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Study Natural Sciences in Turkey 🇹🇷

Turkey offers 125 Natural Sciences programs across 32 universities. Tuition ranges from $0k–$12k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students. 99% of programs carry STEM designation, which is valuable for post-graduation work authorization in many countries.

125 Programs
32 Universities
$0k–$12k/yr Tuition
99% STEM
8% Scholarships

Why Turkey for Natural Sciences?

Living Cost

$5,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Bachelor (84) PhD (22) Master (19)

Top Universities for Natural Sciences in Turkey

Istanbul University

Istanbul · National rank #1 · QS #628

PhD in Physics · PhD Chemistry · Bachelor
Middle East Technical University

Ankara · National rank #1 · QS #269

Physics · Bachelor Applied Mathematics · Master Statistics · Bachelor Applied Physics · PhD Chemistry · Bachelor Mathematics · Bachelor Biology · Bachelor
Istanbul Technical University

Istanbul · National rank #1 · QS #298

Geophysics · Master Molecular Biology and Genetics · PhD
Middle East Technical University (METU)

Ankara · National rank #1 · QS #269

Biological Sciences · Bachelor
Hacettepe University

Ankara · National rank #1 · QS #571

PhD in Chemistry · PhD
Bilkent University

Ankara · National rank #4 · QS #415

Molecular Biology and Genetics · Bachelor Natural Sciences Programs · Bachelor Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Genetics · PhD
Ä°zmir Institute of Technology

Izmir · National rank #4 · QS #1201

Food Engineering · Bachelor Molecular Biology and Genetics · Bachelor
Gazi University

Ankara · National rank #7 · QS #901

Physics · Bachelor Mathematics · Bachelor Biology · Bachelor Chemistry · Bachelor
Abdullah Gül University

Kayseri · National rank #9

Molecular Biology and Genetics · Bachelor
Çukurova University

Adana · National rank #10 · QS #1201

Chemistry · Bachelor PhD in Chemistry · PhD Mathematics · Bachelor Biology · Bachelor Physics · Bachelor Master of Science in Biology · Master
Atatürk University

Erzurum · National rank #11 · QS #1201

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering · Master Medicine · Bachelor Physics · Master Molecular Biology and Genetics · Master Statistics · Bachelor Mathematics · Bachelor Medicinal and Natural Product Chemistry · Master Biology · Bachelor Chemistry · Bachelor
Dokuz Eylül University

Izmir · National rank #11 · QS #1201

Molecular Biology and Genetics · Master
Erciyes University

Kayseri · National rank #14 · QS #1201

PhD in Molecular Biology and Genetics · PhD Physics · Bachelor Molecular Biology and Genetics · Bachelor Chemistry · Bachelor Biotechnology · Bachelor Mathematics · Bachelor
Gaziantep University

Gaziantep · National rank #16

Biology · Bachelor Mathematics · PhD Molecular Biology and Genetics · PhD Chemistry · PhD Physics · PhD
Selçuk University

Konya · National rank #16 · QS #1201

Biology · Bachelor Mathematics · Bachelor Physics · Bachelor Chemistry · Bachelor
UludaÄŸ University

Bursa · National rank #18

Chemistry · Bachelor
Süleyman Demirel University

Isparta · National rank #19 · QS #1201

Mathematics · Bachelor Physics · Bachelor Biology · Bachelor Chemistry · Bachelor Statistics · Bachelor
Akdeniz University

Antalya · National rank #19 · QS #1401

PhD in Chemistry · PhD Master of Science in Biology · Master
Karadeniz Technical University

Trabzon · National rank #20

PhD in Mathematics · PhD Chemistry · Bachelor Mathematics · Bachelor Physics · Bachelor Biology · Bachelor
Ondokuz Mayıs University

Samsun · National rank #24

Chemistry · Bachelor Biology · Bachelor Physics · Bachelor Mathematics · Bachelor PhD in Mathematics · PhD

All Programs

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Atatürk University

Master STEM

Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik

Cumhuriyet University

Bachelor STEM

Kimya

Cumhuriyet University

Bachelor STEM

Mathematics

Dicle University

Bachelor STEM

Biyokimya

Cumhuriyet University

Bachelor STEM

Mathematics

Süleyman Demirel University

Bachelor STEM Aid

PhD in Physics

Istanbul University

PhD STEM

Mathematics

Cumhuriyet University

Bachelor STEM

Physics

Middle East Technical University

Bachelor STEM

Mathematics

Gebze Technical University

Bachelor STEM

Chemistry

Dicle University

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science in Physics

Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University

Master STEM

PhD in Chemistry

Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University

PhD STEM

PhD in Molecular Biology and Genetics

Erciyes University

PhD STEM

Geophysics

Istanbul Technical University

Master STEM

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Istanbul Technical University

PhD STEM

Natural Sciences

Manisa Celal Bayar University

PhD STEM

Biology

Manisa Celal Bayar University

Bachelor STEM

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Abdullah Gül University

Bachelor STEM

Biology

Ordu University

Master STEM

Biology

Dicle University

Bachelor STEM

Physics

Dicle University

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Biological Sciences

Dicle University

PhD STEM

Molecular Biology and Genetics (PhD)

