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 all doctoral and proficiency in arts programs:

• Minimum language score: 55

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

• Minimum language score: 80

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.

After arriving in Türkiye, you should contact the International Office to begin your residence permit procedures.

A. Submit Your Online Application to the Presidency of Migration Management (Ministry of Interior)

1. Complete the application form
   • First-time application: https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/Ikamet/Basvuru/IlkBasvuru
   • Extension application: https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/Ikamet/Basvuru/UzatmaBasvuru
   • Transfer application: https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/Ikamet/Basvuru/GecisBasvuru
2. Online appointment: This appointment is only for saving your information in the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management system. You will not attend this appointment.
3. Download, print, and sign your Pre-Registration Form.
   Please make sure the form is 4 pages.

B. Prepare the Required Documents for Your Residence Permit Application

Required Documents:

1. Residence permit application form (Pre-Registration Form) – the form in Section A
2. Your passport
   • Photocopy of the first page showing your identity information
   • Photocopy of the page showing the entry stamp (your last entry date to Türkiye)
   • You must bring the original passport with you
   • If you have a residence card, bring a photocopy (even if expired)
3. Student certificate
   You must obtain a photo-attached, signed, and stamped student certificate from the student affairs office of your Faculty / Vocational School / Institute.
   Important: Student certificates are valid for 1 month for residence permit applications.
4. Biometric photos
   • 3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background
   • First-time application: 4 photos
   • Extension/transfer applications: 2 photos
5. Valid health insurance
   • General Health Insurance (GSS): If covered, log in to e-Devlet and generate a barcode document from the SPAS Eligibility Inquiry page.
   • Private health insurance: Bring printed copies of the first 5 pages.
   • YTB scholarship holders: Generate a barcode document via e-Devlet from the SPAS Eligibility Inquiry page.
6. Proof of address (submit one option that applies to you)
   • For extensions: Certificate of Residence (Yerleşim Yeri Belgesi) from e-Devlet
   • Staying in your own home: photocopy of the title deed (bring the original)
   • Staying with a rental contract: notarized rental contract (all pages) + landlord's ID copy
   • Staying in a private dormitory/apartment: signed document from the dormitory authority, copy of signature circular and tax certificate
   • Staying in a KYK dormitory: official dormitory residence document
   • Staying in a hotel, etc.: document proving accommodation
   • Staying with a sponsor/supporter: notarized undertaking + copy, and the supporter's certificate of residence
     • If the supporter is married, the spouse must also provide an undertaking.
   Supporter: A person who declares and undertakes to cover all personal expenses (food, health, transportation, etc.) of the international student in Türkiye, and to ensure the student's departure upon visa/residence expiry.
7. Residence permit card fee receipt
   • Residence permit card fee: 964 TL
   • You must bring the payment receipt.

   Payment options:

   • First-time applicants: payment can be made at the nearest tax office branch.
     • Tepebaşı Tax Office: Mustafa Kemal Paşa, Sivrihisar-1 Cd. No.31/B, 26120 Tepebaşı/Eskişehir
     • Odunpazarı Tax Office: Gündoğdu, Muratcan Sk. No:42, 26130 Odunpazarı/Eskişehir
   • Extension/transfer applicants: payment can be made via
     • Ziraat Bankası (Anadolu University Branch)
     • Vakıfbank (Anadolu University Branch)
     • PTT
     • https://dijital.gib.gov.tr/
8. UETS (National Electronic Notification Address) document
   Bring a printed screenshot from a PTT branch or via e-Devlet.
   Note: First-time residence permit applicants do not need to submit a UETS document.

C. Document Submission (International Office)

1. You must book an appointment via: randevu.anadolu.edu.tr
2. After booking, download and print the appointment document/form as a single page.
3. On your appointment date and time, submit all required documents in full to the International Office.

Fingerprints

Address Registration

You can check your application status via:
https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/Ikamet/DevamEdenBasvuruGiris