Studying Medicine in Türkiye: a guide for students from Iran
117 universities in Türkiye offer Medicine; 37 of them teach it in English. Below you will find the best options for students from Iran, with fees, the visa process and the documents you need.
Universities offering Medicine
Visa and documents for students from Iran
- Visa
- Visa-free entry; residence permit after arrival
Citizens of Iran can enter Türkiye visa-free for tourist stays of up to 90 days within 180 days. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that those coming to study should obtain a visa appropriate to that purpose from a Turkish mission. Students who enter visa-free can also apply for a student residence permit at the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management (e-ikamet) after enrolling, before their visa-free period ends. Confirm the right route with your university's international office. - How to apply
- If you are entitled to visa-free entry, no appointment is needed. For applications that require a visa, pre-application and appointments are made via www.visa.gov.tr. The consular section of the Embassy in Tehran accepts personal applications Sunday to Thursday, 09:00–12:30.
- Required documents
- Bring your passport, acceptance letter and the original of your high school diploma. Documents in Persian require a certified Turkish or English translation.
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Can students from Iran study Medicine in English in Türkiye?
Yes. 37 universities offer Medicine in English (fully or at least 30%). The others teach in Turkish and require a one-year Turkish preparatory year.
How much does it cost to study Medicine in Türkiye?
Annual tuition ranges from 9,900 to 76,400 USD depending on the university. Private universities usually charge more; state universities are cheaper but have limited international quotas.
Do students from Iran need a visa for Türkiye?
Visa-free entry; residence permit after arrival. Citizens of Iran can enter Türkiye visa-free for tourist stays of up to 90 days within 180 days. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that those coming to study should obtain a visa appropriate to that purpose from a Turkish mission. Students who enter visa-free can also apply for a student residence permit at the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management (e-ikamet) after enrolling, before their visa-free period ends. Confirm the right route with your university's international office
How can I apply from Iran?
Fill in our online application form and upload your documents. Your first application to private and Northern Cyprus universities is free, and we handle the whole process up to enrolment.