University admission in Europe

There is no single admission system for international students – you apply directly to the university of your choice, usually through its online form. Study in Europe describes it in five steps:

• choose a programme in the Study in Türkiye search engine,
• check the scholarships,
• check the requirements: education and language,
• apply to the university,
• once admitted, apply for a student visa.

Each university decides which certificates and exams it accepts and sets its own deadlines. Example: METU (ODTÜ) in Ankara accepts a range of national secondary school leaving certificates, each with its own minimum grade – check the list for your country. The application fee there is USD 55. Apply early: after admission you still need a student visa, and that can take time (see: Residence and formalities).

Another route is Türkiye Bursları. Applications are accepted every year from 10 January to 20 February, and the scholarship includes placement at a university and on a programme (see: Scholarships).