2027–28 intake · Bachelor's and Master's
Bangladeshi students can study in Turkey (Türkiye) at public universities such as METU, where international undergraduates pay USD 800–1,200 a semester, or at Istanbul's foundation universities for about USD 4,500–9,000 a year. Sunrise looks for HSC GPA 4.00 and IELTS 5.5 (Master's: CGPA 3.00), and you apply for the student visa at Mosaic Visa in Banani, Dhaka.
Written and reviewed by Anisuzzaman Kiron, Founder & CEO · Updated
| Public tuition | From USD 800 a semester (METU, 2026–27) |
|---|---|
| Foundation universities | About USD 4,500–9,000 a year |
| English | IELTS 5.5; MOI for a Master's |
| Entry grades | HSC GPA 4.00 · Bachelor's CGPA 3.00 |
| Government scholarship | Türkiye Scholarships: apply 10 January–20 February |
| Where you apply for the visa | Mosaic Visa, Banani, Dhaka |
| Work while studying | With a work permit; bachelor's students after year one |
From METU, Medipol, Istinye, Bahçeşehir, Türkiye Scholarships and the Embassy of Türkiye in Dhaka · Last verified
Turkey at a glance
From METU, Medipol, Istinye, Bahçeşehir, Türkiye Scholarships, the Embassy of Türkiye in Dhaka and Mosaic Visa · Last verified
Why Turkey
Turkey combines low public-university fees, English-taught programmes at private foundation universities in Istanbul, a fully funded government scholarship and a student visa you apply for in Dhaka, with no trip to New Delhi.
USD 800 a semester
METU charges international undergraduates USD 800–1,200 a semester in 2026–27, about BDT 2–3 lakh a year, and graduate students USD 375 a semester.
Fully funded
The government scholarship covers tuition, a monthly stipend of 6,500 TL for bachelor's students, accommodation, health insurance, a Turkish course and a flight ticket.
42 universities
Sunrise's working list has 24 public universities in Istanbul, Ankara and 11 other cities, and 18 foundation (private) universities in Istanbul.
Visa in Dhaka
Since 1 February 2026 Mosaic Visa in Banani is the only authorised centre for Turkish visa applications in Bangladesh, so there is no trip abroad to apply.
Sources: METU 2026–27 tuition fees · Türkiye Scholarships · Embassy of Türkiye in Dhaka: visa applications. University list: Sunrise Study Abroad Türkiye counselling sheet, 2027–28. BDT at about BDT 124.42 per US dollar (Bangladesh Bank, 10 Nov 2026). Last verified 10 Nov 2026.
Requirements
For a Bachelor's in Turkey Sunrise looks for 12 years of schooling (HSC, Diploma or Madrasa) passed in 2021–2026 with GPA 4.00 or higher and IELTS 5.5. For a Master's you need a Bachelor's with CGPA 3.00, a study gap of no more than 5 years and MOI or IELTS 5.5. Public universities also set their own exam rule, such as SAT or TR-YÖS.
Grades, study gap, English and documents: Sunrise Study Abroad Türkiye counselling sheet, 2027–28 intake. Exam rule: Ankara University 2026 international student call. Last verified 10 Nov 2026.
Costs
At a public university such as METU an international undergraduate pays USD 1,600–2,400 a year (about BDT 2–3 lakh). Foundation universities in Istanbul charge about USD 4,500–9,000 a year for most bachelor's programmes (about BDT 5.6–11.2 lakh). Add a dormitory, insurance, the visa and your flight; your exact total is confirmed in a free consultation.
