Eskisehir Osmangazi University

Institute of Social Sciences

APPLICATION PROCESS

2025–2026 Quotas

Program Quotas Same Field Different Field Special Conditions
Comparative Literature – PhD 2 1 1 1, 2
Economics – PhD 1 1   3
Economics – Non‑Thesis MSc (Evening Program) 50     4
Economics – International Trade Non‑Thesis MSc (Evening Program) 10     5
Economics – MSc with Thesis 2 2   6
History of Islam and Arts – MSc with Thesis 2 2   7
Business Administration – Non‑Thesis MSc (Evening Program) 75      
Public Finance – Non‑Thesis MSc (Evening Program) 75      
Private Law – MA with Thesis 2 2    
Political Science and Public Administration – MA with Thesis 2 2    
Political Science and Public Administration – Non‑Thesis MA (Evening Program) 50      
History – PhD 3 2 1 8,9
Late Modern History MA with Thesis 2 1 1 10,11
Early Modern History MA with Thesis 2 1 1 12,13
History of the Republic of Türkiye MA with Thesis 2 1 1 14,15
Basic Islamic Sciences – PhD 3 3   16
Basic Islamic Sciences – MA with Thesis 7 5 2 17,18
Tourism Management – PhD 2 2   19
Tourism Management – MA with Thesis 7 5 2 20,21
Health Tourism Management Non‑Thesis MA (Evening Program) 50      
Turkish Language and Literature – PhD 5 5   22
Turkish Language and Literature – MA with Thesis 3 3   23
New Turkish Literature MA with Thesis 2 2   24
International Relations – MA with Thesis 1 1   25
International Relations – Global Studies Non‑Thesis MA (Evening Program) 10      

Special Conditions

  1. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Comparative Literature from the Department of Comparative Literature.
  2. If the quota allocated for Comparative Literature graduates is not filled, the remaining quota will be allocated to applicants from other departments according to their ranking scores. Applicants who are not graduates of the Comparative Literature Department must successfully complete the Scientific Preparation Program.
  3. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree with thesis in Economics, Economy, or Public Finance.
  4. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree with thesis in Economics, Economy, or Public Finance.
  5. Applicants must be graduates of four-year undergraduate programs of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Faculty of Political Sciences, or Faculties of Engineering.
  6. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Public Finance, Political Science and Public Administration, International Relations, or Econometrics.
  7. Applicants must be graduates from the fields of Religious and Social Sciences.
  8. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree with thesis in History.
  9. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree with thesis in Humanities and Social Sciences. (A Scientific Preparation Program will be applied for applicants from different fields. Successful completion of this program is mandatory.)
  10. Applicants must be graduates of History or History Teaching programs.
  11. Applicants must be graduates of Humanities and Social Sciences fields. (A Scientific Preparation Program will be applied for applicants from different fields. Successful completion of this program is mandatory.)
  12. Applicants must be graduates of History or History Teaching programs.
  13. Applicants must be graduates of Humanities and Social Sciences fields. (A Scientific Preparation Program will be applied for applicants from different fields. Successful completion of this program is mandatory.)
  14. Applicants must be graduates of History or History Teaching programs.
  15. Applicants must be graduates of Humanities and Social Sciences fields. (A Scientific Preparation Program will be applied for applicants from different fields. Successful completion of this program is mandatory.)
  16. Applicants must have a Master’s degree in departments providing Theology education.
  17. Applicants must have a four-year undergraduate degree in Theology.
  18. Applicants must have a four-year undergraduate degree.
  19. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Tourism Management programs.
  20. Applicants must be graduates of Tourism Faculty, Tourism Management and Hospitality, School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Tourism Management, or Business Administration.
  21. Applicants must have a four-year undergraduate degree.
  22. Applicants must be graduates of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and Letters, Faculty of Humanities, or Faculty of Education, and must have successfully completed a Master’s degree program.
  23. Applicants must be graduates of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and Letters, Faculty of Humanities, or Faculty of Education.
  24. Applicants must be graduates of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and Letters, Faculty of Humanities, or Faculty of Education.
  25. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: International Relations, Political Science and International Relations, Global Politics and International Relations, European Union Relations, Public Administration, Economics, Political Science, Business Administration, History, Political Science and Public Administration, International Trade, International Finance, International Trade and Finance, International Trade and Financing, International Trade and Business Administration, International Trade and Logistics, International Finance and Banking, International Economic Relations, International Entrepreneurship, International Business Administration, or Management Information Systems.

