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higher education in turkey

higher education in turkey. “where the east meets the w est “. A young, promising country located at the crossroads of Asia, Europe and Africa Politically faces the western world and candidate for full membership to the EU Have vital international & trade relationships with

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higher education in turkey

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  1. higher education in turkey “wherethe east meets the west “

  2. A young, promising country located at the crossroads of Asia, Europe and Africa • Politically faces the western world and candidate for full membership to the EU • Have vital international & trade relationships with Western countries • Independent and secular republic since 1923

  3. Among the fastest urbanizing countries of the world • Rapidly industrializing and developing with a liberal economy • Total population : almost 72 million(24% of the population are between ages of 12- 24) • One of the safest and most stable countries in the region

  4. WHY TURKEY ? Turkish universities provide; • High standards of education • Internationally recognized degrees • Modern campuses with attractive facilities (advanced knowledge, libraries & and laboratories, sports and cultural facilities)

  5. Turkish universities provide; • Cultural diversity * Toleration of different religious beliefs and cultures * Combined characteristics of Europe and Asia • Safe and affordable education * Tuition and cost of living are lower than Europe and the US • A warm and friendly environment * Hospitable Turkish culture

  6. INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE • Degrees offered in Turkish Universities are recognized around the world • More than 17,000 international students from 115 different countries • Bilateral student exchange, Erasmus, general cooperation agreements • Turkey is in Socrates since 2004

  7. THE TURKISH HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM

  8. THE TURKISH HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM HIGHER EDUCATION 53 state and 24 privateuniversities

  9. THE TURKISH HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM HIGHER EDUCATION DEGREES OFFERED Associate’s Degree: 2 years Bachelor’s Degree: 4 years Medical School : 6 years Master’s Degree : 2 years Doctoral Degree : 3-4 years

  10. THE TURKISH HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM HIGHER EDUCATION LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS • The medium of instruction in some Turkish universities is English. • In universities instructing inEnglish : one-year intensive English language program and special Turkish courses • In universities instructing inTurkish : one-year intensive Turkish preparatory program

  11. THE TURKISH HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM ADMISSION UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION • Direct application to the university concerned • Universities have their own criteria * High school diploma * An acceptable score from one of the internationally recognized examinations such as YÖS, SAT, GCE

  12. THE TURKISH HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM ADMISSION UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION • International Students Examination (YÖS) of Turkey *Basic Learning Skills Test * Assessment Exam • Held in April every year in 18 different countries • www.osym.gov.tr

  13. THE TURKISH HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM ADMISSION UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION A list of Turkish universities and their web pages are available at: http://www.studyturkey.metu.edu.tr/highereducation/universities.htm

  14. THE TURKISH HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM ADMISSION GRADUATE PROGRAMS • Include masters and doctoral level programs and medical specialty training programs • apply directly to the graduate schools concerned • Acceptable scores from LES (Graduate Examination of Turkey), GRE, GMAT, etc..

  15. FEES Annual tuition fees; * state universities: - graduate programs: 750-1000 USD - undergraduate programs: Turkish medium universities: 250-950 USD English medium universities : 550-1800 USD * private foundation universities: 6000 to 16000 USD

  16. LIFE IN TURKEY Accommodation • university dormitories • state owned dormitories • rented accommodation

  17. LIFE IN TURKEY Cost of living • 400 to 500 USD per month

  18. LIFE IN TURKEY Health • medical centers providing free medical examination and first aid services • health insurance required for emergency and hospitalization

  19. LIFE IN TURKEY Social Life • historic and cultural sites • theaters, cinemas, visiting exhibitions, enjoying festivals • student clubs • sport facilities

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