Haliç University Admission Requirements

Understanding Haliç University admission requirements is essential for international student recruiters, university admissions teams, HR and marketing professionals in education, and partner agencies. This guide consolidates the key steps, documents and eligibility criteria international applicants must satisfy, and explains how recruitment teams can streamline applications using Study in Turkiye’s recruitment expertise.

Who can apply — eligibility overview

• Foreign nationals who meet Turkiye’s Council of Higher Education (YÖK) minimum requirements and Haliç University regulations.
• High school seniors or graduates are eligible for undergraduate programs under the international student quota.
• Graduate applicants must hold a recognized bachelor’s degree for master’s programs and a relevant master’s for doctoral programs where applicable.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements (step-by-step)

Haliç’s undergraduate intake for international students follows a structured online process. Recruiters and admissions officers should ensure applicants meet the following before submission.

1. Complete the online application

• Applicants must fill out the online international application form on Haliç University’s portal.
• Ensure the correct program and language-of-instruction choices are selected to trigger the right document list.

2. Documents to upload (initial upload)

• Passport (photo page)
• High school transcript — translated into English or Turkish
• High school diploma — translated into English or Turkish
• Motivational letter — required only for Medicine applicants

3. Language proficiency requirements

Language requirements depend on the program language:

• English-taught programs: TOEFL iBT 75, IELTS 6.5, or PTE 58 (if available)
• Turkish-taught programs: TÖMER Level C1 or higher (if available)

Note: For some departments (e.g., Business, American Culture and Literature) an English proficiency certificate is compulsory at registration even if not required at application.

4. Application review and conditional offer

• After submission, applications are reviewed by Haliç admissions.
• If approved, applicants receive a Conditional Acceptance Letter (valid for 30 days).
• Conditional acceptance often requires completing certification of high school documents and payment of any required deposit to receive the Official Acceptance Letter.

5. Deposit and Official Acceptance Letter

• A non-refundable deposit is required to issue the Official Acceptance Letter.
• For Medicine applicants, a higher deposit may apply (example: USD 4,500 in specific cases).
• Once the deposit is paid, Haliç issues the Official Acceptance Letter used for visa processes.

6. Visa support and registration

• After Official Acceptance, a Visa Support Letter is provided to facilitate the student visa application.
• At registration in Turkiye, applicants must present original and certified documents.

Graduate (Master’s and PhD) Admission Requirements

Graduate admissions at Haliç University require a more detailed dossier. Admissions teams and recruiters should advise applicants to prepare the following:

Required documents (graduate)

• Passport (valid)
• Bachelor’s degree/diploma and official transcript (diploma will require evaluation by local authorities)
• Proof of fee payment and application fee receipt
• Student visa (or proof of visa application where required)
• Letters of recommendation (commonly required for MA and PhD)
• Motivation letter
• Resume/CV
• Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) for English-taught programs
• Health and life insurance
• Family details (sometimes requested)

Evaluation and additional steps

• Diploma evaluation or equivalency may be required by local authorities before final registration.
• Some graduate departments require interviews or portfolio submissions (check program-specific guidance).

Document Authentication & Translation — Critical Compliance

• All documents not in Turkish or English must be officially translated into one of those languages.
• High school (or prior degree) documents for international applicants must be certified by the applicant’s home country Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs for use in Turkiye.
• Originals of diplomas and transcripts are typically presented at registration; photocopies are required at earlier stages.

Step-by-Step Application Timeline (Practical Workflow)

1. Pre-application screening (2–7 days)
   • Verify eligibility, preliminary language results, and document availability.
   • Create a checklist for each student in your CRM or automation tool.
2. