Around 800,000 fewer candidates opt for universities in Istanbul due to cost of living
The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) reports a significant drop in university preferences in Istanbul in 2023, with 800,000 fewer candidates compared to the previous year. The trend also reflects a 20% decrease in Ankara and Izmir. In 2023, Istanbul witnessed a 25.5% decline, with student choices dropping from 3.1 million to 2.3 million, despite […]