HOW TO APPLY FOR UNIVERSITY STUDY IN TURKEY
When applying for a degree in Turkey, make sure you have all the necessary documents. For undergrads, this includes a motivation letter and exam certificates, while grads need reference letters and a statement of purpose. Followed by a residence permit application after arrival.
HOW TO APPLY FOR UNIVERSITY STUDY IN TURKEY
Applying for an Undergraduate Degree in Turkey
– Application form
– High school diploma (or a paper certifying you will graduate)
– Transcript of records
– Language proficiency score (TOEFL or a university’s proficiency test upon arrival)
– Motivation letter
– Proof of application fee payment (35-100 USD)
– A certificate attesting you had a secondary school exit exam (e.g. SAT 1, International Baccalaureate, National Baccalaureate, etc.)
– A letter which guarantees you have the financial funds to support yourself during your studies
Applying for a Graduate Degree in Turkey
– Application form
– Bachelor’s or Master’s diploma
– A statement of purpose (presenting your project and motivation)
– An updated CV
– Reference letters from professors and employers
– Transcript of records
– Graduate exam scores (depending on the programme: GRE or GMAT)
– Language proficiency score (TOEFL, or a university’s proficiency test upon arrival)
– Written exams and/or interviews
– A letter which guarantees you have the financial funds to support yourself during your studies
About the Residence Permit Application
Once you have arrived in Turkey, and after completing your university registration, the most important thing you need to do is to apply for a residence permit. After you fill out the application form at https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/, you should go to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management on the appointed day and time, or to deliver paperwork from your university’s international student office. You will be able to carry out all formal transactions as long as you stay in Turkey with your residence card and foreign identification (YU) number you receive after your application. If your residence card does not expire, it can be used while entering or leaving Turkey, and thus you do not need to get a new visa. It is important that you renew your residence permit before the validity period expires. You are exempt from residence application fee as a student, you are only required to pay the card fee.
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