Turkey Residence Through Study
Iranian students get a student residence permit when they enroll at Istanbul Kent University. College + residence 3-year package just $1,800 — about $600 a year, up to age 35, no exam.
Get Residence Through StudyHow residence through study works
Admission with your diploma
You're admitted to Istanbul Kent University on your diploma (no exam). The acceptance letter is the basis for your student residence permit.
Visa & arrival
You get a student visa at the Turkish consulate in Tehran, then move to Istanbul. We support you at every step.
Student residence (ikamet)
After arrival, you apply for a student residence permit within ~30 days — tied to your enrollment at the university.
Yearly renewal
Residence renews every year while you study. The college + prep package gives up to 3 years of study — meaning a basis for residence for that period.
3 years in Istanbul for $1,800 — college + residence
College (2 years) + prep (1 year) = $1,800 total upfront, about $600 a year. Student residence for the whole study period, up to age 35, no exam.
What student residence is — and is not
A student residence permit is tied to enrollment and renews every year while you study. It is a legal way to live in Turkey during your studies — not citizenship and not permanent residence. We explain the conditions honestly, with no false promises.
Residence FAQ
How do I get residence in Turkey through study?
You're admitted to the university, get a student visa, move to Istanbul and apply for a student residence permit (ikamet). It's valid while you study and renews each year.
How many years is the student residence?
Residence is tied to study and renews yearly. The college (2 years) + prep (1 year) package gives up to 3 years of study, and therefore the basis for residence for that period.
How much does this path cost?
The 3-year package is $1,800 for all tuition paid upfront — about $600 a year. The residence fee and insurance are paid separately to the state; these are standard costs, separate from tuition.
Can I work on a student residence?
Students may work part-time under certain conditions, usually after the first year. Exact rules depend on the program and Turkish regulations.
What happens to my residence if I stop studying?
Student residence is tied to active enrollment. If you stop studying, the basis for renewal ends. This is an honest condition: residence exists while you are a student.
Is this citizenship or permanent residence?
No. Student residence is permission to live in Turkey during your studies, renewed yearly — not citizenship and not permanent residence.
Residence through study — start free
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- Student residence on enrollment
- 3-year package $1,800 (~$600/year)
- Support with visa and ikamet
- Official authorized partner of Kent University
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