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Türkiye has become the most preferred destination for higher education students from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), according to a new international report examining global student mobility trends.
In a statement, Türkiye’s Council of Higher Education (YOK) said the report was prepared by the British Council in cooperation with the Netherlands-based international education platform Studyportals. Titled “Emerging Trends as Destination and Source Regions,” the report draws on data from 51 million users across more than 220 countries and regions.
The report reveals that Türkiye hosts approximately 350,000 international students from more than 200 countries, making it the most popular destination for students from the Middle East and North Africa. On a global scale, Türkiye ranks sixth among countries attracting the highest number of international students worldwide.
In addition to student numbers, Türkiye stands out for its academic program capacity. With 906 undergraduate and 900 master’s degree programs, the country ranks first worldwide in terms of program number and diversity.
Istanbul and Ankara were identified as the most in-demand cities for undergraduate and graduate studies.
The report also includes testimonies from international students currently studying in Türkiye. Zaina Alkhazendar, a third-year medical student at the University of Health Sciences who transferred from Gaza, said that Türkiye was the only country to accept her application, allowing her to continue her education.
Yeseo Yook, a third-year medical student at Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine from South Korea, described the education she receives in Türkiye as being at world standards in both scientific and clinical training.
She also emphasized the long-standing friendship between Türkiye and South Korea, noting her intention to contribute to strengthening bilateral ties while serving humanity as a physician.
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