Intakes & Application Timelines in Turkey
Plan your application strategy with our guide to Turkey's university intake periods, application deadlines, and critical timelines for international students.
Turkey Academic Calendar
Annual Intake Periods
Next dates to apply
Middle East Technical University (METU) master's and PhD, spring 2027: 23 November to 13 December 2026.
Most bachelor's students start in the fall semester. Many master's and PhD programmes also take students in the spring semester.
When you can start
Start dates depend on the university and the level.
Key Information
- Bachelor's students start in the fall.
- At METU, the English preparatory year also starts in September.
Application Period
Bachelor's application dates for 2027-28 come out early in 2027.
Key Information
- Some master's and PhD programmes take new students in spring.
- METU spring classes begin on 15 February 2027.
Application Period
METU master's and PhD, spring 2027.
Tip
Key dates
Key dates for 2026-27.
METU master's and PhD applications open (spring 2027)
Apply online. The fee is 55 US dollars (USD) for each programme.
METU master's and PhD applications close (spring 2027)
At 23:59 Turkish time.
Türkiye Scholarships applications
Türkiye Scholarships is a Turkish government scholarship. The 2026 round (10 January to 20 February 2026) is closed. Watch for the 2027 call.
METU spring classes begin
For students admitted in the spring round.
Dates change every year
How the year is organised
Turkish universities use two semesters, fall and spring, plus an optional summer school.
Key Dates
Academic Structure
Example: METU, 2026-27.
Check your university's calendar
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