Sign & Join the Protest! We are calling on the Board of Trustees of Izmir University of Economics to cancel their tuition raise for the international students for the 2024-2025 Academic Year and to commit itself to alternative sources of revenue.

While the increase of the tuition fees of the Turkish students might be understandable because of the value change of the TRY and its equalization with the USD, the international students are paying in USD because of which the fees increase is not reasonable and acceptable.

This hike would have severe implications:

1. Financial Hardship: Many international students already face significant financial challenges. Higher fees could force them to abandon their studies.

2.Equity and Accessibility: Education should be accessible to all. Increased fees disproportionately impact students from low and middle-income countries.

3. Diversity and Inclusion: A fee increase risks reducing the number of international students, diminishing our university’s cultural and academic diversity.

4. Global Reputation: Higher fees could harm our university's reputation as a top destination for international talent.

5. Economic Contributions: International students significantly contribute to the local economy and the university’s financial health.

We urge the Board of Trustees and the administration of the Izmir University of Economics to reconsider this increase and explore alternative funding strategies that do not burden international student.