TED University, based in Ankara, has opened its doors wider to Pakistani students by announcing significant scholarships for the Fall 2024 semester. These scholarships are available for 23 undergraduate and 17 graduate programs, as revealed during a recent Devcom-Pakistan webinar.
Pakistani applicants can look forward to scholarships that vary from 25% to a full 100%, depending on their academic achievements and qualifications. Notably, these students will not need to submit GRE scores or English proficiency test results to qualify.
Can Öney from the International Programmes Office at TED University highlighted the institution’s commitment to providing a nurturing educational environment, with access to free educational, healthcare, and recreational facilities. The university, which prides itself on its highly qualified faculty, offers a broad range of programs from architecture and engineering to data science and economics.
With a current student body of approximately 5,000 and a faculty-to-student ratio of 24:1, TED University ensures personalized attention and encourages active collaboration between students and faculty in research and academic projects.
Haares Munir, Head of the International Student Community, spoke about the inclusive and supportive campus environment, which includes comprehensive health, sports, and leadership development programs. He also noted the benefits of engaging in outdoor educational and recreational activities to enrich the educational experience.
Prospective students are encouraged to learn Turkish to better integrate into the local community and navigate daily interactions effectively.
Munir Ahmed, Executive Director of Devcom-Pakistan, emphasized the strong historical ties between Turkey and Pakistan, advocating for increased educational collaboration to strengthen these bonds. Levent Ocal, another official from the International Programmes Office, expressed appreciation to Pakistani families for their trust and highlighted the welcoming atmosphere that Turkish people extend to Pakistani students.
