TED University (TEDU) — Ankara

TED University (TEDU) was founded in 2009 in the Kolej district near Kızılay in the heart of Ankara, by the Turkish Education Foundation (TED) — an organisation with a remarkable heritage of educational leadership in Turkey dating back to 1928.

The TED legacy: The Turkish Education Foundation (Türk Eğitim Derneği) is one of Turkey's most respected educational institutions, having operated a network of high-performing K-12 schools (TED Koleji) for nearly a century before extending into higher education with TEDU.

Founding purpose: The university's establishment aim is to encourage students toward:

• Creativity
• Critical thinking
• Self-confidence

To achieve successes in professional and general life.

Recognition: TEDU is regarded as one of the best Turkish universities, with a distinguished global academic ranking.

Academic structure:

• 5 faculties:
  • Architecture
  • Arts
  • Sciences
  • Economics
  • Administrative Sciences
• ~21 undergraduate programs
• Multiple graduate institutes
• Language School for Turkish and English preparation

Distinctive academic approach: TEDU implements an interdisciplinary curriculum — students take a common first year before declaring their major, encouraging broad foundational learning. This is unusual in Turkish higher education and reflects best practices from leading liberal arts and research universities globally.

Language of instruction: Primarily English across all programs.

Admission: No YÖS required. Standard requirements: high school diploma with reasonable GPA, English-language proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS).

Tuition (annual, international students): Approximately $10,000–14,000 per year for most undergraduate programs.

Scholarships: Merit-based scholarships available, with substantial awards (often 50–100%) for top international applicants. TEDU is known for being generous with academic scholarships.

Campus: Compact urban campus in Kolej, central Ankara — students live in the heart of the capital with easy access to public transport, cultural venues, and embassies.

Recognition: YÖK-accredited and recognised internationally. The TED brand carries significant prestige in Turkish education circles, and TEDU's distinguished global ranking adds international recognition.