Application Process for Future International Students
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Application Form | – Fill in the online application form (hardcopy available on request via email).- Upload required documents to the application form. |
| 2. Contact Information | For urgent inquiries: [email protected] |
Required Documents for Undergraduate Applications
| Documents | Details |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | Photocopy with official transcript |
| High School Transcripts | All transcripts/grades from the last 4 years |
| Passport | Photocopy |
| Photographs | 2 passport-size photos |
| Blue Card & Certificate of Identity Register | If available |
| English Language Proficiency Certificate | TOEFL, Cambridge Certificate, or any recognized English test (if applicable). |
English Language Requirements
| Examination | Minimum Score Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL IBT | 79 |
| TOEFL CBT | 203 |
| TOEFL PBT | 537 |
| Certificate of Extended Education (CEE) | 2 (NQF Level) – Grades I-II |
| ACT | 24 |
| IB Diploma Program A1 & A2 | 2 (NQF Level) – Minimum score 5 |
- Exemption from English Preparatory Program:
If the required score is met, the student will be exempt from the English Preparatory Program for one year. - If No Test Taken or Score is Insufficient:
The student must take the Biruni University English Exemption Test (EET/IMS) upon arrival. Failing the test requires enrollment in the English Preparatory Program (Tuition fee: 6,000 USD per year).
Application Deadline and Processing Time
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | End of August for Fall Semester applications |
| Early Applications | Students in their final year of high school can apply with complete transcripts for 3–4 years. |
| Conditional Acceptance Letter | Issued based on high school transcripts until diploma is available. |
| Final Acceptance Letter | Granted once the high school diploma and final transcripts are submitted. |
Registration Procedure
| Step | Required Documents |
|---|---|
| 1. Obtain Education Visa | Use the Acceptance Letter to apply for an Education Visa at the Turkish Embassy/Consulate in your country. |
| 2. Registration at Biruni | Submit the following original documents: |
| – Original High School Diploma (in English or Turkish) – Apostilled | |
| – Original High School Transcript (in English or Turkish) – Apostilled | |
| – Original Passport | |
| – Tuition Fee Bank Receipt | |
| – Passport Size Photos | |
| – Certified Copy of English Proficiency Test (if available) |
High School Diploma Equivalency
| Details | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Equivalency Letter (Denklik Belgesi) | Certifies that the foreign high school diploma is equivalent to a Turkish high school diploma. |
| Where to Apply | Provincial Department of Education in Istanbul or Turkish Embassy/Consulate |
| Required Documents | – Original diploma – Official Turkish translation – Student’s passport |
Important Notes
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Intake Period | Only Fall Semester (once a year) |
| Change of Department/Re-entry | Allowed only for the next Fall term |
| Maximum Period of Study | – English Preparatory Program: 2 years |
| – Undergraduate Programs: 7 years | |
| Student Status Loss | Failing to complete studies within the maximum period results in loss of student status. |
Contact Information
For more details, please contact the Atabs Consultancy