TURKEY BECOMING NEXT DESTINATION FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS WITH MOST COURSES IN ENGLISH HAVING 184 UNIVERSITIES OUT OF WHICH 110 STATE UNIVERSITIES AND 74 PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES In recent times, Turkey has been making a name for its self in several arenas such as tourism, investment and industries. All these have nonetheless contributed to excellent learning facilities for the country that is partly in Asia and Europe. And hence Turkey counts about 184 universities - 110 state universities and 74 private universities - enabling the country to attract numerous international students including Rwandans. Under the Umbrella body, Rwandan Students Community in Turkey, over 90 Rwandan students are pursuing courses in various disciplines from undergraduate to advanced degrees. Omar Gatera, a PhD candidate in Telecommunication Engineering in the country, says many universities are in partnership with European and American universities. In addition, most of the universities are open to international students and they teach all levels of education. Having appreciated the education here I would encourage everyone to apply to study here, Gatera said. From this body, students get an opportunity that exposes them to world class learning which is worth the journey. According to this body, other students interested in higher education abroad are urged to consider the nation whose universities are globally recognized and also work in close partnership with international higher learning institutions. Students also need to be prepared to use a foreign language. For example English is the most commonly used language in institutions of higher learning, says one of the students. Another common fear that weighs down international students is the accommodation and tuition fees. However, the students say the reverse is true in the case in Turkey. Those willing to apply can look up universities online that accept admission request for international students. For those who succeed with high grades, they are granted scholarship from their host universities. Currently it is estimated that private students from Rwanda are about 30, and the number is expected grow. Additionally those willing to study in Turkey are required to process their travel and resident documents during the application process with the closest embassy in Uganda.
Posted on: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:12:20 +0000
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