Food, Living & Costs

Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University offers nutritious, affordable, and delicious meals for students through its university dining services. Students can enjoy lunch, and dinner at the main dining halls, where meals are prepared in hygienic, modern kitchens with attention to dietary balance and daily caloric needs. A standard lunch menu, including a four-dish meal, typically costs €1 to €2.

There are several cafeterias and restaurants both on campus and in surrounding areas, offering diverse options including Turkish home-style meals, fast food, vegetarian dishes, and snacks.

Accommodation in Nevşehir

NEVÜ students can choose from a variety of accommodation options:

• State Dormitories: Located close to campus, they offer affordable and safe living options with utilities included.

• Private Dormitories & Apartments: Shared flats or rooms in private dorms near the university are also popular among students.

Monthly accommodation costs (including utilities like internet, electricity, water, and heating) typically range between €100–150 depending on the type and location of the housing.

Transportation in Nevşehir

Nevşehir is a small and easily walkable city, and most students live within walking distance from the university.

• Student bus ticket (one ride): approx. €0.2

• Taxis: starting fare approx. €1, with additional costs around €0.45–0.55 per km

The campus includes everything you need within walking distance — cafeterias, supermarkets, sports facilities, and academic buildings.

Estimated Monthly Living Costs

Nevşehir offers a low-cost, student-friendly lifestyle. Here's a general breakdown:

On average, a student can comfortably live on €300–500 per month in Nevşehir, including accommodation, meals, transportation, and basic personal expenses.

Student Life in Nevşehir

NEVÜ offers a vibrant campus life full of cultural events, student clubs, and international student activities. The administrative units and student clubs regularly organize:

• Orientation programs

• Campus and city tours

• Sightseeing trips around Cappadocia

• Cultural days and international festivals

• Language exchange events and more

You’ll find free Wi-Fi across campus and most city areas. Online platforms and mobile apps make it easy to manage tasks like course registration, shopping, meal orders, and public transportation.

Living in Nevşehir means enjoying the peaceful beauty of Cappadocia while benefiting from a supportive academic and social environment. NEVÜ is an ideal choice for international students seeking affordability, culture, and community.