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Cost of a year
What will a year really cost?
From the country guide: tuition, living costs and the visa fee, plus the money you must show. The part you lose if the visa is refused is marked.
In short: a first year in Türkiye costs about USD 6,100 to 11,800: tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee.
Last checked: 24 September 2026, against the official sources linked below.
A year in Türkiye
| In TRY as published | In USD | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, one year | USD 750 to 2,400 | USD 750 to 2,400 Public university, international student |
| Living costs, twelve months | EUR 4,800 to 8,400 | USD 5,360 to 9,380 |
| Visa or permit feeNot refunded if the visa is refused | TRY 964 | USD 19 |
| First year, all in | USD 6,130 to 11,800 | |
| Money you must show for the visa | Not published Held in your account before you apply; most of it then pays your living costs | |
If the exchange rate moves. Today 1 TRY = 0.0200 USD (rate of 8 November 2026). A 10% move either way changes this first year by about USD 896, and a whole three to four-year degree by roughly USD 2,690 to USD 3,580. Plan with a margin, and pay large sums when the rate suits you.
Worth knowing. Fees and prices move with the lira, and the visa fee varies by nationality, so the figure given is the residence permit card fee.
The full Türkiye guide, with every source →
Leaves out flights, deposits and insurance unless the guide includes them. Currency: Rates by Exchange Rate API, 8 November 2026.
Questions
How much does it cost to study in Türkiye for a year?
a first year in Türkiye costs about USD 6,100 to 11,800: tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee.