What it costs
Nobody likes surprises, us included. The numbers below come from the universities' own published lists, with the date we last checked them.
Yearly fee by level
| Degree level | From | To | Programmes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's | $2,600 | $16,200 | 39 |
| Associate (2-year) | $1,500 | $5,000 | 49 |
| Bachelor's | $2,000 | $8,000 | 46 |
| Doctorate | $6,650 | $15,000 | 4 |
Annual tuition. For the exact figure, see the programme's own page.
A real example
History of Science · Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf Üniversitesi
University's published fee
$5,000
per year · 2026 intake
Through Mavera
$2,500
per year · 2026 intake
Difference: $2,500 / year · $10,000 over 4 years
Verified 6 August 2026 · source: university fee schedule
What sits outside tuition
These go to third parties, not the university. Ask and we will give you a realistic figure for your situation.
- Translation and notary
- Notarised Turkish translation of diploma and transcript. Depends on how many documents.
- Residence permit
- Government fee and health insurance. Renewed every year.
- Living costs
- Dorm or rent, transport, food. In Istanbul the district changes this a lot.
- Language preparatory year
- Not included in tuition. The university prices it separately.
Scholarships and grants
We help you apply for some of these. A committee decides; nobody can guarantee the outcome, and we do not pretend to.
See scholarships