Content Table:
1. Why Study in Antalya?
2. Total Number of Schools by Institution Type
3. List of Colleges & Universities in Antalya (2025(
4. Free Education in Antalya
Did you know that Antalya has the highest literacy rate in Turkey?
According to the 2022/2023 data of the Turkish Statistical Institute, Antalya is the province with the highest literacy rate (%99,0) in Turkey.
Because;
- Life quality is way better than Istanbul, Ankara.
- Cost of Living is lower to compare with European Institutions
- Antalya has the highest literacy rate in Turkey!
- Plenty of qualified education and training facilities
- Dynamic International student ecosystem
- The richness of social and cultural life
There are five universities in Antalya, 2 of which are state and 3 are foundation universities, 95 faculties / colleges and 93 thousand 212 students.
1) Akdeniz University (State)
2) Antalya Bilim University (Foundation)
3) Alanya Hamdullah Emin Paşa University (Foundation)
4) Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University (State)
5) Antalya AKEV University (Foundation)
Source: Provincial Planning Directorate (March, 2024)
Number of Faculties / Colleges = 46
Number of Lecturers = 2,842
Number of Students = 77,263
Antalya Bilim University (Foundation)
Number of Faculties / Colleges = 10
Number of Lecturers = 174
Number of Students = 3,180
Alanya Hamdullah Emin Paşa University (Foundation)
Number of Faculties / Colleges = 6
Number of Lecturers = 29
Number of Students = 437
Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University (State)
Number of Faculties / Colleges =19
Number of Lecturers = 329
Number of Students = 11,891
Antalya AKEV University (Foundation)
Number of Faculties / Colleges = 14
Number of Lecturers = 51
Number of Students = 441
Schools Providing Education in a Foreign Language:
Eduant International Russian School: Located in the Konyaaltı district, this school provides education in Russian. The school provides education from kindergarten to high school.
Antalya Bilim University: This university provides education in English in some departments. There is an English education option especially in departments such as engineering, business and tourism.
Other Private Schools: There are various private schools in Antalya that provide education in languages such as English, German and French. These schools are usually paid, but some may offer scholarship opportunities.
Turkish Language Learning Courses:
Antalya Metropolitan Municipality ATASEM: Turkish courses are organized for foreigners within the scope of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality's free art and vocational courses. These courses generally start from the basic level (A1) and continue to the advanced levels (B1, B2). Participation in the courses is free of charge and a certificate is given at the end of the course.
Turkish Preparatory Courses at Universities:
Universities in Antalya: Many state and foundation universities in Antalya organize Turkish preparatory courses for foreign students. In order to participate in these courses, it is necessary to meet the conditions determined by the universities.
Additional Information: Some non-governmental organizations in Antalya can also organize free Turkish courses or support programs for foreigners. You can also contact these organizations to get information about educational opportunities.
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