Anadolu University

All international students who hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree may apply to graduate programs within the announced application period.

Applications are free of charge and submitted online.

Application portal:
https://lisansustu.anadolu.edu.tr/

First, create an account in the system using your personal email address, then complete your application.

Before each application period, the departments accepting international students, quotas, and specific requirements (such as field of graduation, scientific evaluation exam, talent exam, or language requirement) are announced on the websites of:

• Graduate School of Education
  https://lee.anadolu.edu.tr/
• International Affairs Office
  https://international.anadolu.edu.tr/

General Requirements

• ALES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam) is not required for international applicants.
• No language requirement is required for most Master's programs. Your Bachelor's diploma and transcript are sufficient for evaluation.
• For Doctoral / Proficiency in Arts programs, a Master's diploma and transcript are required.
• For programs taught in English, you must submit a valid foreign language proficiency certificate during the application.

You can see the full list of graduate programs below.

Master's Programs (With Thesis)

Duration: 2 years  |  Total requirement: 120 ECTS

Non-Thesis Master's Programs

Duration: 2 years  |  Total requirement: 60 ECTS

Doctoral / Proficiency in Arts Programs

Duration: 4 years  |  Total requirement: 180 ECTS

Programs Taught in Foreign Languages

For Master's Programs

Your Bachelor's GPA must be:

• 2.00 / 4.00, or
• 50 / 100

For programs taught in a foreign language, you must provide a language score from one of the following exams:

• YDS
• e-YDS
• YÖKDİL
• TOEFL iBT
• CAE
• PTE

For Doctoral / Proficiency in Arts Programs

Your Master's GPA must be:

• 2.50 / 4.00, or
• 65 / 100

For Proficiency in Arts programs, you must pass a talent examination.

For the programs in Turkish, there is no need for another Foreign Language certificate.

For master's and doctoral programs taught in a foreign language:

• Minimum language score: 60

Accepted exams: YDS, e-YDS, YÖKDİL, TOEFL iBT, CAE, or PTE.

Master's Applicants

• Bachelor's diploma
• Bachelor's transcript
• Turkish translations of diploma and transcript (certified translator)
• Language proficiency certificate (if required)
• Passport / Blue Card / Residence Permit / ID card

If you upload your passport or national ID, please also upload the certified Turkish translation.

If you are a Blue Card holder or dual citizen, you must also upload the passport or ID of the country of citizenship.

A TÖMER Turkish Proficiency Certificate or a Yunus Emre Institute Turkish Certificate may also be uploaded, but it is not mandatory.

Doctoral / Proficiency in Arts Applicants

• Bachelor's diploma
• Master's diploma
• Bachelor's and Master's transcripts
• Certified Turkish translations of all documents
• Language proficiency certificate
• Passport / Blue Card / Residence Permit / ID card

You should regularly check the announcements published at:

• https://lee.anadolu.edu.tr
• https://international.anadolu.edu.tr

Application dates are announced on these websites.

When the application period opens, submit your application online via:
https://lisansustu.anadolu.edu.tr/

You may apply to a maximum of two programs.

Applications are generally open:

• July–August for the Fall semester
• January for the Spring semester

Your application will be evaluated by the International Student Team of the International Office.

After the application period ends, applicants are ranked according to their GPA.

You can follow the results via:
https://lee.anadolu.edu.tr/

For programs that require scientific evaluation or talent exams, you should follow the exam dates and locations announced on the Institute's website.

After the results are announced, if you are admitted to a program you can access your Letter of Acceptance through the application system.

You must complete your online registration on the dates indicated in your acceptance letter.

You do not need to be in Türkiye during the online registration period.

You can access the Online Registration Guide on the Graduate School website.

You must pay half of the annual tuition fee during the online registration period.

Payment can be made by credit card through the online payment link:

https://anasis.anadolu.edu.tr/#/dis-borc-odeme

You can complete your payment using the student number provided during online registration.

You do not need to submit the original copies of your documents during online registration. However, it is recommended that you bring them with you when you come to Türkiye.

STEP 1: Apply at e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr

1. Go to e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr.
2. Upload your photograph and complete the application form.
3. Select an appointment date with the Directorate General of Migration Management. You will not need to attend this appointment; it is only required for registration in the system.
4. Print and sign the first page of the application form.

STEP 2: Prepare the Required Documents

1. Application Form: Only the first page of the form you signed in Step 1.
2. Passport: A photocopy of the first page containing your photograph and personal information.
3. Health Insurance:
   • If you have private health insurance: the first page of your insurance policy.
   • If you have General Health Insurance (GSS) or are a YTB scholarship holder: the “Provision Document (Provizyon Belgesi)” obtained from e-Devlet.
4. Proof of Address – Prepare only the document that applies to your situation:
   • If you are applying for an extension: A residence certificate (Yerleşim Yeri Belgesi) obtained from e-Devlet is sufficient.
   • If you are renting: A notarized rental agreement + a photocopy of the landlord’s ID.
   • If you own the property: A photocopy of the title deed (Tapu). Bring the original with you.
   • If you are staying in a dormitory: A document obtained from the dormitory.
   • If you are staying in an apartment/flat: A signed letter from the apartment management + the apartment’s signature circular (imza sirküsü) + a photocopy of the tax certificate (vergi levhası).
   • If you are staying with a relative/acquaintance: A notarized undertaking from the person you are staying with (and from their spouse if they are married) + their residence certificate.
5. Payment Receipt (964 TL):
   • For a first-time application: Make the payment at the Tax Office in the city center.
   • For an extension: Make the payment via Ziraat Mobile, Ziraat Tepebaşı Branch, or dijital.gib.gov.tr.
6. Only for final-year students: A document obtained from the Student Affairs Office of your Faculty / Vocational School / Institute stating your expected graduation date.
7. For Students Under 18: An apostilled parental consent document (Muvafakatname) and Birth Certificate obtained from your home country (original + photocopy).

STEP 3: Submit the Documents to the University

1. Make an appointment at randevu.anadolu.edu.tr.
2. On the date and time of your appointment, go to Anadolu University International Affairs Office with all the required documents and submit your documents.

Fingerprint Registration

Address Registration

You can check your application result by visiting:
https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/Ikamet/DevamEdenBasvuruGiris and filling in the required information.