| Cost | Amount | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| METU, engineering and sciences | USD 1,200 a semesterUSD 2,400 a year · about BDT 3 lakh | International student quota, 2026–27; architecture, engineering and the natural sciences. |
| METU, economics, education and social sciences | USD 800 a semesterUSD 1,600 a year · about BDT 2 lakh | Economics and Administrative Sciences, Education, and Sociology, Psychology, History, Philosophy. |
| METU, graduate | USD 375 a semesterAbout BDT 93,300 a year | All master's and PhD programmes, 2026–27. |
| Istanbul Medipol University | USD 4,500–7,000 a yearAbout BDT 5.6–8.7 lakh | 2026–27 bachelor's (non-medical), e.g. Business Administration in English USD 5,500; about 10% less paid in advance. |
| Istinye University | USD 7,000–8,000 a yearAbout BDT 8.7–10 lakh | 2026–27 bachelor's, e.g. Computer Engineering, Business Administration and Nursing in English USD 8,000. |
| Bahçeşehir University | USD 8,500–9,000 a yearAbout BDT 10.6–11.2 lakh | 2026–27 bachelor's in business and in engineering (Artificial Intelligence Engineering USD 12,000); master's USD 12,000–18,000 in total. |
| Dormitory | About USD 100–400 a monthSunrise counselling guide | Depends on the city, a state or private dormitory, and a shared or single room. |
| Cost | Estimate | Set by |
|---|---|---|
| University application fee | About 100–150In US dollars or euros, by university | Sunrise counselling guide; each university sets its own |
| Visa fee | About BDT 25,7402025 guide figure | Embassy of Türkiye and Mosaic Visa; your counsellor confirms the current charge |
| Travel health insurance | About USD 199About BDT 24,800 | Sunrise counselling guide; must meet Türkiye's rules |
| Money in the sponsor's account | About BDT 15–25 lakhGuide figure | Sunrise counselling guide, not an embassy rule |
| Residence permit card and fee | Confirmed in counsellingPaid after you arrive | Türkiye's migration authority, set each year |
| Air ticket, Dhaka to Istanbul | Confirmed in counselling | Airline; depends on the date and route |
Estimates for planning only. BDT amounts are approximate and change with the exchange rate (about BDT 124.42 per US dollar, Bangladesh Bank, 10 Nov 2026). Fees can change without notice; check each one before you pay.
Get your exact Turkey cost. Your total depends on your university, programme, room, flights and the services you need. A Sunrise counsellor works it out with you, including our processing, in a free face-to-face consultation in Banani or Sylhet. Compare Turkey with other countries in our study abroad cost guide.
Official figures: METU 2026–27 tuition fees · Medipol 2026–27 fee list · Istinye 2026–27 fee catalogue · Bahçeşehir international fees · Bangladesh Bank exchange rate. Application fee, visa fee, dormitory, insurance and sponsor amounts are Sunrise counsellor estimates. Last verified 10 Nov 2026.
Intakes and deadlines
The main intake in Turkey is the fall semester. Türkiye Scholarships takes applications from 10 January to 20 February, public universities open their international-student calls in spring, and foundation universities admit through the year. Because the visa can take up to 45 days, apply 4–6 months before your start.
| Route | When | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Türkiye Scholarships | 10 January–20 February | Evaluation March–April, interviews April–June, results in early August, arrival in September. |
| Public universities | Spring, by university | Each university publishes its own call; Ankara University's 2026 call ran from 22 May to 26 June. |
| Foundation universities | Through the year | For the fall semester; some also admit for spring, which your counsellor confirms. |
Pick a public university (with an exam score) or a foundation university, and an English-taught programme.
4–6 months before the startIELTS 5.5 at least; for a public university also SAT or TR-YÖS if its call asks for one.
Before or with your applicationApply online with your documents; the fee is about 100–150 at most universities.
In the university's windowPay the deposit or tuition the university asks for and receive the acceptance letter for the visa.
After the offerBook an appointment online and submit in Banani; processing can take up to 45 days.
About 2 months before the startEnter Turkey on your student visa and apply for a student residence permit through e-ikamet.
After you arriveSources: Türkiye Scholarships: calendar · Ankara University 2026 call · Mosaic Visa Dhaka. Application timing: Sunrise advice. Last verified 10 Nov 2026.
Scholarships
The Türkiye Scholarships programme of the Turkish government is fully funded and free to apply for online. Foundation universities also publish lower prices for early payment, and some offer merit discounts.
Medipol's 2026–27 fee list shows a price about 10% lower when you pay in advance; for example, Business Administration in English is USD 5,500, or USD 4,950 paid in advance. Istinye's paid-in-full price is about 5% lower than its instalment price.
Your counsellor checks each university's current merit discounts with you before you apply.
Türkiye Scholarships is very competitive. Apply for it and for a university place at the same time, so a refusal does not cost you a year. Compare all scholarships for Bangladeshi students.
Sources: Türkiye Scholarships: full-time programmes · criteria · calendar · Medipol fee list · Istinye fee catalogue. Last verified 10 Nov 2026.
Universities
Sunrise Study Abroad helps Bangladeshi students apply to 42 universities in Turkey: 24 public universities in Istanbul, Ankara and 11 other cities, and 18 foundation (private) universities in Istanbul.
Middle East Technical University
Istanbul University
Istanbul Technical University
Hacettepe University
Boğaziçi University
Bahçeşehir University
Istanbul Medipol University
Istinye UniversityUniversity list: Sunrise Study Abroad Türkiye counselling sheet, 2027–28 intake. Last verified 10 Nov 2026.
Student visa
Bangladeshi students apply for a Turkish student visa at Mosaic Visa in Banani, Dhaka, which the Embassy of Türkiye names as the only authorised visa application centre in Bangladesh from 1 February 2026. Processing can take up to 45 days, and after you arrive you apply for a student residence permit.
