Students who have received their education in systems not affiliated with the Turkish Ministry of National Education or the Turkish higher education system must submit an equivalency certificate issued by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) confirming that their academic level and degree are recognized as equivalent to those in Türkiye. This must be submitted to the Directorate of Student Affairs within the document submission period granted to international students.

For more information on the equivalency application process: https://edenklik.meb.gov.tr/

(*) This certificate is not required for students who graduated from high schools affiliated with the Turkish Ministry of National Education (MEB).

A residence permit is an official document issued by the Directorate General of Migration Management allowing foreign nationals to stay in Türkiye.

Students admitted under the international student quota must apply for their initial residence permit before the expiration of their student visa. Student visas are typically valid for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 90 days, depending on the passport.

Students whose residence permits are due to expire within 60 days must apply for an extension through the International Students Office.

If the residence permit has already expired, students must initiate a new “initial application” and submit it via the International Students Office.

By law, the processing time for residence permit applications may take up to 90 days. Once approved, residence cards must be collected from the Directorate of Student Affairs.

All residence-related procedures are the sole responsibility of the student. It is also the student’s responsibility to complete and submit all required documents to the relevant departments within the prescribed time frame.

All documents must be submitted in full within the deadline set by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

Students who completed their education in a non-MEB or non-Turkish higher education system must present an equivalency certificate issued by YÖK that confirms their academic qualifications are equivalent to those in Türkiye.

For details: https://edenklik.meb.gov.tr/

(*) Students who graduated from MEB-affiliated high schools are not required to submit an equivalency certificate.

All documents must be submitted in full within the document submission period set by YÖK.

The student is solely responsible for obtaining and delivering these documents on time.

Students educated in systems outside MEB or the Turkish higher education system must provide a YÖK-issued equivalency certificate recognizing their education as equivalent to Turkish academic standards.

Further information: https://edenklik.meb.gov.tr/

(*) Not required for graduates of MEB-affiliated high schools.

All documents must be completed and submitted within the official document submission period communicated by YÖK.

It is the student’s sole responsibility to obtain, complete, and deliver these documents on time.

Students who studied in non-MEB or non-Turkish higher education systems must provide a YÖK-issued certificate verifying the academic equivalency of their foreign diploma.

For details on application procedures: https://edenklik.meb.gov.tr/

(*) Not applicable to students who graduated from high schools affiliated with MEB.

All documents mentioned above must be completed within the time frame announced by the Council of Higher Education.

All equivalency-related responsibilities, including submission and deadlines, lie solely with the student.