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A free offer letter from three Turkish universities — how it works, and why it costs you nothing
Offer letters from three different universities in Turkey, at no cost to you. Tuition goes straight to the university. The money path, the documents needed, and what an offer letter is and isn't.
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How Much Does Tuition Cost at Private Universities in Turkey?
Tuition across Homa Study's partner universities in Turkey ranges from $1,000 to $90,000 a year. Here's what actually drives that range, and where to check the exact figure for a program.
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Is a Turkish University Degree Recognized in Iran? MSRT and MOHME Explained
YÖK accreditation means a degree is genuine in Turkey, not that it's automatically accepted in Iran. What MSRT and MOHME status mean, and what "unknown" does and doesn't tell you.
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Do you need the YÖS exam for a private university in Turkey?
Short answer: at most private universities in Turkey, admission runs on your high school diploma and transcripts, not on an entrance exam. What YÖS is, where it actually matters, and what you need.
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How to Spot a Fake Education Agency Before You Apply to a Turkish University
Warning signs of admission fraud when applying to Turkish universities, and a plain explanation of why Homa Study's service is free while tuition goes straight to the university.
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Transferring Mid-Degree to a Turkish Private University: How Yatay Geçiş Works
Already enrolled at a university elsewhere? You don't have to restart from year one to move to a Turkish private university. Here's the official transfer route, its timing, and what it takes.
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Do You Need IELTS or TOEFL for a Private Turkish University?
English-proficiency requirements at private Turkish universities are not uniform — they vary by school and program. Here are the routes available if you don't have IELTS or TOEFL.
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The Turkey Pre-Departure Document Checklist
What belongs in your carry-on, what to confirm before you fly, and what can wait until you land in Turkey — a free, no-agency pre-departure document checklist.
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The Hazırlık (Language Prep) Year at Turkish Universities: What to Know for Your Timeline and Budget
What hazırlık is, when it applies to you, why we won't hand you a fixed length or fee for it, and why this part of the file is free too.
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Nursing at Turkey's private universities: admission, language of instruction, and the real cost for Iranian students
Nursing degrees at private Turkish universities, without Iran's entrance exam: which universities offer it, English vs Turkish tracks, and an honest answer on degree recognition in Iran.
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How to Choose a Private University in Turkey: A Checklist for Families
Six checkable criteria for comparing private universities in Turkey: language of instruction, tuition, city and dorms, degree recognition in Iran, program accreditation, and deadlines.
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Engineering at Turkey's private universities: which universities, language of instruction, and the real cost for Iranian students
Engineering degrees at private Turkish universities, without Iran's entrance exam: catalogue depth by university, English vs Turkish tracks, and the free application route.
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Diploma (Ön Lisans) vs Bachelor's (Lisans) in Turkey: The Difference, and How Dikey Geçiş Works for International Students
How a two-year diploma and a four-year bachelor's differ at Turkish private universities, how dikey geçiş works for international students, and what each means for recognition in Iran.
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Do You Need the ALES Exam for a Master's Degree in Turkey?
ALES requirements for a master's at Turkish private universities vary by school, and GRE is not part of Turkey's national exam system. How master's admission differs from a bachelor's.
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Pharmacy at Turkey's private universities: which universities, language of instruction, and the real cost for Iranian students
Pharmacy degrees at private Turkish universities, without Iran's entrance exam: which universities offer it, English vs Turkish tracks, and an honest answer on degree recognition in Iran.
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Part-Time Work for International Students in Turkey: The Rules, and Why Your First-Year Budget Shouldn't Count on It
When can international students in Turkey legally work part-time? The separate work permit, the weekly-hour cap the law itself doesn't set, and why year one needs its own budget.
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Turkey Student Visa Financial Proof: How Much Money Do You Actually Need?
The Turkish consulate has not published a minimum bank balance for a student visa. Here is what proof of funds actually means, and why a fixed number quoted online is not official.
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How do I actually pay tuition to a Turkish university?
Tuition goes straight into the university's own official account, never ours. The currency, payment method, receipt and exact timing all come from your own offer letter — here is how that works.
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Business Administration (İşletme) & MBA Programs at Turkey's Private Universities for Iranian Students
Business administration and MBA programs at Turkey's private universities: admission without an entrance exam, English vs Turkish tracks, and how three parallel offers work.
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Computer Science and Software Engineering at Turkish Private Universities: Which Degree, Which Language
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering and MIS at Turkish private universities: admission with no entrance exam and free applications through Homa Study.
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Architecture Programs at Turkish Private Universities: Tracks, Language, and Admission Without an Entrance Exam
Architecture, Interior Architecture, Restoration and Urban Design tracks at Turkish private universities: how they differ, language of instruction, admission, and the free application path.
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Mandatory Health Insurance for International Students in Turkey: GSS or Private?
