Uşak University — Uşak

Uşak University (Uşak Üniversitesi) is a public university in the city of Uşak, in western Turkey. Founded in 2006, the university was established with 4 faculties and 4 vocational institutes spun off from Afyon Kocatepe University, giving it an established academic foundation despite its 2006 founding date.

Language of instruction: Both Turkish and English options across many programs.

Notable programs:

• Faculty of Dentistry
• Faculty of Engineering — food engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering
• Faculty of Arts and Sciences — sociology, archaeology, zoology, mathematics, plant protection
• Faculty of Health Sciences — nursing, social work
• Faculty of Communications — journalism, radio/TV/cinema
• Faculty of Islamic Sciences
• Faculty of Fine Arts — fashion design (a distinctive offering, supported by Uşak's historic role in Turkish textile and carpet production)
• Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences — economics

Documents required for international applicants:

• High-school diploma
• Translated and notarised diploma
• Passport or Turkish residence permit (kimlik)
• Passport-style photographs
• YÖS certificate (from any accepted Turkish university)

Admission: Uşak accepts SAT, YÖS, and high-school diplomas with adequate GPA. Apply at obs.usak.edu.tr.

Tuition (international students): Approximately $400–1,200 per year for most undergraduate programs; dentistry higher (~$2,500–4,000).

Scholarships: Türkiye Bursları (full government scholarship) is the main pathway for fully funded international study.

Living in Uşak: Uşak is a mid-sized city in western Turkey, historically famous as a centre of Turkish carpet production (Uşak carpets were prized in Ottoman palaces and exported across Europe in the 16th–17th centuries). The climate is continental with cold winters and warm summers; cost of living is well below Istanbul — student rent typically $120–250/month. The city is reachable from İzmir (~3 hours), Afyonkarahisar (~2 hours), and Eskişehir (~3 hours).

Recognition: Diplomas are accredited by Turkey's YÖK (Higher Education Council) and recognised across the Arab world. Uşak is particularly attractive for students interested in dentistry, engineering, or fashion design in a calm western Turkish setting.

Verify current English-medium program list and admission requirements directly with the university before applying.