Statements and Reference Letters for Turkish Universities
What Turkish universities ask you to write about yourself, and how the people who write your letters send them.
The written parts of your application differ by university and level.
- ITU bachelor's: a 300 word statement of purpose.
- METU bachelor's: an optional statement of purpose.
- METU master's: a letter of intent.
- Türkiye Scholarships: a letter of intent.
- METU master's: referees get a link and fill in the letter online.
- METU bachelor's: reference letters are optional.
How they use them
Your exam score, marks and statement together give a score out of 100. This score decides if you get a seat.
For bachelor's seats, METU looks at everything you send, including the optional papers.
Experts look at your goals, your choices and the content of your letter of intent.
Write in English
Say why you chose this programme, what you have done so far and what you plan next.
Ask teachers who know your work. Tell them a link may come by email, and when.
Statements and letters for Turkish universities.
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