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Study in Malatya

This guide explains student life in Malatya, Turkey, including an estimated monthly student budget of $500, Continental climate with hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters., Student Residence Permit (Öğrenci İkamet İzni) guidance, 3 universities. Explore verified details for Turkey below.

Malatya, Turkey
Malatya, Turkey — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$500
Climate
Continental climate with hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters.
Safety score
65/100
English friendliness
15%
Student visa
Student Residence Permit (Öğrenci İkamet İzni)
Work while studying
Undergraduate international students cannot legally work; graduate students may work if they obtain a formal work permit.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$150
  • Food$200
  • Transport$30
  • Leisure$120

Rent is for An estimated rate for a single room in a shared student flat or private dormitory.

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Extremely affordable cost of living compared to major Turkish cities
  • Rich local history and authentic cultural experience
  • Large campus environment at İnönü University

Considerations

  • Very limited English proficiency among the local population
  • Ongoing infrastructure recovery following the 2023 earthquakes
  • Fewer international amenities and direct flights compared to Istanbul or Ankara

Student housing in Malatya

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Universities in Malatya

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Figures for Malatya are researched estimates and are not taken from an official published budget, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2024. Last reviewed September 2026.

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