How and Why to Sturdy in Turkey?

Turkey is a rare country that effortlessly and successfully blends traditional Asian sensibilities with Western sheen and mannerism. 

The country’s culture is a priceless gem. Turkey is free of cultural degradation, racism, crime, colorism, individualism, and other moral turpitudes that often hinder an Indian student's learning experience when studying overseas. 

Turkey offers a liberal European-style environment that is very respectful yet hospitable.

Students and parents may choose liberal cities such as Istanbul and Antalya in the west of Turkey or cosmopolitan academic towns such as Ankara in the cultural core of the country.

The country’s world-class education curriculum and physical infrastructure match or exceed those of the EU and UK. The costs of education and living are among the lowest globally.

Most graduates seeking jobs in Turkey get employed with local corporations. The country also offers universities with guaranteed jobs or corporate scholarships, starting in the second academic year. Young Turks also thrive given the immense entrepreneurial culture in the country.

Native English speakers are in high demand Given the country's expanding foreign trade.

Turkish employers in the services, industrial, tourism, and hospitality industries value native English skills as a commercial gateway to overseas markets. Hence, Indian graduates are anticipated to fetch a premium (unlike in other countries).

The country hosts over 160 universities, some of which are among the top 200 globally. The Turkish government sets a predetermined amount of international student spots for each program, which may enhance Indian student acceptance. 

Turkey's world-class facilities and caring physicians and nurses make it a worldwide leader in cosmetic surgery and medical tourism (market size of over $3.5 billion p.a.). It was also the only nation to home-deliver antivirals during the pandemic. 

Due to its high quality and low cost, numerous western manufacturers export from Turkey. Most major automakers have factories in the country, making it the thirteenth largest producer of automobiles and trucks globally.

Turkish education is fully aligned with western standards, including medical and engineering streams. The European Erasmus Exchange Program lets students spend a semester or year at EU institutions. Turkish universities are internationally recognized, with many partnerships in the US and UK, such as MIT and the London School of Economics.

Turkish study and work visas are easier to obtain than those from other western countries.

Turkish residency based on property is relatively straightforward, with the possibility of citizenship at the end of five years. Its passport is ranked 39th globally. For the tuition fee paid by Indian students in many other western countries, they can buy a luxurious property in numerous Turkish towns.

Turkey is an EU candidate member, with Greece and Bulgaria within a mere three hours driving distance of Istanbul. The country is well integrated with the EU customs union, with free flow of commercial goods with the EU. Its army is the largest in NATO outside of the US.

Turkish Airlines offers student passes, facilitating low-cost travel, including overseas. Students get discounted public transit.

Turkish cuisine offers a mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food that is closer to Indian cuisine. The food is healthy, natural, therapeutic, and not based on western diets. Almost all neighborhoods are served by farmers' markets selling low-cost premium fresh food throughout the country.  

Other key facets of Turkey overlooked by foreigners 

• Economy rated 19th internationally with a GDP of over $800 billion and a per capita income of $30,000 (PPP) in the G20.
• The Istanbul airport is rated second in the world, trailing Singapore by only a small margin. It is the busiest in the EU.
• Fifty million tourists arrive every year, (rated 6th globally).
• The nation has 42 ski resorts and turquoise Mediterranean beaches in 7 climatic zones. Its natural environment rivals a blend of Norway and Mauritius. 
• Most of Turkey's Unesco World Heritage sites and other historic sites are better conserved than those in Italy and Greece. It hosts a surprising number of vital biblical destinations.
• The nation is one of the top 12 defense exporters globally.
• Its public universities provide free accommodation, including a highly delicious and nutritious breakfast.

Turks are fabled for their hospitality and humanity towards guests; while touring smaller cities or villages, it is fairly common for foreigners to be invited for lavish family meals or tea by the locals… at their homes!

Turks view Indians as global cultural forebears who are reliable and prestigious as work colleagues. The country holds Indians in high esteem.