(TR-YÖS) Turkish Higher Education Institutions Foreign Student Examination

by Edumoni
07 Feb, 2024
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This document has been prepared by the Edumoni team to provide detailed information about the Foreign Student Examination for Higher Education Institutions in Turkey (TR-YÖS) and to raise awareness among our students.

“ TR-YÖS results are evaluated in the admission processes of students to higher education institutions in Turkey, and the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) recommends the use of these results. 2024 TRYÖS Exam Dates and Application Information: TR-YÖS 1 Exam Date: May 18, 2024, Saturday, Application Dates: March 1, 2024 – March 18, 2024. ”

The Turkey Foreign Student Examination (TR-YÖS), conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), is an important step for students wishing to pursue higher education in Turkey. This exam serves as an assessment tool primarily for international students applying to universities in Turkey. The results of the TR-YÖS are considered in the admission processes to these institutions and are recommended by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) for use by higher education institutions in Turkey.

The TR-YÖS is an exam specifically designed for international students aiming to study in Turkey and typically measures students' knowledge and skills in areas such as mathematics and general ability. This exam is used as a criterion for the admission of foreign students to many universities in Turkey.

2024 TR-YÖS Exam Dates and Application Information:

TR-YÖS 1 Exam Date: May 18, 2024, Saturday

Application Dates: March 1, 2024 – March 18, 2024

Result Announcement Date: June 14, 2024

TR-YÖS 2 Exam Date: October 27, 2024, Sunday

Application Dates: August 16, 2024 – September 2, 2024

Result Announcement Date: November 22, 2024

TR-YÖS Exam Content:

The TR-YÖS Exam will be organized and conducted by ÖSYM in Turkey and various countries. The exam will consist of 40 Numerical Ability (IQ) questions and 40 Basic Mathematics questions.

2024 TR-YÖS Application:

Important information for candidates wishing to participate in the TR-YÖS/1 and TR-YÖS/2 exams in 2024 includes:

Guide and Application Information: Candidates can obtain the guide and application information for the TR-YÖS/1 and TR-YÖS/2 exams from the ÖSYM website. There will be no printed copy of the guide, and it will only be accessible in digital format.

Application Process: Applications must be made within the specified application period. Applications made outside the application period will not be accepted.

Application Method: Applications will only be made through online platforms specified by ÖSYM. Applications sent by mail or handed in directly will not be accepted.

In light of this information, it is important for candidates to carefully follow the application processes and check all necessary information on the official ÖSYM website. Regularly following ÖSYM's announcements and website for exam dates, application conditions, and other details will be beneficial.

2023 Application Fees:

The exam fees for candidates participating in the 2024 TR-YÖS exam will vary by country where the exam is held. The current exam fees are not yet determined; below are the price details for 2023:

For Candidates Taking the Exam in Turkey, Germany, Austria, Azerbaijan, France, Qatar, Kuwait, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the TRNC: Exam Fee: 1600 TL

For Candidates Taking the Exam in Algeria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tunisia: Exam Fee: 500 TL

For Candidates Taking the Exam in Afghanistan, Chad, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Somalia, Somaliland: Exam Fee: 300 TL

It has been stated that payments will be made by credit card and that payments made by candidates applying from abroad in USD and EURO will be calculated based on the exchange rate of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey and taken as the equivalent in Turkish Lira for the relevant country.

Candidates should carefully review the exam fees and payment conditions and follow the official ÖSYM website for up-to-date information.

YÖS Application Conditions Are As Follows:

Education Status: Candidates must be in their final year of high school or a high school graduate.

Nationality Status: Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

Being a foreign national.
Those who were originally Turkish citizens but have renounced their citizenship later (Blue Card holders).
Those who have acquired Turkish citizenship after being foreign nationals.
Having dual citizenship (including Turkish citizenship).
Turkish citizens who have completed at least the last three years of their education abroad.
Students who have completed their education in Turkish schools abroad (e.g., programs like the Western Europe Open High School Program).
Holders of the GCE AL exam.
Students who are entirely foreign nationals and have received their high school education in Turkey.

Candidates who meet these conditions can apply.

Is Turkish Language Proficiency Mandatory for YÖS Application?

Turkish language knowledge is not a requirement among the YÖS (Higher Education Institutions Foreign Student Exam) conditions. In other words, knowing Turkish or documenting your level of Turkish knowledge is not mandatory when applying for or taking the YÖS. Additionally, knowing Turkish is not a mandatory requirement for university admissions.

