Studying at Turkish universities has become a dream for many high school graduates, and since Turkey is one of the global countries that welcomes many local, Arab, and international students every year, the dream of studying there is not impossible. Therefore, here we will mention the best ways to register in Turkish universities along with the prices and the online websites you can use to ask questions about studying at Turkish universities and about the specialization you wish to register for.
Steps for Registration in Turkish Universities:
In order to register in Turkish universities, you must follow several steps to enroll in the university and in the specialization you desire. Here are the steps you should follow to register in either public or private Turkish universities:
- First, choose the specialization you wish to study.
- Visit the Turkish university's website online.
- Prepare all the documents required for registration.
- Read the university's admission requirements.
- Take advantage of any available financial aid at the university.
- Visit the university's admission website and register.
- Fill in the appropriate details regarding your personal and contact information and attach the required files.
- If there is a registration fee, pay it either via bank transfer or online, and then submit your application.
- Wait for the admission result, as it usually takes about 15 days for the initial acceptance to be issued; in some universities, the issuance may be delayed.
- The student will receive a preliminary acceptance letter and must verify their personal data and academic specialization.
- Pay the first installment of the tuition fees as indicated in the acceptance letter.
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What Documents Are Required for Registration in Turkish Universities?
To register at a Turkish university, you need to provide some important official documents to complete the registration process successfully and to submit your application to the university. For obtaining preliminary acceptance, it is sufficient during the preliminary registration phase to send these documents in PDF or JPG format; however, during the enrollment phase (official registration at the university center after acceptance), you must bring the required documents in their original copies.
Among the basic documents required for registration at a Turkish university are: a copy of your passport and a personal photograph. The rest of the required documents vary from one stage to another, so we will detail the registration document requirements for each phase in Turkish universities:
· Documents Required for Undergraduate Registration
- A copy of your high school completion certificate (or the certificate from the third secondary), noting that the certificate must be translated into English or Turkish.
- Also, a copy of your transcript or final marks of the third secondary, translated into English or Turkish.
- A copy of the English language certificate (TOEFL) if available.
- A copy of the Turkish language certificate (TÖMER) if available.
- Some certificates are written in both Arabic and English; in such cases, no translation is required and they can be sent as is.
- In some cases, such as with Iraqi and Saudi certificates, the certificate and transcript are combined in a single document, which is sufficient for registration.
- The language certificate among the required documents is not mandatory for registration or admission; its importance depends on the language of instruction in the specialization you wish to register for.
· Documents Required for Master's Registration:
- A copy of your bachelor's degree or university graduation certificate.
- A copy of your complete university transcript.
- In addition, a copy of the English language certificate (TOEFL) if available.
- A copy of the Turkish language certificate (TÖMER) if available.
· Documents Required for Doctorate Registration:
- A copy of your bachelor's degree or university graduation certificate.
- A copy of your complete university transcript.
- A copy of your master's degree certificate.
- A copy of your master's transcript.
- A copy of the English language certificate (TOEFL) if available.
- A copy of the Turkish language certificate (TÖMER) if available.
Important Notes:
- All certificates and transcripts must be translated exclusively into English or Turkish if they are in any other language.
- The required language certificate, such as TOEFL, depends on the language of instruction in the specialization you wish to register for; it is not mandatory for those whose field does not require it.
- Some universities may require, for the Master's and Doctorate phases, additional letters and recommendations, including:
- Letter of Recommendation (or in Turkish): This letter is provided by the professor or university doctor for the student, describing the student's academic excellence and observed skills, along with the professor's phone number, email address, and affiliated institution.
- Motivation or Statement of Purpose Letter: This letter is written by the student and addressed to the university's evaluation committee, explaining why the student chose that university and specialization, along with their future goals after graduation.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): This document contains personal information and academic and professional achievements.
How Do I Obtain a Student Visa for Turkey?
After your university acceptance in Turkey, you must contact the Turkish consulate or the Turkish embassy in your country or in the nearest country to you in order to schedule an appointment for submitting your Turkish student visa application.
The Turkish embassy will provide you with an appointment to submit your application and will require you to bring the following documents for your visa application:
- The acceptance letter from the Turkish university to which you applied.
- A passport that is valid for at least 6 months.
- Completion of the visa application form, along with the required documents.
- A personal photograph.
- Proof of financial capacity, either by a bank deposit along with a document proving your account, or a scholarship document.
- Payment of the visa application fee, which varies according to the requirements of the country where the Turkish embassy is located.
- Submission of a tax receipt covering the costs associated with obtaining a residence permit in Turkey.
- For individuals under the age of 18, parental consent and a birth certificate must be provided.
In this comprehensive article, we discussed how to register in Turkish universities and the requirements for each phase, highlighted the documents necessary to complete your registration file for Turkish universities, and provided some important notes. If you have further inquiries, feel free to contact us; we will answer all your questions. We wish you success and ease if you are one of the students wishing to study at a Turkish university.