Turkey Guide: Education

Find information about universities, admission processes, tuition fees and how the education system works. You will also find information about other learning opportunities in further education.

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  Introduction

  The Turkish education system

  Due to an educational reform in 2005, the Turkish education system is quite extensive. It entails a total of 12 years of compulsory education, after which students may go to university.

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  Public education

  Public schools and kindergarten in Turkey

  Turkey offers public schools at every educational level, from kindergarten to university. Keep in mind, however, that “public” does not always equal “free.”

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  Private education

  Private and international schools

  Due to the language barrier and overcrowded school system, almost all foreign parents send their children to international schools. Private schools are also increasingly popular among Turkish families, many of whom are losing faith in the public school system.

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  Entering Turkish university

  Applications and tuition

  Turkey has over 100 universities, both public and private. To get in, Turkish students must take an entrance exam that covers subjects ranging from mathematics to philosophy.

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  Studying in Turkey

  Life at a Turkish university

  Most Turkish university students work toward four-year degrees that will be familiar to most foreign students. Nonetheless, there are some variations, and professors´ teaching methods may strike foreign students as backward.

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