What is a CAS Letter? UK Student Visa Guide for Turkey Students

UK Study Guide for Turkey Students — 2026

This guide provides essential information for Turkish students planning to study in the United Kingdom in 2026. The UK remains one of the world's most popular destinations for international students with over 600,000 international students enrolled annually.

Why Turkey Students Choose the UK

World-ranked universities with globally recognised degrees
2-year Graduate Route visa allowing unrestricted work after graduation
Shorter courses — 1-year Master's, 3-year Bachelor's
80,000+ Turkish residents in the UK already living and working in the UK
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Your Qualifications

CGPA 3.0+/4.0 or 70%+ (Başarılı) from YÖK-recognised Turkish institution.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0–6.5 required. Turkey has many IELTS centres across Istanbul, Ankara, and other cities. English proficiency growing among Turkish university graduates.

Visa Information

Turkey is a visa national. UK Student Visa requires CAS, IELTS, financial proof. Processing: 4–7 weeks.

Popular Courses for Turkey Students

MBA
MSc Engineering
Computer Science
LLM
MSc Finance
Architecture

Key Facts

Turkish students are among Europe's largest international student groups in UK
80,000+ Turkish-heritage residents in UK
UK-Turkey Education Council active
Engineering, architecture and law most popular subjects for Turkish students in UK

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