INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OFFICE

Dear Applicants,

Applications for international students to our University’s graduate programs have commenced. The application and registration processes are limited to the period between January 15 and March 31, in accordance with the decision of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

Applications will be evaluated within the framework of the specific requirements determined for each department as stated in the application system. Applications that do not comply with the specified requirements will be rejected.

Application and Registration Schedule

• Online Application for Graduate Programs: January 15 – March 31, 2026

• Final Registration for Graduate Programs: On the dates specified in the letter of acceptance

Documents Required for Final Registration

1. The original Bachelor’s or Master’s diploma or graduation certificate specified for each department in the application system
   (The temporary graduation certificate is valid for a maximum of two (2) months from the date of graduation and both the original and a photocopy must be submitted. If the documents are obtained outside the Republic of Türkiye, notarized Turkish translations approved by Turkish Embassies or notaries in Türkiye are required.)

2. Diploma Equivalence Certificate issued by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) for all health-related fields; Recognition Certificate issued by YÖK for other fields

3. Original passport and certified copy (together with a notarized Turkish translation approved by Turkish Embassies or notaries in Türkiye)

4. Two (2) photographs taken within the last six months

5. TÖMER Certificate, if available
   (The validity of the certificate must be confirmed by Karabük University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center.)

6. Residence Permit Document, if available

7. For candidates studying with a government scholarship, a document indicating scholarship status

8. Foreign language proficiency certificate
   (For programs with English as the language of instruction, candidates whose native language is English are not required to submit a foreign language certificate except for Turkish.)

Important Notes

• Applications of candidates who hold Turkish citizenship (including dual nationals whose one nationality is Turkish) will be considered invalid.

• Candidates may apply to only one (1) department.

• Applications will be deemed invalid if more than one account is created for the same person in the application system or if applications are submitted to more than one department.

• To make changes to the information and documents in the application system, a request for update must be submitted through the system.

• Candidates will follow their application results via the online application system, and acceptance letters will be obtained through the system.

• The registration of candidates who are found to have submitted false or misleading information or documents will be canceled, even if they have received acceptance.

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