📚 Why Choose Turkey?
- Fastest improving education system (QS 2024)
- Specializations: Medicine, Engineering, Islamic Studies
- Average tuition: $1,000-$5,000/year
- Flight duration from Doha: 3 hours ✈️
🏛️ Top Universities
- Middle East Technical Univ (QS #434)
- Boğaziçi University (QS #514)
- Istanbul University (#=765)
- Koç University (#=801-850)
💰 Cost Comparison
| Expense | Turkey (TRY) | Qatar (QAR) |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed) | 8,000 ≈ 960 QAR | 5,000 QAR |
| Meal | 150 ≈ 18 QAR | 40 QAR |
| Transportation | 15 ≈ 1.8 QAR | 6 QAR |
| 1 TRY = 0.12 QAR |
🛂 Visa Requirements
- Student visa processing: 2 weeks
- Required documents:
- Qatari passport (6+ months validity)
- University acceptance letter
- Health insurance coverage
- Proof of funds (6,000 TRY/month)
💡 Pro Tips
- 20hrs/week work permit for students
- Learn basic Turkish for daily life
- Explore 21 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Popular scholarship: Türkiye Bursları
- Best application period: May-July