Turkey All University List
Jan 24, 2026

Turkey All University List

Turkey has 200+ universities, and a plain list of all of them will not tell you where to apply. A shortlist built around your field, your city and your budget works better.

Main points

  • Public universities are funded by the state, and foundation universities are private and non-profit.
  • Over 70 foundation universities operate alongside the state universities.
  • Istanbul Aydın, Bahçeşehir, Istanbul Bilgi, Özyeğin and Nişantaşı attract international students.
  • Checking a few universities in detail beats scanning 200+ names.

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Public and foundation universities

Turkey's universities fall into two groups: public institutions funded by the state, and foundation universities, which are private, non-profit institutions. Both follow national academic standards.

Their teaching styles and campus environments can differ, so look at each university instead of judging by type. For many international students these practical differences matter more than the number of universities on offer.

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Five universities that attract international students

This page does not list all 200+ universities. These five attract international students:

  • Istanbul Aydın University: a large campus, a wide variety of programs and a large student population
  • Bahçeşehir University: international partnerships and campuses in the city
  • Istanbul Bilgi University: a practical learning model
  • Özyeğin University: a research focus and fully English-medium instruction
  • Nişantaşı University: career-oriented programs and a growing international community

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Use the table to compare location, type and rating.

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Higher education in Turkey in numbers

  • 200+ universities nationwide
  • 70+ foundation universities
  • 8 million+ students in higher education
  • 300,000+ international students from 150+ countries

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Study fields

The fields available across these universities include business and management, engineering and technology, health sciences, law and social sciences, and arts, design and communication.

The program table covers business administration, artificial intelligence engineering, biomedical engineering, interior design and interior architecture and environmental design, with the fee, language and duration of each program. Check the language column before you apply, because each program sets its own language of instruction.

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Why a shortlist works better than a full list

Comparing 200 universities is not realistic. Start by writing down your field, the city you want, your budget and the language you want to study in, then drop every university that does not match.

Pick a handful of the ones left and check each one's programs, fees and facilities one by one.

A shortlist also keeps the application simple. You prepare documents for a few universities, and you can follow each application closely.

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Support from StudyLeo

Admission is only the first step. You also have to handle applications, documents, housing and settling into a new city, and a missing document can hold everything up.

StudyLeo supports students beyond admission, from consultation and university matching to housing and arrival assistance, and it charges no service fee. We organize each step so you can concentrate on your studies.

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