The following documents must be uploaded to the system during the pre-application stage.

  • Turkish Identity Card (if available)
  • Passport-size Photograph (must have been taken within the last 6 months)
  • Passport (the date of entry into Türkiye and the visa page will be checked during final registration)
  • Diploma or Graduation Certificate (The original document and its certified Turkish translation)
  • Transcript (The original transcript and its certified Turkish translation)
  • C1 Turkish Language Certificate (TÖMER) (if available). This certificate is not required for students who graduated from a higher education institution in Türkiye.

    Applicants who do not have this certificate must obtain and submit it within one year; otherwise, their enrollment at the Institute will be terminated.

  • Foreign Language Proficiency Certificate
  • ALES Exam Result Certificate (if available)

PRE-REGISTRATION: https://enstitubasvuru.ogu.edu.tr/

Application Dates (Please follow the Graduate School web page for the up-to-date application dates):
https://sosbilen.esogu.edu.tr/Duyuru/Index

For foreign candidates, the evaluation process for admission within the allocated quotas is carried out by the Department Board, taking into account the candidate's overall GPA, the ranking of their graduating university in world university rankings, and the suitability of their undergraduate program to the relevant department. Furthermore, the equivalence of the candidate's graduating university and undergraduate program by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) is a priority in the candidate's selection.

The evaluation for admission will be conducted by the Departmental Board of each program. The applicant’s cumulative grade point average, ranking of the university from which the applicant graduated and the compatibility of the applicant’s undergraduate program with the relevant Department are considered during evaluation.

! If you are a Turkish scholarship student, you must follow the entire process through the YTB – Türkiye Scholarships website to obtain detailed information.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

TR-YÖS is an entrance examination for international students who wish to study at higher education institutions in Türkiye. Applicants may use their TR-YÖS results when applying for admission to Turkish universities.

To apply, you must be in your final year of high school or have already graduated.

TR-YÖS is administered in Turkish, German, French, Russian, and Arabic.

The exam is valid for two (2) years from the date of examination.

TR-YÖS is generally held twice a year, typically in April–May and October. Any changes are announced in the official ÖSYM calendar. You are advised to follow updates regularly:
https://www.osym.gov.tr/tr,8797/takvim.html

Application portal:
https://tryos.osym.gov.tr

  • Candidates who gain the right to enroll in programs where the medium of instruction is 100% or at least 30% English are subject to the provisions of the Eskişehir Osmangazi University School of Foreign Languages Foreign Language Teaching and Examination Directive.
  • Candidates who gain the right to enroll in programs where the medium of instruction is Arabic are subject, during their preparatory education, to the provisions of the Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Theology Arabic Compulsory Preparatory Class Education and Examination Directive.
  • Turkish language proficiency of international students is determined based on the results of the "Turkish Proficiency Exam" administered by ESOGÜ TÖMER or based on an official exam result certificate obtained from State Universities in Türkiye or Yunus Emre Institute.

At Eskişehir Osmangazi University (ESOGU), Turkish language preparatory courses are offered by the Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (TÖMER).

Students Who Do Not Need a Turkish Language Certificate

If you meet one of the following conditions, you do not need to submit a Turkish proficiency certificate, and your Turkish level will be considered sufficient to start your academic program:

  • You are enrolled in a program taught 100% in English,
  • You completed your entire secondary education in Turkey at a high school affiliated with the Turkish Ministry of National Education,
  • You completed your secondary education at a Turkish high school abroad affiliated with one of the following institutions:
    • Turkish Ministry of National Education
    • Open Education High Schools (Overseas Programs)
    • Turkish Maarif Foundation
    • Turkish Diyanet Foundation

Students Who Need to Take Turkish Preparatory Courses

If your Turkish level is not sufficient, you must enroll in the Turkish preparatory program at ESOGU TÖMER.

  • You are required to submit a student certificate showing that you are enrolled in TÖMER to the International Student Admission and Registration Coordination Office during the relevant semester and the following semesters.
  • If you fail to submit this document or a C1-level Turkish proficiency certificate, your enrollment at the university may be terminated.

Students Who Completed Turkish Courses Before Enrollment

If you completed a Turkish language course before enrolling at ESOGU:

  • You must submit your Turkish proficiency certificate to ESOGU TÖMER for equivalency evaluation.
  • TÖMER will review your certificate and determine whether your Turkish level is sufficient.
  • If your level is sufficient, you will be allowed to start your academic program.
  • If it is not sufficient, you will be required to take the Turkish Placement Test organized by ESOGU TÖMER.

