1- What is the medium of education and instruction in universities in Turkey?
The medium of instruction at universities in Turkey is both Turkish and English. In addition, you can take extra courses such as French, German, and Spanish.

2- What is the duration of undergraduate and graduate programs?
The duration of undergraduate programs is 4 years; 2 years with thesis and 1.5 years without thesis for graduate programs.

3. What are the conditions for university education in Turkey?
High school seniors or graduates with the conditions below: -International students, -Students who are Turkish citizens by birth and were allowed to renounce their Turkish citizenship by the Ministry of Interior (having a Certificate of Recognition of the Rights Acquired from the Turkish Citizenship Law), -Young children who are Turkish citizens by birth and who are allowed to renounce their Turkish citizenship by the Ministry of Interior (having a Certificate of Recognition of the Rights Acquired from the Turkish Citizenship Law), -Foreigners after acquiring citizenship of the Republic of Turkey, or dual citizenship in this case, -Those who are Turkish citizens who completed their secondary education abroad before the date 01/02/2013 and completed the last 3 years of their secondary education in a foreign country excluding the TRNC, -Those who are Turkish citizens who started secondary education abroad after 01/02/2013 and completed their secondary education in a foreign country other than the TRNC, -Those who completed their secondary education (high school) in Turkish schools of MEB in a foreign country except TRNC, -Those who are TRNC citizens, those who reside in TRNC and have completed secondary education in TRNC and have GCE AL exam results, Candidates whose applications will not be considered: -Those who are Turkish citizens and have completed all of their secondary education in Turkey or the TRNC, -Candidates of TRNC nationality (excluding the candidates mentioned above), -Those who are dual nationals and their first nationality is the Republic of Turkey (except for the candidates mentioned above), -Dual nationals, one of which is TRNC (except for the candidates mentioned above), -Citizens of the Republic of Turkey or dual nationals whose first nationality was the Republic of Turkey by birth, who studied at schools within the body of embassies in Turkey and foreign high schools

4. What are the documents required for international students?
In general, the steps and prerequisites for applying to a university in Turkey are the same as in other countries. It would be best to examine the websites of universities, as each university will have its own admission requirements. However, below are the basic documents you need to follow during the application process. You need to upload the required documents by clicking on the application link for international students of your preferred university. While the required documents may vary for each university, the main required documents are as follows: -High school diploma and transcript -Passport -Equivalence Certificate -Language Proficiency Certificate -4 photos

5. What are the tuition fees for international students?
For detailed information about universities and their fees, you can click on the relevant web page of the university you want to study. 6- How many days after I have applied to the university will I receive my acceptance letter? International students will receive all acceptance letters via email. The positive or negative feedback of your application will be sent to your e-mail address. Your offer letter regarding the education and scholarship rate will be prepared and sent to you within 3 days at the latest.

7. What is the equivalence certificate?
It certifies that the education you have taken is equivalent to the education in Turkey. You cannot enroll in a university in Turkey without the certificate of equivalence.

8. Where can I get the Equivalency Certificate?
To get the equivalence certificate, you must first make an appointment via the link below. You must submit the requested documents to the Provincial Directorate of National Education on your appointment date and time. https://edenklik.meb.gov.tr/Home/OnlineBasvuru?culture=tr-TR The Address: Binbirdirek Mahallesi.İmran Öktem Sokak. Sayı:1 Eski Adliye Binası Sultanahmet/Fatih/İSTANBUL - (0212) 455 04 00

9. How can international students get residence permits?
International students who want to study in Turkey, after registering at the university, must apply at https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/ for a residence permit within their valid visa due date.

10. What are the documents required for a residence permit application?
Passport copy, 4 passport photos, Student certificate, Copy of Online Application Documents for Health Insurance, Address information Residence permit card fee fee (Residence Permit Card fee 'Original Invoice' (The fee must be paid by the student to the Tax Office-) Income Statement Document (To be given by the University) *For applications under the age of 18; Consent and Birth certificate

11. In how many days will the residence permit be finalized?
Your residence will reach you within 90 days at the latest after you apply.

12. What is the deadline for applying as an international student in Turkey?
While the academic year start date may vary from university to university, the fall semester usually starts in September in Turkey. Therefore, the application deadline is the end of August.

13. How is the registration procedure ?
The first step to apply is to verify the eligibility of your documents by contacting us on our website. Afterwards, you can apply through the Universities in Istanbul Apply tab. After the initial application, if your documents are found suitable, a conditional letter will be sent to you. The conditional letter is a document issued to provide information about the terms and conditions required for the completion of university registration and does not replace the official acceptance document. If you accept the terms and conditions stated on the conditional document, you can make your deposit payment to receive your acceptance letter. The official acceptance letter is the official indication that shows you have been accepted by the university. After this step, you have to pay the remaining tuition fee and complete your registration by entering the country and submitting your documents to your school's International Office.

14- How can I handle accommodation and dormitory procedures?
If the school you are applying to has a dormitory, you can stay there, or you can check our article on the districts most preferred by students in Istanbul for accommodation.(bu konuda bir blog yazısı yazılacak)

15- I do not want to take English preparatory education, what should I do?
You can check the website of the university you are applying for the requirements to be exempted from the preparation year.

16. How do I get a Student Akbili (Istanbul Card)?
You need to use IstanbulKart to benefit from all public transportation vehicles with a discount special for students in Istanbul, with the exception of "dolmus" and "minibuses", which accept only cash. In order to get your IstanbulKart, you must go to the card application centers located in different parts of the city and submit the following documents.
Documents required: 1. Passport/Residence Card
2. 1 Photo
3. Student Certificate
4. 20₺ (Fees may vary.)
You can check the link below to examine the application centers and get detailed information. https://www.istanbulkart.istanbul/basvuru-merkezleri

17. Is a visa required?
You must obtain a visa when entering Turkey if your country is on the list you can find at the link below. https://www.goc.gov.tr/turkiyenin-vize-uyguladigi-ulkeler

18. Who can help me with visa procedures?
Visa procedures are the responsibility of the candidates. It is very important that the documents requested by the Turkish consulate/embassy of the home country should be prepared completely during the visa application process.

19. How can I get a SimCard when I come to Turkey?
For international students, the most essential requirement to be able to get a Turkish phone line is the passport. As long as they have their passports, students can go to Turkcell, Vodafone or Türk Telekom and buy a new line.

20. How can I open a bank account?
The documents required to open a bank account in Turkey are as follows: Original Passport (bank will make a photocopy of it) Signature Document Form Address proof Before opening a bank account in Turkey for international students, most banks require a Turkish mobile number to send a text message for confirmation. Most of the websites of banks in Turkey are in English and some can be helpful in Arabic.

21. I lost my ID card, what should I do?
In such cases, you must first go to the nearest police station in your district and get a report on the matter. After this process, you can go to the immigration office and reissue your residence permit card with the following documents: Loss report from the police station domicile certificate Photocopy of the passaport 2 photos Half of the card fee

22. What is a recognition certificate?
Recognition means that the programs of a higher education institution providing education and training abroad, from which you have received a diploma, are authorized to award academic degrees by YÖK.

23. How can I get a recognition certificate?
You can request your document from the link below and you should submit the result to your university as a printout.
https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/yok-okul-tanima-belgesi-sorgulama