Middle East Technical University (METU)

Overview

Quick answer: Middle East Technical University (METU) is a public university in Ankara, Turkey, offering bachelor's, master's, phd programmes. Indicative international tuition is TRY 60,000 to TRY 150,000 a year; many postgraduate programmes ask for IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

English-medium public university.

Popular subject areas

Subject areas where Middle East Technical University (METU) offers programmes. Open a subject to compare other universities.

Fees and cost of study (estimate in BDT)

Estimate only, using rates of 25 October 2026. The official visa funds rule for Turkey is in our Turkey guide.

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Admission requirements and documents

Typical documents for Bangladeshi applicants. The programme page decides the final list.

• Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
• SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
• English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
• Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
• Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
• Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
• Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Student visa for Turkey

Students apply to universities or through Türkiye Bursları, then for a student visa and residence permit.

1. Shortlist programmes on the universities' own websites and check entry requirements for Bangladeshi certificates.
2. Apply and receive the admission or acceptance letter.
3. Get SSC/HSC/degree certificates attested (Education Board / Ministry of Education and MOFA) and translated if required.
4. Prepare funds, sponsor documents and insurance, then apply for the student visa.
5. Book travel only after the visa or entry permit is issued.

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Scholarships to look at

• Turkiye Burslari (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD)
• Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks (PhD)
• Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (Master's)

Also check the university's own scholarships page. No scholarship is guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• Middle East Technical University (METU) (official website)
• Türkiye Bursları
• Study in Türkiye

Decisions are made by the university and the immigration authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.