International Student

Application conditions are determined within the framework of the principles regarding the admission of students from abroad announced by YÖK.

Click here for YÖK Principles Regarding Admission of Students from Abroad  .

1- Candidates who are in their final year of high school or have graduated from high school andwithin the framework of the Principles Regarding the Admission of Students from Abroad announced by YÖKcan apply within the scope of the international admission quotas:

a) Foreign nationals, (Those who are studying in secondary education [high school] institutions in Türkiye, provided that they have registered before the 2022-2023 academic year [excluding embassy schools, international private educational institutions included in the MOBIS system and foreign nationals brought to our country within the framework of the project carried out by the Ministry of National Education])

b) Those who were Turkish citizens by birth but lost their Turkish citizenship by obtaining permission from the Ministry of Interior to relinquish their Turkish citizenship, and those who can prove that they have a blue card, which is given to those who lost their Turkish citizenship upon request (provided that those studying in secondary schools in Turkey registered before the 2022-2023 academic year) [1]

c) Those who were foreign nationals and later acquired Turkish citizenship / dual citizens in this situation, (Provided that those studying in secondary education [high school] institutions in Türkiye have registered before the 2022-2023 academic year)

d) Those who are Turkish citizens and completed their entire secondary education (high school) in a foreign country except TRNC (including those who completed their entire secondary education [high school] in Turkish schools opened by the Ministry of National Education in a foreign country except TRNC)

e) Being a TRNC citizen;

- Those who reside in the TRNC and have completed their secondary education (high school) in the TRNC and have GCE AL exam results,

- Those who have/will have GCE AL exam results after registering and receiving education in colleges and high schools in other countries between 2005-2010, or those who are TRNC citizens and have TR-YÖS results after completing their entire secondary education (high school) in a foreign country.

2- In order for the applications to be considered valid, the candidates must have the minimum score or one of the medals from the exams / diplomas specified in the annex of this Directive .

[1] Article 7 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901 states that "(1) A child born to a Turkish citizen mother or father in wedlock, whether in Turkey or abroad, is a Turkish citizen." It is useful for candidates who will apply for the admission quotas from abroad to review the Turkish Citizenship Law.

  • Candidates who have one of the exams/diplomas or medals that form the basis of the application and whose minimum conditions are specified in the legislation will upload the following documents to the system online during the application process, along with the official results of these exams/diplomas or medals:

    1- High School Diploma and Translation (Turkish or English)

    Candidates who have not yet received their high school diploma must upload an official document (temporary graduation certificate) showing that they will graduate from their high school on a specific date and their probable graduation grades. An 
    "Equivalence Certificate" showing that the candidates' high school diplomas are equivalent to diplomas received from Turkish high schools, which can be obtained from the Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Turkey or the Turkish Embassy in their country, is not required during the application. Accepted candidates will present this document during registration.

    2- Official transcript showing all courses and grades taken at the secondary education level (high school) and a certified copy of its Turkish translation.

    The submitted document must include a grade point average. Transcripts without an average will not be evaluated.

    3- Passport

    A scan of the passport photo ID page must be uploaded. Passports with at least 6 months remaining validity on the date of application will be accepted.

    4- Passport Photo

    The photograph must be in a color format, 4.5x6 cm in size, taken within the last 6 months, and easily identifiable and reflecting the candidate's current appearance. Photographs that do not meet these requirements are deemed not to have been uploaded. The uploaded photograph will be included on the student ID card if the candidate is accepted to the program.

    5- Financial Security Declaration Form

    Candidates who are accepted to the program they applied for must submit the original notarized financial security declaration form, which shows that they have the financial means to continue their higher education in Turkey, at the time of registration. Click for the form!

    6- Bank Receipt Proving that Application and Examination Fees Have Been Paid

    During the application process, candidates upload a receipt showing that they have deposited $100  (USD) as the “application and exam fee” into the account specified below. The student’s name and surname and our University’s IBAN number must be visible on the current receipt; receipts that do not contain this information or that are missing will not be accepted and the application will not be evaluated.

    BANK

    HALKBANK

    BRANCH NAME AND CODE

    GAZİ UNIVERSITY - 1294

    ACCOUNT NO

    58100031

    IBAN NO

    TR 0500 0120 0129 4000 5810 0031

    SWIFT HOME

    TRHBTR2A

     

    If the candidate's application fee will be paid by another person, the candidate's name and surname must be included in the explanation section of the receipt as "Application and exam fee of …(Name)… …..(Surname)…..""

