Turkey, the continental-crossroad country is officially called 'the
Republic of Turkey'. The country is chiefly located in Western Asia,
with a smaller portion on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. The
region has experienced lives from diverse civilizations. Hellenization,
in fact, started during Alexander the Great era and continued into the
Byzantine period. Today Turkey is becoming the most preferred
destination to
study abroad.
Ankara and Istanbul| the major Turkish cities
Though Ankara is the capital city of Turkey, the largest city in Turkey
is Istanbul. Istanbul resides over 15 million citizens. The city is
however situated on the world-famous Silk Road and the only sea route
between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. Istanbul, in fact, is
the industrial hub of Turkey. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is located
in its Golden Horn harbour area.
Climate
Turkey, in general, enjoys a temperate Mediterranean climate, with, dry
summers and mild to cool wet winters. Due to its geographical nature,
many Turkish zones also experience extreme climates, with elevated
temperatures in summer months to snowy winters in the eastern portion of
the country.
Historical Nation
Turkey is a historic nation and tourists often visit Turkey to explore
the past. It, in fact, has a long and complex history, with multiple
invasions including Ottoman, Greece and Byzantine etc. Turkey has faced
enormous instability in the political genre. For such a diversity of
empires, the culture is shaped into many visages. Reflecting all the
features of the western world, the country is successfully maintaining
its traditional ethnicity.
Higher Education and International Students in Turkey
Turkey has always participated in rendering quality education. However,
during the last 10 years, the country revamped its education system
inviting a number of international students to study in higher education
institutions of Turkey. Today the number
of international students studying in Turkish universities
has increased by 75% with approximately 150 thousand international
students. 17 thousand of these foreign students are studying on Turkish
scholarship programs. According to a recent notification, Turkey aims to
host 200 thousand international students by 2023. There are in fact
183 higher education institutions in Turkey, in which state universities
are 109, while the remaining 74 are private non-profit institutions.
Turkey's internationalization shift in higher education is basically based on the following four logics:
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Academic development and interaction,
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Economic development and solidarity,
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Development of political and diplomatic relations
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Social and cultural interaction
Degree courses, Universities and Scholarships in Turkey
These
Turkish universities
and other higher education institutes conduct all sorts of degree
programs like associate's, bachelor's, master or doctorate degree
levels. These courses are mostly available in Turkish language. However
English taught programs are increasingly getting popular these days.
The higher education institutes comprise universities, faculties,
schools of higher education, conservatories, and vocational schools of
higher education cultures. Tuition fees at the public universities are
lower than the expensive private institution. Several scholarships are
granted to international students, some of which are fully- funded with
accommodation, monthly allowances and health insurance coverage
Two of Turkey’s universities are listed in top 500 in the 2019 QS World
University Rankings. The highest ranked university is Koç University,
ranked 448th. Bilkent University, however, is the next ranked at the
456th position. Istanbul University is the oldest institution in the
city, founded in 1453.
Visit Turkey
Turkey is a destination
of Arts and entertainment. Lira is the official currency but
transactions in Euro and dollars are also very common. Islam is the
official religion of the country. Turkish artists, playwrights,
musicians and sculptors have created history in their fields and has
given their nation a unique cultural identity. In the vibrant and
beautiful city of Istanbul, (once Constantinople), visitors will
experience ethnic glamour and fine dining. Tourists visit there to
explore the grand Blue Mosque or gardens. The population is pretty
friendly and hospitable. Beautiful beaches, natural wonders, blue voyage
tours, historical and religious sites, shopping centers and a vibrant
nightlife have made Turkey the most favourite tourist destination.
Turkish cuisine includes various types of Mouthwatering Kebabs and
refreshing Turkish drinks like Salgam and Boza.
Hence, if you are planning to study abroad, think about this multicultural destination to complete your degree programs
