Yös  is an examination taken by international students who wish to study Associate's and Bachelor's Degree at Higher Education Institutions in Turkey. The results obtained from this exam can be used to apply for the quotas allocated by Higher Education Institutes for international students. This examination was conducted by Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) till 2010. The Examination for International Students has been started to be conducted by universities in Turkey by a decision taken in 2011. 

Application, Admission Placement and Registration Calender for International Students

Provided that the candidates are in the final year of high school or graduates; Applications of

1. Those who are of foreign nationality,
2. Those who were Turkish citizens at birth but received permission of expatriation from the Ministry of Internal Affairs,
3. Those of dual citizenship who were of foreign citizenship at birth but later adopted Turkish Republic citizenship,
4. Those who were born in Turkey and hold Turkish citizenship but completed their secondary education abroad,
5. 
        a) Among those students of Turkish Republic citizenship who continued their secondary education in foreign countries before 1st of February 2013, the ones who have completed the last three years of secondary education (high school) in a foreign country except for TRNC* (including those who have completed all of their secondary (high school) education in Turkish schools established within the scope of MNE* in foreign countries other than TRNC)
        b) Among those candidates who have started their secondary education in a foreign country after 1st of February 2013, the ones who have completed all of their secondary (high school) education in a foreign country except TRNC (including those who have completed all of their secondary (high school) education in Turkish schools established within MNE* in foreign countries other than TRNC) to the foreign acceptance quotas,
6. Those with TRNC citizenship reside in TRNC and have completed their secondary education there and have the score of GCE-AL and those who enrolled colleges and high schools in other countries and have the score of GCE-AL or will have the score of GCE-AL
   

   will be accepted

   *TRNC: Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

   *MNE: Turkish Ministry of National Education

Applications of candidates who;

1. hold TR citizenship and have completed all of their secondary education in Turkey or TRNC,
2. hold TRNC citizenship (except for those who completed all of their secondary education at high schools in TRNC and hold GCE-AL scores and those who enrolled and studied at colleges or high schools in other countries between 2005-2010 and have or will have GCE-AL scores )
3. hold dual citizenships whose first nationality is Turkish at birth as defined in the 2nd article of (a) subsection, except for those who provide the requirements defined in the 4th article of (a) subsection),
4. hold dual citizenships, one of which is T.R citizenship (except for those who have completed all of their secondary education at high schools in TRNC and hold GCE-AL examination results and those who enrolled at high schools in other countries between 2005-2010, studied there and hold GCE-AL examination results now,)
5. hold T.R citizenship or dual citizenships whose  first citizenship is T.R at birth as defined in the 2nd article of (a) subsection and study at schools operating within the scope of embassies in Turkey and foreign high schools in Turkey, 
   will not be accepted.

Application Procedures

The applications for SDU-YÖS are completed through the application system at https://yosbasvuru.sdu.edu.tr/ within the application period.

The applicants must fill in the online Application Form at  https://yosbasvuru.sdu.edu.tr/  and receive their Application Numbers online. 

The applicants shall be responsible for the results of the inaccuracies in the application form. The information fields in the form related to the applicant's identity details must be filled without changing any information and making any abbreviations in the identity details in applicant's passport.  

The e-mail address requested in the application form must belong to the applicant and each applicant should use only one e-mail address. This e-mail address should not be used for any processes or in correspondences on behalf of other applicants.

1. Online application
2. Creation of an e-mail account for application
3. Pre-registration process at https://yosbasvuru.sdu.edu.tr/
4. After pre-registration, signing in the system via e-mail address and password,
5. Continuing registration by choosing exam center and exam language on Exam selection Screen,
6. Execution of payment transaction (by credit card/money order)
7. Uploading the receipt of payment into the system if the payment was made by money order,
8. After the registration is done, printing out the examination entrance document by clicking on examination entrance document button on the announced dates,
9. Please click https://yos.sdu.edu.tr for detailed information about preference and registration process,
10. For preference process the applicants are supposed to sign in  https://obs.sdu.edu.tr/ via T.R Identity No/ Passport No/ Syrian Temporary Identity No and fill in the required information completely and correctly. After the required information is filled in, the preference process is carried out. The applicants are supposed to upload the necessary documents into the system to complete the application.
11. After the application procedure is completed, the list of principal applicants will be announced at https://obs.sdu.edu.tr/
12. Registration process;  The applicant must complete the registration process by applying to Süleyman Demirel University, Student Affairs Office, International Student Office in person between the dates specified in 2020-2021 Academic Year SDU-YÖS calendar. The applicants who do not register on the stated dates cannot claim any rights. Click on http://yos.sdu.edu.tr/tr for necessary documents for exact registration.
13. In order to start studying at SDU, the applicants are required to submit a document stating that they have Turkish proficiency at minimum B1 level.

