Turkey

The story of Turkey is like a Turkish meal: endless courses and oh so many flavours. Of course there is sun, sea and sand in Turkey, but you cannot imagine the cultural richness. Ruins of old kingdoms, Byzantine basilicas, caravan serais, sultan's castles, bazaars and Roman forts. Turkey is also a traditional “University landscape” that has been attracting people from all over the world for centuries. Many Turkish scientists, writers and artists who have their alma mater in Turkey are quite well nominated in the world and have contributed to world history. Turkey has several thousands of miles of coastline. Beyond that, it has great many mountains and steppe landscapes, many renowned nature parks and architectural cities, and a preserved wild life. The weather in Turkey is very exhilarating, if you come from continental Europe, you will notice the mildness very clearly, because the country has 3 seas, and in addition, many mountains and steppes. Good weather is good for health. In your spare time as a student, you can track the transition of two continents in nature very clearly. It is a wonderful country.

The country itself is geographically and culturally a bridge between East and West. People of all religions and ethnic affiliations and all sorts of lifestyles feel at home here. Every year more than 50,000 students come from abroad to study in Turkey. These students are mostly from Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia and the United States of America.

The Turks are known for their hospitality and friendliness, it is the Mediterranean-Aegean-Black Sea way of life. Also Central Anatolia in general has a very accepting, warm, boisterous, mild and emotional humanity. The work and life attitudes of these people are western influenced. Turkey is an industrialized, modern, avant-garde country, where most people are living the lifestyle of the 21st century. When studying in Turkey, you can meet people from all over the world and make new friends and cooperatives. Every year the universities organize opening festivals and spring festivals and rock or hip-hop concerts, sports competitions, etc.

There are numerous offers made in various traditional student clubs and teams are always looking for new. Studying in Turkey is not just about studying and rummaging through books. Many students prefer water sports, hiking, camping, volleyball, basketball, American football and of course a religion in Turkey: football. You can get a stipend through sport in Turkey. 

Istanbul, the city separated by the Marmara Sea, is one of the world’s largest metropolises, the only city in the world on two continents. It is a very diverse, rich but beautiful, dynamic, modern image of a city to which you always want to return. An incredible night scene, as well as cultural activities and Museums, festivals that are discounted for students, await you.

Izmir is another metropolis on the Aegean, known for its beauty, which is also known for student life. Ankara and Eskisehir are student cities and metropolises that are famous for their serenity and coolness.

Let’s once more stress an important highlight: The Turkish cuisine is one of the best in the world and very affordable. This might even be a reason to want to live in Turkey. As a student you will always be able to eat healthy, cheap and tasteful food and for vegetarians life in Turkey is no problem at all. 

Turks are a linguistically gifted people in themselves. You can communicate in English most of the time. Not very few understand German or French. Universities offer dual language courses in English, French, Italian and German.

Did you know that: The Turkish Van (a cat from the South-East) has differently colored eyes, one blue and one green and likes to swim?

Greeting: Hoş geldiniz (welcome)