Study in Ankara

The capital city and political center. Home to Turkey's top-ranked universities including METU (#1 nationally), Hacettepe, and Ankara University. Calmer, more affordable, and academically focused.

Universities

Public

Private

Int'l Students

20,000+

Population

5.7M

Why Ankara

Why Students Choose Ankara

Home to Turkey's #1 ranked university (METU, THE 351–400)

30–40% cheaper than Istanbul for cost of living

Strong concentration of top public universities

Calm, focused academic atmosphere ideal for study

Central location — easy access to all parts of Turkey

Growing tech and startup ecosystem

Cost of Living

Monthly Expenses in Ankara

Rent

$150–400

Food

$120–200

Transport

$15–25

Total/Month

$350–600

Weather: Cold winters (0–5°C with snow), hot dry summers (25–35°C). Continental climate with low humidity.

Accommodation

Housing Options in Ankara

KYK Government Dorm

$50–100/month

More available than Istanbul

Private Dormitory

$150–350/month

Near Kızılay, Çankaya, Beytepe

Shared Apartment

$150–300/month

Çankaya, Bahçelievler popular

Studio Apartment

$250–400/month

Very affordable compared to Istanbul

Transport

Getting Around Ankara

Metro/Ankaray

Two metro lines, covers major areas

EGO Bus

Comprehensive bus network

Dolmuş

Shared minibuses, very affordable

Universities

Universities in Ankara

Public Universities (4)

Ankara University

THE 1201-1500 • 95 programs

$400 – $2,600/yr

Middle East Technical University (METU)

THE 351-400 • 42 programs

$800 – $3,500/yr

Hacettepe University

THE 801-1000 • 100 programs

$600 – $3,000/yr

Gazi University

THE 1201-1500 • 90 programs

$400 – $2,000/yr

Private Universities (4)

Bilkent University

THE 601-800 • 38 programs

$14,000 – $21,000/yr

Çankaya University

THE 801-1000 • 25 programs

$4,000 – $10,000/yr

TOBB University of Economics and Technology

THE 1201-1500 • 22 programs

$6,000 – $12,000/yr

Lokman Hekim University

THE N/A • 18 programs

$3,000 – $16,000/yr

Student Life

Living in Ankara

Ankara is Turkey's university city. Kızılay and Tunalı Hilmi districts are student hubs with affordable cafés, bookstores, and social venues. The city has excellent public transport, safe neighborhoods, and a quieter lifestyle ideal for focused study. METU's campus alone is a small city with forests, lakes, and sports facilities.

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