Although most Turkish universities have on-campus medical centres, all international students are recommended to take out their own private healthcare, in case of an emergency.
In cases of illness, international students are permitted to use the health service, but will be required to pay for the service. International students are responsible for costs of hospitalisation or for any medical service or treatment not available at the university health centre.
All hospitals have an emergency room that is open 24 hours a day. Physicians and pharmacies are on call nights and weekends.
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