Acıbadem University

PhD STEM

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Acıbadem University

Master STEM

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Bilkent University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Natural Sciences Programs

Bilkent University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Food Engineering

Ä°zmir Institute of Technology

Bachelor STEM

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Ä°zmir Institute of Technology

Bachelor STEM

Biology

Gaziantep University

Bachelor STEM

Chemistry

Cumhuriyet University

Bachelor STEM

Physics

Cumhuriyet University

Bachelor STEM

Biological Sciences

Middle East Technical University (METU)

Bachelor STEM

Mathematics

Tokat GaziosmanpaÅŸa University

Bachelor STEM

Chemistry

Tokat GaziosmanpaÅŸa University

Bachelor STEM

Physics

Tokat GaziosmanpaÅŸa University

Bachelor STEM

Biology

Tokat GaziosmanpaÅŸa University

Bachelor STEM

Applied Mathematics

Middle East Technical University

Master STEM

Chemistry

Istanbul University

Bachelor STEM

Statistics

Middle East Technical University

Bachelor STEM

Physics

Erciyes University

Bachelor STEM

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Erciyes University

Bachelor STEM

Chemistry

Erciyes University

Bachelor STEM

Chemistry

Çukurova University

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Chemistry

Çukurova University

PhD STEM

Mathematics

Çukurova University

Bachelor STEM

Biology

Çukurova University

Bachelor STEM

Physics

Çukurova University

Bachelor STEM

Biology

Selçuk University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Physics

Gazi University

Bachelor STEM

Mathematics

Gazi University

Bachelor STEM

Biology

Gazi University

Bachelor STEM

Medicine

Atatürk University

Bachelor STEM

Chemistry

UludaÄŸ University

Bachelor STEM

Physics - PhD

Gebze Technical University

PhD STEM

Physics - Master

Gebze Technical University

Master STEM

Chemistry - Master

Gebze Technical University

Master STEM

Metrology - Master

Gebze Technical University

Master STEM

Mathematics - Master

Gebze Technical University

Master STEM

Mathematics - PhD

Gebze Technical University

PhD STEM

PhD in Mathematics

Karadeniz Technical University

PhD STEM

PhD in Chemistry

Akdeniz University

PhD STEM

Physics

Giresun University

Bachelor STEM

Chemistry

Giresun University

Bachelor STEM

Biology

Giresun University

Bachelor STEM

Mathematics

Pamukkale University

Bachelor STEM

Chemistry

Pamukkale University

Bachelor STEM

Physics

Pamukkale University

Bachelor STEM

Chemistry

Ondokuz Mayıs University

Bachelor STEM

Biology

Ondokuz Mayıs University

Bachelor STEM

Physics

Ondokuz Mayıs University

Bachelor STEM

Mathematics

Ondokuz Mayıs University

Bachelor STEM

Molecular Biology and Genetics - Master

Gebze Technical University

Master STEM

Chemistry

Inönü University

Bachelor STEM

Biology

Inönü University

Bachelor STEM

Physics

Atatürk University

Master STEM

Physics

Süleyman Demirel University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Biology

Süleyman Demirel University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Chemistry

Süleyman Demirel University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Physics

Gebze Technical University

Bachelor STEM

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Atatürk University

Master STEM

Chemistry - PhD

Gebze Technical University

PhD STEM

Mathematics

Giresun University

Bachelor STEM

Statistics

Atatürk University

Bachelor STEM

Biyoloji

Cumhuriyet University

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Mathematics

Ondokuz Mayıs University

PhD STEM

PhD in Physics

Inönü University

PhD STEM

Applied Physics

Middle East Technical University

PhD STEM

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Ordu University

Bachelor STEM

Mathematics

Atatürk University

Bachelor STEM

Statistics

Süleyman Demirel University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Medicinal and Natural Product Chemistry

Atatürk University

Master STEM

Chemistry

Gazi University

Bachelor STEM

Chemistry

Middle East Technical University

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science in Biology

Çukurova University

Master STEM

Mathematics

Inönü University

Bachelor STEM

Mathematics

Selçuk University

Bachelor STEM

Physics

Inönü University

Bachelor STEM

Fizik

Cumhuriyet University

Bachelor STEM

Mathematics

Gaziantep University

PhD STEM

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Natural Sciences in Turkey?
Tuition for Natural Sciences programs in Turkey ranges from $0k–$12k/yr. 8% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $5k.
What are the English language requirements for Natural Sciences in Turkey?
English-taught Natural Sciences programs in Turkey typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Natural Sciences programs are in Turkey?
Abroadly lists 125 Natural Sciences programs at 32 universities across Turkey. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are Natural Sciences programs in Turkey STEM-designated?
99% of Natural Sciences programs in Turkey carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.
Is Turkey a good country for Natural Sciences students?
Turkey is a strong choice for Natural Sciences with 32 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Turkish, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Natural Sciences in Turkey?
In Turkey, Natural Sciences programs are offered at: Master (19 programs), Bachelor (84 programs), PhD (22 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.