Nursing degrees
Study Nursing in Turkey
Four-year nursing degrees at private universities in Turkey and North Cyprus. Many nursing programs are taught in Turkish, and some have an English option. Compare live fees and get free help from our Istanbul team, from your first question to your student residence permit.
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Why Turkey
Why study nursing in Turkey
A four-year degree
A bachelor's degree in nursing takes four years. If you need to improve your English or Turkish first, you usually study a preparatory year.
YÖK-approved universities
Universities in Turkey are approved by YÖK, Turkey's Council of Higher Education, and their degrees are official Turkish university degrees. For North Cyprus, check the recognition of your program before you enroll.
Hospital training
Several universities have their own hospitals, such as Acıbadem University's Maslak and Atakent hospitals, Başkent University Ankara Hospital and Near East University Hospital.
English or Turkish
Many nursing programs in Turkey are taught in Turkish. A smaller number of universities offer nursing in English, often next to a Turkish track.
Where to study
Universities that teach nursing in English
These universities list an English-taught nursing program. Check the teaching language of each program before you apply, because many universities teach nursing only in Turkish.
Acıbadem University
Istanbul. Nursing in English or Turkish. Students train at Acıbadem University hospitals and get priority for internships in the group's hospitals.
İstinye University
Istanbul. Nursing in English, at a university built on the experience of the MLP Care healthcare group.
Istanbul Kent University
Istanbul. Nursing in English or Turkish, with campuses in Taksim and Kağıthane.
Başkent University
Ankara. Nursing in English or Turkish. Its health network includes Başkent University Ankara Hospital.
Atılım University
Ankara. Nursing in English. All its health sciences bachelor's programs are taught in English.
Near East University
Nicosia, North Cyprus. Four-year Nursing in English, at a university with its own hospital.
Cyprus Aydın University
Kyrenia, North Cyprus. Nursing is offered in English and in Turkish.
Nursing is taught in Turkish at many universities, for example Lokman Hekim, Istanbul Kültür, Istanbul Health and Technology, Antalya Bilim and Cappadocia. If you are ready to learn Turkish, these programs give you more choice. Compare every nursing program, its language and its live fees in our program search.
Admission
Admission requirements for nursing
What universities usually ask for
- Valid passport
- High school diploma (or expected graduation letter) and transcripts
- For English-taught programs: an English certificate such as IELTS or TOEFL, if you have one (many universities also run their own English test)
- For Turkish-taught programs: a Turkish certificate, such as TÖMER, if you have one
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Private universities usually admit international students on their high school grades, without a central entrance exam. Each university sets its own minimum grades.
For Turkish-taught nursing you need a good level of Turkish. Some universities ask for it when you apply: Cappadocia University, for example, asks international applicants to declare at least B1 Turkish, and offers Turkish preparatory education. Others let you study a Turkish preparatory year first. We also help students with Ankara University TÖMER exams in Istanbul.
We tell you exactly what your chosen program needs, and our cost of studying in Turkey guide helps you plan your budget. Interested in other health degrees? See our guide to studying medicine in Turkey in English.
How it works
How to apply for nursing in four steps
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Free consultation
Send us your grades, the nursing program you want and your budget. An advisor suggests the universities that fit your profile.
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Apply
We prepare and submit your applications and follow them up until you receive your acceptance letter. Read how to apply to Turkish universities.
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Student visa
With your acceptance letter, we guide you through the documents for your student visa. Read our Turkey student visa guide. If you choose North Cyprus, we explain its entry steps for your nationality.
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Arrival
We help you with the next steps after you land, including registration and your student residence permit.
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FAQ
Questions students ask about nursing in Turkey
Can I study nursing in Turkey in English?
Yes, at some universities. Acıbadem, İstinye, Istanbul Kent, Başkent, Atılım, Near East and Cyprus Aydın list an English-taught nursing program. Many other universities teach nursing only in Turkish.
Do I need to speak Turkish?
For a Turkish-taught program, yes: you show a Turkish certificate or study a Turkish preparatory year first. Even in an English program, some Turkish helps during hospital training, where you work with patients.
How long is nursing in Turkey?
A bachelor's degree in nursing takes four years. A preparatory year in English or Turkish can come before it.
Is a Turkish nursing degree recognized?
Universities in Turkey are approved by YÖK, Turkey's Council of Higher Education, and their degrees are official Turkish university degrees. To work as a nurse in another country, you usually need to register with that country's nursing authority, which may ask for an exam or extra documents. Check the rules before you enroll.
How much does nursing in Turkey cost?
It depends on the university and the program. You can see current tuition fees and deposits in our program search, and living costs in our cost of studying in Turkey guide.
Is your service free?
Yes. Our admission and registration help is free, and you pay tuition directly to the university.
Ready to plan your nursing studies in Turkey?
Send us your grades and tell us whether you want an English or a Turkish program. We usually reply the same working day.