Turkey · Government
Turkiye Burslari 2027
Republic of Turkey, Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB)
Full Ride
Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Closes Feb 20, 2027
Funding guide · updated 2026-08-27
Scholarships in Turkey for international students
In short
- Global Admissions lists 5 scholarships open to international students in Turkey, of which 5 cover tuition in full.
- 4 are government-funded.
- By level: Master's (5), Bachelor's (2), PhD (2).
- Typical tuition to weigh them against: a master's degree in Turkey has a median listed fee of US$10,000 a year across 3,005 programmes at 173 institutions.
- 2 of these are restricted to specific nationalities; 3 carry no nationality restriction we could verify.
Turkey funding by the numbers
- Scholarships listed
- 5
- Cover full tuition
- 5
- Universities in catalogue
- 173
- Programmes you can apply to
- 3,005
- Taught in English
- 2,900
- Distinct funders
- 4
What an award is worth against a year's fees
A scholarship figure means nothing until you set it against what the year actually costs. These are median listed tuition fees from the 3,005 Turkey programmes in the Global Admissions catalogue, not survey estimates.
| Level | Median tuition / year | Middle half of programmes | Awards at this level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | US$7,500 | US$4,500 – US$14,000 | 2 |
| Master's | US$10,000 | US$10,000 – US$10,000 | 5 |
| PhD | US$10,000 | US$10,000 – US$10,000 | 2 |
Source: Global Admissions programme catalogue, 2026-08-27. Tuition is the published international fee and excludes living costs, which a tuition-only award does not cover.
Every scholarship we list for Turkey
Government awards (4)
Funded by a national government or its agencies. These carry the largest budgets and the earliest deadlines, and some require you to return home for a set period after graduating.
France · Government Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Transnational Migrations (MITRA)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open · Next: Applications usually close mid-January for September entry
Portugal · Government Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Mediterranean Forestry and Natural Resources Management (MEDfOR)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open · Next: Annual call for autumn intake; applications close in winter/early spring
Malaysia · Government IsDB Scholarship Programme
Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)
Full Ride
diploma bachelor master
+1
Open · Next: One call per year for each of the four programmes; dates are published on isdb.org and circulated by IsDB Governor offices and national NGO partners.
NGO awards (1)
Funded by a foundation, company or non-profit. Eligibility is often narrower — a nationality, a field, or a background — which makes competition lighter if you fit.
Who can apply
By level of study
Awards reserved for specific nationalities
Afghanistan 1 Albania 1 Algeria 1 Australia 1 Azerbaijan 1 Bahrain 1 Bangladesh 1 Benin 1 Brunei Darussalam 1 Burkina Faso 1 Cambodia 1 Cameroon 1 Canada 1 Chad 1 Citizens of any country other than Turkey (170+ countries) 1 Comoros 1 Cote d'Ivoire 1 Croatia 1 Djibouti 1 Egypt 1 Ethiopia 1 Fiji 1 Gabon 1 Gambia 1
What this list does not tell you
- 4 of the 5 awards below have no single published closing date — most run on an annual cycle whose exact date the funder confirms each year. Always check the provider's own page before you plan around a deadline.
- Nationality eligibility is recorded for 2 of 5 awards. Where we show no restriction it means we could not verify one, not that none exists.
- Funding in Turkey changes with government budgets and university intake targets. Programmes get suspended between cycles, and a fully funded award one year can become partial the next.
Find the programmes this money pays for
All 3,005 programmes in Turkey Filter by discipline, level and tuition, then apply through Global Admissions. Turkey tuition statistics Median and quartile fees per degree level, and the cheapest listed programmes. Universities in Turkey Browse institutions, then check which of the awards above each one hosts.
Frequently asked questions
How many scholarships are available in Turkey for international students? ▾
Global Admissions lists 5 scholarships open to international students studying in Turkey. 5 of them cover tuition in full, and 0 pay a living stipend on top.
Are there fully funded scholarships in Turkey? ▾
Yes. 5 of the 5 awards listed for Turkey are recorded as covering full tuition or as a full ride including living costs. Fully funded awards are the most competitive category, and most require you to hold or be applying for admission to a specific university before you apply for the money.
Which government scholarships fund study in Turkey? ▾
4 government-funded awards appear on this page, including Turkiye Burslari 2027, Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Transnational Migrations (MITRA), Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Mediterranean Forestry and Natural Resources Management (MEDfOR). Government programmes usually carry the largest budgets and the earliest deadlines, and several attach a condition to return home for a set period after graduating.
How much does it cost to study in Turkey without a scholarship? ▾
Across the 3,005 programmes at 173 institutions in Turkey in the Global Admissions catalogue, a master's degree has a median listed tuition of US$10,000 a year, with the middle half of programmes falling between US$10,000 and US$10,000. Living costs sit on top of that and are not covered by a tuition-only award.
Do I need a university offer before applying for a scholarship in Turkey? ▾
It depends on the award. University-administered scholarships in Turkey are usually assessed alongside or after your admission application, so you apply to the programme first. Government and foundation programmes vary: some require proof of admission at the point of application, others issue a conditional award you then take to a university. Each award page on Global Admissions records which applies.
Are scholarships in Turkey restricted by nationality? ▾
2 of the 5 awards listed here are limited to citizens of particular countries, often through a development or bilateral agreement. The remaining 3 carry no nationality restriction that we could verify, which usually means they are open to any international applicant who meets the academic criteria.
Funding in other destinations
Nearby destinations
Award details are compiled from each funder's own published material and refreshed weekly; tuition figures come from the Global Admissions programme catalogue as of 2026-08-27. Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the funder's site before applying.