University fees in Turkey in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 201 institutions in Turkey that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Turkey
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Turkey is 99,850 TRY per year, for the 201 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 40,000 TRY per year, with a maximum observed of 472,320 TRY per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 201 universities
From
40,000
TRY
Average
99,850
TRY
Up to
472,320
TRY
Master's degree
Based on 200 universities
From
60,000
TRY
Average
170,661
TRY
Up to
500,000
TRY
Doctorate
Based on 40 universities
From
80,000
TRY
Average
478,375
TRY
Up to
897,000
TRY
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Turkey
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Turkey?
A bachelor's degree in Turkey costs between 40,000 and 472,320 TRY per year, with an average of 99,850 TRY, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Turkey?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 43,452 TRY at a public university versus 194,598 TRY in the private sector, a difference of 347.8%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Turkey?
For a master's, fees range from 60,000 to 500,000 TRY per year. A doctorate costs between 80,000 and 897,000 TRY per year.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 201 universities in Turkey that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 30 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
Bozok University
Gümüşhane University
Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University
Ankara Social Sciences University
Kafkas University
Batman University
Eskişehir Technical University
Gaziantep Islamic Sciences and Technology University
Alparslan University
Osmaniye Korkut Ata University
Hakkari University
Istanbul University
Balıkesir University
Galatasaray University
Hacı Bayram Veli University
Ardahan University
Ankara University
Atatürk University
Ahi Evran University
Iğdır University
Giresun University
Amasya University
Bartın University
Binali Yıldırım University
Kırklareli University
Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
Bitlis Eren University
Ankara Music and Fine Arts University
Necmettin Erbakan University