    Note: If candidates gain the right to register, the originals of the documents they uploaded to the system during the application will be submitted to our University.

Explanation: The criteria listed below represent the minimum requirements for applying to the relevant program during the international student admission process, and meeting these criteria does not guarantee acceptance. Acceptance and rejection decisions are made within the quotas announced for the relevant program and as a result of a holistic evaluation made with other application documents submitted by the candidate.

Minimum Requirements for Associate and Undergraduate Education Programs

Exam / Diploma Name

Base Scores for Undergraduate Programs

Base Scores for Associate Degree Programs or Programs Accepting Students with Special Aptitude Exams

Exam Types

TR-YOS

At least 400 points out of 500 points

At least 300 points out of 500 points

International Baccalaureate (IB)

International Baccalaureate (IB)

At least 35 points out of 45

At least 28 points out of 45

ACT Exam

At least 30 points out of 36 full points

At least 22 points out of 36 full points

GCE A Level Exam

Applications for undergraduate programs are made with the grades from three courses taken in the GCE A Level exam. At least two of these courses must be related to the field to which the application will be made. The third course can be outside the field.

The grades of two of the courses used in the application must be at least A. The third course must be at least B.

Applications for associate degree programs are made with the grades of three courses taken from the GCE A Level exam. At least two of these courses must be related to the field to which the application will be made. The third course can be outside the field.

Two of the courses used in the application must have at least a B grade.

Country

Application Requirements for Undergraduate Programs

Application Requirements for Associate Degree Programs

Austria

Having received a maximum of 2.5 points out of 5 in the Central High School Graduation Exam (Matura / Reifeprüfung).

To have received a maximum of 3 points out of 5 from the Central High School Graduation Exam (Matura / Reifeprüfung).

Angola

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Habilitacao Literarias) grade point average of at least 16 out of 20, plus grades in subjects related to the applied program of at least 16 out of 20.

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Habilitacao Literarias) grade point average of at least 13 out of 20, plus grades in subjects related to the applied program of at least 13 out of 20.

Bahrain

At least 90% in the Central High School Graduation Exam in the branch related to the program applied for.

At least 70% in the Central High School Graduation Exam in the branch related to the program applied for.

United Arab Emirates

At least 90% in the Central High School Graduation Exam in the branch related to the program applied for.

At least 70% in the Central High School Graduation Exam in the branch related to the program applied for.

United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and N. Ireland)

Two A level (Advanced Level) exams in AL and ASL exams, one of which has at least an A grade in a subject related to the applied program; in addition, a total score of at least 320, calculated by taking A* = 140, A = 120, B = 100, C = 80 in A level grades and half of these points in AS level (Advanced Subsidiary Level) grades from different A level subjects.

Two A level (Advanced Level) exams in AL and ASL, with at least a B grade in one of the subjects related to the applied program; in addition, a total score of at least 280, calculated by taking A* = 140, A = 120, B = 100, C = 80 in A level grades and half of these points in AS level (Advanced Subsidiary Level) grades from different A level subjects.

Burkina Faso

Having at least 14 points in the Baccalaureate exam (The Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement du Second Degré).

Having at least 12 points in the Baccalaureate exam (The Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement du Second Degré).

People's Republic of China

A minimum score of 500 out of 750 in the Central University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) in the score type of the program applied for or a minimum of 85% in the 12-year high school diploma (Senior Secondary School Certificate).

A minimum score of 450 out of 750 in the Central University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) in the score type of the program applied for or a minimum of 70% in the 12-year high school diploma (Senior Secondary School Certificate).

Palestine

At least 90% in the Central High School Graduation Exam in the branch related to the program applied for.

At least 70% in the Central High School Graduation Exam in the branch related to the program applied for.

Gambia

A maximum of 15 points in five subjects of the “West African Examination Council– (International) Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC – SSCE)”, three of which are relevant to the programme applied for.

A maximum of 21 points in five subjects of the “West African Examination Council– (International) Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC – SSCE)”, three of which are relevant to the programme applied for.

South Korea

A standard score of at least 500 out of 800 in the branch of the "College Scholastic Aptitude Test (CSAT)" exam conducted by the "Korea Institute of Curriculum & Evaluation (KICE)" related to the program applied for.