Health insurance is mandatory for a Turkish student residence permit. We explain the 3-month GSS enrollment window, the official 2026 premium from SGK, and the private-insurance alternative.
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How Private Turkish Universities Actually Read an Iranian GPA
Do you need to convert a 20-scale Iranian GPA to a 100 or 4.0 scale? Not for private admission. Here's the real difference from Türkiye Scholarships' published thresholds.
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Psychology Programs at Turkish Private Universities: Which Track, Which Language, and What the Degree Means in Iran
Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Counseling at Turkish private universities compared, plus why a degree evaluation in Iran and a license to practice are two separate things.
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Law programs at Turkey's private universities: language, admission, and what a Turkish law degree does and does not let you do
Law programs at Turkey's private universities: language of instruction, admission without an entrance exam, degree recognition in Iran, and why the degree alone won't let you practice law in Turkey.
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How to Verify a Turkish University Actually Holds a YÖK License
Before you apply, how to check whether a Turkish university is YÖK-licensed, what a foundation (vakıf) university means, and the red flags of an unlicensed school.
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Opening a Bank Account in Turkey as an International Student: Documents Needed, and Why It's Not the Tuition Account
A personal Turkish bank account for daily expenses is separate from the university's tuition account. What documents you typically need, when to open it, and why families should never mix them up.
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Missed the Fall Intake? A Decision Framework for Turkish Private Universities
Missed fall enrollment in Turkey? You have three real paths: apply late for this term, wait for the February intake, or target next fall. A framework to choose, without guessed dates.
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Veterinary Medicine at Turkish Private Universities: Program Length, Admission, and What the Degree Means in Iran
Studying veterinary medicine at Turkish private universities: program length, language of instruction, admission requirements, the free application route, and degree recognition in Iran.
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Family Visit Visas in Turkey: Does Your Student's Residence Permit Cover Their Parents?
Iranian parents don't need a separate visa to visit a child studying in Turkey, but the student's residence permit does not extend to them. Here's the actual rule and the practical details.
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Turkish university dorms: gender rules and curfew hours, checked against the source
Who actually runs Turkish dormitories, how gender separation works, and what entry-exit hours state-run KYK dorms set — sourced from an official page and a newspaper report, not a guess.
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Turkey Student Residence Permit or Visa Rejected: Real Reasons and What to Do Next
A rejected Turkish residence permit or student visa is almost always a paperwork or timing issue, not a nationality issue. Real causes, the appeal/reapply boundary, and next steps.
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Double Major and Minor Programs at Turkish Private Universities: How Çift Anadal and Yandal Work
Double major (cift anadal) is a full second degree; minor (yandal) is a certificate, not a diploma. We explain the difference, eligibility, and why no single GPA or semester figure is printed here.
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Renting an Apartment in Turkey as an International Student: Lease, Deposit, and the Document Your Residence Permit Needs
Moving off-campus in Turkey: when it makes sense, how the lease and security deposit work, and why that same lease is the address document your student residence permit application needs.
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Istanbul or Another Turkish City? Comparing Tuition and University Counts by City
Of 44 partner universities in mainland Turkey, 33 are in Istanbul — but Ankara, Antalya, Gaziantep, Bursa and Izmir have partner universities too, some with lower tuition floors.
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My Turkish university application was rejected — what now?
A rejected application usually isn't the end of the road. The most common reasons files get turned down, how that differs from a visa refusal, and why applying to three universities at once helps.
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Translating, Legalizing, and Denklik for Iranian Documents: When Turkish Universities Actually Need Them
When do Iranian diplomas and transcripts actually need certified translation and legalization for a Turkish private university? Iran isn't in the Apostille Convention — here's the real sequence, free.
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First Month in Turkey Checklist: The Right Order for Enrollment, Tax Number, Bank Account, Insurance and Residence Permit
Tax number, bank account, health insurance and the residence permit each have their own guide on this site. Here is the order to do them in, in one checklist.
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Tourism & Hotel Management Programs at Turkish Private Universities
Tourism and hotel management degrees at Turkish private universities: no entrance exam, English or Turkish tracks, an internship component, and free offer letters from several universities.
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Applying to a Turkish University Before Your Diploma Is Issued — Can a 12th Grader Do It?
A 12th-grade student can apply before their diploma is issued, using this year's transcript. Whether the offer is final or conditional, and when the diploma is actually due, explained plainly.
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Homesickness and Culture Adjustment for Iranian Students in Turkey: What's Normal, and When to Get Help
Homesickness in the first term is normal, not a sign the choice was wrong. Practical steps for students, how parents can help from afar, and when to get real support.
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What a Full Degree in Turkey Actually Costs: Tuition + Living, Totaled
Annual tuition and monthly living costs added up across the whole program length — one lower-cost bachelor's example, one medicine example — so you have a real number before deciding.
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