Turkish Language Levels

Turkish language proficiency is evaluated according to the European Language Portfolio (ELP) levels:

Level Score Description
C1 85–100 Advanced – Sufficient to start academic studies
B2 70–84 Upper-intermediate – Preparatory Turkish course required
B1 55–69 Intermediate – Preparatory Turkish course required
A2 45–54 Basic – Preparatory Turkish course required
A1 0–44 Beginner – Preparatory Turkish course required

(This regulation applies to students who enrolled starting from the 2023–2024 academic year.)

Students with A1–A2 Level Turkish

If your Turkish level is A1 or A2:

  • You can complete your final registration at the university,
  • However, you will be considered on leave for one year while attending the Turkish preparatory course,
  • After successfully completing the course and achieving C1 level Turkish, you can begin your academic studies.

Yunus Emre Institute provides Turkish language courses and cultural programs for international students, supporting their academic and social life in Türkiye.

Why Is It Important?

  • Learn Turkish from beginner to advanced levels.
  • Prepare for university programs that require Turkish proficiency.
  • Gain familiarity with Turkish culture and daily life.
  • Obtain an internationally recognized certificate.
Student Tip:

Universities in Eskişehir support preparatory programs offered by YEE to help international students meet language requirements.

Detailed information:
https://yee.org.tr/tr

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

I will pursue my studies at my own expense

  • Turkish Identity Card (if available)
  • Passport-size Photograph (must have been taken within the last 6 months)
  • Passport (the date of entry into Türkiye and the visa page will be checked during final registration)
  • Diploma or Graduation Certificate and Certified Turkish Translation (For PhD applications: Bachelor's and Master's diplomas; for Master's applications: Bachelor's diploma)
  • Original Transcript and Certified Turkish Translation
  • C1 Turkish Language Certificate from TÖMER (if available). This certificate is not required for students who graduated from a higher education institution in Türkiye. Applicants who do not have this certificate must obtain and submit it within one year; otherwise, their enrollment at the Graduate School will be terminated.
  • Foreign Language Proficiency Certificate
  • ALES Exam Result Certificate (if available)
  • Tuition Fee Receipt (Payment will be made using the student number obtained after registration.)
  • Disability Report (if available)
  • Student Information Form (to be completed at the Institute of Social Sciences)
  • Residence Document / Residence Permit (may be submitted after the residence permit is obtained)

Note: Final registration must be completed in person at the Graduate School or through a representative authorized by a notarized power of attorney.

Conditional registration will be made until the Recognition Certificate requested from the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) is received.

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: The registration calendar will be announced by the Graduate School: https://sosbilen.esogu.edu.tr/Duyuru/Index

Where: Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Meşelik Campus, Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü (Graduate School of Social Sciences) İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi (Faculty of Economics & Administrative Sciences), B Block, 1st Floor, ESKİŞEHİR

E-mail: sosbilenst@tm.ogu.edu.tr

The annual tuition fee is 20,000 TL for graduate programs.

Students are required to pay the tuition fee during the course registration period with their student ID number.

! If you are a Türkiye Scholarships (YTB) student, you will not make any payment.

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

  1. Complete the online application form
  2. Online appointment
  3. Download, print, and sign your Pre-Registration Form (4 pages).

B. Prepare the Required Documents for Your Residence Permit Application

  1. Residence permit application form (Pre-Registration Form)
  2. Your passport (photocopy of ID page + entry stamp. Bring original).
  3. Student certificate: Obtained from the student affairs office. Valid for 1 month.
  4. Biometric photos (4 for first-time, 2 for extension).
  5. Valid health insurance (GSS barcode from e-Devlet or private insurance).
  6. Proof of address (Certificate of Residence, title deed, notarized rental contract, or KYK doc).
  7. Residence permit card fee receipt (964 TL).
  8. UETS document (from PTT or e-Devlet, not required for first-time applicants).

C. Document Submission

Students must submit the documents to the Coordination Office within fifteen (15) days at the latest after the online application.

CRITICAL WARNINGS

Fingerprints: First-time applicants must visit the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management.

Address Registration: Register your address within 20 days after receiving your card.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Please follow the website of the Graduate School for the up-to-date academic calendar.

https://sosbilen.esogu.edu.tr/Duyuru/Detay/281