Consulting for University Study in Turkey

For foreign students wanting to study at a Turkish university, we work with you through choosing a university and programme, preparing the application file, the YÖS exam, and the equivalency (YÖK) application. We don’t guarantee admission, a scholarship, or an equivalency outcome — what you walk away with is a properly prepared application file and clarity on what’s needed at each stage.

Scope: Application-process guidance from choosing a university through to enrolment
Not Guaranteed: Admission, scholarship, and equivalency outcomes
Residence Connection: The student residence process is covered on a separate page

Initial Assessment

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Who It’s For

Foreign students planning to study at a university in Turkey

We assess university and programme options together, based on your goals.

Candidates preparing to take, or evaluate results from, the YÖS exam

We follow the exam schedule and application requirements together.

Those wanting their foreign diploma recognised as equivalent in Turkey

We prepare the documents needed for the equivalency application to YÖK together.

Those wanting to plan the process together with the student’s family

We clarify together whether the family’s situation requires any extra steps.

Required Documents

Diploma and transcript from high school or prior education

Forms the foundation of the application file.

Passport and identity details

Target university and programme preferences

If not yet decided, we assess the options together.

YÖS or equivalent exam result, if available

Required by some universities.

Language proficiency document, if available

Depends on whether the programme is in Turkish or English.

The apostille status of foreign documents needed for diploma equivalency

We cover the apostille and translation process on a separate page.

Contact and address details for the student and, if applicable, the parent

Used in the enrolment and residence processes.

General information on financial means

May be requested for the student residence application.

The document list can vary by application reason and personal circumstances; the current requirements of the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management apply.

Process Steps

01

Initial Consultation and Goal Setting
Within 1 day

We discuss the student’s target field, language, and academic background.
02

University and Programme Research
A few days

University and programme options matching the goal are presented.
03

Preparing the Application File
A few days

The diploma, exam result, and other documents are compiled into a file.
04

Following Up on the Application
Depends on the university

The outcome of the university application is tracked.
05

Enrolment and Referral to Residence
After acceptance

Post-acceptance enrolment steps and referral to the student residence process.

Not sure whether your situation fits this process?

Initial Assessment

Legal Basis

Higher Education Law No. 2547

Forms the basis for Turkey’s higher education system and the framework for admitting foreign students.

Council of Higher Education (YÖK)

The authority where equivalency applications are reviewed and finalised.

Common Mistakes

Preparing the application file without checking the university’s exact document list

Missing documents can mean the application isn’t processed.

Missing the YÖS application or exam date

A missed date means waiting until the next term.

Submitting the equivalency application with incomplete or uncertified documents

YÖK can return an incomplete file without processing it.

Not planning the student residence application around when the enrolment certificate is issued

The residence application requires the enrolment certificate from the university.

Mistaking the acceptance email for formal enrolment and neglecting the remaining steps

Enrolment is a separate step that still needs to be completed in the university’s own system.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, the admission decision belongs to the university; we help you prepare a complete file.

No, scholarship opportunities belong to universities or institutions; we can research these options together during the application process.

Some universities don’t require it; we check based on your target programme.

It depends on YÖK’s workload; we can’t promise an exact timeframe.

The family’s role depends on the student’s age and needs; we assess your situation together.

We cover the student residence process on a separate page and refer you there.

This depends on your profession and goal; we assess your situation together.

Related Services

Foreign Nationals Law For foreign nationals living in Turkey or with a legal connection to it, disputes can arise around a deportation decision, an entry ban, an administrative fine, a rejected citizenship application, or family and inheritance matters — and when they do, the legal process is carried out through our partner lawyers. Sworn Translation, Notary, and Apostille For a document issued abroad to be usable in an official transaction in Turkey — a title deed transfer, a marriage, incorporating a company, an equivalency application — there’s usually a set order to follow: first an apostille or consular certification, depending on the country where the document was issued, then a sworn translation in Turkey and, where needed, notarisation. Residence and Work Permit The permit a foreign national needs to stay in Turkey depends on why they’re here.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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