Equivalent international exams for Suleyman Demirel University international student (associate and bachelor degree) admission and minimum and maximum scores 

1. ABITUR: (Minimum: 4 – Maximum: 1)
2. ACT (American College Test): (Minimum: 21 – Maximum: 36)
3. CSAT (College Scholastic Aptitude Test): (Minimum: 400 – Maximum: 800) the test in South Korea
4. EGE (Unified State Examination): (Minimum: 250 – Maximum: 400) Russian Federation Central State Examination
5. FRENCH BACCALAUREATE: having the diploma of French Baccalaureate and the score of (Minimum: 12 – Maximum: 20)
6. GAOKAO: (Minimum: 480 – Maximum: 750) the test in the People’s Republic of China
7. GCE-AL: 300 for Faculty of Medicine/ Faculty of Dentistry/ Faculty of Engineering/ Faculty of Law, (A*140 for one subject, total 3 subjects are evaluated. Minimum: 140 –Maximum: 420)
8. IB (International Baccalaureate): having the diploma of IB and the score of (Minimum: 28 –Maximum: 42)
9. SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test): minimum 1000 (Total) and minimum 500 (Maths). (Minimum: 1000 –Maximum: 1600)
10. UAN (Ujian Akhir Nasional): the test in Indonesia (Minimum: 40 –Maximum: 60)

The quotas for each academic year have been determined by the university senate and approved by Higher Education Council. The table will be updated in case of any changes.

2020 Academic Year Quota List

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Required documents for registration are as follows:

1. 
   
   • Along with their acceptance of letter, candidates are required to take a Student Visa from a Turkish Republic foreign representative offices in their country (or the nearest Turkish Republic Foreign Representative).
   • The candidates in Turkey are required to take a residence permit from Provincial Directorate of Migration Management instead of a Student Visa
   • Student Visa is not demanded from the candidates listed below:
     1. Foreign students having completed their secondary education in Turkey and demanding to go on their undergraduate education without a break and the children of foreigners having work and residence permit in Turkey.
     2. Those having Turkish nationality at birth, but, then having given up their nationality upon the Council of Ministers’ decision and having been admitted to the citizenship of a foreign state; including the holders of document for the Use of the Rights Granted by the Law, No.5901.
     3. Holders of dual citizenship having foreign nationality at birth, but, then having been admitted to citizenship of Turkish Republic and those who have Turkish citizenships and have completed the last three years of high school education in a foreign country except Turkish Republic.
2. The original high school diploma and the original temporary graduation certificate with their translation from a Notary Public or Turkish Republic Foreign Representative Offices.
3. The original high school diploma taken from Turkish Ministry of Education Provincial Directorate of National Education or the equivalence certificate taken from Turkish Republic Foreign Representative Offices.
4. The original transcript, showing the candidate’s high school subjects, grades and grade point average, approved by high school administration and a certified Turkish translated copy of transcript by Turkish Republic Foreign Representative Offices.
5. The candidates are required to submit the originals of required papers. The candidates, placed with YÖS score of Turkish universities recognized by SDU, are required to have verification code on their YÖS score printouts or take “true copy of the original” seal from the institution he/she took the document.
6. The pages of the passport with Student Visa showing the identification information and validity period and a certified copy of Turkish translation of these pages from a Notary Public or  Turkish Republic Foreign Representative Offices.
7. If available, a certified copy of internationally recognized foreign language proficiency certificate and Turkish proficiency certificate from Notary Public or Turkish Republic Foreign Representative Offices.
8. Eight photographs to be 4.5x6 cm. in size (the photographs should be taken in the last 6 months, from front, and enable the candidate to be clearly recognized.)
9. Bank receipt showing the tuition fee have been paid to the related bank.
10. Signed financial assurance declaration

International students are required to have a certain level of Turkish to start studying at the programmes they are admitted.  

