English-taught degrees
Study Psychology in Turkey in English
Four-year psychology degrees taught in English at universities in Turkey and North Cyprus. Compare live fees, apply online 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 psychology in Turkey
A four-year degree
A bachelor's degree in psychology in Turkey takes four years. If your English is not yet at the required level, you usually study an English preparatory year first.
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.
Health and research settings
Some universities have strong links to health care. Üsküdar University is best known for neuroscience, psychology and brain research, and it is part of the NP Health Group, which runs NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital.
Admission on your grades
Private universities usually admit international students on their high school grades, without a central entrance exam. Many have both an English and a Turkish psychology track.
Where to study
Universities that teach psychology in English
Üsküdar University
Istanbul. Psychology in English or Turkish, at a university best known for neuroscience, psychology and brain research.
Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul. Psychology is among the programs Medipol teaches fully in English.
İstinye University
Istanbul. Psychology is one of the English-taught programs İstinye lists for international students.
Yeditepe University
Istanbul. Psychology in English. English is the main language of instruction at Yeditepe.
Istanbul Nişantaşı University
Istanbul. Psychology in English, with its main campus in Maslak, Sarıyer.
Kadir Has University
Istanbul. Psychology in English. The university teaches all programs in English except Law.
Doğuş University
Istanbul. Psychology in English, on Istanbul's Asian side.
Fenerbahçe University
Istanbul. Psychology is one of its English-taught programs, on the Ataşehir campus.
Antalya Bilim University
Antalya. Its international fee list shows English as the language of instruction for Psychology.
Eastern Mediterranean University
Famagusta, North Cyprus. Psychology in English at a state university of North Cyprus.
Psychology is also offered in English, often with a Turkish track, at Acıbadem, Başkent, Istanbul Aydın, Istanbul Kent, Istanbul Galata, Istanbul Atlas, Beykoz, Istanbul Topkapı, Near East and Cyprus International. At some universities, such as Istanbul Kültür and Cappadocia, Psychology is taught in Turkish. Compare every psychology program and its live fees in our program search.
Admission
Admission requirements for psychology
What universities usually ask for
- Valid passport
- High school diploma (or expected graduation letter) and transcripts
- English certificate such as IELTS or TOEFL, if you have one (many universities also run their own English test)
- Passport-size photo
- Some universities also ask for a letter of intent or a reference letter
Private universities usually admit international students on their high school grades, without a central entrance exam. Requirements for psychology are often lower than for medicine or dentistry, but each university sets its own minimum grades.
For English-taught programs you show an accepted English certificate or take the university's own English test. If you do not reach the required level, you study in the English preparatory program first. For Turkish-taught programs you need a Turkish certificate, or you study a Turkish preparatory year.
We tell you exactly what your chosen program needs, and our cost of studying in Turkey guide helps you plan your budget.
How it works
How to apply for psychology in four steps
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Free consultation
Send us your grades, the psychology 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 psychology in Turkey
Is a Turkish psychology degree recognized?
Universities in Turkey are approved by YÖK, Turkey's Council of Higher Education, and their degrees are official Turkish university degrees. Recognition of your degree, and the rules for working as a psychologist, depend on the authorities in the country where you want to work. In many countries, clinical practice also needs a master's degree, supervised training or a license, so check the rules early.
How long is a psychology degree in Turkey?
A bachelor's degree in psychology takes four years. If you need to improve your English first, add an English preparatory year.
Can I study psychology in Turkey in English?
Yes. The universities on this page offer an English-taught psychology program. Some universities teach psychology only in Turkish, so check the language column in our program search.
Do I need an entrance exam?
Usually not. Private universities admit international students on their high school grades. State universities use their own quotas and often ask for results such as YÖS or SAT.
How much does psychology 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 psychology studies in Turkey?
Send us your grades and the universities you are interested in. We usually reply the same working day.