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Türkiye Bursları Scholarship 2027 in Turkey: Boğaziçi University (Fully Funded)

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Country

Turkey

University

Boğaziçi University

Degree

Bachelor's, Master's & PhD

Duration

Length of the degree plus 1 year of Turkish

Expected Deadline

2/20/2027

Application Closes In

Prepare your documents and apply before the deadline.

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Program Overview

Boğaziçi University in Istanbul is one of Turkey's most competitive universities. The main fully funded route for international students is the Türkiye Bursları scholarship, where you can list Boğaziçi among your programme choices. Türkiye Bursları usually accepts applications from about 10 January to 20 February; the date below is an estimate for 2027. Türkiye Bursları accepts applications every year from 10 January to 20 February. The 2027 call has not been announced yet, so the date shown here follows that fixed window. The scholarship pays tuition, accommodation, health insurance, a one-year Turkish course and a monthly stipend of 6,500 TL for bachelor's, 9,500 TL for master's and 13,000 TL for PhD students. This page was last checked against the Türkiye Bursları website on 7 October 2026. Update, 8 October 2026: the official site says applications are received between 10 January and 20 February every year; the 2027 call itself is not announced yet. The official monthly stipends are 6,500 Turkish lira for bachelor's, 9,500 for master's and 13,000 for PhD students. The scholarship also covers tuition, a one-year Turkish language course, accommodation, health insurance and a flight ticket at the start and end of studies. Last checked 8 October 2026 against the official criteria page: applicants must be under 21 for bachelor's, under 30 for master's and under 35 for PhD study. The minimum academic result is 70% for bachelor's, 75% for master's and PhD, and 90% for medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. The official calendar shows evaluation in March and April, interviews from April to June and results in early August. The official site does not give a current list that separates required and optional documents, so follow the list shown inside the application system.

Key Information

Host Country

Turkey

Funding Type

Fully Funded

English Requirement

Varies — check program requirements

Eligible Nations

All nationalities except Turkish citizens

Category

Fully Funded

Applications Open

Applications run from 10 January to 20 February each year. The 2027 call is not announced yet

Status

Dates to be confirmed

Scholarship Benefits

Placement at a Turkish university and department
Monthly stipend: 6,500 TL for bachelor's, 9,500 TL for master's and 13,000 TL for PhD students
Tuition
One-year Turkish language course
Accommodation
Health insurance
One flight ticket at the start and one at the end of your studies

Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to all nationalities. Turkish citizens and former Turkish citizens cannot apply
  • Not already enrolled in Turkey at the level you are applying for
  • Age: bachelor's under 21, master's under 30, PhD under 35
  • Minimum grades: 70% for bachelor's applicants, 75% for master's and PhD applicants, 90% for medicine, dentistry and pharmacy
  • Graduate scholarships are not given in health sciences

Guides for this scholarship

How Applications Are Evaluated

Each scholarship provider uses its own selection criteria. Applicants should review the official scholarship guidelines for the specific criteria used to evaluate applications.

Selection information published by the provider

  • Academic success, social activities and motivation for your chosen field
  • Expert review of your academic standing, previous qualifications, academic interests, career goals, consistency of programme choices and letter of intent
  • An interview with academics and experts for shortlisted candidates, covering academic knowledge and career goals
  • A selection committee makes the final decision after the interviews

Required Documents

Türkiye Bursları online application
Transcripts and diploma
Letter of intent
Reference letters (graduate)
Passport copy

How to Apply

1
Wait for the 2027 call. Last year it was announced on 29 December
2
Create an account on the Türkiye Bursları application system (TBBS). Applying is free
3
List Boğaziçi programmes among your choices and upload your documents
4
Submit before the window closes on 20 February
5
Applications are evaluated in March and April, and shortlisted candidates are interviewed between April and June
6
Results come in early August, and students arrive in September

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Ensure you have reviewed all requirements and gathered your documents before starting the application.

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