AnkaraTurkeys heartland capital brings together ancient traditions and forward-thinking ambition. With leafy boulevards, museums, embassies, and 15 world-class universities, the city is an academic powerhouse for Turkish and international students alike. Campus life in Ankara thrives: from historic libraries to cutting-edge science parks and bustling student neighborhoods, every corner encourages open-minded learning and bold, global dreams.

At Grad-Dreams, we champion Ankara’s spirit of innovation and opportunity. With two decades of personalized guidance and partnerships with over 300 global universities, we make every step of the study abroad journeyfrom program choice to scholarships to departures smooth, secure, and individualized for Ankara’s diverse and dynamic student community.

#Jewels of Ankara Academia: Top Local Universities 

• Middle East Technical University (METU/ODT): Turkeys most prestigious public university (QS #285, THE 351400), world-renowned in engineering, sciences, tech, social sciences, and research. 
• Bilkent University: Top private institution (QS #477), celebrated for its English-medium engineering, business, arts, and sciences. 
• Hacettepe University: Leading health sciences and research university (QS #641650), with notable strengths in medicine, pharmacy, science, and tech. 
• Ankara University: Historic public university (est. 1946, QS #801850), famous for law, political science, language, arts, and the Erasmus program. 
• Gazi University, ankaya, Atlm, and Bakent: Influential for education, engineering, business, design, and law with strong Erasmus and international partnerships.

Every year, tens of thousands of Ankara’s brightest embark on international journeys earning global credentials to drive Turkey’s future.

#Ankara Student Pulse: Trends & Top Destinations 

• Most Popular Study Destinations: United States, Germany, UK, Canada, France, Australia, Netherlands, Ireland, Malta, and the UAE/Gulf. 
• Favorite Subjects: Engineering, Medicine, Business, Computer Science, Law, Policy, Architecture, Social Sciences, Health, and Art/Design. 
• Stats Snapshot: Of the 52,000+ Turkish students abroad (2025), Ankara is the #2 cities for both outbound and international students, with intense demand for scholarships, STEM, and English-taught programs.

Ankara students are ambitious, open-minded, and seek research-based, career-focused education worldwide.

#Ankara: all about numbers: 

• Current Students Abroad: ~52,000 Turkish nationals in 2025; Ankara contributes a major share. 
• Annual Growth Rate: 46% (steady, accelerating as students target affordable universities and broad scholarship options). 
• Projection: 56,000+ Ankara students abroad by 2026, with strong growth in EU, UK, Gulf, and Asia placements.

International mobility is driven by the US, Germany, UK, Canada, and a surge in Ireland, the Netherlands, and Asian tech hubs. Scholarships span government, university, and Erasmus+ routes; family/industry funding is vital too.