Study abroad at Alanya

Alanya is a world-famous Mediterranean resort and higher education paradise located on the Turkish Riviera in Antalya Province, celebrated for its warm sunny climate (over 300 days of sunshine per year), Cleopatra Beach, and rich Seljuk historical fortress. Alanya is home to Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University (ALKU - a rapidly growing state university with modern Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, and Business) and Alanya University (private boutique institution specializing in Gastronomy, Architecture, and Tourism). Degrees are offered in English and Turkish within the European Bologna system. International students benefit from an international student community, affordable Mediterranean coastal living, part-time tourism internship opportunities, and straightforward student residence permit (İkamet) procedures.

Tuition fees in Alanya are very budget-friendly. At Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University (state university), undergraduate bachelor's degrees in Engineering and Business range from $800 to $2,200 per year, while Medicine ranges from $4,000 to $6,500 per year. At Alanya University (private), tuition ranges from $2,500 to $5,000 per year. State KYK student dormitories and private residences cost between $100 and $250 per month. General monthly living expenses range between $300 and $550.

International students enter Turkey on an e-Visa or consular visa and obtain an official Student Residence Permit (Öğrenci İkamet İzni) through the Presidency of Migration Management (Göç İdaresi in Alanya) upon submitting their student certificate (Öğrenci Belgesi), health insurance, and proof of address.