Türkiye Bursları

What Türkiye Bursları does

Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları) is a government-funded, comprehensive international scholarship program administered by YTB — the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities, operating under the Republic of Türkiye's Ministry of Culture and Tourism. It provides fully-funded scholarships to outstanding international students from all countries for associate, bachelor's, master's, PhD, and research-level study at Turkish universities. The program is delivered through the TBBS online application system (tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr), which accepts free applications globally and handles university placement across 208 Turkish universities and 40,091 programs; supplementary programs include the Success Scholarship, Research Scholarship, and KATİP (Turkish Communication Program for Public Officials and Academics).

The scholarship bundle covers university placement, tuition fees, one-year Turkish language training at TÖMER centers (targeting C1 proficiency), accommodation in KYK or private dormitories, comprehensive health insurance, monthly stipends ranging from 4,500 TL (undergraduate) to 9,000 TL (PhD), and one-time round-trip flights. Beyond direct scholarship funding, the program operates an engagement and retention ecosystem — the International Student Academy, International Student Science Congress, International Student Awards, International Student Internship Program, and the International Student Short Film Festival (ISSFF) — and sustains a Türkiye Mezunları alumni network of more than 150,000 graduates across 160 countries.

The program is not a commercial entity and does not generate revenue; it is financed through the Turkish government budget as part of the country's higher-education internationalization and public-diplomacy strategy. Distribution and program delivery rely on inter-ministerial coordination (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Council of Higher Education/YÖK, Yunus Emre Institute, TİKA, Turkish Maarif Foundation, KYK) and on strategic partnerships such as the joint scholarship program with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and operational support from Turkish Airlines. Approximately 15,000 students are currently on scholarships, within a broader base of 360,000+ international students hosted by Türkiye.

Name

Türkiye Bursları

Legal name

Türkiye Bursları

Website

https://turkiyeburslari.gov.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları) is a Turkish government-funded program administered by YTB that provides fully-financed scholarships — covering tuition, accommodation, stipend, language training, and flights — to international students pursuing associate, bachelor's, master's, PhD, and research programs at Turkish universities.

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Product category

Government Scholarship Programs / International Higher Education Funding

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Government-Sponsored Scholarships & Exchange Funding (EDAIAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

University/Institutional Scholarships & Tuition Waivers (EDAIAOAG), Degree-Level Scholarships (Undergrad/Masters/PhD/Postdoc) (EDAIAOAE), Research Grants, Fellowships & Stipends (International) (EDAIAOAJ), Application Support, Matching Platforms & Scholarship Administration Services (EDAIAOAN)

Keywords

• Government scholarship program
• International student funding
• Higher education scholarships
• Turkish language education
• International student services

Headquarters

HQ city

Balgat

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Scholarship Program: Türkiye Scholarships is a government-funded scholarship program by the Republic of Türkiye. It does not generate revenue but distributes funding to international students. The program is financed by the Turkish government to promote internationalization of Turkish higher education and strengthen diplomatic ties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Türkiye Bursları is a government-funded international scholarship program that funds international students to pursue associate, bachelor's, master's, PhD, and research degrees at Turkish universities. It provides an all-inclusive package covering university placement, tuition fees, 1-year Turkish language education, accommodation, health insurance, monthly stipends, and one-time round-trip airfare. Recipients are placed at one of 208 Turkish universities across 81 cities through the centralized TBBS online application system.

Product overview

Türkiye Bursları operates a unified government-funded scholarship platform offering multiple program tiers: the core Full-Time Türkiye Scholarships for associate through doctoral levels (covering university placement, tuition, accommodation, health insurance, monthly stipend, Turkish language training, and airfare); short-term programs including the Research Scholarship (3-12 months for researchers), Success Scholarship (merit-based for existing Turkish university students), and KATİP (8-month language program for officials); supplementary services like the International Student Academy (seminars, specialization programs, cultural activities, online courses), International Student Science Congress, International Student Awards, and International Student Internship Program; and infrastructure services including TÖMER Turkish language education, thesis scanning, and the Türkiye Alumni Network connecting over 150,000 graduates across 160 countries. All programs feed into a single application system (TBBS) and share cross-program benefits like the alumni portal and academic support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Success Scholarship Program: A program for outstanding students currently studying at Turkish universities on their own who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance
• Research Scholarship Program
• KATİP
• International Student Short Film Festival (ISSFF)
• International Student Academy
• International Student Awards
• International Student Sciences Congress
• International Student Internship Program

