Higher Education in Turkey; It consists of associate degree, undergraduate, graduate and doctorate programs, faculties, institutions, conservatories, vocational schools and universities. 130 of 209 universities in total are state universities, the rest (79) are private universities. According to the data of recent years, the number of university students together with the number of students receiving formal and distance education is approximately 3.5 million.

Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Programs

Application requirements vary among universities. Candidates who wish to study in any undergraduate program should apply for the Unsur Education Agency student pre-registration form as a first step. Free consultancy service will be provided according to the program and universities you choose.

Admission Requirements for Graduate Programs

Graduate programs in Turkey, graduate, doctoral and includes expertise in medicine programs. After completing the Unsur Agency application form, our experts will explain your specific steps.

Documents Required From Candidates

Diploma and course contents, completed diplomas, reference letter and statement of purpose are mandatory in the application procedures of graduate programs. In addition to the documentation the students who graduated in Turkey Graduate Entrance Exam (ALES) is obliged to give the results. British medium-sized universities may request additional exam results such as the internationally recognized TOEFL, GRE or GMAT. Each university and program may have different admission criteria. For this reason, those who want to study for a master’s degree must directly fill in the application form and get one-to-one information.

Master Programs

Two types of master’s degrees are given to students: master with thesis and master without thesis. Master’s programs with thesis consist of at least seven courses, one seminar and one thesis study. Non-thesis master’s programs contain at least ten courses and a term project. The time required to complete the master’s degree is 2 years.

Doctorate Programs

Doctoral programs have at least seven courses, proficiency exams and thesis. The duration to complete the courses is four semesters at most, and the period to complete the doctorate program is eight semesters. It is mandatory to have a master’s degree in order to apply for doctoral programs. With a bachelor’s degree, applicants can apply to joint doctoral programs consisting of both master’s and doctoral education.

Specialization in Medical Programs

Specialization in medical programs is equivalent to doctoral programs and universities are run by medical faculties and research hospitals affiliated with the ministry of health. Students who want to study medicine and dentistry must be successful in DUS or TUS exams.

Academic calendar

universities in Turkey, is conducting two-term arrangements are known as fall and spring semesters. Also, some universities have summer school programs.

Academic Exam Process

Academic performances in universities are determined by success and participation. Universities test students’ academic achievement with different exams, such as two midterm and one final, or one midterm and one final. Some universities implement different systems such as make-up exams or summer schools. In addition to exams, various assignments and reports are effective in taking notes. Passages in universities are usually 60/100 (2.00 / 4.00) (These grades may differ between universities).

Language of Education

Applicants are required to prove in the universities’ mostly Turkish languages (also English, French and German). A one-year language course is given to students who are admitted to the university but cannot receive activity in the desired language. In addition, Turkish lessons are given to international students.