Scholarship chance in Türkiye

Application process

International students who apply to the university are evaluated for scholarships. During the evaluation, high school grades, national and international exam results, the chosen major, and other academic indicators are taken into account. Students who wish to study in the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts (covering fields such as music, theater, dance, opera, acting, etc.) may additionally receive scholarships based on an aptitude exam.

Scholarship program offerings

Full scholarship

Awarded to international students with very high academic achievement. It covers full tuition fees and provides free dormitory accommodation. It does not require additional payment for summer school.

Half scholarship

Given to students who do not qualify for a full scholarship but have strong academic results. The university covers half of the tuition fee, while the student pays the remaining half.

Talent-based scholarship

Awarded to students with high performance in music and performing arts. The scholarship may be 50% or full. Continuation of the scholarship depends on the student’s academic success.

Merit scholarship

Designed for students with high academic performance. Students who achieve a minimum GPA of 3.30 and show the highest performance in their program may receive additional scholarships for the following year. Full scholarship students have all tuition fees covered. Students with a 50% scholarship pay only half of the tuition fee. Students receiving the Comprehensive Scholarship also receive an additional monthly stipend. Scholarships are valid for a maximum of 4 semesters in preparatory programs and up to 10 semesters in undergraduate programs.

Announcement of results

Scholarship results are announced together with admission results. For international students, decisions are based on academic indicators and exam results. Merit Scholarship results are announced at the end of each academic year.

English requirements

The medium of instruction is English. Students must provide one of the following certificates:

• IELTS: minimum 6.5 (at least 5.5 in each section)
• TOEFL iBT: minimum 87

If a student does not meet these requirements, they are directed to the English Language Preparatory Program. The university also accepts its own PAE exam.

Program dates

• Scholarship applications are submitted in parallel with university applications.
• Merit scholarships are re-evaluated at the end of each year.
• To continue receiving a scholarship, students must maintain minimum academic performance requirements.
• Application period for the 2026–2027 academic year: February 2 – July 12, 2026

Selection and evaluation process

• High school performance
• SAT and other international exam results
• GPA (ÜOMG)
• Class attendance
• Academic performance
• Compliance with disciplinary rules
• In some programs, aptitude exam results

Note: To maintain a scholarship, students are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00. Students whose academic performance declines may have their scholarship percentage reduced.