Programmes/Initiatives to assist students in the bottom 20% of household income group in Türkiye

There are various types of gratuitous scholarship offered in ITU to assist different needs of students.

Apart from financial assistance, we provide free health and psychological services to our students free of charge.

• Psychological Support Services

  ·       Health Services

   

  Annually, the university evaluates students from economically disadvantaged families. They are scored based on their financial need, and those qualifying receive tailored financial support. This aid is not one-off but extends throughout their academic journey, ensuring not just access but successful degree completion. This practice exemplifies our commitment to equal educational access and academic success, irrespective of economic status.

   

  Schemes to support poor students from low or lower-middle income countries

  All international students are required to pay a tuition fee/contribution when enrolling at the University in accordance with the relevant regulations of the Turkish Higher Education Council. Students from low-income countries can apply to any scholarship (food, housing, merit and athletic scholarships) provided by our university.

   

  Scholarships for International Students	Short description
  Poverty Scholarship	Scholarship for students in the bottom 20% of household income. Students can benefit from cash scholarships according to their economic needs. Cash scholarships are provided by ITU Foundations, ITU Alumni and Associations and other private individuals/foundations/institutions/organizations.
  Disability discount	For students with disabilities who submit a report of their disability (during their education), a discount is made from the amount of the tuition fee they have to pay according to their level of disability.
  Tuition fee discount	Students who qualify for a tuition fee discount from international students pay tuition fees with a discount.
  Research assistants Scholarship	Research assistants who receive graduate education in daytime education programs (during their education) are exempt from tuition fees.
  Children of Martyrs and Veterans	Children of Martyrs and Veterans are exempt from fees (within the duration of their education)
  Refugee students from Ukraine, Sudan and Palestine	Students who are unable to continue their education due to the war have been granted the right to transfer if they are eligible, and those who are not eligible have been granted the opportunity to be a “special student”, which is in a sense a guest student.

   

  In alignment with the regulations delineated in "Regarding the Support to be Provided by the Board of Higher Education to Foreign Students from Abroad," scholarships are allocated to international students originating from underdeveloped nations who have been admitted to state universities in Türkiye by the Higher Education Board. Istanbul Technical University, adhering to the tenets of Higher Education in Türkiye, mirrors this commitment. As a public university, ITU has instituted a designated quota to accommodate and support students from this demographic, ensuring they have access to quality education and the necessary financial support. This initiative is indicative of ITU’s and the broader Turkish higher education system’s dedication to promoting global educational inclusivity and diversity.

   

  Success Stories of International Graduates

  Gharra Bostani Eid studied both ITU Electronics and Communication Engineering and ITU Control and Automation Engineering. She graduated with highest scores in ITU Control and Automation Engineering. Gharra dreamt of studying in ITU since she was in high school. She applied to ITU with full point on her SAT exam.

  Seba from Syria graduated with the third highest scores in the ITU Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics. She also studied Turkish during her studies to better communicate with her lecturers.

   

1.3.4 Bottom financial quintile student support  

ITU Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School was established in 2019 with a protocol signed between the Ministry of Education and ITU. Recognizing the need for skilled intermediate staff in our country, it imparts the knowledge and experience of ITU tradition to its high school initiative. Financial support is provided to lower-income students to the extent that donations allow.

Additionally, several scholarships are provided. Apart from financial assistance, we provide free health and psychological services to our students free of charge.

Annually, the university evaluates students from economically disadvantaged families. They are scored based on their financial need, and those qualifying receive tailored financial support. This aid is not one-off but extends throughout their academic journey, ensuring not just access but successful degree completion. This practice exemplifies our commitment to equal educational access and academic success, irrespective of economic status.