Türkiye Burslari Scholarship 2027 for Pakistani Students

By ask2mudasar · Updated 16 October 2026 · How we verify

Türkiye Burslari 2027: fully funded study in Turkey

Türkiye Burslari (Türkiye Scholarships) is the Turkish government's fully funded scholarship for international students, run by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB). Pakistani students can apply for a bachelor's, master's or PhD at a Turkish public university, with tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance, flights and a one-year Turkish course all paid.

The main 2027 application window is expected to run from 10 January to 20 February 2027, the same dates as every recent cycle. There is no application fee, and you apply online through the official portal only.

Quick facts

Provider	Government of Türkiye, through YTB
Levels	Associate, bachelor's, master's, PhD, research
Funding	Fully funded: tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance, flights, Turkish course
Monthly stipend	6,500 TL (bachelor's) · 9,500 TL (master's) · 13,000 TL (PhD)
Who can apply	Citizens of all countries, including Pakistan
Application window	10 January – 20 February (every year)
Application fee	None
Apply at	turkiyeburslari.gov.tr

Is Türkiye Burslari open now? Not yet. The general call opens on 10 January. The separate Success Scholarship track (for top performers in national exams) takes applications in October–November, so check the official calendar if you have a top national rank.

What the Turkey scholarship covers

Türkiye Burslari pays for your full degree and your living costs, so a Pakistani student needs no bank statement or sponsor to accept it.

Benefit	Details
University placement	YTB places you in a university and programme from your preference list
Tuition fee	Paid in full for the whole programme
Monthly stipend	Bachelor's 6,500 TL · Master's 9,500 TL · PhD 13,000 TL
Accommodation	Government or university dormitory
Health insurance	Turkish general health insurance
Turkish language course	One year, before your degree starts
Flight ticket	One ticket at the start of your studies and one when you graduate

Merit (Success) Scholarship winners receive twice the regular stipend for their level. Stipends are paid in Turkish lira and revised from time to time, so check the official programme page before you plan a budget.

Eligibility for Pakistani students

You can apply if you meet the age limit and minimum marks for your level. The first round is automatic: applications below these numbers are rejected before anyone reads them.

Level	Age limit	Minimum marks	Pakistani qualification it usually applies to
Bachelor's (and associate)	Under 21	70%	Intermediate (FSc, FA, ICS, ICom) or A Levels
Master's	Under 30	75%	Bachelor's (BS, BSc, BA)
PhD	Under 35	75%	Master's or MPhil/MS
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy (any level)	As above	90%	—
Research scholarship	Under 50	—	Researchers and academics

• Final-year students can apply. You are eligible if you will graduate before August of the application year, so 2027 FSc and final-year BS students can apply in January 2027.
• CGPA: if your transcript shows only a CGPA, attach your university's official percentage equivalence or conversion scale.
• O/A Level students applying for a bachelor's need the minimum results that their qualification (such as SAT or GCSE) requires.

Who cannot apply: Turkish citizens, people who have lost Turkish citizenship, and students already enrolled at a Turkish university at the level they are applying for.

Required documents

Upload every document to the online system (TBBS) as a clear scan. Prepare them in December so you can apply early in the window.

• Valid passport or CNIC
• Photo taken within the last year
• Diploma or provisional certificate (final-year students: a letter from your school or university)
• Transcript / detailed marks certificate
• National exam results, if any (for example, your board result card)
• International test scores (SAT, GRE, GMAT), only if your chosen programme requires them
• Language test scores (IELTS, TOEFL), only if your chosen programme requires them
• PhD only: a research proposal and a sample of research you have written

The online form also asks for a letter of intent and your social and academic activities. These are scored in the expert evaluation, so treat them as part of the application, not a formality. IELTS is needed only if your chosen programme asks for it; every scholar takes a one-year Turkish course first.

How to apply for Türkiye Burslari from Pakistan

You apply once, online, and choose your universities and programmes in the same form. There is no separate admission to apply for.

