Question 1

What are the admission requirements to your university?

Accepted Answer

The international students are accepted to Üsküdar University based on the criteria determined by the Ministry of National Education, Council of Higher Education and the Senate of Üsküdar University. Each country or examination system has varying procedures and criteria determined by these institutions and the admissions are evaluated on them.

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Question 2

What documents are required for admission?

Accepted Answer

As per the relevant legislation and practices, the students need to provide these documents for application:

Passport.
High school Diploma for Undergraduate, Bachelor diploma for graduate programs.
High school transcript for Undergraduate, Bachelor transcript for graduate programs.
Equivalence for Undergraduate, University Recognition for graduate programs.

Question 3

How much do I need to pay to study?

Accepted Answer

Üsküdar is a private university, as such, higher education here requires an annual tuition fee payment. The whole list of active programs and their tuition fees can be found here

Question 4

What are the accommodation facilities of your university?

Accepted Answer

The Girls' Guesthouse is 200 meters from the Central Campus and has a capacity of 72 students. In addition, counseling services are provided for male and female students by directing them to dormitories in the vicinity. Click here for detailed information.

Question 5

Are there any scholarships?

Accepted Answer

To support the students and their families, Üsküdar University provides various scholarships to their international students.

Sibling Discount: It is given to the siblings who are both studying at Üsküdar University. It is a total discount of %10 of the tuition fee of the student and is applied to both of the siblings.
Academic Merit Scholarship: At the end of each academic year, students who have studied at least two semesters in undergraduate and associate degree programs and whose weighted grade point average is 3.50 and above, can earn a discount from 10% up to 50%, depending on their success.
Graduate Scholarship: Students who have graduated from any associate or undergraduate program of Üsküdar University can receive a 20% discount on the tuition fee for their graduate programs.

Question 6

I have received a letter. What to do next?

Accepted Answer

There are two letters issued by the Department of International Relations. The first one is the Offer Letter. This letter's purpose is to inform the student that they are eligible if they wish to study at Üsküdar University; but to ensure their seat, they need to make a payment of deposit, amount of which is written on the letter.

The second letter is the Acceptance Letter, which is the official invitation to the University for study. The whole information about the program, tuition fee and registration can be found in this letter. It can also be used for visa applications and is required to complete the registration.

If the student has received the Acceptance Letter, then they are officially accepted to the University.

Question 7

How can I apply?

Accepted Answer

Students can apply from our online application system and upload their documents there. Note that the students need to bring their original documents with their copies with them to the International Admission & Communication Office for registration.

Question 8

What documents should I bring with me for registration?

Accepted Answer

Passport.
Photograph.
High school diploma for Undergraduate, Bachelor’s diploma for Graduate degrees.
High school transcript for Undergraduate, Bachelor’s transcript for Graduate degrees.
Equivalence for Undergraduate programs.
Foreign language result (if any).

Question 9

Do I have to study Turkish/English?

Accepted Answer

According to Turkish higher education legislation, students must be fluent in the language of the program they are studying. That is why students registering for a Turkish program need to study Turkish language in the preparatory school, or English, depending on the learning language of the program.

To be exempt from the preparatory school, the student must either provide an accepted certificate such as relevant exam results, a preparatory school graduation certificate, or undertake the exam of the preparatory school in Üsküdar and pass it. For more details, please visit the ÜSTÖMER and Foreign Languages pages.

Question 10

How long is the English Preparatory Program?

Accepted Answer

Prep school program lasts for a year and it consists of 4 quarters. Each quarter lasts 8 weeks. The students who have completed the B2 level are eligible to take the Proficiency Exam. They may study B2 level either in the winter term (February) or in the spring term (June) or in summer school.

Question 11

How can I be kept exempt from the English Preparatory Program?

Accepted Answer

Students can be kept exempt from the English Preparatory Program if they can provide a certificate of the relevant exams that are considered to be equal by the ÖSYM or the University to YDS (Exam of Foreign Language), which are listed below:

EXAMS	SCORES
TOEFL (Computer Based / CBT)	221-222
TOEFL (Internet Based / IBT)	84
TOEFL (Paper Based / PBT)	561-562
Pearson PTE (Academic)	71
CPE	Passing Grade
FCE	Passing Grade
CAE	B
YÖKDİL-YDS-KPDS	70

Question 12

Can you send a letter to the embassy for me?

Accepted Answer

The International Relations Department can issue Visa Support Letter for incoming students. Note that this service can only be provided for some cases when the student needs additional documentation for their visa application. Registered students need to apply with their student certificates and residence permit.

Question 13

Why do I need a residence permit and how can I get it?

Accepted Answer

All international students need to apply for a residence permit according to Turkish laws. As such, they need to take an appointment within 30 days of their arrival in the country. Since the process can take up to 90 days, it is highly advised to take prompt action on this matter. The International Relations Department will provide consultancy and check the documents of the student to see if they are full, doing so helping the student to have a smooth process. Note that the residence permit is granted by the Migration Office after their evaluation and investigations. For more information, please see here and here.

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