Anadolu University

CASES WHERE THE APPLICATION IS VALID

Among candidates who are in their final year of high school or who have graduated:

• Foreign nationals (provided that they are not studying at or have not graduated from secondary education [high school] institutions in Türkiye).
• Blue Card holders (provided that they are not studying at or have not graduated from secondary education [high school] institutions in Türkiye or the TRNC).
• Dual citizens (provided that they are not studying at or have not graduated from secondary education [high school] institutions in Türkiye or the TRNC).
• Turkish citizens who have completed their entire secondary education (high school) in a foreign country other than the TRNC (including those who completed their entire secondary education [high school] in Turkish schools opened abroad under the Turkish Ministry of National Education).
• TRNC citizens who have not studied or graduated from high schools in Türkiye or from high schools in the TRNC implementing the Turkish curriculum and who possess one of the following: GCE A-Level results, TR-YÖS results, or Other qualifications specified in the application and registration directives approved by the Council of Higher Education.

CASES WHERE THE APPLICATION IS NOT VALID

• If you are a Turkish citizen and completed your entire secondary education (high school) in Türkiye or TRNC.
• TRNC citizens (except those who completed high school in TRNC and hold GCE A-Level results, and those who enrolled in colleges/high schools in other countries between 2005–2010 and obtained or will obtain GCE A-Level results).
• Dual citizens whose first nationality by birth is Turkish (except those who meet the conditions stated above in Article 5/1-c).
• Dual citizens holding TRNC citizenship (except those specified above with GCE A-Level qualifications).
• Turkish citizens who studied at schools within Turkish embassies in Türkiye or at foreign high schools in Türkiye, including those whose first nationality by birth is Turkish under Article 5/1-b.

BLUE CARD

Individuals who were Turkish citizens by birth but received official permission from the Ministry of Interior to renounce Turkish citizenship, and their minor children registered in the renunciation document, may apply provided they document that they hold the "Certificate Regarding the Exercise of Recognized Rights" under the Turkish Citizenship Law (Law No. 5901).

Applicants are advised to review the Turkish Citizenship Law before applying.

You may review the 2025–2026 Academic Year quotas and program details.

Annual tuition fees vary by faculty and program.

If you hold any of the following exams, scores, or diplomas, you may apply to Anadolu University free of charge:

Accepted Exams and Diplomas

• TR-YÖS (minimum 250 score) – Valid for 2 years
• ACT (minimum 21 in Math, Science Reasoning, and composite) – 2 years
• Afghan National University Entrance Exam (KONKUR) – Minimum 300/350 – 2 years
• Azerbaijan TQDK Central Exam – Minimum 400/700 – 2 years
• Indonesia Ujian Nasional – Minimum 40/60 – 2 years
• GAOKAO – Minimum 480/750 (relevant score type) – 2 years
• WAEC (Nigeria) – Minimum B3 in six subjects including Mathematics – 2 years
• SAT I – Minimum 550 Math and 1000 total (Math + Reading) – 2 years
• GCE A-Level – At least 2 A-Level subjects (one related to the applied program) – Unlimited
• ABITUR / Austrian MATURA (1–4 points; Fach Abitur not accepted) – Unlimited
• French Baccalauréat – Minimum 12 – Unlimited
• Swiss MATURA – Minimum 3.5 – Unlimited
• Greek Apolytirion of Lykeio – Minimum 10 – Unlimited
• Other country high school diploma – Minimum 6/10 (60%) or equivalent – Unlimited

If you do not have any valid exam or diploma listed above, you must take TR-YÖS, the only exam accepted by Anadolu University.

If you are an international applicant:

• TR-YÖS Result (2024, 2025, or 2026 sessions)
• Passport or National ID
• Residence permit (if previously obtained)
• Original high school diploma and official Turkish translation
• Multiple Citizenship Declaration Form (for Turkish or dual citizens)
• One biometric photo (4.5 x 6.0 cm)
• Turkish Proficiency Certificate (minimum B2 according to CEFR) if admitted to a Turkish-medium program (Anadolu TÖMER or Yunus Emre Institute TYS)

Applications are submitted online via:

https://anasis.anadolu.edu.tr/#/

Applications are typically announced between May and August. Please follow official announcements.

If you meet the eligibility criteria, applicants are ranked according to their scores.

In case of equal scores:

1. Preference order
2. High school GPA
3. Younger age

Applicants from the same country may not exceed 20% of the quota for a given program.

If you are a dual citizen, you must declare the citizenship you are applying with in the online application. Failure to present valid documentation for the declared citizenship during final registration will result in cancellation of admission.

I Will Study at My Own Expense

1. TR-YÖS Exam Result
   • 2024 TR-YÖS 2
   • 2025 TR-YÖS 1 or TR-YÖS 2
   • 2026 TR-YÖS 1 or TR-YÖS 2
2. Your Letter of Acceptance
3. Passport or National ID
   If you have a previous residence permit document, you must also bring it.
4. For dual citizens who are Turkish citizens or whose one nationality is Turkish: Multiple Citizenship Declaration Form
5. Original high school diploma and its Turkish translation
6. One ID photo (4.5 x 6.0 cm)
7. Financial Guarantee Undertaking Form
   (You will be given this document by the Student Affairs Office at the time you submit your documents.)

Turkish Language Requirement (for Turkish-medium programs)

If you have been admitted, you must meet one of the following requirements in order to register for programs taught in Turkish:

• A TÖMER certificate with a CEFR (European Language Portfolio) equivalent level, or
• Anadolu University Turkish Certificate Program equivalent.

For associate degree and undergraduate programs, you must have at least B2 level.

TÖMER certificates and Yunus Emre Institute Turkish Proficiency Exam (TYS) results are accepted.

You do not need a Turkish Proficiency Certificate if:

1. You completed high school in Türkiye at Turkish high schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education,
2. You completed high school at Turkish schools abroad,
3. You completed high school through Anadolu University Western Europe Programs,
4. You are registering in a program whose language of instruction is a foreign language.

If your Turkish level is not sufficient, you will be considered on leave for one (1) year after completing a pre-registration to improve your Turkish proficiency.

I Am a Scholarship Student

If you are a scholarship student, you can obtain all relevant information from the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB).

When: If you have earned the right to final registration, the registration calendar will be announced by the Student Affairs Office.

Where: Student Affairs Office
Anadolu University Student Center

You must pay your tuition fee per semester to Ziraat Bank starting from the date you register.
(For the Faculty of Law, payment is made annually.)

• If you graduated from international minority high schools, you do not need to make a payment.
• If you are a Türkiye Scholarships (YTB) student, you will not make any payment.

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.