Özyeğin University scholarships for international students 2026 guide — overview and why it matters

Özyeğin University offers limited but important scholarship options for international students — primarily merit-based tuition scholarships awarded at admission and mobility scholarships for students who participate in exchange programs. For 2026 entry, recruiters and admissions teams should design outreach and evaluation processes that emphasise academic strength at application and long-term mobility opportunities during study.

Why this matters for your team

• A high proportion of Özyeğin undergraduates study with scholarship; positioning scholarship as a standard benefit increases conversion.
• Scholarships are largely tuition-focused; living costs typically remain the student’s responsibility — this affects messaging and financial counselling.
• Mobility scholarships (Global Exchange & International Mobility) are additive and appeal strongly to internationally-minded applicants; they create upsell opportunities for exchange-focused recruitment.

Quick facts (what your team should know right now)

• Around 88% of undergraduate students at Özyeğin receive some form of scholarship.
• Typical undergraduate tuition (before scholarship) is approximately 22,000 USD per year.
• Entrance scholarships commonly range from 25%–75% of tuition and are merit-based.
• Graduate (thesis-based Master’s and PhD) scholarships often include tuition waivers, monthly stipends, and additional benefits (housing or transport) for research and assistantship roles.
• Global Exchange & International Mobility Scholarships are available to eligible students during their studies and are additive to existing scholarship support.

For the authoritative university profile and official program pages, teams should use the university listing on Study in Turkiye: Ozyegin University.

Scholarship types explained (how they work and what recruiters should highlight)

1) Entrance (admission) tuition scholarships — undergraduate focus

What they are:

• Merit-based tuition discounts offered at the time of admission.
• Percentages commonly advertised up to 75% depending on applicant strength.

What makes applicants competitive:

• Strong high-school academic record (grades and ranks).
• Complete application file with verified transcripts and strong supporting documents.
• Clear language qualifications and standardized scores where required.

Recruiter actions:

• Prioritise lead qualification by academic standing (ask for transcripts early).
• Prepare scholarship estimate templates for prospective students (sample scenarios showing 25%, 50%, 75%).
• Coach applicants on documentation and deadlines to avoid incomplete applications.

2) Graduate scholarships — Master’s and PhD (research-focused)

What they are:

• Competitive packages for full-time, thesis-based Master’s and PhD students.
• Often combine tuition waivers, monthly stipends, and housing or transport subsidies for successful candidates and research assistants.

Who should be targeted:

• Candidates with strong undergraduate GPAs, research experience, and clear academic references.
• Students seeking long-term academic careers or research roles.

Recruiter and admissions implications:

• Create targeted campaigns for research scholarships with faculty highlights and assistantship opportunities.
• For fields where medical or clinical pathways matter, cross-promote relevant partners within the Study in Turkiye network such as Medipol University or Istinye University where appropriate.

3) Global Exchange & International Mobility Scholarships (during study)

What they are:

• Scholarships granted for the exchange period while studying at Özyeğin (Global Exchange program).
• Typically available after students meet eligibility requirements (often at least one year of study) and are designed to support the exchange term abroad.

Why they matter:

• Mobility scholarships increase the attractiveness of Özyeğin to internationally-minded applicants.
• They are additive to entrance scholarships and can be emphasised in recruitment messaging as a pathway to international experience.

Recruitment note: Present mobility scholarships as a two-stage value proposition: (1) secure entrance merit scholarship; (2) maintain academic standing to unlock exchange funding later.

How to plan your 2026 recruitment and admissions strategy (three-stage approach)

Stage 1 — Pre-admission: convert academically strong applicants

Goals: Maximise applications from candidates who will qualify for 25–75% tuition scholarships.

Checklist for recruiters and marketing

• Target high-performing secondary schools, top regional exam performers, and high-GPA Bachelor graduates for graduate recruitment.
• Use scholarship eligibility calculators and quick pre-assessment tools in initial contact to pre-qualify applicants.
• Assemble complete document checklists and provide proactive support (translations, notarization guidance).
• Ensure multilingual scholarship collateral emphasises the 25–75% tuition opportunity and mobility pathways.

