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Study in Turkey —
World-Class Education
at Affordable Fees

Turkey is a well-regarded destination for Nigerian students seeking affordable, English-taught degrees. We work with universities in Istanbul and Ankara to help you apply and settle in.

12+ Universities
$2,000 From/year
100+ Programs
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Why Turkey?

6 Reasons Nigerian Students
Choose Turkey

Turkey offers affordable tuition, English-taught programs and a welcoming environment for international students.

Affordable Tuition

Programs from $2,000/year — a fraction of UK or US university costs, with no compromise on quality.

English-Taught Programs

All our partner universities offer programs fully in English. No Turkish language required to study or graduate.

Globally Recognised Degrees

Turkish university degrees are internationally recognised and respected by employers worldwide including in Nigeria, UK and Europe.

Istanbul — World City

Istanbul is a large, lively city with a lot to offer — culture, food, history and a growing student community. It's a practical and interesting place to spend your study years.

Safe for African Students

Turkey has a large African student community and is known for its hospitality and safety, making it easy to adapt and thrive.

Post-Study Opportunities

Turkish work permits are accessible for graduates. Many students stay on to build careers or launch businesses in Turkey.

Our Partner Universities

Browse Turkish Universities
& Programs

All programs are taught in English. Click any university to explore available degrees and fees.

Program Duration Language Annual Fee
New Media and Communication4 YearsEnglish$4,400
English Translation & Interpreting4 YearsEnglish$4,400
Political Science & International Relations4 YearsEnglish$4,400
Psychology4 YearsEnglish$5,600
Computer Engineering4 YearsEnglish$5,600
Software Engineering4 YearsEnglish$5,600
Bioengineering4 YearsEnglish$5,000
Chemical Engineering4 YearsEnglish$5,000
Electrical-Electronics Engineering4 YearsEnglish$5,000
Industrial Engineering4 YearsEnglish$4,400
Molecular Biology & Genetics4 YearsEnglish$5,000
Medicine6 YearsEnglish$24,000
Dentistry5 YearsEnglish$22,000
ProgramDurationLanguageAnnual Fee
Medicine6 YearsEnglish$22,500
Dentistry5 YearsEnglish$18,000
Flight Training (Pilotage)4 YearsEnglish$8,000
Computer Engineering4 YearsEnglish$5,000
Software Engineering4 YearsEnglish$5,000
Electrical & Electronics Engineering4 YearsEnglish$5,000
Civil / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering4 YearsEnglish$5,000
Business Administration4 YearsEnglish$4,500
International Relations / Trade / Finance4 YearsEnglish$4,500
Nursing / Physical Therapy / Nutrition4 YearsEnglish$5,000
Architecture / Interior Architecture4 YearsEnglish$5,000
ProgramDurationLanguageAnnual Fee
Human Medicine6 YearsEnglish$29,000
Dentistry5 YearsEnglish$24,500
Pharmacy5 YearsEnglish$13,700
Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation4 YearsEnglish$8,000
Computer / Software Engineering4 YearsEnglish$8,000
Business Administration4 YearsEnglish$8,000
Psychology4 YearsEnglish$8,000
International Relations / Trade4 YearsEnglish$8,000
Architecture / Civil Engineering4 YearsEnglish$8,000
Nursing4 YearsEnglish$4,940
New Media & Communication / Radio, TV, Cinema4 YearsEnglish$7,000
ProgramDurationLanguageAnnual Fee
Medicine6 YearsEnglish$25,000
Dentistry5 YearsEnglish$22,000
Pharmacy4 YearsEnglish$12,000
Computer / Software / Electrical Engineering4 YearsEnglish$6,000
Civil / Mechanical / Architecture4 YearsEnglish$6,000
Business Administration / Marketing4 YearsEnglish$6,000
International Relations / Trade / Logistics4 YearsEnglish$6,000
Psychology / Economy / Sociology4 YearsEnglish$6,000

🏥 Faculty of Medicine (6 Year)

ProgramLanguageDurationAnnual Fee
MedicineEnglish6 Years$18,000
MedicineTurkish6 Years$16,000

⚙️ Faculty of Engineering & Natural Sciences (4 Year)

ProgramLanguageDurationAnnual Fee
Computer EngineeringEnglish4 Years$3,250
Electrical and Electronics EngineeringEnglish4 Years$3,250
Industrial EngineeringEnglish4 Years$3,250
Software EngineeringEnglish4 Years$3,250

🏛️ Faculty of Architecture & Design (4 Year)

