Studying in Turkey for Egyptians

Turkey welcomes a large number of international students and Egyptians every year. In the past two years, Turkey has seen significant growth and large numbers of students enrolling in its universities. This success is largely due to the Turkish government’s effective efforts to attract students to study at its universities, providing facilities such as easy registration, study, and accommodation processes, as well as offering scholarships specifically for Egyptians each academic year. Additionally, the number of both private and public universities in Turkey has increased, staffed with top-notch educators and offering excellent academic programs for both foreign and Egyptian students.

Advantages of Studying in Turkey for Egyptians

Many Egyptian students are attracted to Turkish universities due to the following advantages:

• University admission in Turkey is largely guaranteed in private universities regardless of the student’s high school score.
• Egyptian students have the opportunity to choose the specialization they desire, with a high guarantee of enrollment.
• Tuition fees and registration costs in Turkish universities are lower compared to those in European and American institutions.
• There is a great diversity in academic specializations and numerous academic branches, with a wide variety of faculties and institutes.
• The conservative Islamic environment in Turkey is very similar to Egyptian customs and traditions, making it easier for Egyptian students to adapt to life in Turkey and integrate with the Turkish people.
• It is easy to obtain a student residence permit, which is renewed annually and grants many benefits throughout the period of study in Turkey.
• Many Turkish private universities offer English as the primary language of instruction in many academic disciplines.
• All Turkish universities are officially recognized by the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Requirements for Studying in Turkey for Egyptians

Aside from the competitive university selection process, which is a requirement for studying at Turkish public universities, and regardless of the YÖS exam required for Turkish students to enter universities, private universities in Turkey generally only require a high school certificate for Egyptian students applying for admission.

The documents required for undergraduate Egyptian students are as follows:

• A copy of the high school certificate, translated into Turkish and notarized by a Turkish notary.
• A copy of the transcript, translated into Turkish and notarized by a Turkish notary.
• A personal photograph of the student.
• A copy of a valid passport.
• Language certificates, if available, such as TOEFL, IELTS, or TOMER.

As for the documents required for postgraduate studies in Turkey:

• The Bachelor's degree certificate, translated into Turkish and notarized by a Turkish notary.
• The Bachelor's transcript, translated into Turkish and notarized by a Turkish notary.
• Personal photographs.
• A copy of the passport.
• International or Turkish certificates, such as ALES or GRE, which support the application if available.
• Language certificates, if available, such as TOEFL, IELTS, or TOMER.

Are There Scholarships in Turkey for Egyptians?

Of course, Turkey offers many scholarships. Turkish scholarships for Egyptians are divided into two types:

• General Turkish Scholarships

These scholarships are offered by the Higher Education Council of Turkey in coordination with the Association of Friends of Turkey Abroad. They cover all academic disciplines and are available for undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctorate levels, being issued once each year.

• Islamic Development Bank Scholarship in Turkey: This is a Turkish scholarship provided by some participatory banks. It is very similar to other Turkish scholarships in terms of the benefits offered to students, the specializations available, and all educational stages covered by the scholarship.
• Scholarships offered by the Turkish Foundations Institution: These include all educational stages.
• Ibn Sina Scholarship, which is specialized for studying medical disciplines at renowned Turkish universities.
• Ibn Khaldun Scholarship: This is a scholarship targeted exclusively at postgraduate students, specifically in the fields of social and humanities sciences.

• Private Turkish Scholarships
   

These are scholarships issued by private Turkish universities or private educational institutions for outstanding students. Each private university in Turkey typically has its own distinguished program that encourages top-performing students by providing them with sufficient financial support to complete their education, along with housing and all necessary student amenities.

Tuition Costs in Turkey for Egyptians

According to a new statistic by the Turkish government, the study costs in Turkey for Egyptians can be estimated in Egyptian pounds as shown in the table below:

Which Turkish Universities Are Most Popular Among Egyptian Students?

There are many universities across various Turkish cities that welcome a large number of international and Arab students, especially Egyptians. However, some universities are more popular among Egyptian students, namely:

• Bahçeşehir University in European Istanbul
• Istanbul Aydın University
• Istanbul Bilgi University
• Istanbul University (public)
• Istanbul Gelişim University
• Istanbul Esküdar University
• Istanbul İstinye University
• Altınbaş University in Istanbul
• Medipol University in Istanbul

Turkish Universities Recognized in Egypt

There are several laws issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research regarding the recognition of Turkish universities in Egypt. These laws stipulate that all Turkish universities, whether public or private, are recognized provided they are accredited by the Turkish Higher Education Council and are also internationally recognized.

According to Egyptian laws, all Egyptian students who graduate from a Turkish university must have their Turkish degree equated if they return to Egypt, so that it can be used for employment and officially recognized.

In this article, we have gathered the most important information for any Egyptian student wishing to study and graduate from a Turkish university. Egypt is one of the Arab countries favored by both the Turkish people and the Turkish government, which is why many facilities are provided each year to welcome numerous Egyptian students. This is evidenced by the number of scholarships offered free of charge to deserving students in Turkey.

Read also:

• Registration Dates for Turkish Universities
• International Student Statistics in Turkey