A standard score of at least 400 out of 800 in the branch of the "College Scholastic Aptitude Test (CSAT)" exam conducted by the "Korea Institute of Curriculum & Evaluation (KICE)" related to the program applied for.

Georgia

Have at least a 4 average in the Georgian High School Diploma (Attestat o Srednem (Polinom) Obshchem Obrazovanii).

Having at least a 3 average in the Georgian High School Diploma (Attestat o Srednem (Polinom) Obshchem Obrazovanii).

Croatia

Have at least a 4 average in Croatian Matura.

Have at least a 3 average from Croatian Matura.

İran

For candidates who graduated from high school before the 2018-2019 Academic Year:

The average of the central final exam (Dabiristan) given at the end of four years of high school education and the Pre-University Education (Pishdaneshgahi) final grade must be at least 18 out of 20 for the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry and Faculty of Pharmacy, and at least 17 out of 20 for other faculties.

For candidates who graduated from high school after the 2018-2019 academic year and beyond:

12th grade graduation average of at least 18 out of 20 for the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry and Faculty of Pharmacy, and at least 17 out of 20 for other faculties.

For candidates who graduated from high school before the 2018-2019 Academic Year:

The average of the central final exam (Dabiristan) given at the end of four years of high school education and the Pre-University Education (Pishdaneshgahi) final grade must be at least 16 out of 20.

For candidates who graduated from high school after the 2018-2019 academic year and beyond:

12th grade graduation average of at least 16 out of 20.

Swedish

Having received at least a C grade in each of the subjects related to the program applied for in the high school graduation diploma, provided that it provides the opportunity to transfer to a 4-year undergraduate education.

Having received at least a D grade in each of the subjects related to the program applied for in the high school graduation diploma, provided that it provides the opportunity to transfer to a 2-year undergraduate education.

Train

At least 90% in the Central High School Graduation Exam in the branch related to the program applied for.

At least 70% in the Central High School Graduation Exam in the branch related to the program applied for.

TRNC

GCE A Level

Applications for undergraduate programs are made with the grades from three courses taken in the GCE A Level exam. At least two of these courses must be related to the field to which the application will be made. The third course can be outside the field.

The grades of two of the courses used in the application must be at least A. The third course must be at least B.

TR YÖS

Having at least 400 points out of 500 points.

GCE A Level

Applications for associate degree programs are made with the grades of three courses taken from the GCE A Level exam. At least two of these courses must be related to the field to which the application will be made. The third course can be outside the field.

Two of the courses used in the application must have at least a B grade.

TR YÖS

Having at least 400 points out of 500 points.

Kuwait

At least 90% in the Central High School Graduation Exam in the branch related to the program applied for.

At least 70% in the Central High School Graduation Exam in the branch related to the program applied for.

Liberia

A maximum of 15 points in five subjects of the “West African Examination Council– (International) Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC – SSCE)”, three of which are relevant to the programme applied for.

A maximum of 21 points in five subjects of the “West African Examination Council– (International) Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC – SSCE)”, three of which are relevant to the programme applied for.

Lebanon

Lebanese Baccalaureate (General Secondary Education Certificate) exam with a minimum of 16 out of 20 in General Sciences and Life Sciences and a minimum of 13 out of 20 in other branches, depending on the program applied for.

Lebanese Baccalaureate (General Secondary Education Certificate) exam with a minimum of 14 out of 20 in General Sciences and Life Sciences and a minimum of 12 out of 20 in other branches, depending on the program applied for.

Norway

A minimum score of 4.00 out of 6 from the Norwegian Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate.

A minimum of 3 out of 6 points from the Norwegian Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate.

Rwanda

Having passed at least three subjects of the Rwanda AGSCE (Rwanda Advanced General Secondary Certificate Examination – RAGSCE) exam at AL (Advanced level) “principal” level and also having received at least an A grade from two subjects relevant to the program applied for.

Having passed at least three subjects of the Rwanda AGSCE (Rwanda Advanced General Secondary Certificate Examination – RAGSCE) exam at AL (Advanced level) “principal” level and also having received at least a B grade from two subjects relevant to the program applied for.

Sierra Leone

A maximum of 15 points in five subjects of the “West African Examination Council– (International) Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC – SSCE)”, three of which are relevant to the programme applied for.

A maximum of 21 points in five subjects of the “West African Examination Council– (International) Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC – SSCE)”, three of which are relevant to the programme applied for.

Sudan

Having at least 90% average in Sudan School Certificate

Having at least 70% average in Sudan School Certificate.

