Institutions are applying scholarships as a "key part" of their international student recruitment strategies, institutions have said.

DreamApply has announced a partnership with Turkey's Koç University in order to simplify its international application process.

The Turkish government has invested a record USA$96m in university scholarships to attract foreign students this year in an attempt to boost its status as a quality and affordable alternative to traditional destinations and reach its goal of hosting 200,000 international students by 2023.

Education agents from around the world are becoming increasingly interested in Turkey as a study destination, as traditionally popular choices become less affordable and tighten their borders, The PIE News has learned. Incentives for students include Turkey’s potential to join the EU next year, more affordable education and comparatively relaxed visa system.