Description: International students with strong academic records can receive tuition discounts, typically between 25% and 50%. Eligibility is based on previous academic performance and GPA; applicants must have no failing grades during assessment. Renewal is usually annual provided the student maintains satisfactory academic standing.

Certain undergraduate programs — for example, Architecture, Economics, International Trade and Finance, and Political Science and International Relations — may include fully funded places for top applicants. These select places cover 100% of tuition fees for successful candidates. Recruiters and admissions teams should review program-specific availability during each application cycle, as numbers vary by year.

• National Athlete Scholarship: 100% tuition waiver for qualifying national athletes.
• Sports Achievement Scholarships: Typically a 10% tuition discount for students with notable sporting accomplishments.

These options are important for recruitment channels that serve student-athletes and extra-curricular achievers.

• Sibling Discount: 10% tuition discount for each sibling studying at the university simultaneously.
• Alumni Discount: 15% discount for members of the university alumni association.
• Special Aid for Disaster Victims: Financial support for earthquake victims, with support rates determined case-by-case.

Full scholarships at the graduate level are awarded under strict academic criteria and may include competitive test scores and a strong undergraduate GPA. These awards target research excellence and attract international master’s and PhD candidates.

International students can also apply for the national Türkiye Scholarships, administered centrally and potentially covering tuition, accommodation and living expenses. Combining university offers with national scholarships can significantly reduce the financial burden.

All international applicants to Istanbul Kültür University are automatically considered for university scholarships at the point of admission — there is no separate initial scholarship application required. Recruiters and admissions teams should still encourage applicants to submit strong supporting documents to maximize award potential.

• Academic diploma and certified transcripts (translated if necessary).
• Proof of language proficiency (English and/or Turkish, depending on the program).
• Curriculum vitae and statement of purpose (particularly for graduate scholarships).
• Recommendation letters and certificates of achievement.
• Sports certificates or national athlete documents for sports-related awards.

Scholarship awards are typically determined once admissions committees review academic records and supporting documents. Decisions are usually communicated with the admission offer. For full-program scholarships, competitive selection may involve additional interviews or portfolio evaluations.

Scholarships generally require continued academic performance — for example, maintaining minimum GPA thresholds and having no failing grades. Some awards may be re-evaluated annually.

• Ensure transcripts are complete, translated and certified where required.
• Encourage applicants to submit recommendation letters and achievement certificates.
• Advise student-athletes to procure national or federation certificates early.
• For graduate applicants, help them prepare strong research statements and submit test scores where required.

• Highlight automatic scholarship consideration in marketing and pre-application materials.
• Provide clear checklists for required documents and deadlines.
• Offer one-on-one scholarship eligibility assessments to prioritize applicants for high-value awards.

Use CRM and application workflows to track scholarship eligibility attributes (GPA, test scores, athlete status, family alumni status). Implement document upload portals with validation checks and automate scholarship decision notifications and renewal reminders to improve retention and compliance.

• Recruitment leadership: We maintain relationships with universities across Turkiye and help position scholarship opportunities to target markets.
• Admissions support: We deliver application portals, document verification guidance and CRM integrations that track scholarship eligibility and automate award communications.
• Training and outreach: We provide training for partner agencies and university staff on how to package scholarship offers, verify documentation, and counsel students on renewals and academic expectations.
• Partnership management: For institutions seeking to scale recruitment, Study in Turkiye offers partnership frameworks, commission structures, and performance analytics.

For medical or health-related program inquiries, partners may also consider partner institutions such as Medipol University and Uskudar University as examples of complementary offerings and scholarship strategies across Turkiye.

For official university program details referenced in this guide, see Istanbul Kültür University.

• Create program-specific landing pages that list standard scholarship ranges and renewal conditions.
• Offer pre-application eligibility checks via chatbots or simple forms.
• Publish student success stories (with permissions) showing scholarship recipients and career outcomes.
• Train agents and university staff on document checklists and scholarship verification steps.