Studying in Turkey in English: Programmes, Language Requirements and Tuition 2026–2027

English-medium programmes with verified tuition on Taktik's site

876

Private universities in Istanbul, Nicosia and Famagusta

14

Lowest English-medium Computer Engineering tuition per year

4,700 USD

Usual language requirement (6.0 for medicine)

IELTS 5.0–6.0

How many English-medium programmes are there?

Private universities in Turkey and Northern Cyprus teach a large share of their programmes in English. The programme search lists 876 English-medium programmes with verified 2026–2027 tuition, alongside 1,334 Turkish-medium and 9 "30% English" programmes. In Northern Cyprus almost everything is in English: all 35 of EMU's bachelor's programmes and most of Cyprus International University's are taught in English.

What is the language requirement?

• International certificate: IELTS, TOEFL or PTE. The usual bar is IELTS 5.0 for most programmes and 6.0 for medicine (example: EMU). Each university sets its own, and we show it on the programme page.
• The university's own test: most private universities in Istanbul run a placement test at the start of term; if you pass, you go straight into your programme.
• Preparatory year (Prep): if you have no certificate or do not pass the test, you study English for a year and then start. Each university announces its own price (EMU: 3,520–4,613 USD).

Is the English track more expensive?

At some universities yes, at others no. Official 2026–2027 examples:

Popular English programmes and tuition

In Northern Cyprus, English-medium bachelor's programmes start at 2,155 EUR (Cyprus International) and 6,400 USD after a 60% scholarship (EMU); see the cost of studying in Northern Cyprus.

Do state universities offer English programmes too?

A few: English-medium medicine at Ankara, Hacettepe and Ondokuz Mayıs (at a higher fee than the Turkish track), and several engineering and business programmes at METU, Boğaziçi and ITU that are fully in English. Entry is through the TR-YÖS or SAT exam with limited quotas; see state vs private universities.

How do I live without Turkish?

On campus and in class, English is enough. Off campus, in Istanbul and the big cities you can manage daily life in English, but basic Turkish makes life easier and cheaper. Most universities offer optional Turkish courses, and for hospital placements (medicine, nursing) Turkish becomes necessary in practice; universities usually build this into the curriculum.

Next step

See every English-medium programme with the language filter in the programme search; next to each price you will find the source and the date it was checked. Applying through Taktik is free, tuition is paid directly to the university, and the admission decision is the university's.

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