Conditions
- Age: under 21 for bachelor's, 30 for master's, 35 for PhD.
- Grades: 70% for bachelor's (90% for medicine), 75% for master's and PhD.
- Not a Turkish citizen and not currently enrolled in a Turkish university.
- No language certificate at application; the Turkish language year is included.
Usual timeline
- January–February: online application at tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr.
- March–May: evaluation and interview invitations (in your country or online).
- July–August: results.
- September: travel; language year, then the degree.
Dates are approximate and change yearly — check the official site and the opportunity page here.
Motivation letter
The letter of intent is read carefully: why Türkiye, why this field, how you will serve your community after graduating.
For master's/PhD add a one-page research proposal: title, question, method.
Respect the word limits in the form; do not paste long texts.
Common mistakes
- Ranking 12 programmes without a mix of strong and realistic choices.
- Uploading unreadable documents or ones not translated into Turkish/English.
- Underestimating the interview; it decides master's and PhD outcomes.
- Generic goals that never mention Turkish universities.
Tips from winners
- Learn the departments and professors at the universities you choose and name them.
- Prepare short interview answers on your research project and post-graduation plan.
- Volunteering and certificates count; document them.