1. Create an account on the official portal at turkiyeburslari.gov.tr when the window opens on 10 January.
2. Fill in your personal, education and activity details, including clubs, volunteering, competitions and work.
3. Choose your universities and programmes in order of preference. Pick programmes that match your previous study; the committee checks how consistent your choices are.
4. Write your letter of intent: why this field, why Turkey, and what you will do after graduating.
5. Upload your documents and submit before 20 February.

Selection process and timeline

Stage	When	What happens
Applications	10 Jan – 20 Feb	Online form and documents
Preliminary assessment	March	Automatic check of age, marks and documents
Expert evaluation	March – April	Committee scores your record, letter of intent and activities, and shortlists
Test (bachelor's only)	April – June	30 questions of maths, geometry and logic in 60 minutes, in Turkish and English, on the interview day
Interview	April – June	15–30 minutes with academics; bring original documents
Results	Early August	Announced on the portal
Arrival in Turkey	September	Turkish course starts; degree begins the following year

The interview follows a set order: document check, why you applied, your academic knowledge and career goals, then your questions. Interviews are face-to-face with visiting Turkish delegations; your invitation will say where and when.

Tips for a stronger application

The committee scores three things: academic success, social activities and motivation for your field. Each tip below targets one of them.

• Keep your choices consistent. A pharmacy graduate choosing pharmacy, public health and biochemistry reads better than one choosing pharmacy, law and architecture.
• Make the letter of intent specific. Name the field, a problem you want to work on, and how you will use the degree in Pakistan. Avoid copied templates; committees read thousands.
• List real activities with proof. Debating, volunteering, Olympiads, sports, internships and research all count. Have certificates ready for the interview.
• Bachelor's applicants: practise the test. It is maths, geometry and logic based on the Turkish curriculum. A mock exam is on the official site.
• Apply in January, not on 20 February. Late submissions are not accepted, and a last-day problem with a scan or the portal leaves no time to fix it.

Common mistakes

• Applying while over the age limit or under the minimum marks: the system rejects these automatically.
• Uploading blurred phone photos of documents.
• Choosing programmes unrelated to your previous degree without explaining why.

Scam warning: Türkiye Burslari is free. Nobody can sell you a seat, guarantee selection, or apply on your behalf for a fee. Apply only at turkiyeburslari.gov.tr, and check any "agent" offer with our Scam check.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Türkiye Burslari scholarship open now? The general call for 2027 is expected to open on 10 January 2027 and close on 20 February 2027. The status chip at the top of this page shows the current status.

Can Pakistani students apply for Türkiye Burslari? Yes. Citizens of all countries can apply, including Pakistan.

Is Türkiye Burslari fully funded? Yes. It covers tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance, a one-year Turkish course and flights at the start and end of your studies.

How much is the Türkiye Burslari stipend? 6,500 TL a month for bachelor's, 9,500 TL for master's and 13,000 TL for PhD students. Success Scholarship holders receive double.

What percentage is required for Türkiye Burslari? At least 70% for bachelor's and 75% for master's and PhD. Medicine, dentistry and pharmacy need 90% at every level.

Is IELTS required for the Turkey scholarship? Only if the programme you choose asks for it. All scholars take a one-year Turkish course before their degree.

Is there an age limit? Yes: under 21 for bachelor's, under 30 for master's, under 35 for PhD and under 50 for research.

Is there an application fee? No. Applying is free, and you apply only through the official website.

When are the results announced? In early August, after interviews held between April and June.

Sources

We checked these sources on 16 October 2026:

• Home and coverage
• Application calendar
• Criteria and scholarship programmes (age limits, minimum marks, who cannot apply)
• Full-time programmes (stipends and what is covered)
• Application in 5 steps (documents)
• Evaluation and selection process (test and interview)

Last checked against official sources on 16 October 2026. Always confirm dates and requirements on the official website before applying.