The Turkish Language Proficiency levels of the applicants:

1. (C1 and C2) Level: Applicant’s Turkish level is adequate. S/he can be placed into the program which s/he has obtained the right to attend.
2. (B1 and B2) Level: Applicant’s Turkish level is inadequate but can be improved. S/he can be placed into the program which s/he has obtained the right to attend, on the condition that s/he attends a Turkish language course. The student must certify that s/he has improved his or her Turkish level to (A) level before the beginning of the 3rd academic year. At the end of this period, those who still have (B) level in Turkish cannot continue receiving education unless they improve their level of Turkish to (A).
3. (A1 and A2) Level: Applicant’s Turkish level is not adequate and s/he must take a Turkish course. Those who are in this state must certify that s/he has increased his or her Turkish proficiency level to (A) or (B) level before the beginning of the 3rdacademic year at the latest. The first subsection of this paragraph is applicable for those who have improved their level to (A), whereas the second subsection of this paragraph is applicable for those who have improved their level to (B).

SDU-YÖS Turkish Proficiency Levels According to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and score ranges are mentioned below.

Proficiency exams and Turkish courses for international students are conducted by SDU TÖMER (Turkish and Foreign Languages Research and Application Center).

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International students admitted to Süleyman Demirel University are required to take a Student Visa from a Turkish Republic foreign representative offices in their country (or the nearest Turkish Republic Foreign Representative). The information about visa procedures specific to your country to enter Turkey and the list of the Embassies and Consulates can be found at http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Student Visa is not demanded from the candidates listed below:

1. Foreign students having completed their secondary education in Turkey and demanding to go on their undergraduate education without a break and the children of foreigners having work and residence permit in Turkey.
2. Those having Turkish nationality at birth, but, then having given up their nationality upon the Council of Ministers’ decision and having been admitted to the citizenship of a foreign state; including the holders of document for the Use of the Rights Granted by the Law, No.5901.
3. Holders of dual citizenship having foreign nationality at birth, but, then having been admitted to citizenship of Turkish Republic and those who have Turkish citizenships and have completed the last three years of high school education in a foreign country except Turkish Republic.

A residence permit is the certificate you need in order to stay in a foreign country for extended periods. International students whose applications are accepted and thus have qualified for exact registration need to do online application at https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/
and submit the application form with the required documents to the relevant department. The documents are delivered to the Student Affairs Office by the relevant department. The Student Affairs Office submit the documents to the   
Provincial Directorate of Migration Managements for evaluation. The Provincial Directorate of migration Management confirm the residence permit after evaluation and send them to the relevant departments by post and students can get their residence permits from the relevant department.

Documents needed for a residence permit for educational purposes:

• Residence Permit Application Form (printed after the online application)
• Your original passport and photocopy of your original passport (or the document equivalent to passport)
• 4 passport photos
• International Student Form (Should be taken from the university. Expected Date of Graduation should be written on this document)
• If the applicant is a minor; letter of consent from the parents abroad or the legal representative, or recognisance from a real person or a legal entity provided that it is stated on the letter of consent.
• Confirmation of accommodation from dormitory or contract of rent for the student’s accommodation.
• Declaration of financial guarantee (Declared on the application form. Supporting documents may be demanded by the administrative body. If the student is financially supported by public authorities, it should be stated during the application)
• A newly dated student certificate
• Valid health insurance (Not demanded in the application since the students will be eligible for General Health Security within three months after their registration. The students should declare their insurance after they get their General Health Insurance within three months.)

In line with the new legal regulations implemented in Turkey, all students must have a general health insurance. There are  Social Security agreements between Turkey and some European countries.  Please click the following link to see if your home country has a Social Security  agrement with Turkey: Bilateral agreements  http://www.sgk.gov.tr/wps/portal/sgk/en/detail/social_sec_agree

There are two possibilities

1. If there is an Social Security agreement between your home country and Turkey: Please go to your national Social Security Office and ask for the form certifying your coverage. It has to be issued in your country and sealed and stamped. This document will be valid for residence permit and will let you have medical treatment at Turkish state hospitals.
2. If your country does not have a Social Security agreement :  In this case, you have to provide a private health insurance. Best option is to buy one in Turkey so that it meets the legal requirements asked for the residence permit . You cannot stay in Turkey without a residence permit !

IMPORTANT NOTE: Students have to have valid health insurance during their stay in Turkey. Please pay attention to follow your insurance process in order not to face any problems or pay any debt later. Once your initial health insurance expires, we remind you that health insurance has to be renewed and you have to inform Migration Office regarding your health insurance renewal. Please do not forget to renew your health insurance for it might produce unfortunate legal and health problems.