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SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS of TURKEY
Secular Republic & Parliamentary Democracy
Expected Gross Domestic Product in 2009: 593.5 Billion USD (729.9 Billion in 2008. Estimate for 2014 is 710.8 Billion USD. 17th largest economy)
Per Capita Income 10,479 USD (nominal & refers to 2008. Estimate for 2009 is 8,427 USD)
5.9 % Expected annual inflation for 2009 (5.3% for 2010)
According to the Human Development Index of the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), basic human development indicators for Turkey have shown consistent progress. In the last 27 years:
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Life expectancy at birth increased by 11%
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Adult literacy increased by 23%
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Combined gross enrolment increased by 23%
EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM OF TURKEY
Primary Education: 8 years (Will soon increase to 12 years)
Overseen by Ministry of Education
High School Education: 4 years (Recently changed to a 4 year system)
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Various types of high schools (State, Private, Science, Vocational, Anatolian, Military, Foreign-origin)
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Grading System: 0-5
Higher Education: Critical Shortage of University places.
68 State, 25 private Universities.
6 are located in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Grading System Varies (0-10, 0-100, A-F)
*NOTE: Please note that YOK's accreditation is essential for Turkish students who complete their university education abroad. Check if your institution is YOK recognized. If not, Turkish male students are bound by longer military service and further education in Turkey would be jeopardized.
NECESSITY OF LANGUAGE EDUCATION
There is a great necessity for Language Education
Private Language Courses are expensive
DIFFUCULTIES FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
Central Examination for University Entrance*;
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Total number of applications in 2009 : 1,646,376
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Total quota for Universities: 330,511 (20%)
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(State Universities: 268,888 students, 81.3%
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Private Universities: 44,959 students, 13.7%
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Universities in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus: 16,664 students, %5)
Tuitions for Private universities; 9000- 20,000 USD
*NOTE: Students need to meet minimum score requirements (185 for a 4 year programme and 160 for a 2 year programme) if they wish to study overseas in countries other than the US, Canada, UK, Australia or EU countries. A 1000 on the SAT or successful completion of an IB program can also substitute for the minimum score requirements.
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