Private universities in Ankara 2026: list, bachelor’s fees and who they suit

Ankara is Türkiye's capital and one of its biggest student cities. It is calmer than Istanbul, living costs are a little lower and campuses are large and green.

Ankara universities on our site

The figures below are yearly fees for bachelor's programmes on our site (discounted price, US dollars). The top of the range is usually medicine and dentistry.

University	Bachelor’s programmes	Yearly fee
Bilkent University	32	$18 400 + discount available
Atılım University	43	$7 250 – $22 000
TOBB ETÜ	21	$5 900 – $16 800
TED University	23	$3 750 – $5 900
Ankara Medipol University	30	$3 140 – $20 000
Lokman Hekim University	17	$3 750 – $22 500
OSTIM Technical University	27	$3 500 – $10 000
Ankara Bilim University	16	$3 000 – $3 800

Which one suits whom?

• Bilkent — one of Türkiye's most prestigious private universities; all bachelor's programmes are in English. Admission is competitive: SAT, IB or a national exam score is required.
• Atılım and TOBB ETÜ — strong in engineering and technology; TOBB ETÜ runs a cooperative (work placement) model.
• TED University — small classes, English-taught, liberal education approach.
• Ankara Medipol, Lokman Hekim — specialised in health and medical fields.
• OSTIM Technical, Ankara Bilim — among the most affordable options.

Ankara or Istanbul?

Ankara is calmer and easier to manage; living costs are close to Istanbul's but a little lower. Full comparison: Istanbul, Ankara or İzmir?

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Source: uninturkey.com programme database (November 2026). Prices are based on universities' official lists and may change.

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