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Obtaining university admission in Türkiye
Obtaining university admission in Turkey correctly and completing all necessary paperwork correctly is a top priority for international students wishing to pursue higher education in Turkey. Although the process of obtaining university admission in Turkey may seem difficult and complex for some international students, obtaining the appropriate admission and preparing well for this process can help students achieve their educational and professional goals in the future in a simple and hassle-free manner by communicating with Taif Student Advisors.
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Obtaining university admission in Türkiye
Obtaining university admission in Turkey correctly and completing all necessary paperwork correctly is a top priority for international students wishing to pursue higher education in Turkey. Although the process of obtaining university admission in Turkey may seem difficult and complex for some international students, obtaining the appropriate admission and preparing well for this process can help students achieve their educational and professional goals in the future in a simple and hassle-free manner. In the following article, we present the following ideas:
What is the admission process to Turkish universities?
-Steps to register through Taif Student Program?
Who can apply for university admission in Türkiye?
- What are the documents required to obtain university admission for the undergraduate stage (Bachelor’s)?
- What are the documents required to obtain university admission for postgraduate studies (Master’s - PhD)?
-What is the admission system in Turkish universities?
High school diploma equivalency in Türkiye?
--High school diploma equivalency for Syrian students in Türkiye?
-University housing in Türkiye?
- What are the advantages of registering through Taif Student Program?
- What is the admission mechanism in Turkish universities?
Each Turkish university sets its own admission criteria, especially since Türkiye has become a major destination for international and Arab students for about 10 years.
Universities are divided into public and private universities. Türkiye has more than 206 universities across its territory, and many of its universities are ranked among the top 1,000 universities in the world and the top 50 universities in Europe.
Private universities are also ranked among the best universities in Europe and have internationally accredited and recognized degrees.
- Who can apply for university admission in Türkiye?
International students who have already obtained a high school diploma equivalent to the Turkish high school diploma (i.e., a "baccalaureate diploma"), or who have completed their first-semester grades, and students who have completed their bachelor's or master's degrees and wish to pursue 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 the undergraduate stage (Bachelor’s)?
The required documents vary depending on the type of university, whether public or private.
1- Colored personal photo
2- A copy of the passport
3- High school graduation certificate
4- High school grades statement
5- Foreign language certificate (TOMER - TOEFL...etc.) if available.
6- Additional certificates (YOS - SAT - international certificates) if any
For more details about the required documents and the notes that must be reviewed, you can read the article in the link. Click to access the article.
- What are the documents required to obtain university admission for postgraduate studies (Master’s - PhD)?
Documents vary depending on the type of university, whether public or private, but all universities require the following documents:
1- Personal photo.
2- Passport photo.
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 TOMER for Turkish or TOEFEL for English.
7- International or Turkish certificates such as GRE, GAMAT, and ALES support the application, if available.
For more details about the required documents and the notes that must be reviewed, you can read the article in the link. Click to access the article.
-What is the admission system in Turkish universities?
The concept of preference in university admission is represented by the student submitting an application to a specific university via an electronic system or another method determined by the university, such as sending the papers via mail (cargo), electronic mail, or manual submission. The conditions are determined at the beginning of each year. Conditions for admission and registration for foreign students.
High school diploma equivalency in Türkiye?
Documents required for secondary school certificate equivalency in Türkiye
1- The original high school certificate certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country from which you received your high school certificate.
2- A statement of grades for the last 3 academic years, certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
3- If the student has completed his studies at an international school, he will be required to have his documents authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where he completed his studies, and then authenticated by the country’s embassy in Türkiye.
4- A copy of a valid passport.
5- The student’s visa and a copy of it. This visa can be replaced with a residence permit, if available.
6- The university acceptance letter obtained from the website for the Turkish university the student has chosen to study at.
7- The high school equivalency application form, completed in Turkish, is obtained from the Equivalency Authority at the Education Administration.
8- Proof of university enrollment, “must be of a new date.”
9- If the student is under 18 years old, he must attach a guardianship contract and a power of attorney from his guardian.
For detailed information about amending the secondary school certificate, you can read the detailed article from Tayf Al-Talabiah. Click to access the article.
High school certificate equivalency for Syrian students in Türkiye
1- Temporary protection card (Kimlik)
2- The original secondary school certificate, if available.
3- Certified main marks disclosure.
4- Translation and notarization of the certificate.
5- An envelope to authenticate the secondary school certificate from the Syrian Coalition office in Türkiye.
6- Passport, if available
7- Residential address (population department)
- University housing in Türkiye
Private student housing in Turkey, also known as “YURT,” is available in all provinces where there are Turkish universities. It is owned by private companies or investors who have obtained a license from the Turkish government. The price of this student housing ranges between $200 and $700, and varies depending on the location of the housing and the number of people sharing one room. Insurance for this student housing starts at
-Steps to register through Taif Student Program?
1- Communicate with Taif Student Advisors
2- Get the best offers and universities suitable for the student.
3- Determine the appropriate university
4-Translating papers through Taif Student for free
5- Obtaining university admission from Taif Student Authority for free
6-Complete the final registration
7- Obtaining student residency from Taif Student Affairs for free
8- Modify the secondary school certificate from Taif Student Authority for free.
Features of registration through Taif Student Company:
1- Get free educational advice.
2- Study your file in detail and get the appropriate offers.
3- Obtain your university admission for free through our direct contracts with Turkish universities.
4- Translate your file completely into Turkish for free.
5- Obtaining student residency through us.
6- Securing your university accommodation
7- Get your certificate equivalent for free.
8- Follow up on your university file after final registration.
Important articles to help you get university admission
-Entrance exams to Turkish universities
-The language of study in Turkish universities
Documents required for registration in Turkish universities
Student accommodation in Türkiye
Comparison between Turkish universities
Joints calendar for public universities
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