International Admission
Who can apply, the minimum score for your diploma, language requirements, tuition fees and what to do after you are admitted.
Associate & bachelor's programs
Who can apply?
You must be in the final year of high school or already graduated. Your eligibility then depends on your citizenship and where you studied.
You can apply if you are…
- Foreign nationals who did not study at a high school in Türkiye
- Turkish citizens who completed all of high school abroad (outside the TRNC)
- Former Turkish citizens and Blue Card holders who did not study at a high school in Türkiye or the TRNC
- Those who acquired Turkish citizenship later (and such dual citizens), if they did not study at a high school in Türkiye or the TRNC
- TRNC citizens with GCE AL, TR-YÖS or another accepted credential, if they did not study at a Turkish-curriculum high school
You cannot apply if you are…
- Turkish citizens who completed high school in Türkiye or the TRNC
- Dual citizens whose first nationality by birth is Turkish (unless they completed all of high school abroad)
- Foreign nationals who studied at a high school in Türkiye — except embassy / MOBİS international schools and MoNE or YÖK projects
- Anyone whose diploma was earned through distance learning without living abroad
This is a summary. Special cases (e.g. Blue Card holders who started prep class in Türkiye in 2021–22) are covered in the full text. Read Article 7
Minimum requirements
Find the minimum score for your diploma
Accepted high school diplomas, leaving certificates and exams for more than 150 countries, with the minimum result you need. Courses taken or exams must be related to the program you apply for.
Type at least two letters of your country or diploma to see the minimum score you need.
Language requirements
English or Turkish proficiency
Show your level with a certificate at registration. If you don't have one, you take a placement exam at the start of the semester and, if needed, attend prep school for up to two years. Prep school doesn't count towards your study period.
English-taught programs — minimum scores
| Exam | Most programs | English Language & Literature, Translation & Interpreting |
|---|---|---|
| Linguaskill* | 160 | 170 |
| TOEFL iBT | 84 | 90 |
| PTE Academic | 71 | 75 |
| YDS / YÖKDİL | 70 | 75 |
*Linguaskill counts only if taken after 11.03.2025. You may also be exempt if you completed another Turkish university's English prep program, or finished high school in a country where English is an official language.
Turkish-taught programs
Accepted Turkish proficiency certificates:
- University TÖMER / Turkish teaching centers
- Yunus Emre Institute
- YTB (Presidency for Turks Abroad)
Graduates of MoNE Turkish schools abroad are exempt.
Tuition & fees · 2026–2027
What does it cost?
Annual tuition in US dollars. Each program's exact fee is shown in the program catalog.
Associate degree
2 years
$1,600 – $1,950
per year
Bachelor's degree
4 years
$2,950 – $4,400
per year
- Medicine (6 years)$14,500
- Dentistry (5 years), Turkish / English$13,500 / $17,500
- Flight Training$10,000 + flight fee
- Air Traffic Control$8,000
Master's degree
1.5 years (non-thesis) · 2 years (thesis)
$3,300 – $11,500
per year
- Clinical Psychology, non-thesis / thesis$34,500 / $46,000
PhD
4 years
$6,600
per year
Preparatory school fees (1 year)
- English Prep SchoolAll programs (except Flight Training & Dentistry)Same as the program fee
- English Prep SchoolDentistry$7,000
- English Prep SchoolFlight Training$4,000
- English Prep SchoolAll master's & PhD programs$3,000
- TÖMER (Turkish Prep School)All programs$2,000
Extra costs & program conditions
Flight Training: additional flight fee
Flight Training includes 220 flight hours. On top of tuition, students pay €22,500 per year for flight training — €90,000 in total, payable in four installments.
Aptitude exam required
Art and Graphic Design, Coach Training, Exercise and Sports Sciences, Recreation, Sports Management, Music, Performing Arts (Theatre) and Air Traffic Control: students must pass the aptitude exam given by the faculty.
Occupational health report required
Aviation programs — Aviation Management, Air Traffic Control, Aircraft Maintenance and Repair, Avionics, Flight Training, Aircraft Technology, Civil Aviation and Cabin Services, Civil Aviation Management.
100% English programs
To be exempted from the English preparatory class, students must achieve a B2-equivalent score in the placement test.
Master's programs with a required bachelor's degree
Clinical Psychology: a BA in Psychology or in Guidance and Psychological Counselling. Chiropractic: a BA from a health-related department.
Guides
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Official documents
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