Study Languages and Literature in Turkey: programmes, fees and entry requirements

Turkey has 254 undergraduate programmes in Languages and Literature at 116 universities in 78 cities. At public institutions EU students typically pay €777 a year (€428–€7,046); non-EU students €777 a year (€428–€7,046).

Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.

• Taught in: Turkish (212), German (12), Russian (10), French (7), English (6), Arabic (6), Spanish (4), Chinese (3), Korean (2), Italian (2), Polish (2), Ukrainian (2), Japanese (1), Greek (1), Bosnian (1), Bulgarian (1), Serbian (1), Armenian (1), Georgian (1)
• Selection: cut-off score, YKS (ÖSYM)
• Entry scores known for: 246 programmes

All Languages and Literature programmes in Turkey

How admission works in Turkey

Turkish citizens, and foreign nationals who finished secondary school in Türkiye, are placed by ÖSYM through the national YKS exam: they list up to 24 programmes and are placed by their YKS score (for the 2026 intake the exam was on 20–21 June 2026 and preferences were taken from 29 July; ÖSYM had not yet announced the 2027 dates on 20 October 2026). Foreign nationals who finished secondary school abroad, including EU citizens, do not take part in YKS: they apply directly to each university within its quota for students from abroad, with the result of ÖSYM's TR-YÖS exam, a national school-leaving exam, an international exam (SAT, IB, A levels and others) or the university's own exam, as each university decides. Each university publishes its own application periods for the autumn 2027 intake, usually in spring and summer 2027; programmes taught in English require proof of English or a preparatory year.

See also: Study in Turkey · Languages and Literature in other countries · Entry scores for Languages and Literature in Turkey