About Turkish Government Universities:
Turkey has over 120 government/state universities offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate level programs in many fields. Government universities of Turkey are state funded and hence more affordable in terms of education prices than private universities. Government universities are also older and more established in ranking as compared to private universities.
The medium of instruction in most government universities is Turkish while universities do offer some programs in English. If the level of Turkish language is not found enough at C1 level, students have to enrol in a preparatory year of Turkish (TOMER).
Some Turkish state universities are internationally renowned, attracting many of the highest scoring students as well as having the most competitive and sought-after applied science, education, engineering, art and social science programs in Turkey. Among them are Middle East Technical University, Bogazici University, Istanbul Technical University and many more.
If you are interested in applying to government universities with guaranteed admission, we can evaluate your credentials, assist you on what your chances are and take care of your entire application process through our expert counsellors. You can apply (hyperlink to apply page) anytime through our website www.applyrobin.com and upload relevant documents.
Eligibility and Required Documents
Undergraduate program: The applying student should be under 21 years old and have successfully completed higher school studies equivalent to high secondary studies of Turkey.
Intakes: Fall only, Applications start from February of every year.
Graduate Program: Applying students should be under 30 years old and have a relevant four-year bachelor’s degree. Some universities hold interviews with students to learn more about their bachelor program and focus area. Do not worry! ApplyRobin will help you ace the interview!
Intake: Spring and Fall
Doctorate/ PhD Program: Applying students should be 35 years old and must be in possession of a relevant master’s degree. Most universities hold interview with faculties to accept students.
Intakes: Spring and Fall
| Bachelor | Master | PhD |
| Personal Photo | Personal Photo | Personal Photo |
| Valid Passport | Valid Passport | Valid Passport |
| High School Diploma (Translated in Turkish from relevant notary or Turkish foreign representatives) | Valid four-year Bachelor degree certificate (Translated in Turkish from notary) | Bachelors certificate and transcript (Translated in Turkish from notary) |
| High School Transcript (Translated in Turkish from notary) | Valid four-year bachelor transcript (Translated in Turkish from notary) | Masters certificate and transcript (Translated in Turkish from notary) |
| Active Email Address | Active Email Address | Active Email Address |
| University can also ask for updated CV, motivation letter, and letter of recommendation. | University can also ask for updated CV, motivation letter, and letter of recommendations along with research paper | |
| TOEFL or IELTS score (if available) | TOEFL or IELTS (if available) | TOEFL or IELTS (if available) |
| SAT, ACT (Mandatory for some universities) | GRE, GMAT (Mandatory for some universities) |
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Steps to Get Admission in Government University:
The steps to get admission in government university vary than private universities. The process is different for Undergraduate and Graduate applications.
For Undergraduate applications, students need to enter a YOS exam. YOS exam is a Talent Exam or also called the FSE (Foreign Student Examination) that is conducted by mostly all government universities separately and consists of Maths and IQ based questions. Typically, every government university conduct their own YOS exam which is mandatory for every international applicant student to enter and be successful in the examination. There are some universities that also accept students without any YOS exam and only based on high school transcript scores and SAT scores.
For Graduation applications, students do not have to enter any exam but must have good GPA in their bachelor’s degree program. They must also possess GRE/ GMAT scores for some top ranked universities along with high TOEFL/IELTS scores.
- Sign up/Sign in on the Student login and apply to government universities using our extensive CRM! Student login (link)
- Pay our application and service charges {Amount} and share the bank receipt to us via email or WhatsApp
- We will send your application in 3 government universities according to their deadlines and application. Note: Each government university has a standard application fee and it changes depending on university. We will inform you of the charges of application before applying.
- Successful applicants will receive an acceptance letter through e-mail of the student. This letter is also used to apply for Student visa. (Our team guides you with completing relevant documents for visa submission for Free!)
- Enter Turkey with your student visa, come to your university and visit;
- Financial Office (To make the first semester payment)
- Student Affairs (To finalize your registration process)
- To get your residence permit appointment, contact us and Do not Worry, we are covering your Health Insurance costs for a Year!)
- If your program is offered in Turkish. You can show TOMER certificate that is accepted by the University to be exempt or Enter Turkish Placement Exam in the University. If you Pass, you will be able to start your admission. If you fail the exam, you will need to study Turkish Language for 1 yr to get C1 level before starting your program.
- If your program is offered in English. You can show TOEFL/IELTS score to be exempt or Enter for English Exam. If you Pass, you can start your program. If you fail, you will have to study English for a year.
- Select Courses and start your Semester!
Tuition Fees Range for Private Universities (English Programs):
Tuition fees are paid on semester basis.
| Degree Type | Per Year in USD |
| Bachelor Programs | 200-1000 USD |
| Graduate Programs | 600-2000 USD |
Scholarships
All applicants for government universities are automatically considered for the award of the “Free Tuition Scholarships” some universities created for their International Applicant Students.
The above-stated scholarship will be awarded by the University’s Scholarship Committee based on a fair point system.
This kind of scholarship is awarded to faculty students only and will cover the entire duration of the program the student applied for.
A scholarship will automatically be suspended if the awardee student does not maintain his/her CGPA above a certain point. Typically, the minimum CGPA should be 2.3 out of 4.
FAQS
Do I need a student Residence Permit?
In general, all students from countries outside of TURKEY need to have a residence permit to study in Turkey if they are planning on staying for more than three months.
International students will need to check carefully whether they need a visa to enter Turkey. A Visa is a document necessary for entering the country and must be applied for prior to departure. It is a sticker in your passport issued by a Turkish Embassy or Consulate.
Check here for more information – Visa Information For Foreigners (link to Turkish embassy page)
http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa
A visa is not the same as a residence permit. A residence permit is a document necessary for staying in the country and should be applied for after arrival. You should apply for student residence permit before the expiry date of your visa stay limit in Turkey.
International office of all ApplyRobin partner universities will help you in preparing the necessary documents for your student residence permit.
How do I apply for a Student visa for Turkey?
When you are accepted to a private university, you will receive an acceptance letter with which you can apply for a Visa in your Country. Please keep in mind that visa application procedures take a long time and plan your application accordingly. ApplyRobin advises you to apply for visa atleast two (2) months before your registration period begins. After you receive your visa in your country plan your travel accordingly for your registration and enrolment in your University.
What are the benefits of applying to Government University?
There are many benefits to applying to Government university with respect to affordable fees, better ranking and several programs offered.
For More information you can read our blogs: Private vs Government University Comparison Part1 and Private vs Government University Comparison Part2
Is TOEFL/IELTS Mandatory for English Proficiency?
No, it is not. Although a TOEFL score above 75/120 and IELTS score of 6.0 bands out of 9.0
Is SAT/GRE/ GMAT Compulsory for admission?
SAT is compulsory for some Government Universities for programs offered in English Language if the student has not entered for YOS exam conducted by the university. High SAT scores can help student securing admission in these universities.
GRE/GMAT is compulsory for Graduate admissions for government universities offering their programs in English. High scores can help student in securing admission and also merit-based scholarship.
How much are the living expenses?
It is not so expensive to live in Turkey. In fact, this is one of the key reasons why Turkey is such a good destination for students. Your monthly expenses can range between 200-400 USD including your accommodation, food, transportation and bills considering you live in a shared apartment.