Destination guide
Where will you study?
From the global campuses of Istanbul to the Mediterranean coast and the island universities of Northern Cyprus, pick the city that fits the life you want, and we’ll find the programs to match.
- Cities
- 10
- Universities
- 48
- Mapped campuses
- 34
Interactive university map
Explore Türkiye, province by province
Choose a highlighted province to open its map and see universities with verified catalogue coordinates.
Marmara · two continents
Istanbul
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Universities on the map
26/34- Istanbul Gelisim University
- Bahcesehir Istanbul University
- Fenerbahce University
- Acıbadem UniversityLocation pending
- Altinbas University
- Beykent University
- Beykoz University
- Bezmiâlem Vakıf UniversityLocation pending
- Biruni UniversityLocation pending
- Doğuş University
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University
- Haliç University
- Işık University
- Istanbul Arel University
- Istanbul Atlas UniversityLocation pending
- Istanbul Aydin University
- Istanbul Bilgi University
- Istanbul Galata UniversityLocation pending
- Istanbul Kent University
- Istanbul Kultur University
- Istanbul Nisantasi University
- Istanbul Okan University
- Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University
- Istanbul Ticaret UniversityLocation pending
- Istanbul Topkapi University
- Istinye University
- Kadir Has University
- Maltepe UniversityLocation pending
- Medipol University
- Ozyegin University
- Piri Reis University
- Sabanci UniversityLocation pending
- Uskudar University
- Yeditepe University
Central Anatolia · the capital
Ankara
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Universities on the map
6/10- Ankara Bilim UniversityLocation pending
- Ankara Medipol University
- Atilim University
- Baskent University
- Bilkent University
- Lokman Hekim UniversityLocation pending
- OSTIM Technical University
- TED University
- Ufuk UniversityLocation pending
- Yüksek İhtisas UniversityLocation pending
Aegean coast
Izmir
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Universities on the map
1/2Mediterranean coast
Antalya
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Universities on the map
1/2Marmara · the first Ottoman capital
Bursa
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Universities on the map
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Open city guide →Central Anatolia
Konya
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Universities on the map
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Open city guide →Central Anatolia
Kayseri
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Universities on the map
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Open city guide →Mediterranean coast
Mersin
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Universities on the map
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Open city guide →Central Anatolia · student city
Eskisehir
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Open city guide →Black Sea coast
Trabzon
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Universities on the map
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Open city guide →Province boundaries: OCHA/HDX (CC BY-IGO). University coordinates: SIT Connect catalogue.
Top student cities
Cities where students live & thrive
Tap a city for its universities, what it’s known for, and the programs you can apply to there.

Marmara · two continents
Istanbul
Istanbul is Türkiye's largest city and has a broad mix of public and private universities. The city spans Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus and offers students access to cultural institutions, businesses and a large transport network. Compare campus location, language and living costs carefully because they vary widely across the city.
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Central Anatolia · the capital
Ankara
Ankara is Türkiye's capital and is home to ministries, embassies, research organisations and a varied group of universities. Students can compare programs in engineering, social sciences, medicine and public policy across public and private institutions.
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Aegean coast
Izmir
Izmir is a major Aegean port city with a seafront, Mediterranean climate and several public and private universities. Its coastal economy creates study and internship connections in engineering, economics, maritime activity and tourism.
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Mediterranean coast
Antalya
Antalya is a Mediterranean coastal city whose economy is closely connected to tourism and hospitality. Its universities offer programs across business, health, engineering and tourism-related fields. Housing and transport costs depend on the campus and district, so compare them before choosing.
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Marmara · the first Ottoman capital
Bursa
Bursa was the first Ottoman capital and sits near Mount Uludağ in the Marmara region. The city's automotive, manufacturing and textile sectors create connections with university programs in engineering, business and applied sciences.
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Central Anatolia
Konya
Konya is a large Central Anatolian city associated with Rumi and the Mevlevi tradition. Its universities offer a wide range of fields, including engineering, agriculture, health and Islamic studies.
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Central Anatolia
Kayseri
Kayseri is an industrial and trade centre in Central Anatolia near Mount Erciyes. Its universities offer programs in engineering, business, health and other fields, with links to the city's manufacturing economy.
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Mediterranean coast
Mersin
Mersin is a Mediterranean port city with a large logistics and maritime economy. Students can compare university programs in logistics, engineering, health and other fields while considering campus distance and housing by district.
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Central Anatolia · student city
Eskisehir
Eskisehir has a large student population, several universities, a tram network and cultural venues around the city. Programs include aviation, design, engineering and social sciences across its institutions.
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Black Sea coast
Trabzon
Trabzon is a Black Sea coastal city with a historic port and a mountainous setting. Its universities offer programs in medicine, engineering, marine sciences and other fields for students from Türkiye and abroad.
Explore Trabzon →Photo credits
- Istanbul: Hunanuk · CC0
- Ankara: Boubacar Amadou Cisse · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Izmir: Michael ksk · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Antalya: Esginmurat · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bursa: Metuboy · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Konya: Konya Karatay Belediyesi · CC BY 4.0
- Kayseri: Carole Raddato · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mersin: Mersin Page · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eskisehir: BSRF · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trabzon: Francesco Bini · CC BY-SA 4.0