Turkey charges foreign students $1,500 vs $20,000 for Turks, markets residency path

Turkish universities set annual fees for foreign students at $1,500 while domestic students pay $20,000, a stark disparity marketed as a gateway to residency and work permits. The policy targets applicants from the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa, signaling a deliberate strategy to attract foreign talent and investment. This pricing structure may reflect broader immigration and economic policy shifts, though its impact on domestic education equity remains unclear.