Stage 2 — After enrollment: scholarship retention and student success

Goals: Maintain scholarship eligibility and prepare students for mobility opportunities.

Tactics

• Provide orientation sessions focused on academic expectations and scholarship conditions.
• Establish early-warning tutoring and academic support to keep GPA thresholds intact.
• Design interventions (mentoring, skills workshops) to keep scholarship recipients engaged and eligible.

Stage 3 — During the program: promote Global Exchange and mobility scholarships

Goals: Encourage eligible students to apply for Global Exchange & International Mobility Scholarships and market success stories.

Tactics

• Create annual communications campaigns about exchange application windows.
• Share detailed case studies and financial impact analyses for students who combined entrance and mobility scholarships.
• Coordinate with partner institutions and maintain a mobility calendar to align application cycles.

Practical messaging and campaign examples for recruitment teams

Sample scholarship-focused pitch (for international agents and recruiters)

Headline: Study at Özyeğin with merit scholarships up to 75% — plus funded global exchange opportunities

Key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor

• Number of pre-qualified leads with required academic documentation.
• Conversion rate of qualified leads to submitted applications.
• Scholarship award rate among accepted students.
• Retention rate of scholarship recipients (GPA-maintained).
• Number of students applying to Global Exchange programs.

Operational recommendations — automation and CRM workflows

Study in Turkiye partners with recruitment teams to automate lead qualification and scholarship administration. Use these practical steps to streamline operations:

• Implement an intake form that captures GPA, transcripts, language test results, and scholarship interest to score applicants automatically.
• Use templated scholarship estimate letters generated from applicant scores to speed decision-making.
• Automate reminders for missing documents and mobility application windows.
• Integrate a simple dashboard tracking scholarship status, renewal conditions, and mobility eligibility to share with applicants and internal teams.

For multi-university campaigns, link profiles and program pages to your CRM so agents can cross-reference options like Ozyegin University, Bahcesehir University, and Uskudar University.

What this means for HR and marketing professionals in higher education

Messaging and employer branding

• Position scholarship availability prominently in program pages and digital ads.
• Use student stories that highlight combined benefits (entrance scholarship + exchange scholarship) to increase perceived value.
• Highlight program strengths that justify higher scholarship tiers (research output, industry links, international partnerships).

Operational HR considerations

• Ensure admissions staff are trained on scholarship tiers and retention rules so counselling is accurate.
• Align scholarship workflows with student services (housing, orientation) to prevent administrative gaps that can affect retention.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Action plan — next steps for recruiters and agents (30/60/90 day)

30 days

• Audit current lead pool for candidates who meet merit thresholds.
• Deploy scholarship estimate communications.
• Train frontline counsellors on scholarship messaging.

60 days

• Implement automated intake forms capturing scholarship-relevant data.
• Start targeted outreach campaigns to high-potential feeder schools.

90 days

• Track application-to-offer conversion and refine eligibility scoring.
• Begin outreach to current students about Global Exchange & mobility opportunities.

Study in Turkiye — how we support your scholarship-driven recruitment

Study in Turkiye is the trusted authority guiding international students and recruitment teams across Turkiye’s higher education sector. We offer:

• International recruitment and admissions support tailored to scholarship pathways.
• Solutions for CRM integration, intake forms, and scholarship estimate generation to speed evaluation and improve conversion.
• Regional agent onboarding and partnership programs to scale recruitment in priority markets.

We work closely with universities such as Ozyegin University, Medipol University, and Bahcesehir University to ensure consistent messaging and accurate scholarship guidance for international applicants.

Universities & program links

Below are institution entries referenced in this guide. Use these links on Study in Turkiye for official program pages and partner references.

Conclusion and call to action

A merit-first recruitment strategy, combined with clear scholarship messaging and robust workflows, will maximise successful placements for international applicants to Özyeğin University for 2026.

If your team needs a tailored scholarship-based recruitment plan, CRM integration, or agent onboarding to target 2026 intakes, contact Study in Turkiye — the trusted authority supporting international recruitment across Turkiye’s higher education network. We provide end-to-end support from lead qualification to scholarship counselling and mobility application management.

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