from laws and decisions issued by the parliament, while two-year vocational schools are established by the Council of Higher Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the difficulties of studying in Turkey?
Studying in Turkish universities is not difficult in itself compared to studying in other universities, despite the scientific and methodological progress offered by these universities in the world.
Some Arab students find it difficult to reside in a country other than their country of origin, especially if they do not master the Turkish language and are studying in the preparatory year, so they need some time before integrating into Turkish society.
It is a somewhat difficult issue for a student to live alone and bear full responsibility, but over time students get used to student life and find it an opportunity to build their strong personalities and expand their cultural horizons.
Are certificates issued by Turkish universities recognized?
Yes, the certificates issued by Turkish universities are among the most powerful certificates in the world, and they provide their holders with opportunities to work and complete their studies in all European countries and other countries of the world.
What is the language of study in Turkish universities?
Students can choose the language of study in all private Turkish universities between English and Turkish.
Most Turkish universities offer educational courses to strengthen the English or Turkish language to strengthen the students’ linguistic level if the student’s English or Turkish language is weak.
How much does it cost to study medicine in Türkiye?
The cost of study is one of the most important issues that students care about before taking the step to study at any university. The cost of studying medicine in Turkey varies according to the university in which the student is accepted and according to the language in which he wishes to study, whether it is Turkish or English. However, university fees for medical colleges generally range. Between 16 thousand dollars as in Atlim University in the English language and 25 thousand dollars as in the University of Bahçeşehir in the English language. We also mention, for example:
The university fees for studying medicine at Altinbas University in the English language are about 20 thousand dollars.
The university fees for studying medicine at Istanbul Aydin University in English are about 22 thousand dollars.
The university fees for studying medicine at Astinya University in English are about $21,600.
The university fees for studying medicine at Istanbul Okan University in English are about $20,500.
Is it possible to study in Turkey without a high school diploma?
After the circumstances that the region went through, many students left their country for Turkey without obtaining a high school diploma, or that they had obtained it and could not prove it, so they look with interest to obtain the answer to this question:
But the correct answer, unfortunately, is no. The student wishing to study in Turkey, regardless of his nationality, must first obtain a high school diploma as a translated and certified secondary school certificate is one of the first documents required for admission to all Turkish universities.
