Required Documents for Applying to Higher Education in Turkey

Turkey offers unique opportunities for international students seeking to pursue their higher education in its distinguished universities.

Here is a comprehensive guide on the required documents for applying to higher education in Turkey.

- Documents for Bachelor's Level

• General High School Diploma

• High School Transcript

• Passport-sized photo with a white background

• Language Proficiency Certificate (if applicable)

• Passport

- Documents for Master's Level

• Original and translated Bachelor's Degree graduation certificate

• Copy of the graduation certificate translation

• Original and translated university transcript

• Passport photocopy

- Documents for Ph.D. Level

• Graduation certificate

• Master's degree and its transcript

• Language proficiency document (TOEFL, IELTS, or TOMER)

• Passport and a photo

- Documents for Bachelor's Level

• YOS or SAT exam certificate

• General High School Diploma

• Transcript

• Passport-sized photo with a white background

• Passport

• Language Proficiency Certificate (TOEFL or IELTS for English language studies, TOMER for Turkish language studies)

- Documents for Master's Level

• GMAT or GRE test

• Bachelor's degree and its transcript

• General High School Diploma and its transcript

• Recommendation letter

• Motivation letter

• CV

• Passport-sized photo with a white background

• Passport 

- Documents for Ph.D. Level

• Master's and bachelor's degrees with their transcripts

• GMAT or GRE exam

• Language proficiency certificate (TOEFL or TOMER)

• CV

• Passport-sized photo with a white background

• Passport 

• Dilikçe (completion request)

• Valid passport, ID, or residence permit

• Academic course descriptions

• University Transcripts

• University life

• Original high school diploma and grades

• University recognition document

Acceptance rates for studying in Turkey vary based on the type of university, branch of study, and academic level of applicants.

- Acceptance Rates for Private Universities in Turkey

•    Health Sciences: 85% and above

•    Engineering: Approximately 75%

•    Other Specializations: 65%

- Acceptance Rates for Public Universities in Turkey

The admission process for government universities differs significantly from private universities.

Usually, it depends on passing the YOS exam or postgraduate studies tests, which are determined by each Turkish university.

- Minimum Grades Requirements For Public Universities

• Undergraduate Studies

• 98% for medical fields

• 90% for engineering 

• 85% for other specializations

• Master's and Ph.D.

Some universities require higher than 70% in the bachelor's degree

along with good scores in GMAT or GRE exams. Ph.D. programs also require excellent grades.

Turkey provides excellent opportunities for international students pursuing higher education.

Students should pay close attention to the required documents for application to both private and government universities at various academic levels.

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