To apply to Turkish universities, certain official documents are required to complete the registration process and submit the application to the university. These documents must be submitted to receive initial acceptance, after which the student can proceed with the registration process.
During the initial registration phase, it is sufficient to send these documents in PDF or JPG format. However, during the final registration phase (official registration at the university center after acceptance), the original documents must be presented.
What documents are required for registration at Turkish universities?
Initial Documents
- A copy of the passport
- A personal photo
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Documents required for undergraduate registration:
- A copy of the high school diploma or final year certificate (translated into English or Turkish)
- A copy of the high school transcript or final year transcript (translated into English or Turkish)
- A copy of the English language proficiency certificate (TOEFL)
- A copy of the Turkish language proficiency certificate (TÖMER)
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Documents required for master’s degree registration:
- A copy of the bachelor’s degree or graduation certificate
- A copy of the full academic transcript of the undergraduate years
- A copy of the English language proficiency certificate (TOEFL)
- A copy of the Turkish language proficiency certificate (TÖMER)
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Documents required for Ph.D. registration:
- A copy of the bachelor’s degree or graduation certificate
- A copy of the full academic transcript of the undergraduate years
- A copy of the master’s degree certificate
- A copy of the academic transcript for the master’s degree
- A copy of the English language proficiency certificate (TOEFL)
- A copy of the Turkish language proficiency certificate (TÖMER)
Additional documents that may be required for master’s and Ph.D. programs:
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Recommendation Letter:
- A letter provided by a professor or university lecturer, highlighting the student’s academic excellence and skills they have observed. It should include the recommender’s phone number, email address, and the educational institution they are affiliated with.
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Statement of Purpose or Motivation Letter:
- A letter written by the student addressed to the university’s evaluation committee, explaining why they chose this university, the field of study, their future goals after graduation, and more.
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Curriculum Vitae (CV):
- A document containing the personal information, academic achievements, and professional experience of the applicant.
Feel free to contact the Directly Education team now to learn how to apply and get all the details you need.