An Analysis of the Legal Status of Foreign Students Pursuing Higher Education in Turkey

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Tarik Talha Dermez’s article, published on 10 August 2025 in Akdeniz Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi, volume 16 issue 1, examines the legal status of foreign students pursuing higher education in Türkiye within the framework of Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection. It addresses the student residence permit regime, exemption and application procedures, students’ limited work rights, and a comparative assessment of the United States, France and Germany; it concludes that clearer legislation, more predictable administrative processes and a holistic integration policy to facilitate graduate employment are needed.