Koç University
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Koç University in Istanbul is one of Türkiye's leading private universities and offers international students merit scholarships that may include a full or partial tuition waiver and, in some cases, housing support and a monthly stipend. The university also hosts students funded through the Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları) government program. Merit scholarships are usually assessed from the admission file and test results.
Information last verified: October 12, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
With a 100% scholarship, tuition can be fully covered.
Bachelor’s programmes (except Medicine): US$38,000 per year for the Fall 2026 intake, before the automatic merit scholarships (25–100%). Medicine US$59,000 with no scholarships. Thesis master’s and PhD are fully funded.
Available programmes (2)
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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Koç University Full Graduate Fellowships for Master's with Thesis & PhD
Master, PhDFully Funded23 majorsJune 15, 2027 - View Details
Koç University Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students
BachelorTuition Discount36 majorsDiscount 25–100%Deadline varies by university or programme
Life and living
Istanbul · Turkey
Life and living
Istanbul · Turkey
Living in Istanbul
Türkiye’s largest city and its economic and cultural capital, spanning the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia, with dozens of public and private universities.
Student housing
Private university housing: e.g. Özyeğin University dorms cost TRY 137,900–480,000 for the 9-month year (about TRY 15,000–53,000 a month). State KYK dormitories: TRY 1,000–1,590 a month in 2026-27 depending on room type.
Transport for students
Student monthly Istanbulkart subscription: TRY 653; full single fare TRY 46.20 (since 20 July 2026).
Top landmarks
Hagia Sophia
Adli Wahid · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Blue Mosque
Pedro Szekely from Los Angeles, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Topkapı Palace
Carlos Delgado · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Bosphorus
Julia Sumangil · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:TÜİK – نتائج السكانCNN Türk – أجور النقل في إسطنبول 2026Özyeğin University – Cost of livingKYK 2026-2027 dormitory fees
Studying and living in Turkey
Costs and living
Tuition fees: • State universities: each university sets its fees for international students every year, generally between about 30,000 and 600,000 Turkish lira a year depending on the university and programme, with medicine the most expensive. Example: Middle East Technical University charges US$800–1,200 per semester for bachelor’s programmes (2025–2026). • Foundation (private) universities: about US$6,000 to 20,000 a year for international students, and many give discounts from 25% up to 100%. Living costs: the European Commission estimates €400–800 a month including housing; Middle East Technical University in Ankara (2026) estimates a student budget of about 12,000–18,000 lira a month with a campus dormitory and 20,000–35,000 lira with a shared flat. Istanbul is usually more expensive than Ankara and Izmir.
Working while studying
Holders of a student residence permit may work with a work permit: • Associate and bachelor’s students: after completing their first year, part-time. • Master’s and PhD students: from their first year. The employer applies for the permit to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (General Directorate of International Labour Force) once you find a job, and the work permit replaces the residence permit. Working without a permit can lead to the cancellation of your residence permit.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in TurkeyFaculties and programmes
7 faculties · 36 programmes
Faculties and programmes
7 faculties · 36 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
College of Administrative Sciences and Economics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Business Management
- Economics
- Finance· Master, PhD
- International Business· Master
- International Relations
- Marketing· PhD
- Political Science
College of Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence· Master
- Biomedical Engineering· Master, PhD
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering· Master, PhD
- Mechanical Engineering
College of Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
College of Social Sciences and Humanities
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Archaeology· Bachelor, Master
- Digital Media· Bachelor
- Film & Television Production· Bachelor
- History
- Languages and Literature· Bachelor, Master
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Sociology
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Law School
BachelorMasterPhDTRTurkish- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
School of Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology· Master, PhD
- General Medicine· Bachelor, PhD
- Public Health· Master
School of Nursing
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Nursing
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları) - Undergraduate Program
Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları) for Master's and PhD 2027
Türkiye Scholarships Success Scholarship for International Students in Türkiye 2026–2027
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
The latest deadline we have is June 15, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.ku.edu.tr/en/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank#323
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