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New writing on admissions, costs, and student life in Turkey.
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, with nothing paid to us. You pay tuition straight into the university's own account. Here is the money path, the documents you need, and what an offer letter is and is not.
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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: which universities have the deepest engineering catalogues, 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, Architectural Restoration and Urban Design at Turkish private universities: how the tracks differ, language of instruction, admission, and the free path through Homa Study.
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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 a separate thing from the university's tuition account. Here is what documents you typically need, when to open it, and why families should never mix the two up.
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