Tier 2Central Anatolia
Eskişehir
At a glance
Population
921,630 (2024)
Foreign residents
25,001
Universities
3
Cost (Istanbul=100)
55
Climate
Continental
Summer: pending°C
Winter: pending°C
Warm summers, very cold winters
Cost of living
Relative to Istanbul: 55 (Istanbul = 100)
Monthly student budget: 8,000 – 12,000 TRY
Local economy calibrated tightly to student budgets. Monthly student transit subscription 500 TRY.
Universities here
3 universities total
Notable: Anadolu University
Daily life
Transport
Modern tram network. 500 TRY monthly student pass.
English environment
More commonly spoken among youth than in other inland cities
Nightlife
Highly active — Porsuk River and Barlar Sokağı (Bar Street)
Safety
High
International community
Quintessential student city — youth-centric
Food
- Çibörek (deep-fried meat pastry)
- Balaban kebabı
Famous for
- Odunpazarı (historic wooden houses)
- Türkiye's quintessential student city
For students
Pros
- Best student-centric culture in the country
- Highly walkable / tram-connected urban core
- Affordable living
Watchouts
- Extreme winter cold
- Smaller post-graduation job market vs. Tier 1 cities
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