Bayburt University — Bayburt

Bayburt University (Bayburt Üniversitesi) is a public university in the small city of Bayburt, in Turkey's eastern Black Sea region near the Erzurum/Trabzon corridor. Founded in 2008, the university was initially built around the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Sharia and Religious Foundations, and the Faculty of Construction Engineering.

Size and identity: Bayburt is among Turkey's smaller public universities — best suited to students who want very low cost, a quiet regional setting, and access to specific programs (notably teacher training and Islamic studies).

Language of instruction: Predominantly Turkish. International students typically complete TÖMER Turkish preparation before joining their main degree.

Notable programs:

• Teacher training — computer sciences and teaching technologies, primary mathematics, primary-level classroom teaching, social studies, science, English-language teaching, Turkish-language teaching
• Counselling and Psychology
• Economics
• Public Administration
• Theology
• History
• Turkish Language and Literature
• Faculty of Engineering — industrial, civil, mechanical, food engineering

Documents required for international applicants:

• Copy of high-school diploma
• Translated and notarised copy of the diploma
• Copy of passport (or Turkish residence permit, kimlik)
• Passport-style photograph
• Copy of YÖS or SAT certificate (if applicable)

Admission: Bayburt accepts SAT, YÖS, and high-school diplomas with adequate GPA. Apply at ubs.bayburt.edu.tr.

Tuition (international students): Approximately $300–800 per year for most undergraduate programs — among the lowest in Turkey.

Scholarships: Türkiye Bursları covers tuition, housing, stipend, and travel for accepted international students.

Living in Bayburt: Bayburt is a small mountain city in northeast Turkey (~1,600 m altitude), with cold snowy winters and a quiet traditional character. Cost of living is among the lowest in Turkey — student rent typically $80–150/month. The city is close to Trabzon (~3 hours), and the surrounding region offers dramatic Pontic-mountain landscapes.

Recognition: Diplomas are accredited by Turkey's YÖK and recognised across the Arab world. Best suited to students with a clear interest in teacher training or Islamic studies who prioritise extremely low cost.

Verify current English-language support, program availability, and dormitory access directly with the university before applying.