Turkey 2013/14 - student fees and grants

National student fee

1st cycle university students enrolled in a morning education do not pay fees. Public universities are financed by the Government and have an additional income from the students' fees (not more than 10 % of their income). Non- profit foundation universities can receive a limited amount of financial support from the Government, but their income is mainly based on fees. Public universities provide morning and evening education and fees vary accordingly.

1st cycle fees in the evening education at public university range between TL 962 and 2 134. The most common value is TL 1 250. Foundation universities provide only morning education with fees from TL 9 340 to 52 900. The most common value is TL 20 000.

In the 2nd cycle, public universities charge from TL 250 to 550; the most common value is TL 350. Foundation universities charge from TL 5 000 to 40 000; the most common value is TL 20 000.

Exceptionally, students who study in non-profit foundation universities may receive discounts from the university. For example, depending on the performance they show in university entrance exam, they may be asked to pay only half or five eights of the fee (this may vary from one university to another).

International students pay higher fees.

Student grants

Grants: University students receive various types of grants during their education. Firstly, scholarship, described in regulations as money given to university students who are in need of financial support in line with the Article 5102 of Higher Education Council amounts to TL 280/month. Secondly, learning credits (öğrenim kredisi), described in regulations as money given to university students to conduct their social and other needs during their education at universities amounts to TL 260/month. Both, scholarship and learning credit are for 12 months. Thirdly, students can receive a 'contribution to education' (katkı payı) from the university. It means that students pay lower fees (TL 200). The exact amount of reduction depends on study programme.

Loans

Loans: In 2013, students in the 1st cycle receive TL 280, while students in the 2nd cycle are provided with TL 560 per month. Students who receive this amount of money have to pay back upon their graduation in instalments.

Tax benefit for student's parents

No tax benefits for parents and family allowances.

Family allowances

No tax benefits for parents and family allowances.