Products and services

• Türkiye Scholarships (Full-Time Programs) Comprehensive government-funded scholarship providing full financial support (tuition, accommodation, health insurance, monthly stipend, 1-year Turkish language course, round-trip airfare) for international students pursuing associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees at Turkish universities, with placement handled centrally.
• Success Scholarship Program Merit-based scholarship for international students currently studying at Turkish universities on their own who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance; applications accepted October-November with December results; covers monthly stipend only.
• Research Scholarship Program Program encouraging international researchers and academicians to collaborate with Turkish academicians at Turkish universities; duration 3-12 months; applications open year-round with quarterly assessment; 25,000 TL/month stipend.
• KATIP (Turkish Communication Program for Public Officials and Academics) Eight-month program for foreign public officials, diplomats, academics, and researchers to learn Turkish and gain understanding of Türkiye; covers 20,000 TL monthly stipend, accommodation, and round-trip airfare.
• Turkish Language Education (TÖMER) One-year free Turkish language education provided to all Türkiye Scholarship students at Turkish Language Teaching Centers (TÖMER) within universities; 960 hours mandatory Turkish plus 140 hours Academic Turkish; expected C1 level Turkish Proficiency Certificate upon completion.
• Thesis Scanning Service Online thesis search and scanning service allowing users to search scholarship recipients' theses by text, education level, language, and scientific field.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 360,000 international students study in Türkiye, with 15,000 on scholarships
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of Culture and Tourism (KTB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry contributing to the implementation of Türkiye Scholarships by supporting cultural programs and tourism-related activities for international students.
• Ministry of Foreign AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry supporting international student recruitment and diplomatic coordination for Türkiye Scholarships programs.
• Ministry of National Education (MEB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry contributing to educational coordination and student placement processes for Türkiye Scholarships.
• Council of Higher Education (YÖK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education regulatory body coordinating university placements and academic standards for Türkiye Scholarships recipients across 208 Turkish universities.
• Yunus Emre InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural institution providing Turkish language education support and cultural promotion. Students with C1 level Turkish proficiency certificates from Yunus Emre Institute are exempt from Turkish preparatory education.
• TİKA (Turkish Cooperation and Development Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment agency supporting implementation of Türkiye Scholarships programs and cultural cooperation activities.
• Yunus Emre Foundation (YEE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation promoting Turkish culture and language internationally, contributing to the cultural aspects of Türkiye Scholarships.
• Turkish Maarif FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational foundation supporting international education initiatives and Türkiye Scholarships program implementation.
• Turkish AirlinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational airline providing flight support for scholarship recipients. Students receive one-time round-trip flight tickets to Türkiye.
• Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint scholarship program co-funded by YTB and IsDB for students from IsDB member countries and Muslim communities. Covers monthly stipend, accommodation, tuition fees, health insurance, Turkish language course, and round-trip airfare.
• Kredi ve Yurtlar Genel Müdürlüğü (KYK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral Directorate of Credits and Dormitories providing student accommodation support for Türkiye Scholarships recipients in KYK dormitories.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC): Scholarship program administered by the China Scholarship Council covering tuition, accommodation, stipend, and insurance for international students at Chinese universities. Closely comparable in scale and all-inclusive benefits, and a direct competitor in emerging-market student recruitment.
• Chevening Scholarships: UK government scholarship program funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, offering fully-funded master's scholarships at UK universities. Directly comparable as a prestigious government-sponsored international scholarship with global recruitment and alumni network.
• Australia Awards: Australian government scholarships and fellowships funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, targeting students from developing countries. Comparable as a government-funded international scholarship program with strong development/diplomatic mandate and alumni network.
• Commonwealth Scholarships: UK-funded scholarship program for students from Commonwealth countries to study at UK universities. Comparable as a government-funded scholarship with a defined geopolitical target market and substantial alumni network.
• Global Korea Scholarship (GKS): South Korean government scholarship program offering full funding for international students at Korean universities, including Korean language training. Comparable as an Asian competitor with comprehensive benefits and government language program integration.
• Stipendium Hungaricum: Hungarian government scholarship program offering fully-funded studies for international students at Hungarian universities, with strong emphasis on bilateral agreements and emerging-market recruitment. Closely comparable in structure and target demographic as a regional competitor.
• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service): Germany's national agency for international academic cooperation, administering fully-funded scholarships for international students to study at German universities. Closely comparable in offering comprehensive government-funded scholarships covering tuition, stipends, and insurance.
• Fulbright Program: US government-funded international scholarship and exchange program offering fully-funded opportunities for foreign students to study in the United States. Directly comparable as a large-scale, government-sponsored outbound education scholarship targeting international students globally.
• MEXT Scholarship (Japan): Japanese government scholarship offered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology for international students at Japanese universities. Comparable as a long-established government scholarship with multi-degree coverage and language preparation year.
• Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees: EU-funded scholarship program offering full scholarships for international students to participate in joint master's programs across European universities. Comparable as a multinational government-funded scholarship covering tuition, travel, and living allowance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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