Syria

At least 90% in the Central High School Graduation Exam in the branch related to the program applied for.

At least 70% in the Central High School Graduation Exam in the branch related to the program applied for.

Togo

Having at least 14 points in the Baccalaureate exam (The Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement du Second Degré).

Having at least 12 points in the Baccalaureate exam (The Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement du Second Degré).

Turkmenistan

Having at least a 4 average in Turkmenistan High School Diploma.

Having at least a 3 average in Turkmenistan High School Diploma.

Ummah

To have at least 90% success in one of the high school graduation certificates such as Baccalaureate/General High School Graduation Exam/Matura/General High School Diploma, provided that it provides the opportunity to transfer to a 4-year undergraduate education.

To have at least 70% success in one of the high school graduation certificates such as Baccalaureate/General High School Graduation Exam/Matura/General High School Diploma, provided that it provides the opportunity to transfer to a 2-year undergraduate education.

Yemen

Having a success average of at least 90% in the branch related to the program applied for in the Central High School Graduation Exam.

Having a success average of at least 70% in the Central High School Graduation Exam in the branch related to the program applied for.

Greece

Having a minimum of 14 points in the general grade point average of the Greek High School Diploma.

Having a minimum of 12 points in the general grade point average of the Greek High School Diploma.

Australia

Belarus

Belgium

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

South Africa

Spain

Switzerland

Italy

Japan

You have

Montenegro

Chuang

Latvia

Lithuanian

Hungary

Poland

Portugal

Serbia

Slovakia

New Zealand

To have at least 90% success in one of the high school graduation certificates such as Baccalaureate/General High School Graduation Exam/Matura/General High School Diploma, provided that it provides the opportunity to transfer to a 4-year undergraduate education.

To have one of the high school graduation certificates called Baccalaureate/General High School Graduation Exam/Matura/General High School Diploma with at least 70% success, provided that it allows transfer to a 2-year associate degree education.

Click here for Gazi University 2025-2026 Academic Year Associate and Undergraduate Programs International Student Quotas .

  1. Evaluation procedures are carried out according to the scores of the candidates who meet the conditions, ranked from highest to lowest on a 100-point system, taking into account the order of preference and country quota.
  2. If the scores are equal, the younger candidate will be placed. If there is equality in all criteria for the applied program, the acceptance process will be carried out by lottery.
  3. Candidates who apply to programs that accept students with a special talent exam are taken to the special talent exam for the relevant program. These candidates must also pass the special talent exam in order to be accepted to the University.
  4. Information regarding evaluation results and registration procedures are announced on the ÖİDB website.
  5. Registrations are made in person on the dates specified in the academic calendar or through persons authorized by a power of attorney issued by the Foreign Representatives of the Republic of Turkey or the notaries of the Republic of Turkey. Registrations are not made by mail.

  1. The Turkish proficiency level of the registered student is determined by the TÖMER Directorate before the start of the academic year.
  2. Students placed in programs whose language of instruction is entirely a foreign language must have Turkish proficiency at B1 level, and students placed in programs whose language of instruction is entirely or partially Turkish must have Turkish proficiency at C1 level. 

  • Students accepted to a program where the language of instruction is Turkish in whole or in part must have a C1 level Turkish proficiency certificate in order to start their education. Students who do not submit a C1 level Turkish proficiency certificate within two years for any reason other than the excuses stated in the Gazi University Just and Valid Reasons Directive will have their registration cancelled.

  • Students who enroll in a program where the language of instruction is entirely foreign can start their education without presenting a Turkish proficiency certificate, but must document that their Turkish proficiency is at B1 level within two years. Students who do not present a B1 level Turkish proficiency certificate within two years for any reason other than the excuses stated in the Gazi University Just and Valid Reasons Directive will have their registration cancelled.

Applications will be made online through the Student Affairs Department, Gazi University Student Information System ( https://obs.gazi.edu.tr/oibs/foa_app/login.aspx ) and applications will not be accepted by hand or post.

