Equivalence and Recognition Certificate Application

International students who want to study in Turkey should acquire an equivalency certificate, which shows the equivalence of the diplomas given at the end of the education they received in their own country in terms of the achievements at the relevant education level by the higher education institutions in Turkey. It is the most important document required to study in Turkey. You can find detailed information about the equivalence processes via the link below. https://edenklik.meb.gov.tr https://edenklik.meb.gov.tr/

Who Can Apply for the Equivalency Certificate? Those studying in private educational institutions at international primary and secondary education levels, schools opened in embassies, and primary and secondary education institutions in Turkey and abroad can apply.

The documents required for application are as follows.

-Application form

For Turkish Citizens;

ID (original and photocopy)

Passport original and photocopy of photo page

Photocopies of stamped pages showing entry-exit dates

For International Students;

Original and photocopies of your residency permit or study visa.

Passport photocopy and original

For highschool students;

Original and photocopy of the previous year's report card or transcript

For graduates;

Original and photocopies of apostilled diplomas and transcripts

RECOGNITION CERTIFICATE :

The recognition certificate is the approval by the Higher Education Council that the international higher education institution that the international student is studying at and the relevant program of this institution are authorized to award an academic degree. Students can learn online whether their schools are recognized by YÖK or not through the E-Government. Recognition certificate is an absolutely necessary document in cases where students want to enroll in master's or doctoral programs in Turkey or if students want to continue their university education in Turkey

Residence Application:

All international students in Turkey must obtain a residence permit during their student stay in Turkey.

How to get a residence permit?

An application form should be created from the relevant web page of the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management ( https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/ ). On your application form, there is an appointment date and place where you will submit the necessary documents. In addition, when you complete your form, your appointment details will be sent to you by the Directorate of Migration Management.

Required Documents for residence permit application;

-Application form

-4 biometric photos

- Photocopies of passport and visa entry and exit

-Student certificate

-Health insurance

- Document showing your address information (For example; if you are staying in the dormitory, you will receive a signed/stamped document from the dormitory management, if you are staying as a tenant, such as a notarized rental agreement)

-Receipt of residence permit card fee

- If you are under the age of 18 and request a residence permit for higher education in our country, you must also submit the following documents.

Consent

Birth certificate