Turkish Council

Turkish Council The Turkish Council is a Turkish organisation specialising in international cultural and educational opportunities.

It works in over 40 countries: promoting a wider knowledge of Turkey and the Turkish language.

Planning to study Turkish in Turkey? Egyptian students apply for their Turkish course visa through the Turkish Embassy i...
18/08/2026

Planning to study Turkish in Turkey? Egyptian students apply for their Turkish course visa through the Turkish Embassy in Cairo or the Consulate General in Alexandria before they travel, never inside Turkey. You will need a confirmed place on a registered language course, an invitation letter, proof of funds and the mission's usual documents, with processing generally taking around two to eight weeks.

Read our full step by step guide, including the documents, costs and common mistakes to avoid: https://www.turkishcouncil.org/turkish-course-visa-egypt/

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Planning to study in Turkey? Nigerian students apply for their Turkish student visa in person at the Embassy in Abuja or...
15/08/2026

Planning to study in Turkey? Nigerian students apply for their Turkish student visa in person at the Embassy in Abuja or the Consulate General in Lagos, before they travel, never inside Turkey.

Our new guide covers the requirements, the documents, the step by step process, the timeline and the costs, plus the mistakes that most often delay a Nigerian file.

Read the full guide: https://www.turkishcouncil.org/turkish-student-visa-nigeria/

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Thinking about studying Turkish in Istanbul? Our new guide covers everything you need to plan the move: choosing an accr...
13/08/2026

Thinking about studying Turkish in Istanbul? Our new guide covers everything you need to plan the move: choosing an accredited course, understanding the Turkish language course visa and residence permit, what to budget for, and what daily life looks like in neighborhoods like Kadikoy, Besiktas and Sisli.

Read the full guide here: https://www.turkishcouncil.org/studying-turkish-in-istanbul/

Contact us for more information about planning your own course and visa timeline.

Planning to bring your spouse or children to Turkey while you study? In most cases it is possible through a family resid...
11/08/2026

Planning to bring your spouse or children to Turkey while you study? In most cases it is possible through a family residence permit, but it depends on your own permit, your income and your accommodation.

Our new guide covers who qualifies, the documents you need (including the apostille and translation steps families often miss) and how long the process usually takes. Read it here: https://www.turkishcouncil.org/bring-family-turkey-student/

Planning to travel to Turkey on a student visa? Our new guide walks you through the whole journey: the documents you nee...
08/08/2026

Planning to travel to Turkey on a student visa? Our new guide walks you through the whole journey: the documents you need, how to apply at the right Turkish consulate, what happens at the border, and the residence permit you apply for soon after you arrive. Processing usually takes around two to eight weeks, as of writing, so it pays to start early.

Read the full step-by-step guide here: https://www.turkishcouncil.org/travel-to-turkey-student-visa/

Contact us for more information about your own Turkish student visa application.

Just landed in Turkey to study? The first few weeks go a lot smoother when you tackle the paperwork in the right order: ...
06/08/2026

Just landed in Turkey to study? The first few weeks go a lot smoother when you tackle the paperwork in the right order: register your address, get your Turkish tax number, open a bank account, finish your enrolment, and start your student residence permit application before your entry visa runs out.

We have put together a full step by step guide, with a document checklist and a realistic timeline, so nothing catches you off guard. Read it here: https://www.turkishcouncil.org/arriving-in-turkey-as-a-student/

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Thinking about studying in Turkey? In our experience advising students from over 40 countries, most delayed or refused a...
04/08/2026

Thinking about studying in Turkey? In our experience advising students from over 40 countries, most delayed or refused applications fail on paperwork and timing, not qualifications. The wrong visa, a late start, or documents that do not quite match can cost a whole intake.

We put together a guide to the mistakes we see most often, and how to avoid each one before you apply. Read it here: https://www.turkishcouncil.org/applying-to-study-in-turkey-mistakes/

Planning to study Turkish in Turkey? You can apply for a Turkish language course from abroad, without visiting first. En...
03/08/2026

Planning to study Turkish in Turkey? You can apply for a Turkish language course from abroad, without visiting first. Enrol with a licensed school, receive your invitation letter, then use it to get your course visa at a Turkish consulate back home, before converting to a residence permit once you arrive.

Our new guide walks through the visa requirements, the invitation letter, the documents and the timeline: https://www.turkishcouncil.org/turkish-language-course-from-abroad/

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Earned your diploma outside Turkey? It usually needs official recognition before it counts here, whether you plan to stu...
31/07/2026

Earned your diploma outside Turkey? It usually needs official recognition before it counts here, whether you plan to study, work or register in a profession.

University degrees go through YOK for denklik (equivalence). School diplomas go through the Ministry of National Education. Both need authenticated, translated documents, and timelines can range from a few weeks to several months depending on your case.

Read our full guide to the process, the documents and the timelines: https://www.turkishcouncil.org/foreign-diploma-recognition-turkey/

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Thinking about transferring to a Turkish university as an international student? A horizontal transfer (yatay gecis) let...
29/07/2026

Thinking about transferring to a Turkish university as an international student? A horizontal transfer (yatay gecis) lets you move into a new programme in Turkey without starting your degree over, as long as your GPA or entrance score qualifies and a quota is open.

Our latest guide walks through the transfer routes, eligibility, the documents you need and how credit recognition works. Read it here: https://www.turkishcouncil.org/transfer-to-a-turkish-university/

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