Where: Mosaic Visa, House 77, Block M, Road 11, Banani, Dhaka. Book your appointment on its website; without one you must use its paid Prime Time service. An application cannot be withdrawn once submitted.
Fee: about BDT 25,740 as a 2025 guide figure; your counsellor confirms the current visa and service charges before you book.
Full Turkey student visa guideSources: Embassy of Türkiye in Dhaka: visa applications (2 Feb 2026) · Mosaic Visa Dhaka. Documents: Sunrise Study Abroad Türkiye counselling sheet. Last verified 10 Nov 2026.
Work and after study
Yes, with an official work permit, which your employer applies for; a residence permit alone does not let you work. METU says bachelor's students can get a permit for part-time, off-campus work after their first year, and graduate students from their first year.
| Stage | What you can do | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| On arrival | Apply for a student residence permitThrough e-ikamet | Form from e-ikamet, passport, student certificate, 2 biometric photos, health insurance for the permit period and the fee receipt. |
| Bachelor's students | Part-time work after year one | Off campus only, with a work permit your employer applies for. |
| Master's and PhD students | Full- or part-time work from year one | Off campus only, with a work permit. Working without one can lead to your residence permit being cancelled. |
Sources: METU International Students Office: working in Türkiye · Istanbul Ticaret University: residence permit guide 2026–27. Last verified 10 Nov 2026.
Before you apply
These are the six things a Sunrise counsellor checks in your free consultation, before you pay any university fee. Each one can stop a Turkey application from Bangladesh.
Anisuzzaman Kiron
Founder & CEO of Sunrise Study Abroad, 14+ years in international education. Go through these six points with a Sunrise counsellor in your free consultation.
For a Bachelor's, HSC passed between 2021 and 2026 with GPA 4.00 or more; for a Master's, CGPA 3.00 and a gap of up to 5 years.
Public universities ask for SAT or TR-YÖS as their own call sets; for 2026 Ankara University asked for SAT 1100 with 650 in Math.
IELTS 5.5 at least; for a Master's, Sunrise's guide also accepts a Medium of Instruction certificate.
Academic, family and birth certificates in English, attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where the visa asks for it.
A bank statement, solvency certificate and proof of income that match each other and your study costs.
Book early: processing can take up to 45 days, and you cannot withdraw an application once it is submitted.
Not sure where you stand? Send your SSC, HSC or Bachelor's results and IELTS score to a counsellor on WhatsApp 01611878274, or book a free consultation at our Banani or Sylhet office.
Student stories
Bangladeshi students Sunrise has helped to study in Turkey, in their own words.
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FAQ
Ask a Turkey counsellor directly if your question is not here.
WhatsApp 01611878274At METU, a public university, international undergraduates pay USD 1,600–2,400 a year (about BDT 2–3 lakh) in 2026–27. Foundation universities in Istanbul charge about USD 4,500–9,000 a year for most bachelor's programmes (about BDT 5.6–11.2 lakh). Add a dormitory (about USD 100–400 a month), insurance, the visa and your flight; a Sunrise counsellor confirms your exact total, including processing, in a free consultation.
For a Master's, Sunrise's guide accepts a Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate instead of IELTS 5.5 at the universities we work with. For a Bachelor's, plan for IELTS 5.5. Your counsellor confirms each university's rule for your programme.
Sunrise looks for HSC GPA 4.00 out of 5.00 for a Bachelor's and CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00 for a Master's. Public universities also set an exam rule; for 2026 Ankara University accepted SAT (1100 in total with 650 in Math) or TR-YÖS.
Yes, within limits. For a Bachelor's, Sunrise looks for HSC passed between 2021 and 2026. For a Master's, a study gap of up to 5 years is accepted.
Apply online for free between 10 January and 20 February. It covers tuition, accommodation, health insurance, a Turkish course, a flight ticket and a monthly stipend of 6,500 TL for bachelor's students. You must be under 21 for a bachelor's, under 30 for a master's or under 35 for a PhD.
At Mosaic Visa, House 77, Block M, Road 11, Banani, Dhaka, the only authorised Turkish visa application centre in Bangladesh since 1 February 2026. Book an appointment online; processing can take up to 45 days.
Yes, with a work permit that your employer applies for. Bachelor's students can work part time off campus after their first year; master's and PhD students can work full or part time from their first year.
Public universities. At METU, economics, education and social sciences cost USD 800 a semester and graduate programmes USD 375 a semester in 2026–27. Among foundation universities, Medipol's non-medical bachelor's programmes start at USD 4,500 a year.
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