Studying in Turkey vs. United Kingdom
Turkey and United Kingdom 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 €1,836 in United Kingdom.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Turkey
Cheaper monthly living
Turkey
Lower visa proof of funds
Turkey
Side-by-side comparison
Turkey
United Kingdom
Currency
TRY (₺)
GBP (£)
Public tuition (annual)
₺15,000
≈ €390 / yr
£22,000
≈ €25,740 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
₺200,000
≈ €5,200 / yr
£38,000
≈ €44,460 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
₺19,225 / mo
≈ €500 / mo
£1,569 / mo
≈ €1,836 / mo
Visa proof of funds
₺200,000
Proof of funds (annual)
£12,006
UKVI maintenance (outside London)
Cities tracked
Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya
London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.