Overview: what the scholarships cover and who can apply

Istanbul Ticaret University offers competitive tuition scholarships for new international applicants for the 2025–2026 academic year. This summary is designed for international recruiters, university admissions teams, HR and marketing professionals in education, and placement agencies preparing candidates to study in Turkiye.

Scholarship types

• Tuition scholarships: 100%, 75%, 50%, and 25% levels. Note: awards are tuition-only and do not cover living costs, travel, or other fees.

Eligibility

Scholarships are open only to new prospective international students. Current students or applicants who already hold an acceptance at the university are not eligible to sit for scholarship examinations or interviews.

Program levels

Opportunities exist for undergraduate and graduate (master’s and PhD) programmes for 2025–2026. Specific quotas and scholarship types are determined each semester by the University Administration.

Key 2025–2026 updates and current status

Undergraduate Scholarship Exam (Fall 2025–2026)

The application form for the Fall 2025–2026 undergraduate scholarship exam is available; however, exact submission and exam/interview deadlines are to be confirmed and will be published on the university’s official channels. Teams should watch the university’s international admissions pages for the official announcement.

Graduate Scholarships (Master’s and PhD)

A parallel scholarship process for graduate programmes will be held for the same semester. Detailed scheduling for graduate scholarship exams and interviews will be released by the university via its official information channels.

Where deadlines will appear

Precise application deadlines for scholarship exams and interviews are announced exclusively on the university’s official website and its social media accounts once determined by the administration.

Where to monitor official announcements

• Istanbul Ticaret University admissions and international pages — add the university to your team’s watchlist: Istanbul Ticaret University.
• University social media feeds and official noticeboards.
• Study in Turkiye’s partnerships page — we provide updates and can alert partner agencies when formal scholarship dates are announced.

Actionable preparation checklist for international student recruiters and admissions teams

Use this checklist to ensure no candidate misses the scholarship window.

Before the announcement (3–6 months out)

• Identify eligible leads: confirm candidates are new prospective students (not current students or those already accepted).
• Document audit: ensure candidates have up-to-date scanned academic transcripts, passport copy, and language certificates (if required).
• Academic profiling: rank candidates by GPA and standardized test readiness to prioritise applicants most likely to win a scholarship.

As soon as application form is available

• Immediate submission: complete the university’s online admissions portal forms and upload required documents for each candidate.
• Confirm scholarship exam intent: mark candidates who will sit for the scholarship exam/interview and prepare a study and mock-interview schedule.
• Payment considerations: prepare documentation for any application/exam fees; scholarships cover tuition only — not fees outside that scope.

After the official deadline is announced

• Exam & interview scheduling: book slots, allocate staff to support candidates on exam days, and set reminders.
• Application tracking: monitor each candidate’s application status through the university portal and keep a shared tracker.
• Contingency planning: prepare alternative options (other universities with scholarship opportunities) in case a candidate misses the deadline or is not awarded a scholarship.

Document & eligibility checklist (must-haves)

• Passport copy (clear, valid for intended study period)
• High school diploma or undergraduate diploma (translated and notarized where applicable)
• Academic transcripts (official)
• Language certificates (English or Turkish as required)
• Any national exam/standardized test results relevant to the program
• Completed online application and scholarship form (when open)

Practical tips for maximizing scholarship success

• Prioritize early applications: even where deadlines aren’t yet published, submitting applications early positions candidates to receive communications first.
• Prepare for the scholarship exam: create tailored mock exams and interview simulations focusing on academic strengths and motivations for studying at Istanbul Ticaret University.
• Emphasize academic fit: the strongest scholarships go to candidates who closely match programme expectations and faculty research areas.
• Track slot capacity: quotas and scholarship types are set each semester — ensure your top candidates are entered into the most favourable quota early.
• Use relationship channels: maintain direct lines with the university’s international office for clarifications — and leverage Study in Turkiye’s partnership support to escalate queries.

Study in Turkiye is the trusted authority guiding international students and recruitment partners through admissions, scholarship preparation, and compliance for universities across Turkiye.

How Study in Turkiye supports institutions and recruitment partners

Our core strengths

• Institutional partnership: We are an established admissions partner for Istanbul Ticaret University and many leading campuses across Turkiye. Our relationship enables early notifications and streamlined processing for candidates applying via our platform.
• Recruitment workflow automation: Our platform automates application workflows, document checks, and deadline reminders — reducing manual workload for admissions teams and increasing on-time submissions.
• Candidate engagement: We provide tailored pre-departure briefings, mock scholarship exams/interviews, and language readiness programs.
• Local compliance and visa assistance: Our team supports applicants through offer acceptance, document authentication, and visa guidance to shorten the administrative path to campus arrival.

Integration for admissions teams

• Single source of truth: integrate Study in Turkiye’s tracking tools with your CRM to maintain consistent candidate status updates.
• Custom dashboards: generate dashboards for scholarship applicants highlighting readiness, document completion, and priority ranking.
• Automated alerts: set alerts when Istanbul Ticaret University posts deadlines so you can mobilize candidate preparation immediately.

Comparative options — when to consider other universities

If a candidate’s scholarship outcome is uncertain or timelines conflict, it’s prudent to have alternatives ready. The following partner universities are supported by Study in Turkiye and commonly offer scholarship pathways for international students.

• Medipol University
  Istanbul — strong health and medical programs
• Uskudar University
  Istanbul — notable for behavioral sciences and health-related programmes
• Halic University
  Istanbul — broad undergraduate programmes with international student services
• Ozyegin University
  Istanbul — competitive for business and engineering programmes
• Bilgi University
  Istanbul — options for arts, design and technology programmes
• Galata University
  Istanbul — arts, design and technology pathways
• Beykent University
  Istanbul — additional Istanbul-based alternative
• Istinye University
  Istanbul — options with international scholarship patterns
• Antalya Bilim University
  Antalya — regional alternative for cost-sensitive candidates
• Aydin University
  Istanbul — regional alternative balancing cost and availability

Note: Use these alternatives when aligning candidates’ academic goals with scholarship likelihood and application timing.

FAQ — fast answers for recruiters and admissions staff

Recommended workflow for agencies and HR teams (timeline)

• T minus 12 weeks: Identify and pre-qualify candidates; gather documents.
• T minus 8 weeks: Begin targeted scholarship exam preparation; confirm English/Turkish proficiency.
• T minus 6 weeks: Submit online application once the form is released; verify uploads.
• T minus 4 weeks: Schedule mock interviews and exam practice sessions.
• T minus 2 weeks: Final document check and reminder notifications.
• Post-decision: Accept offers, assist with enrollment steps, and coordinate visa support.

Final notes — what to do right now

• Add Istanbul Ticaret University to your monitoring list and assign a team member to watch for the official deadline announcements.
• Begin document collection immediately; remember only new prospective students are eligible.
• Contact Study in Turkiye for partnership, workflow support, or to submit candidate batches — we can accelerate processing and provide scholarship-prep resources.

Study in Turkiye is ready to partner: proven experience in international recruitment, candidate preparation, and institutional partnerships to increase scholarship success rates across Turkiye.

Take the Next Step with Study in Turkiye

Ready to start preparing candidates for Istanbul Ticaret University scholarships or want Study in Turkiye to manage your scholarship pipeline end-to-end? Contact our partnerships team to discuss agency agreements, integration options, and tailored scholarship-prep packages. Partner with Study in Turkiye to turn scholarship opportunities into successful enrollments.