ProgramLanguageDurationAnnual Fee
ArchitectureEnglish4 Years$3,250
ArchitectureTurkish4 Years$2,750
Interior ArchitectureTurkish4 Years$2,750
Ship and Yacht DesignTurkish4 Years$2,750

💼 Faculty of Business & Management Sciences (4 Year)

ProgramLanguageDurationAnnual Fee
Business AdministrationEnglish4 Years$3,250
Business AdministrationTurkish4 Years$2,750
Political Science and International RelationsTurkish4 Years$2,750
International Trade and LogisticsTurkish4 Years$2,750

🧠 Faculty of Social Sciences (4 Year)

ProgramLanguageDurationAnnual Fee
PsychologyEnglish4 Years$3,250
PsychologyTurkish4 Years$2,750
PhilosophyTurkish4 Years$2,750
Social WorkTurkish4 Years$2,750
SociologyTurkish4 Years$2,750

📡 Faculty of Communication (4 Year)

ProgramLanguageDurationAnnual Fee
JournalismTurkish4 Years$2,750
Visual Communication DesignTurkish4 Years$2,750
Public Relations and PublicityTurkish4 Years$2,750
Radio, Television and CinemaTurkish4 Years$2,750

📚 Faculty of Education (4 Year)

ProgramLanguageDurationAnnual Fee
English Language TeachingEnglish4 Years$3,250
Primary Mathematics EducationTurkish4 Years$2,750
Preschool EducationTurkish4 Years$2,750
Special Education TeachingTurkish4 Years$2,750

⚖️ Faculty of Law / Fine Arts / Nursing / Conservatory (4 Year)

ProgramLanguageDurationAnnual Fee
Bachelor of LawsTurkish4 Years$2,750
NursingTurkish4 Years$2,750
Gastronomy and Culinary ArtsTurkish4 Years$2,750
Performing ArtsTurkish4 Years$2,750
Piano, Harp and GuitarTurkish4 Years$2,750
String / Wind & Percussion InstrumentsTurkish4 Years$2,750
Turkish Folk MusicTurkish4 Years$2,750

🎓 Associate Degree / Vocational School (2 Year)

ProgramLanguageDurationAnnual Fee
AnesthesiaTurkish2 Years$2,000
Computer ProgrammingTurkish2 Years$2,000
Child DevelopmentTurkish2 Years$2,000
First and Emergency AidTurkish2 Years$2,000
Medical Imaging TechniquesTurkish2 Years$2,000
Civil Aviation Cabin ServicesTurkish2 Years$2,000
Civil Air Transportation ManagementTurkish2 Years$2,000
Aircraft TechnologyTurkish2 Years$2,000
Tourism and Hotel ManagementTurkish2 Years$2,000
Banking and InsuranceTurkish2 Years$2,000
Fashion DesignTurkish2 Years$2,000
Architectural RestorationTurkish2 Years$2,000
Radio and Television ProgrammingTurkish2 Years$2,000
Occupational Health and SafetyTurkish2 Years$2,000
Court Office ServicesTurkish2 Years$2,000
Public Relations and PromotionTurkish2 Years$2,000

📖 Master's Programs (2 Year)

ProgramTypeLanguageAnnual Fee
Computer EngineeringThesisTurkish$3,500
Computer EngineeringNon-ThesisTurkish$2,500
Industrial EngineeringThesisTurkish$3,500
Industrial EngineeringNon-ThesisTurkish$2,500
Electrical and Electronics EngineeringThesisTurkish$3,500
Electrical and Electronics EngineeringNon-ThesisTurkish$2,500
MathematicsThesisTurkish$3,500
ArchitectureThesisTurkish$3,500
ArchitectureNon-ThesisTurkish$2,500
Structural Earthquake EngineeringThesisTurkish$3,500
Structural Earthquake EngineeringNon-ThesisTurkish$2,500
Interior ArchitectureThesisTurkish$3,500
Interior ArchitectureNon-ThesisTurkish$2,500
Educational Administration and SupervisionThesisTurkish$3,500
PhilosophyThesisTurkish$3,500
Business AdministrationNon-ThesisTurkish$2,500
Public LawThesisTurkish$3,500
Private LawThesisTurkish$3,500
Radio, Television and CinemaThesisTurkish$3,500
SociologyThesisTurkish$3,500
SociologyNon-ThesisTurkish$2,500
English Language EducationThesisEnglish$3,500
Human RightsThesisTurkish$3,500
Human RightsNon-ThesisTurkish$2,500
Marketing CommunicationThesisTurkish$3,500
Marketing CommunicationNon-ThesisTurkish$2,500

