The right to education is a constitutional right in Turkey and everyone has the right to education. Foreigners can also study in Turkey. Foreigners can study in Turkish schools in Turkey as well as in foreign schools in Turkey.
The number of foreign students to study in foreign schools is determined by the Ministry of National Education, not to exceed 30% of the Turkish citizen students studying in these schools.0
Can Foreigners Get Undergraduate Education in Turkey?
Yes, foreigners can receive education in Turkey if the conditions are met. Foreign students who want to get university education in Turkey must first complete the following documents completely and submit them to the relevant authorities.
- Each university has its own admission form and these forms must be filled in completely and submitted.
- High school diploma or equivalent
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In addition to these, it is necessary to obtain sufficient points from internationally recognized exams such as GCE, ACT, SAT, or to obtain the required score from the Foreign Student Exam (YÖS).
The admission conditions of each university are announced on the websites of the universities.
Foreigners who want to study at university in Turkey must obtain a residence permit. Residence permits are issued by the Migration Administration in the cities where they live. Foreign students must obtain a residence permit within one (1) month after entering Turkey. You can review our article on student residence permit requirements.
What is the Foreign Student Exam (YÖS)?
Foreign students who want to study in Turkey and do not have enough points in internationally recognized exams are required to obtain a valid score in a special exam organized by universities. This exam, called the Foreign Student Exam (YÖS) in Turkey, is a type of exam that only foreign students can take. Turkish students or TRNC students cannot take the exam.
YÖS has two stages. Students must first pass a test called the 'Basic Learning Skills Test'. In this test, which aims to measure the abstract thinking levels of the candidates, there are also English explanations in addition to the Turkish questions so that the language barrier does not arise. In the other stage, there is the 'Turkish Test'. The purpose of the test; It is based on the ability to understand, comprehend and interpret expressions written in Turkish. Both types of tests are effective in university entrance, but while some universities are based on the basic learning skills test, some universities may use the Turkish test score as a basis. Universities in the Republic of Turkey conduct their own YÖS exams. Therefore, each university should be followed on their own websites.
Graduate Programs in Turkey
In Turkey, master's, doctorate, specialization in medicine or proficiency in art programs are called postgraduate programs. Master's programs conducted through institutes appear as two different education programs, with and without thesis. The education period of master's programs is four semesters.
Doctorate Programs in Turkey
At least seven courses are taken in doctorate programs in Turkey, proficiency exams are taken during the year, thesis proposals are created and thesis studies are started. Students are given a maximum of 4 semesters to complete the doctorate program courses. Completing the doctorate program covers 8 semesters. Candidates who will apply to the doctorate program must have successfully completed their master's degree. Specialization programs in medicine are carried out in university hospitals, hospitals affiliated to the Ministry of Health and hospitals affiliated to the Social Insurance Institution.
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