Application Requirements

Application Requirements

This document provides information for prospective associate and bachelor’s degree applicants to Hitit University. It has been prepared in accordance with the current legislation determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and the relevant provisions of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901 (particularly Article 7), as well as the Directive for International Student Admission and Registration to Associate and Bachelor’s Degree Programs at Hitit University. Applicants are strongly advised to complete their applications in light of this information and by tracking the university's official announcements.

Scope and Purpose

These principles are established under current YÖK regulations, relevant articles of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901 (especially Article 7), and Hitit University's Directive for International Student Admission and Registration to Associate and Bachelor’s Degree Programs. The primary objective is to regulate the application, evaluation, and admission criteria for foreign nationals, Blue Card holders, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) citizens, and dual citizens. It aims to define different candidate profiles clearly to ensure standardization throughout the application process.

Application Conditions and Categories

Candidates who fit into any of the following categories are eligible to apply:

1. Foreign Nationals Educated in Türkiye: Foreign or special status applicants who registered in Turkish secondary institutions before the 2022–2023 academic year and completed high school before the 2024–2025 academic year are primarily evaluated based on their TR-YÖS/SAT scores. To be eligible, applicants using TR-YÖS must also have a high school diploma score of at least 60/100 (at least 70/100 for general bachelor’s degree applications).

Exception: Applicants attending embassy schools, international private education institutions registered in the MOBİS system, or participating in Ministry of National Education (MEB) projects are subject to special regulations.

2. Former Turkish Citizens / Blue Card Holders: Individuals who began or continued secondary education in Türkiye before the 2022–2023 academic year and subsequently renounced their Turkish citizenship under Law No. 5901 or document holding a Blue Card. Official proof of renunciation or a Blue Card must be submitted during application.

3. Foreign Nationals or Dual Citizens: Foreign nationals or dual citizens (including Turkish citizenship) who enrolled in Turkish secondary education institutions before the 2022–2023 academic year.

Note: Pursuant to Article 7 of Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901, individuals with at least one Turkish parent are considered Turkish citizens by birth, which may affect application category and evaluation.

4. Turkish Citizens Educated Entirely Abroad: Turkish citizens who prove through passport entry/exit records that they completed their entire secondary education outside Türkiye (excluding TRNC) can apply for bachelor’s degree programs. Graduates from MEB-recognized Turkish high schools abroad are included, provided the school is not in the TRNC.

5. TRNC Citizens: TRNC citizens who reside in TRNC and completed their entire secondary education through the GCE A-Level system, or those who completed GCE A-Level education abroad between 2005 and 2010 with valid exam results.

6. YKS Requirement for Certain Applicants: Foreign nationals, Blue Card holders, and TRNC citizens who enrolled in Turkish secondary education institutions in or after the 2022–2023 academic year must present a valid Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS) result. Those who enrolled before 2022–2023 are exempt from this requirement.

Ineligible Applications / Grounds for Rejection

Applications will be rejected during preliminary review or evaluation, deemed ineligible, or canceled even if registration has occurred under the following circumstances:

1. Turkish citizens who completed all secondary education in Türkiye or the TRNC without meeting the criteria for candidates educated fully abroad.

2. TRNC citizens who do not fulfill the GCE A-Level requirements or completed them outside the 2005–2010 window.

3. Dual citizens by birth who completed all secondary education in Türkiye/TRNC and do not qualify for abroad-education exemptions.

4. Applicants holding distance/open education high school diplomas obtained without physical presence abroad.

5. TRNC dual citizens who fail to meet national TRNC eligibility criteria.

6. Graduates (Turkish citizens, dual citizens including Turkish, or renounced citizens) who attended embassy schools, MOBİS-registered private schools, or MEB projects starting from the 2022–2023 academic year.

7. Turkish citizens, Blue Card holders, or foreign nationals newly registering in Turkish secondary institutions from the 2024–2025 academic year onward (excluding official YÖK exceptions).

8. Failure to meet minimum academic/exam criteria or filled country quotas.

9. Missing/illegible transcripts, failure to present a valid passport/ID, or document falsification (falsification results in immediate cancellation of placement or registration).

Admission Criteria, Exam, and Diploma Score Requirements

• TR-YÖS Cut-off: 270 for Associate Degree; 280 for Bachelor’s Degree.

• Attestat (High School Diploma) (CIS countries & Eastern Europe): 60/100 for Associate Degree; 70/100 for Bachelor’s Degree.

• Decimal Rounding: Fractional values in exam scores, diploma grades, or success points are rounded up to the next whole integer.

• International Exams (SAT, IB, ACT): Evaluated based on the official 'International Exams/Diplomas' annex approved by the Commission.

• Minimum Score Rule: Meeting minimum score requirements does not guarantee placement; final decision authority rests with the International Student Admission Commission.

Application and Evaluation Process

• First Stage (Preliminary Review): Formal inspection of submitted documents. Complete applications meeting basic criteria move to commission review. Preliminary approval does not equal admission.

• Second Stage (Commission Evaluation & Placement): Candidates are placed based on academic achievement, exam scores, country quota, motivation letter (if applicable), interview performance (if required), and final commission discretion.

Required Application Documents

• Official ID or passport pages

• High school diploma or graduation certificate

• Approved official transcript

• Blue Card, citizenship renunciation document, YKS, GCE A-Level, or relevant international exam certificates (if applicable)

Registration, Visa, and Important Obligations

• In-Person Registration: Placed candidates must complete registration in person at the International Student Coordination Office. Registration via power of attorney is strictly prohibited.

• Visa and Residence Responsibilities: Applicants are solely responsible for obtaining student visas, travel arrangements, and applying for residence permits through Turkish Foreign Missions and the Presidency of Migration Management.

• Accuracy of Statements: Providing false or misleading documents will result in the immediate cancellation of application or enrollment.

CRITICAL WARNING (Age and Graduation Recency Limits)

1. Age Limit: Applicants must be 23 years old or younger on the application date. Applications from individuals older than 23 may be rejected unless valid, documentable excuses are accepted by the Commission.

2. Graduation Recency: Applicants must have graduated from high school within the last 5 (five) years. Those exceeding 5 years are ineligible unless granted an exemption by the Commission due to verified justification.

All admitted students bear full personal responsibility for school enrollment, visa procedures, and logistical arrangements in line with announced registration deadlines.