Studying in Turkey vs. Uae
Turkey and Uae are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €500 in Turkey and €1,350 in Uae.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Turkey
Cheaper monthly living
Turkey
Lower visa proof of funds
Turkey
Side-by-side comparison
Turkey
Uae
Currency
TRY (₺)
AED (AED)
Public tuition (annual)
₺15,000
≈ €390 / yr
AED55,000
≈ €13,750 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
₺200,000
≈ €5,200 / yr
AED95,000
≈ €23,750 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
₺19,225 / mo
≈ €500 / mo
AED5,400 / mo
≈ €1,350 / mo
Visa proof of funds
₺200,000
Proof of funds (annual)
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Cities tracked
Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.