Turkey’s Image in International Students: Bursa Uludag University Example

Abstract

There has been a significant increase in the number of international students in Turkey in recent years. The majority of international students reflects a temporary population, as they leave country when they complete their degree. However, temporary population could have long-term outcomes for the hosting country. The developed Turkey's image in international students after spending some time in our country could be assessed as a key impact of long-term results. It is therefore important to ascertain how Turkey's image for international students has altered after they have spent some time in Turkey. The current study used questionnaire to reach international students who studies at Bursa Uludag University in order to discover whether there is any change in their view about Turkey's image since they have begun their study, and if there is, then what reasons lie behind this change. The findings of the current research could provide a guidance to develop policy in order to improve Turkey's image for present and forthcoming international students.