A full scholarship
from the state.
Türkiye Bursları is one of the most generous government scholarships in the world — it pays for everything. It's also highly competitive. Here's exactly what it covers.
Türkiye Bursları (Türkiye Scholarships) is a fully-funded scholarship from the Turkish government for international students, run by YTB. It covers tuition, a monthly stipend, free dormitory housing, one round-trip flight, health insurance and a one-year Turkish language course.
For bachelor's programs the main window is usually mid-January to late February (around January 10 – February 20). Master's and PhD windows differ. You apply online through the official portal (turkiyeburslari.gov.tr) — applications are free.
Very. It receives well over a hundred thousand applications a year for a few thousand places, so a strong GPA, a clear motivation letter and a good fit between your goals and your chosen universities matter a lot.
Yes. Turkish state-university tuition is low for international students (often a few hundred to ~1,500 USD/year), and private universities offer their own partial scholarships. The scholarship is a bonus path, not the only one.
Figures are for reference and follow official YTB sources for 2026; amounts and dates are set each year by YTB — always confirm on turkiyeburslari.gov.tr.