Frequently Asked Questions

Following are some questions and their answers that have been frequently asked by the students before starting their admission process. Please remember if you don’t find the answer of your question, please contact us and our experts will be happy to explain.

  • Accessing higher education easily,
  • Inexpensive life and education compared to Europe,
  • Job opportunities during education,
  • Scholarship Opportunities (Türkiye Scholarship, Tübitak Scholarship..),
  • Benefitting from General Health Insurance,
  • Approximately 5 thousand international students are supported by the Turkish Government to study in Turkey through “Türkiye Scholarships”.

All Turkish universities are supervised by the Higher Education Council (Ministry of Higher Education) of Turkey (YOK).  YOK and Turkish universities participate in the Bologna Process, the European Union program which seeks to coordinate academic standards among 47 countries.  Equivalency for each country is usually determined by that country’s specific educational authority.

Since Turkey is a part of the European Higher Education Area, diplomas taken from Turkish Universities are recognized in European Union countries.

Admission criteria are differ by each private university, which mostly it will be based on academic records, language skills etc.

A Conditional Acceptance Letter states that you are conditionally accepted by the university. After completing your deposit payment, you receive the Official Acceptance Letter.

It depends upon your nationality. Citizens of countries who are allowed to enter Turkey for durations upto 90 days are not required to apply for a visa to be registered as a student in our university. However, they have to apply for the residence permit within 30 days of entry. Citizens of some countries might require a visa. Any type of visa is accepted to register as a student.

Admission criteria are differ by each private university, which mostly it will be based on academic records, language skills etc. For details you can visit the site of the university or contact us to guide you according to the policies of the university of your choice.

If you register in an academic program where the medium of instruction is Turkish, you are expected to be proficient in the Turkish language.  Please make sure in which language the course of study will be held. If the medium of instruction is English, you are not obliged to learn Turkish, but you are strongly encouraged to do so in order to get the most out of your social and cultural experience.

The language of instruction at Turkish universities is Turkish and/or English. A second foreign language may also be required as a compulsory course or elective. Please check with the relevant university to get detailed information.

Turkey is a top destination for International Students looking to study abroad.  There are two types of universities in Turkey. Private Universities and Public Universities. With more than 70 private universities Turkey offers its student a broad catalog of universities.

For studying at private universities you can apply through our website. With our application form, you can easily apply to multiple universities in Turkey by filling out one application form. The requirements and deadlines vary from university to university according to the subject. If you want detailed information we recommend you fill out our application form.

Language of instruction at many Turkish universities is English. TOELF or IELTS is a must but if you don’t have a document to provide your proficiency level, each private university holds its own English exam.

Turkish education is optional in universities where the language of instruction is English. However, it is highly recommended that international students take this course to enhance their Turkish life experience.

If you are looking for a Bachelor’s Degree in Turkey you have to have a high school diploma or being in the last semester of high school. These documents are needed for admission at a Bachelor Program in Turkey:

  • High School Diploma (if possible)
  • High School Transcript (Your grades at High School)
  • Passport
  • Photograph
  • Motivation Letter (if needed)

For a Master’s Degree there are different requirements for different programs. By making your applications, there are common documents that are needed.

  • Bachelor’s Diploma
  • Bachelor’s Transkript
  • Passport
  • Photograph
  • 1 Reference Letter
  • Motivation Letter
  • CV

You may submit your notarized documents via mail. You will be contacted as your files are processed.

Foreign students can legally work in Turkey after obtaining a Student Residence Permit. However, foreign students who are enrolled in undergraduate or two-year associate programmes can start working in Turkey only after completing their first year of study. In addition, this also must comply with the university’s directorate for student internship/working conditions and regulations.

Yes, you can. International students can work in Turkey after graduation. Especially since they have graduated from Turkish universities which increases their chances of landing a job after graduation. However, learning the Turkish language will be a plus for them and will increase their chances of finding their desired job.

 

Yes, many universities, especially all private universities, provide a well-organized orientation week for incoming students. The program is usually sent to you via e-mail prior to your arrival on campus.

We also provide a free one day orientation workshop for our students. If required we can also arrange customised single or group orientation programme and language class on minimal fee.

If you still have a question or if you need more information, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.