The Türkiye Burslari (Turkish Government Scholarship) is among the most generous fully-funded scholarships available to Pakistani students, and significantly less competitive than Chevening or DAAD. In 2026, Pakistan is one of the prioritised countries for Türkiye Burslari awards.
What Türkiye Burslari Covers
- ✅ Complete tuition fee, paid directly to Turkish university
- ✅ Monthly stipend: TRY 3,000–4,000/month (varies by level)
- ✅ University dormitory accommodation (single room)
- ✅ Return international flights annually (Lahore ↔ Turkey)
- ✅ Health insurance throughout your studies
- ✅ One year of Turkish language training before your academic programme
Eligibility for Pakistani Students
- Age: Under 21 for bachelor's; under 30 for master's; under 35 for PhD
- Academic: Minimum 70% in Intermediate/FSc for bachelor's; 75% for master's and PhD
- Health: Medical certificate confirming good health
- No prior Turkish required, the scholarship includes a language year
Application Timeline 2026/2027
- Portal opens: January–February annually at turkiyeburslari.gov.tr
- Deadline: February–March (varies slightly each year)
- Results: June–July
- Turkish language course: October of admission year
- Academic programme begins: October following year (after 1-year language course)
Application Process, Step by Step
- Register at turkiyeburslari.gov.tr
- Complete online application, personal details, academic history, language proficiency
- Upload: passport, academic transcripts, degree certificates, 2 reference letters, personal statement
- Select up to 12 Turkish universities and programmes in order of preference
- Submit before the March deadline
- If shortlisted: online interview (typically conducted in English for Pakistani students)
Personal Statement Tips for Pakistani Students
Turkey's selection committee looks for genuine connections between Pakistan and Turkey, specific career plans that benefit Pakistan's development, and students who will be ambassadors for Pakistani-Turkish friendship. Be specific about which Turkish university and programme you are targeting, and explain why Turkey (not just "any country") is right for your goals.
Top Turkish Universities for Pakistani Students
- METU (Middle East Technical University), Turkey's top STEM, English-medium
- Boğaziçi University Istanbul, Social Sciences, Engineering
- Istanbul Technical University, Engineering, Architecture
- Hacettepe University Ankara, Medicine, Health Sciences
- Bilkent University, Private, research-focused
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