Question 1

Why study in Türkiye?

Accepted Answer

Universities with modern faculties and a wide choice of programmes, many taught in English; degrees inside the European Higher Education Area (Bologna, ECTS) with Erasmus options; and living costs well below most of Europe — in a multicultural country with a long history.

Question 2

How long are degrees in Türkiye?

Accepted Answer

Associate degrees take 2 years. Bachelor's degrees take 4 years, 5 for dentistry and pharmacy, 6 for medicine. A master's takes 1.5–2 years and a doctorate around 4. Many English-taught programmes add a one-year preparatory English class if you don't have a language certificate.

Question 3

Is there an age limit or a minimum grade?

Accepted Answer

There is no general age limit. Minimum grades are set by each university and programme — medicine and engineering usually ask for more. Your advisor checks your transcript against each programme before you apply, so you don't apply where you can't be admitted.

Question 4

When can I start?

Accepted Answer

Most programmes start in the fall (September–October); some also take students in the spring (February). Private universities accept applications for months before each intake, but popular programmes fill early — applying 4–6 months ahead leaves time for the visa.

Question 5

Can I study in English?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Private universities run many programmes fully in English, and some in both English and Turkish. Without an accepted certificate (such as IELTS or TOEFL) you take the university's own English exam, and a preparatory year if needed.

Question 6

Are there scholarships?

Accepted Answer

Yes, at several levels. The government's Türkiye Scholarships programme covers tuition and living costs for selected students. Private universities offer their own scholarships and fee reductions, often linked to grades. These can cover part or all of the tuition.

Question 7

Will I do an internship?

Accepted Answer

Many programmes include compulsory internships, usually in the summer between academic years. Your faculty helps you find a placement and tells you which documents you need.

Question 8

Do I need an entrance exam?

Accepted Answer

For most private universities, no — international students are admitted on their high school diploma and grades. Some programmes, and state universities, ask for an exam result such as YÖS or SAT. Your shortlist says which applies to each programme.

Question 9

Which documents do I need to apply?

Accepted Answer

Your high school diploma (or a certificate that you will graduate), your transcript, the photo page of your passport and a biometric photo. A language certificate helps for English-taught programmes. Scans are enough to apply; your advisor tells you if a university later needs certified copies or translations.

Question 10

Can I apply to more than one university?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tick “apply to the same programme at other partner universities” on the form, or tell your advisor which ones you want. You compare the offers together before paying any deposit.

Question 11

How do I follow my application?

Accepted Answer

When you apply you get a file number (for example 1S-26-12345). Enter it on the Track application page to see the current stage. Your advisor also messages you at every decision.

Question 12

What is a horizontal transfer?

Accepted Answer

It lets a student enrolled in a programme continue in the same or an equivalent programme at another university, without starting again. It follows the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) regulation on transfers between associate and bachelor's programmes.

Question 13

How does it work?

Accepted Answer

Universities announce their transfer quotas and application calendar every year on the YÖK website. You apply within that window; the faculty's committee reviews applications and accepted students complete final registration.

Question 14

Transfer with the placement score (Article 1)

Accepted Answer

If the placement score you had in the year you enrolled is equal to or higher than the target programme's base score for that same year, you can transfer to it. You must have studied at least one semester; transfers are possible in every year, including the preparatory class.

Question 15

Transfer with your grade average (GNO)

Accepted Answer

You need a cumulative average of at least 2.29 out of 4 (60 out of 100) for the semesters you have completed, and you can only move between equivalent programmes at the same level. Applications open at the start of certain semesters, so timing matters.

Question 16

Can I move from open education to a campus programme?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with either route. With the placement score the same rules apply; with the grade average, the semesters you completed in open education are what count.

Question 17

I have exceeded the normal study period. Can I still transfer?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with the placement score route — what counts is your score from the year you enrolled. Keep in mind that the maximum study period still applies after the transfer.

Question 18

Which documents does a transfer need?

Accepted Answer

Student certificate, transcript, ÖSYS result document (with all score types), ÖSYM placement document, a document showing your disciplinary status (not needed if it is on the transcript), a copy of your high school diploma and, for course exemptions, the course contents.

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