University Admission Without Exam for Foreign Students in Turkey

Foreign students, in addition to the results of the YÖS exam, can apply to universities with their diplomas and without taking an exam. The high school diploma grades of the students are taken into account. Of course, various criteria are considered in the application with the diploma grade. Among these criteria, it is expected that foreign students have exceeded the minimum diploma grade threshold.

Foreign students can apply to all departments without an exam. Admission criteria may vary from one department to another. For foreign students applying with a diploma, factors such as the school they attended, the courses they took, the grades they received in those courses, extracurricular activities, and their citizenship status are important in the admission process.

Universities Accepting Foreign Students Without Exams in 2023-2024

Universities where you can apply as a foreign student with your diploma score through StudyinTurkey.co in 2023-2024. When applying through StudyinTurkey.co , you can benefit from special discounts and quotas at the universities listed below. You can click on the university to get more information and start your application process at the same time.

Universities Accepting Foreign Students with Diploma Grades

• Altınbaş University
• Ankara Medipol University
• Antalya Bilim University
• Bahçeşehir University
• Fenerbahçe University
• Haliç University
• Istanbul Aydin University
• Istanbul Atlas University
• Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University
• Istanbul Galata University
• OSTIM Technical University
• Istanbul Medipol University
• Istanbul Okan University
• Istanbul Kent University
• Istanbul Kultur University
• İstinye University
• Kadir Has University
• Lokman Hekim University
• Istanbul Arel University
• Özyeğin University
• Beykoz University
• Üsküdar University
• Yeditepe University
• Istanbul Gelisim University

Who Can Apply as a Foreign Student Without an Exam in Turkey?

Foreign national students who wish to apply to universities in Turkey with a diploma score/high school diploma must meet the Foreign National Student Conditions.

The following students will be accepted:

• Foreign national students
• Students with a blue card
• Those who were born as Turkish citizens but have obtained permission to renounce Turkish citizenship
• Dual citizens who were originally foreign nationals and later acquired Turkish citizenship
• Turkish citizens who completed all of their secondary education in a country other than Northern Cyprus
• Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) citizens with GCE-AL exam results

Required Documents for Application in Turkey / Türkiye

Foreign students who wish to apply to universities in Turkey with their diploma grades must use the following documents for their applications:

• High school diploma / Temporary graduation certificate / Student certificate
• High school transcript or the last three years' report cards
• Passport
• If you have studied or are studying high school in Turkey (Blue Card or Residence Permit Document, Turkish Citizenship Renunciation Permit Document if possible)
• (Reference letter)

If you are considering applying to Turkish universities without an exam with your diploma score as a foreign student in the 2023-2024 academic year, this can be a wise choice. Focusing on the program you want to study and making university choices without the stress of exams is a better step for your future. Often, students who are stressed by exams fail to get into the department they want and end up taking a completely different path in their lives. To prevent this, applying to universities as a foreign student with a diploma, without an exam, is a significant opportunity."