Admissions Requirements

The following guide will help you understand the step to step admission requirements for studying in Turkish universities :

Every Turkish University has its own admission criteria and international students who want to take admitted to an undergraduate program must directly apply to the Student Affairs Office of the respective university. When the student submits the necessary documents the relevant faculty boards evaluate the application status of each student. Later Interviews are also conducted with the individual applicant if necessary. Upon acceptance of the admission, the applicant gets the right to study at the chosen university and he/she is then registered for the upcoming semester.

Admission in Undergraduate Program

Foreign students who wish to pursue their graduate/post-graduate studies in Turkey should apply directly to the universities.
International candidates who are currently studying in a senior grade in a high school or have already earned an intermediate/A-level or high school certificate with 12 years of education equivalent to Turkish credits can apply for undergraduate programs in Turkey. Turkish universities organize Examinations for Foreign Students (YOS) on their own terms. Thus, it is essential that prospective students should apply separately to each university.

  • International Student Application Form online plus a hard copy.
  • High School Diploma or intermediate certificate.
  • An Official Transcript and all previous mark sheets both original and attested photocopies
  • Language Proficiency certification (TOEFL, IELTS etc., or university test.
  • A simple short essay about your interest in Turkish education, why you want to attend this particular university, and what course of study you want to pursue to achieve your preferred career.
  • Application Fee (The fee for each application ranges between USD 35 and 100. This pays for processing your application and is non-refundable.
  • Financial proofs.

The deadline for undergraduate applications is before the 1st of August. It is better to contact them at least one year before they plan to enter that school. Then they could have plenty of time to fulfill the requirements on time.

Application results

Applications of candidates are evaluated according to student’s academic achievements like a cumulative intermediate percentage. Marks in the relevant subject, high school GPAs, and other achievements relevant to the success of the student. Meeting the application criteria, however, does not guarantee admission to the programs.
Acceptance letters are sent to Successful candidates via email and regular post, usually in August. These students will then show this acceptance letter at the Turkish consulate to get a Student Visa

Admission in Master’s Program

Foreign students who wish to pursue their graduate/post-graduate studies in Turkey should apply directly to the universities.
A postgraduate qualification or master’s degree typically takes two years to complete with 120 credit hours, although this period can vary depending on the institution.
Some departments may ask the student to appear for a personal interview before rendering him/her admission to postgraduate degree courses.

  • A foreign national applying for a master's program in Turkey must possess a student visa and a valid passport.
  • Application form.
  • Bachelor's or Master's diploma or degree with attested photocopies and English translations
  • A statement of purpose.
  • A CV(updated).
  • Specified-sized photographs.
  • At least two Reference letters from professors and employers.
  • All previous Transcripts with attested copies.
  • Graduate exam scores (: GRE or GMAT).
  • Language proficiency certificate (TOEFL, or a university's own exam).
  • Interviews or Written exams.

Admission in PhD at A Turkish University

Turkish education system follows the Bologna Process. Therefore, Ph.D. programs in Turkey are similar to other European Ph.D. programs. The overall courses, seminars and exams for a Ph.D. exam will lead to a total of 240 ECTS credits. There may be taught components in your program to complete an authentic Ph.D. program. Supervision committees will assess the student’s performance and thesis. The thesis supervisor is a member of these committees. The supervisor is basically an academic lecturer who is an expert in your chosen research field. The supervisor will be appointed within the first year of Ph.D.

Fees and funding

Students can enrol in a Ph D program in affordable tuition fees. In most institutions, it is around €500-800 per year for international students. There are also many fully funded scholarships available to pursue a Ph D program in Turkey. There are however some limited funding resources available for international students. Tuition fees for PhD programs at private universities are relatively high. It is generally around €5, 3000-18,000 per year. However, there are many funding options available at these private institutions.

Applying for a PhD in Turkey

The specific requirements and procedures are different in different r research institution and course of study. The prospective candidate has to contact your preferred university’s international office for exact information.

Admission requirements

The admissions are highly competitive and the prospective Ph.D. applicant has to show excellent academic performance e at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Masters degree, in a relevant subject, with good academic achievements, with a Merit or Distinction grade.
Generally, students seeking admission to Ph.D. ( Arts and Humanities) need a Masters's degree. However to take admission in the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) an undergraduate degree is generally sufficient. This, however, depends on the individual course and institution rendering the degree program.
International degrees may require additional recognition to be accepted as equivalent qualifications.

  • Research proposal and it is recommended that you contact your prospective supervisor and/or university before applying to help with this.
  • Academic references.
  • Scores of alternative international admissions tests, such as the GMAT (a minimum score of 500) and the GRE (a minimum score of 685).
  • An English languages test score, like TOEFL or IELTS, or a test offered by the Turkish examination coordinator ÖSYM.
  • Financial proofs.
  • Specified-sized photographs.
  • Spouse documents and marriage certificates for married candidates.
  • An interview is generally conducted to assess the eligibility of prospective Ph.D. students applying to a Turkish University.