However, after registering at universities with YÖS exam results, exams to determine the Turkish language levels of students, such as the Exam for Turkish Level Determination for Foreign Students, may be conducted. Following these exams, students are usually classified into groups A, B, or C:

Group A: Students assigned to this group will not encounter a Turkish language barrier during their higher education.

Group B: Students assigned to this group will take a Turkish Course for Foreign Students in addition to their undergraduate courses.

Group C: Students assigned to this group will need to study Turkish Preparatory or obtain a Turkish certificate from TÖMER.

This is important for students to communicate more easily during their education in Turkey and to increase their academic success. Therefore, it may be beneficial for foreign students considering education in Turkey to improve their Turkish language skills.

2024 TR-YÖS Exam Centers

The exam centers in Turkey and some foreign countries for the 2024 YÖS exam and their respective codes are as follows:

Exam Centers and Codes in Turkey:

Adana (010)
Ankara-Çankaya (062)
Antalya (070)
Edirne and Edirne/İpsala (220, 223)
Gaziantep (270)
Hatay (310)
Mersin (330)
Istanbul (341, 343)
İzmir-1 (352)
Kayseri (380)
Konya (420)
Kahramanmaraş (460)
Mardin (470)
Şanlıurfa (630)
Trabzon (610)
Van (650)
Kilis (790)

Exam Centers and Codes in the TRNC and Foreign Countries:

TRNC / Nicosia (900)
Afghanistan: Kabul, Mazar-i-Sharif (912, 913)
Germany: Cologne, Mannheim, Munich (911, 964, 965)
Austria / Vienna (966)
Azerbaijan / Baku (915)
Algeria / Algiers (905)
Chad / N'Djamena (907)
Indonesia: Jakarta, Surabaya (918, 967)
Ethiopia: Addis Ababa, Harar (902, 968)
France / Paris (969)
Qatar / Doha (970)
Kazakhstan / Almaty (920)
Kyrgyzstan / Bishkek (910)
Kuwait / Kuwait (971)
Mali / Bamako (972)
Egypt / Cairo (917)
Mauritania / Nouakchott (973)
Nigeria / Abuja (927)
Uzbekistan / Tashkent (935)
Pakistan: Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore (928, 974, 975)
Russia / Moscow (976)
Somalia: Mogadishu, Somaliland / Hargeisa (977, 978)
Saudi Arabia: Jeddah, Riyadh (904, 979)
Tajikistan / Dushanbe (933)
Tunisia / Tunis (903)

These exam centers are places where students applying for the YÖS can choose to take their exams. Each candidate can prefer one of these centers during the application.

Universities Accepting Students with the 2024 TR-YÖS Exam

Most state and private universities are known to accept YÖS exam results. Some examples of universities accepting the YÖS exam as of 2023 are:

Ankara University (Ankara)
Akdeniz University (Antalya)
Atatürk University (Erzurum)
Balıkesir University (Balıkesir)
Bilecik University (Bilecik)
Celal Bayar University (Manisa)
Cumhuriyet University (Sivas)
Çukurova University (Adana)
Dokuz Eylül University (İzmir)
Dumlupınar University (İzmir)
Düzce University (Düzce)
Ege University (İzmir)
Erciyes University (Kayseri)
Fırat University (Elazığ)
Gaziantep University (Gaziantep)
Harran University (Şanlıurfa)
Istanbul University (Istanbul)
İnönü University (Malatya)
Karadeniz Technical University (Trabzon)
Cappadocia University (Nevşehir)
Karabük University (Karabük)
Ondokuz Mayıs University (Samsun)
Pamukkale University (Pamukkale)
Recep Tayyip University (Rize)
Süleyman Demirel University (Isparta)
Uludağ University (Bursa)
Yıldız Technical University (Istanbul)
Yüzüncü Yıl University (Van)

These universities accept applications from foreign nationals through the YÖS exam and generally offer various academic programs.

2024 TR-YÖS Foreign National Student Quotas

The quotas for foreign national students under the 2024 TR-YÖS (Foreign Student Admission Exam for Turkey) will be determined separately by each university. These quotas will generally be announced on the official websites of the universities in February and March 2024.

According to a decision taken in previous years, only 10% of the total foreign student quota has been allocated for Blue Card holder foreign nationals in certain fields such as Dentistry, Medicine, Teaching, and Law Faculties. Quotas for other departments vary depending on the university and faculty and are generally between 5 and 30.

Therefore, foreign national students are advised to follow the official websites of the universities they are interested in for current quota information. Since foreign national student quotas can vary from university to university and faculty to faculty, it is important for students to thoroughly review this information before applying.

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