MEDIA NOTE
U.S. Embassy Ankara
November 16, 2022

The U.S. Mission in Türkiye is pleased to share the 2022 Open Doors Report on international and U.S. student mobility, which the U.S. Department of State sponsors every year in collaboration with the Institute of International Education.  

Ambassador Jeffry Flake welcomed the report, saying: “Thanks to the breadth and variety of education programs in the United States, any student can find a program that fits his or her needs.  We welcomed the increase in Turkish students in the 2021-22 academic year.  We want more Turkish students to be able to benefit from U.S. education.”

International student mobility is central to diplomacy, innovation, economic prosperity, and national security.  As Secretary Blinken has said, it is a “foreign policy imperative.”

These figures represent the continuing strong partnership between the United States and Türkiye.  Educational opportunities strengthen people-to-people ties and form a strong foundation for our robust trade relationship.

The U.S. Mission in Türkiye offers a wide array of professional and academic exchange programs which benefit over 150 Turkish citizens each year. This is in addition to the Fulbright Program, our flagship foreign exchange scholarship program.  Our English language programs in Türkiye also provide Turkish students and professionals with the skills they need to succeed at university, access global media, and improve their career opportunities.

To review the full 2022 Open Doors Report: https://opendoorsdata.org/

Student Visas: Thanks to increased staffing and the re-starting of non-immigrant visa services at the Embassy in Ankara, the U.S. Mission in Türkiye is processing student visa interviews faster than ever.  Some students who have had previous visas may be eligible to renew their visas through the mail and those students who require an interview can request an expedited visa appointment.  Student visa applicants will receive high priority for expedited appointments. For more information about visas: https://tr.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas/

EducationUSA: Advising services located in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and Adana connect students with a wealth of information about U.S. colleges and universities, including financial aid research and help choosing the right institution for each student’s academic goals. For more information: https://tr.usembassy.gov/tr/education-culture-tr/amerika-egitim-sistemi/

By U.S. Mission Turkey | 16 November, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Türkiye