Turkey University Admissions Guide
How students from India and Pakistan apply to universities in Türkiye (Turkey): the lowest marks or scores you need to get in, papers, English tests and dates. You apply straight to each university, online.
Turkey University Applications
- Language Proficiency
- Example: TOEFL iBT score report
- Documents
- Example: statement of purpose
Example: the papers in a Turkish university application
Your path to a Turkish university
The main steps for students from India and Pakistan.
Choose universities
Pick programmes that accept your school marks or exam score.
Choose universities
Pick programmes that accept your school marks or exam score.
Check eligibility
METU bachelor's: India 80%, Pakistan 90% in the school leaving certificate.
Check eligibility
METU bachelor's: India 80%, Pakistan 90% in the school leaving certificate.
Take your tests
A bachelor's needs an entry exam, such as the SAT or TR-YÖS (an exam for foreign students in Türkiye). A master's needs the GRE (a graduate entry exam) and an English test.
Take your tests
A bachelor's needs an entry exam, such as the SAT or TR-YÖS (an exam for foreign students in Türkiye). A master's needs the GRE (a graduate entry exam) and an English test.
Apply online
Upload your papers and pay any fee before the deadline.
Apply online
Upload your papers and pay any fee before the deadline.
Get your student visa
Take your acceptance letter to a visa centre. The student visa is a sticker in your passport for study.
Get your student visa
Take your acceptance letter to a visa centre. The student visa is a sticker in your passport for study.
Register and get your permit
Bring original papers to registration, then apply for your student residence permit (the card that lets you live in Türkiye as a student).
Register and get your permit
Bring original papers to registration, then apply for your student residence permit (the card that lets you live in Türkiye as a student).
Key Application Deadlines
- 2026-27 (closed): METU 1 June to 12 July 2026.
- 2026-27 (closed): Bilkent University 2 February to 12 July 2026.
- METU spring 2027: 23 November to 13 December 2026.
Türkiye Scholarships applications open every year, 10 January to 20 February. The 2026 round is closed. Watch for the 2027 call.
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Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Even qualified applicants can face rejection due to application errors. Be aware of these common mistakes to increase your chances.
Scores below the minimum
Applications below a university's minimum score are not looked at. Check the list first.
Missing papers
At Middle East Technical University (METU), applications with missing papers are not looked at.
Forgetting to submit
At METU, press "freeze" to send your online form. METU does not look at forms that are not frozen.
Unsigned transcripts
Sabancı University does not accept transcripts without a signature and stamp, or a checkable e-signature.
IELTS at METU
METU does not accept the IELTS English test. Use the TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English).
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