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ProgramDurationLanguageAnnual Fee
Dentistry5 YearsEnglish$18,250
Computer Engineering4 YearsEnglish$6,500
Software Engineering4 YearsEnglish$6,500
Aeronautical Engineering4 YearsEnglish$7,000
Business Administration4 YearsEnglish$5,500
Nursing / Physical Therapy / Nutrition4 YearsEnglish$5,500
Psychology / International Relations4 YearsEnglish$5,500
Aviation Management4 YearsEnglish$5,500
Architecture / Interior Architecture4 YearsEnglish$5,500
ProgramDurationLanguageAnnual Fee
Law4 YearsEnglish$15,200
Computer / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering4 YearsEnglish$7,800
Psychology4 YearsEnglish$7,800
Business Administration / Marketing / Finance4 YearsEnglish$7,200
Economics4 YearsEnglish$7,200
Interior / Industrial Design4 YearsEnglish$7,200
International Relations / Trade4 YearsEnglish$7,200
Media / Advertising / Communication4 YearsEnglish$6,600
Visual Communication Design4 YearsEnglish$6,600
Sports / Tourism / Logistics Management4 YearsEnglish$6,600
ProgramDurationLanguageAnnual Fee
Medicine6 YearsEnglish$16,500
Aerospace / Aviation Engineering4 YearsEnglish$11,000
Computer / Software / Mechatronics Engineering4 YearsEnglish$11,000
Civil / Mechanical / Automotive Engineering4 YearsEnglish$11,000
Business / Aviation / Hospitality Management4 YearsEnglish$11,000
Nursing / Physical Therapy / Nutrition4 YearsEnglish$11,000
International Relations / Translation4 YearsEnglish$11,000
Aircraft Pilot Training / Maintenance4 YearsEnglish$11,000

Also available: Kadir Has, Ozyegin, Sabanci, Piri Reis, Halic, Ticaret Universities. Contact us for full program lists →

Cost of Studying in Turkey

Transparent Fee
Breakdown

Understanding all costs before you apply. No hidden fees — what you see is what you pay.

Tuition Fees

$2,000+
Per academic year

Varies by university and program. Medicine & Dentistry are higher. All programs in English.

Accommodation (Dorm)

$5,000–$11,000
Per academic year

Ensuite shared from $5,000/yr. Ensuite single room from $8,500/yr. We arrange placement for you.

Student Settlement & Support

$600
One-time · Paid once

Covers accommodation planning, airport pickup, university registration, residence permit support, health insurance, SIM card, İstanbulkart & bank account setup.

Our Full Support Package

Everything We Do
For You

From application to graduation, our team handles it all so you can focus on your future.

Application & Admissions

  • Guidance in selecting the right university and program for your profile
  • Full management of application & admission process
  • Document preparation and verification
  • Direct communication with partner universities
  • Admission letter procurement & follow-up

Visa & Immigration

  • Student visa application guidance
  • Complete documentation checklist & preparation
  • Residence permit application support on arrival
  • Health insurance arrangement

Settlement & Accommodation

  • Dormitory placement and accommodation planning
  • Airport pickup and transfer to dormitory
  • University registration assistance
  • SIM card, İstanbulkart & bank account setup
  • Orientation to life in Turkey

Ongoing Nigerian Support

  • Dedicated Nigerian team members on the ground in Turkey
  • Academic performance monitoring and mentorship
  • Regular progress reports to families
  • Cultural awareness and life skills support
  • Psychological and social adaptation support
Common Questions

FAQs — Studying in Turkey
as a Nigerian Student

Do I need to speak Turkish to study in Turkey?

No! All universities listed on Edulink.ng offer programs fully in English. You can complete your entire degree without speaking any Turkish — though learning a few basics can be fun and helpful in daily life.

Living costs in Turkey are very affordable. Accommodation in student dorms costs $5,000–$11,000/year. Monthly living expenses including food, transport and personal expenses average between $300–$500 USD per month.

Yes. Turkish university degrees are internationally accredited and recognised by employers globally, including in Nigeria, UK, EU, Canada and beyond. Many of our partner universities are ranked in QS World University Rankings.

Once you submit your documents, admissions can be completed in as little as 2–4 weeks. After receiving your admission letter, the student visa process typically takes an additional 3–8 weeks.

Turkey — particularly Istanbul — has a large and welcoming African student community. Our Nigerian support team is on the ground to assist you from day one, ensuring you feel at home and safe throughout your studies.

International students in Turkey can apply for work permits during their studies. Many students take part-time jobs on campus or in the city. We advise students on the process and legal requirements.

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