Pre-nursing students may choose to focus in one area of study and can take additional courses in their specialty. Areas of nursing specialization may include pediatric nursing, ambulatory care, cardiac nursing, burn care and geriatric nursing among others.

Universities in Turkey provide either two or four years of education for undergraduate studies, while graduate programs last a minimum of two years. There are around 820 higher education institutions in Turkey including 76 universities with a total student enrollment of over 1 million. The quality of education at the Turkish universities varies greatly, some providing education and facilities on par with internationally renowned schools.