Turkey

Why choose UEL?

  • Guaranteed scholarships: Turkish students can access automatic scholarships on most courses, with awards available up to £2,500.
  • Career-first university: UEL focuses on real-world skills, ensuring students graduate ready for global employment opportunities.
  • Work placement opportunities: Many programmes include built-in work placements, internships, or industry projects to boost employability.
  • Affordable London experience: Located in East London, UEL offers a traditional campus setting with direct Tube links to central London in just 35 minutes.
  • Affordable tuition fees: Competitive tuition rates make UEL an accessible choice, with flexible instalment payment options available for international students.
  • Flexible on-campus accommodation: Modern student housing is available directly on campus, with prices starting from £150 per week.
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Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Students must have passed one of the following with a GPA of 4.0 / Grade 70 or above:

  • Devlet Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (Private High School Diploma),
  • Devlet Teknik Lise Diplomasi (State Technical Four-Year High School Diploma)
  • Devlet Meslek Lise Diplomasi (State Vocational or Trade High School Diploma) 

Postgraduate

Students must hold a Lisans Diplomasi with an overall GPA of 2.2 or (60%):

  • From an ‘excellent’ university (refer to the list below) or 2.5 or (63%) from other institutions.
  • GPA 2.0 to 2.2 from an “excellent*” university and a strong personal statement should be referred to tutor.

*RECOGNISED INSTITUTIONS BY YOK (Turkish Higher Education Council) 

Accepted English Language Qualifications

Learn more about accepted English Language Qualifications

English language requirements

To study at UEL you must demonstrate that your English level is at the standard for university study. We accept a number of different English language qualifications/tests for entry onto our courses, with IELTS being the most common.

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Meet your Representative

Muhammad Babar, Regional Manager (MENA & Central Asia)

Muhammad Babar is our Regional Manager for the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Central Asia, who is a former international student in the UK. Muhammad has extensive knowledge and experience in the Higher Education sector.

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Agents

Study abroad agents in Turkey

Azeri Student 
Full Address with Postcode: 8 November PR 15, Azure Business Centre 20th Floor, Office 135, Baku, Azerbaijan, AZ1025 
Email Address: info@azeristudent.az
Contact Number with Country Code: +994 50 512 28 28 
Website Link: www.azeristudent.az 

EDUKAS 
Full Address with Postcode: Bağdat Caddesi No:280 Güneş Apt K:1 D:3 Caddebostan, İstanbul 
Email Address: istanbul@edukas.com.tr
Contact Number with Country Code: 0090 216 408 22 20 
Website Link: www.edukas.com.tr 

EGITIMAL ECS 
Full Address with Postcode: Cihannuma, Barbaros Blv. No:71 D:2, 34022 Besiktas/Istanbul 
Email Address: admission@egitimal.com
Contact Number with Country Code: +90 532 788 99 90 
Website Link: https://egitimal.com/ 

IDP Istanbul
Address: Harbiye Mah. Cumhuriyet Cad. Kahan Apt. No.40/4 (Kahve Dünyası'nın üzerinde) Elmadağ, Şişli - İstanbul
Email: info.turkey@idp.com
Phone: +90 212 245 1588

QS StudentApply Ltd
Full address with postcode: 1 Tranley Mews, Fleet Road, London, United Kingdom, NW3 2DG
Email address: admissions.qsa@qs.com
Contact number with country code: +44 (0) 207 284 7200
Website link: www.topuniversities.com 

SI-UK Turkey
Full address with postcode: Fulya Mahallesi Büyükdere Caddesi No:74/D Ofis:10, 34349 Şişli/İstanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
Email address: istanbul@studyin-uk.com
Contact number with country code: 902129950735
Website link: www.studyin-uk.com/turkey 

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