Turkey 2015/16 - student fees and grants

National student fee

Public university students following daytime education programmes do not pay fees. Public universities are financed by the Government and gain an additional income from students' fees (not more than 10 % of their income). Public universities also provide evening education for which fees can be charged. Fees in evening education at public universities range between TL 962 and TL 2 134.

Non-profit foundation universities can receive a limited amount of financial support from the Government, but their income is mainly derived from fees. Foundation universities provide only daytime education with fees from TL 8 000 to TL 55 100.

In the 2nd cycle, public universities do not charge fees.

International students pay higher fees.

Student grants

Need-based grants are provided by the Higher Education Credits and Hostels Institution

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 eighths of the fee (this may vary from one university to another).

Loans

Loans: In 2014, students in the 1st cycle receive TL 300, while students  in the 2nd cycle are provided with TL 600 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 or family allowances.

Family allowances

No tax benefits for parents or family allowances.