Türkiye education costs rise with new tuition and dormitory fees

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New regulations and rising costs for the 2026-2027 academic year have been announced, impacting university tuition and student living expenses in Türkiye. A Presidential decision published in the Official Gazette outlines the contribution shares and tuition fees for distance and second-cycle education. While state-funded first-cycle and open education students will not pay contribution shares, the state's coverage for these costs will increase by 40 percent.

International students will face fees set by universities, which cannot be less than twice the student service cost. Specific rules also apply to students from Northern Cyprus (TRNC), with different fee structures based on their program type. Additionally, exemptions are provided for martyrs' relatives, veterans, and students with disabilities.

Beyond tuition, students face significant increases in ancillary costs. The Diyanet Foundation has implemented a 50 percent increase in dormitory fees, bringing annual costs to 150,000 TL. School shuttle services in major cities like Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir are also seeing sharp rises, with some private school shuttle annual fees reaching up to 250,000 TL. Meanwhile, students await the announcement of the KYK state dormitory application schedule from the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Entities

Council of Higher Education · Diyanet Foundation · Ministry of Youth and Sports · Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye · Republic of Türkiye · Turkish Presidency

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[● 4 SOURCES] A minimum 25 percent discount will be applied to tuition fees for multiple siblings studying in state universities if they hold residence permits. www.takvim.com.tr · www.kibrisnethaber.com · www.kibrisgenctv.com · www.gundemkibris.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Students with disability reports will receive a discount on tuition fees equal to their disability rate. www.gzt.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Tuition fees for international students will not be less than twice the student current service cost. www.takvim.com.tr · www.kibrisnethaber.com · www.kibrisgenctv.com · www.gundemkibris.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Spouses and children of martyrs and veterans are exempt from student contribution shares and tuition fees. www.gzt.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tuition fees for programs conducted in a foreign language will be 1.5 times the normal amount. www.takvim.com.tr
[● 4 SOURCES] State-funded contribution shares for the 2026-2027 academic year will be paid with a 40 percent increase. www.kibrisnethaber.com · www.kibrisgenctv.com · www.gundemkibris.com · www.gzt.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The Presidential Decision regarding student contribution shares and tuition fees for the 2026-2027 academic year has been published in the Official Gazette. www.kibrisnethaber.com · www.kibrisgenctv.com · www.gundemkibris.com · www.gzt.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ten percent of tuition fees collected from second education students will be allocated to student social services such as nutrition, housing, and health. www.takvim.com.tr