Sometimes, after Matric, Pakistani students wonder that can they apply directly for Bachelor Degree in Turkey? Mostly the answer is no, since admission to the bachelor’s usually demands a secondary/high-school education of the required qualification. StudyLead Consultants will assist students to get a clearer understanding of the appropriate academic pathway before making an application.
Why Is Matric Usually Not Enough?
Matric in Pakistan is usually considered to be equal to grade 10. Normally, higher secondary education or equivalent is required for a bachelor’s programme.
According to the Turkish Council of Higher Education, international students who apply for associate or undergraduate education should have a secondary education diploma and obtain the necessary admission requirements.
Thus, it is reasonable to consider that a student who has only achieved Matric should move to the next level of education before embarking on the doctorate if he/she wants to receive a Bachelor’s degree.
What Can a Matric Student Do?
A student who can continue with:
- Intermediate/FSc
- FA
- ICS
- ICom
- A-Levels
- Another recognised higher secondary education qualification.
- Selection should be based on the program planned in the University.
- For example:
- Future field
- Suitable background
- Engineering
- FSc Pre-Engineering
- Medicine
- FSc Pre-Medical
- Computer Science
- ICS/related qualification
- Business
- ICom/FA/A-Levels or equivalent
- Humanities
- FA/A-Levels or equivalent
Specifically, the requirements will always need to be verified with the selected university.
What If I Want to Leave Pakistan After Matric?
Students should be cautious of agents/advertisements that guarantee direct admission to a bachelor’s course after Matric.
Any genuine university application must be of the same academic level as the programme.
Students may wish to pursue other educational avenues, such as secondary, or language-based programs, but these are distinct from direct admission to the Bachelor’s degree program in Turkey.
What Documents Will Be Needed Later?
After the student has fulfilled the secondary education requirements, he or she might need:
- Passport
- Matric certificate
- Intermediate/A-Level certificate
- Transcripts
- Passport photographs
- Language certificate (if applicable)
- Result of entrance examination (if any)
- University application documents
- There may also be requirements for appropriate verification, translation or equivalency of documents, as appropriate, depending on the institution.
- Planning early is the key to success.The value of early planning.
- Time for planning is the advantage that the students still in Matric have.
- They have the opportunity to use the following two years to:
- Improve grades
- Learn English
- Start Turkish language learning
- Research universities
- Explore scholarships
- Understand entrance tests
- Contribute to fine study costs
- Prepare documents
This can help with making the future application easier.
A Simple Route
Primary education (matric) → Secondary education (A-level) → Higher education (University) application → Higher education (University) admission → Student visa (Turkey)
Students should not take a lower grade level just because an ad says it’s easier.
Choosing the Right Higher-Secondary Route
The best next step will depend on the student’s strengths and the degree that they would like to pursue. If a student wants to get admission in the engineering branch, he should check the mathematics and science subjects offered by the target universities. Those considering a business may be able to enroll in their program with a different major and others may be more specific about what they will accept, such as health related majors like medicine. Do not use one example of entry requirements for one university, as there are many different entry requirements for different universities; make sure you have a list of entry requirements for a number of different universities before deciding on your Intermediate subjects and/or A Level combination. Keep records of options and outcomes of subjects as they may be needed for application and equivalency purposes.
Questions to Ask Before Applying
Check with the university:
- If it recognises the qualification you intend to undertake.
- If there is a minimum grade requirement in particular subjects
- If an entrance exam is required; and if documents need to be translated or formally verified.
- Ask if there is a language-preparation year for the programme, if it is in Turkish.
- Where taught in English, ensure that they understand where and what evidence is acceptable in English.
- If possible, get written answers from the official admissions office of the institution. This enables families to consider reliable information and avoid actions based on ‘promises’.
Final Thoughts
Matric is important but is not usually enough for direct admission to bachelors level in Turkey. Students who have finished Intermediate or A-Levels or any other acceptable higher-secondary degree have a better and more appropriate path to university entry. Students can make the best preparation by using the services of StudyLead Consultants to decide on the best academic course for Turkey.