Language Scores for Universities in Turkey and Northern Cyprus

What is the minimum score at each university?

The table shows the minimum score each university asks for direct entry to English-taught programs. Some programs, such as medicine, may ask for more; check the program page for the exact requirement.

Which universities do not accept IELTS?

• BAU: IELTS not accepted; TOEFL 72 · PTE 55
• Acıbadem: IELTS is not on the official list; TOEFL iBT 80 · PTE 67

If you only have IELTS, talk to an advisor about an alternative test before choosing these universities.

What if I have no language certificate?

Many universities run a language prep year. Usually, if you pass the university’s own language exam at the end of that year, you move on to the first year of your program. The prep year is paid on top of tuition:

• Acıbadem: USD 5,500
• EMU: English prep year USD 3,520–4,613 + USD 250 per term

What do Turkish-taught programs ask for?

Programs taught in Turkish usually ask for a Turkish language certificate such as TÖMER. Each university sets the level it needs. The exams are explained on the exams page.

Which universities’ requirements are not recorded yet?

These universities’ requirements have not been matched with an official list yet, so we publish no number: Biruni, CIU, Okan, Near East, Üsküdar, Yeditepe. An advisor can ask for the current requirement for you.