Getting university admission in Türkiye

Getting university admission in Türkiye

Obtaining university admission in Turkey correctly and completing all the necessary papers accurately is one of the priorities of international students who aspire to continue their higher education there. Although the process of obtaining university admission in Turkey may seem complicated and difficult for some international students, good preparation and appropriate admission can help students achieve their educational and professional goals in the future easily and without difficulties. In the following article, we will explain the ideas related to this process in some detail.

Each Turkish university sets its own admission criteria, especially since Turkey has become a major destination for international and Arab students for about ten years.

Universities in Turkey are divided into public and private universities, and the country has more than 206 universities spread across its territory. Many of these universities are ranked among the top 1000 universities in the world and the top 50 universities in Europe.

Private universities are among the best in Europe and have internationally recognized and accredited degrees.

International students who have already obtained a high school diploma equivalent to the Turkish high school diploma, i.e. “Baccalaureate”, or who can register through the first semester transcript, as well as students who have completed their bachelor’s or master’s degree and wish to continue their studies to obtain a higher degree.

Admission also varies depending on the type of university, whether it is a private or public university.

What are the documents required to obtain university admission for undergraduate studies?

The required documents vary depending on the type of university, whether it is governmental or private.

1-Colored personal photo

2- A copy of the passport

3-High school graduation certificate

4- High school grades disclosure

5- Foreign language certificate (TOMER - TOEFL...etc.) if available.

6- Additional certificates (YÖS - SAT - international certificates) if available.

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Documents required to obtain university admission to postgraduate studies (master's or doctorate)?

The required documents vary depending on the type of university, whether it is governmental or private, but all universities require the following documents:

1- Personal photo.

2- A copy of the passport.

3- A copy of the university graduation certificate translated into English or Turkish.

4- A copy of the university transcript translated into English or Turkish.

5- Recognition paper from Turkish education.

6- Language certificates, if available, such as the TOMER certificate for the Turkish language or the TOEFEL certificate for the English language.

7- International or Turkish certificates such as GRE, GMAT or ALES, support the admission application if available.

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The concept of differentiation in university admission is that the student submits an application to join a specific university through an electronic system or any other method specified by the university, such as sending papers by mail (shipping) or e-mail or submitting manually. The conditions for admission and registration for foreign students are determined at the beginning of each year.

Documents required for high school diploma equivalency in Türkiye

Original high school certificate certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country where you obtained the certificate.

2- Submitting transcripts of grades for the last three academic years, certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

3- If the student completes his studies in an international school, he will be required to have his papers authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country in which he completed his studies, and then authenticated by the embassy of that country in Turkey.

4- A copy of a valid passport.

5- Student visa and a copy of it. This visa can be replaced with a residence permit if available.

University acceptance letter obtained from the website of the Turkish university the student has chosen to study at.

The application form for equivalence of the high school certificate, filled out in Turkish, is obtained from the Equivalence Authority at the Education Administration.

Proof of university enrollment, “must be recent.”

If the student is under the age of eighteen, he must submit a guardianship contract and a power of attorney from his guardian.

To obtain accurate information about modifying the secondary school certificate, you can read the article dedicated to this topic on the Graduate Study website by clicking on the link to access the article.

High school certificate equivalency for Syrian students in Türkiye

1- Temporary protection card (Kimlik)

Original high school certificate if available.

3- Certified main marks disclosure.

4- Translation and notarization of the certificate.

5- An envelope attesting to the high school certificate from the office of the Syrian Opposition Coalition in Türkiye.

6- Passport if available

7-Residence address (population)

To know the details on how to modify the secondary school certificate, you can read the comprehensive article from Graduate Study via this link.

Private student housing in Turkey, known as "YURT", is available in all provinces that contain Turkish universities. This housing is owned by private companies or investors licensed by the Turkish government. The cost of this student housing ranges from $200 to $700, depending on the location of the housing and the number of people sharing a room. A security deposit is paid for this student housing.

-Steps to register through Graduate Study?

1- Contact Graduate Study consultants

2- Finding the best offers and universities suitable for the student.

3- Determine the appropriate university

Translate papers through Graduate Study at no cost

5- Obtain admission to postgraduate studies for free.

6-Complete the final registration

7- Obtaining a student residence permit through postgraduate studies is free.

Modifying the high school certificate from Gradit is done for free.

Advantages of registering through Graduate Study:

1- Get free educational advice.

Analyze your profile carefully and get the right offers.

3- You can get university admission for free through our direct agreements with Turkish universities.

4- Convert your entire file into Turkish for free.

5- Obtaining student residency through us.

6- Securing your university accommodation

7- Get the certificate equivalency for free

8- Monitoring your academic file after official registration.

Important articles to help you get accepted into university.

-Open education in Türkiye

-Entrance exams to Turkish universities

-Language of study in Turkish universities

Documents required for registration in Turkish universities

Student accommodation in Türkiye