2025-2026 Academic Year

Application Calendar for International Student Admission

Application Dates

Beginning

Finish

10.06.2025  (08.30)

20.06.2025  (16.00)

Announcement of Evaluation Results

01.08.2025

For e-ikamet transactions  https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/
For e-equivalence transactions https://edenklik.meb.gov.tr/
YÖK International Department https://uluslararasi.yok.gov.tr/ana-sayfa
Republic of Turkey Ministry of Interior Directorate of Migration Management https://www.goc.gov.tr/
Ankara Provincial Directorate of Migration Management https://ankara.goc.gov.tr/
YTB ​​Overseas Turks and Related Communities https://ytb.gov.tr/

Question:  How can I apply as a foreign student?
Answer:  If the conditions specified in the application guide and our directive for the relevant academic year are met, applications can be made directly through the “Online Application System” on our University’s ÖİDB website. There is no institution or person authorized to apply to our University. It is sufficient for candidates to apply by following the steps in the relevant announcements published on our website. It is strongly recommended that the relevant announcements and explanations be read carefully.
Question:  I haven't graduated yet and haven't received my high school diploma. Can I apply?
Answer:  Candidates who have not yet received their diploma must submit an official document (temporary graduation certificate) from their high school showing that they will graduate on a certain date and their probable graduation grades. 
Question:  What are the documents required for registration?
Answer:  You can access the documents required for registration on the ÖİDB website.
Question:  If I fail the Turkish Proficiency exam, will my registration be deleted?
Answer:  The Turkish level of candidates applying to associate and undergraduate programs is determined according to the results of the Turkish proficiency exam conducted by the University TÖMER Directorate within the framework of the principles determined before the beginning of the academic year. Candidates who do not have C1 level Turkish proficiency are registered to TÖMER. Students who successfully complete one year of Turkish education at TÖMER and pass the Turkish proficiency exam begin their education in the program they are accepted to. Students who fail the Turkish proficiency exam after one year of education are given an additional one year. The course fee of a student registered to TÖMER is not included in the tuition fee.

Students who enroll in programs that offer 100% and 30% English instruction must document that their Turkish proficiency is at B1 level within two years.  

The registration of the candidate who does not submit his/her document within the specified period for any reason other than the excuses stated in the "Gazi University Just and Valid Reasons Directive" will be deleted.

Question:  Do I need to send the required documents by mail after uploading them to the application system?
Answer:  No, your application documents will be stored digitally. You do not need to send them to our address by mail. However, if you are eligible to register, you must hand-deliver the originals of your documents on the registration dates for registration procedures.
Question:  Can I send my application documents via email?
Answer:  No, documents sent via e-mail are not accepted. Any application not submitted through the Online Application system will not be evaluated.
Question:  How many programs can I choose from in the application system?
Answer:  You have three choices.
Question:  Can I register for more than one program?
Answer:  No, you can only be eligible to enroll in a program of your choice.
Question:  Where can I follow the application results?
Answer:  All announcements regarding the application will be made on the ÖİDB website.
Question:  The language of instruction for the department I am applying to is 100% English. In this case, do I need to learn Turkish?
Answer:  Yes, even if the language of instruction is 100% English, you have to attend the common compulsory Turkish courses.
Question:  I am currently studying at a university abroad. Can I transfer from abroad?
Answer:  No, Gazi University does not accept transfers from abroad (including TRNC).
Question:  Are there dormitory facilities at the university?
Answer:  Our university does not have dormitory facilities.
Question:  Do Turkish citizens or Blue Card students pay tuition fees?
Answer:  Yes. Turkish citizens and Blue Card students who register to our university through the international student quota pay tuition fees like other international students.
Question:  Are the tuition fees included in the cost of books, course materials and accommodation?
Answer:  No, the tuition fee does not include extra expenses such as books, course materials and accommodation.
Question:  Does Gazi University offer scholarships to international students?
Answer:  No, Gazi University does not provide scholarships to international students.
Question:  Can I work during my student years?
Answer:  Associate, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students who receive formal education in Turkey can work provided that they obtain a work permit. However, the right to work for associate and undergraduate students begins after the first year. Work permit applications are made to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.
Question:  Can I Transfer to Gazi University from a Different University as an International Student?
Answer:  Our university does not accept international students from abroad or domestically through horizontal transfer. International students who wish to study at our university must follow the relevant processes published on our website within the scope of accepting students from abroad.
Question:  How can I solve the problem of accommodation?
Answer:  You can benefit from state or private dormitories close to our university campuses. In order to apply for these dormitories, you must have a Turkish ID number obtained from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Students who do not have a Turkish ID number cannot apply for dormitories. For detailed information on the subject, the website of the General Directorate of Credits and Dormitories   https://kygm.gsb.gov.tr/  can be visited.

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