Bosphorus University in Istanbul Turkey is the top university in Turkey. It was founded by American missionaries. However, when they left Turkey, they gave it to the government and it became secular. Everything is taught in English and the tuition is very affordable at about $750 a year. The application deadline falls around the second week of July.

Requirements:

• SAT scores: Math + Reading = 1250; Math = 680
• Application form and fee
• Official Transcript from high school
• Passport copy
• Language requirements: (non-applicable to native speakers of English): TOEFL or Bogazici Proficiency Exam or one year of English prepatory classes

For more information, go to http://www.boun.edu.tr/announce/yos_eng.html or simply, www.boun.edu.tr