Students from Pakistan frequently wonder about the admission mark required for the universities in Turkey, which is 50%, 60% or 70%. It’s not as black and white as it sounds. The percentage and CGPA are not universal to all Turkish universities and all programmes. The criteria for admission are different in each university, depending on the course of study and its level of education and the students’ interests. Students may be accepted to some Universities with lower academic scores while others like medicine, dentistry and engineering may have higher academic requirements for entry. StudyLead Consultants assists students in comparing their academic profile to the requirements of each university before applying to each.
The intermediate or equivalent qualifications of students are considered for undergraduate admission in Turkish universities, while the postgraduate students usually are evaluated based on the results of their bachelor’s degree. Additionally, students wishing to apply to master’s graduate or doctoral programmes may have to possess certain CGPA requirements, recommendation letters or other supporting documents. Students applying for admission to Pakistan are also required to know the difference between minimum eligibility and being offered admission. A student could meet a university’s basic qualifications and be in competition for a limited number of seats. Students who have academic transcripts or certificates and any necessary translations ready can also start their admission application.
Are There National Minimum Marks?
The admission requirements for higher education in Turkey may differ depending on the university, the degree level, programme and the type of admission.
Universities might take into account for international undergraduate applications:
- Secondary-school results
- International examination results
- The TR-YÖS results are presented if applicable
- Satisfies the SAT or other accepted qualifications
- Programme-specific requirements
- Language proficiency
According to Turkish Council of Higher Education, the students who are interested in studying associate or undergraduate programmes usually have to have finished secondary education and have passed the exam or achieved the required score accepted by the university.
What About Master’s and PhD Applicants?
A student’s admission to graduate school is typically more dependent on the student’s previous university studies.
Universities may consider:
Qualification | Commonly considered |
Bachelor’s degree | Required for master’s |
Master’s degree | Required for many PhD programmes |
CGPA | Important |
Transcript | Important |
Language score | Often required |
Research proposal | Common for research programmes |
Interview | May be required |
The CGPA requirement may vary depending on the university.
Why Does the Programme Matter?
Some programmes may have higher academic requirements than another programme.
For example:
- The world of medicine can be a very competitive place.
- Mathematics expectations may be in engineering.
- Business programmes might have a wider range of admission possibilities.
- The academic thresholds of some private universities may be different from those of public universities.
As such, students should not take it for granted that the requirements stated on one university’s website are enforced by other universities.
TR-YÖS Affect Admission
TR-YÖS or other recognized international qualifications may be accepted as part of the admission requirements for some Undergraduate courses.
TR-YÖS is the international student admission exam conducted by ÖSYM of Türkiye. The exam is not part of the regular procedures for Turkish university entrance exams and is for students who meet the eligibility requirements and are seeking admission from abroad.
Students are advised to consult their chosen university and programme regarding the acceptance of TR-YÖS.
Can Students With Lower Marks Study in Turkey?
Just because the percentage is low doesn’t mean that all Turkish universities are off the list. Students have the opportunity to view institutions and programmes that have academic and criteria that meet their profile.
The secret is to not apply in a random manner.
To better: a better strategy is:
- Accurately work out percentage/cgpa.
- Specify the previous qualification.
- Choose an appropriate field.
- Check university requirements.
- Check language requirements.
- Check entrance-exam requirements.
- Create appropriate paperwork.
Academic Profile Example
Assume that a student from Pakistan has:
- Matric: 75%
- Intermediate: 67%
- IELTS: 6.0
- No study gap
This student has the following options in addition to the options available to another student with:
- Intermediate: 52%
- Five-year study gap
- No English-language test
- No entrance examination
There still may be another school for the second student, but the university choice must be done with care.
Final Thoughts
There does not exist a “Turkey minimum percentage” for admission. Requirements vary depending on the programme, qualification and level of competition, and the university. The rules governing admission should always be informed by current admissions criteria and not a general percentage that is floating around online.
If your mark or CGPA is below your expectations, there are possibilities at other universities with varying requirements. It’s important to find programmes suitable for your academic history and future aspirations rather than applying to any without reading the requirements. With the support of StudyLead Consultants, students can carry out their academic assessment, gain an insight into the expectations of the universities and find out what study options are available for Turkey and that they can realistically pursue.