Uskudar University Proficiency Exam (UPEX)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Objective | To assess the English language proficiency level of students who will undertake undergraduate or graduate studies at Uskudar University. |
| The exam evaluates students’ ability to read and understand academic texts, follow lectures, take notes, and write academic texts with a focus on English for Academic Purposes. | |
| Grading | Out of 100 |
| Passing Grade | 60 |
| Focus Areas | – Reading and understanding academic texts- Following lectures and taking effective notes- Writing academic texts- Speaking on academic and general topics |
| Recognition | May be recognized by other English-medium universities if approved by their institutions. |
| Exam Structure | The exam consists of two parts: Receptive Skills (Part 1) and Productive Skills (Part 2). |
Detailed Exam Breakdown
| PART 1: RECEPTIVE SKILLS | Weight | Components | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 25% | 2 recordings | – While Listening (10 questions)- Note-Taking (10 questions) |
| Reading | 35% | 2 texts (1000–1500 words each) | – Main Idea- Summary Completion- True/False/Not Given- Inference- Reference- Comprehension- Guess the meaning of a word |
| PART 2: PRODUCTIVE SKILLS | Weight | Components | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | 30% | 300–350 words | – Write an academic text on one of the following topics:Psychology, Education, Sociology/Society, Family, Culture, Art, Crime, Business, Environment, etc. |
| Speaking | 10% | 4–5 minutes, topic-based | – Speak on one of the following topics:Media, Sports, Technology, Health, Travel, Linguistics, Marketing, etc. |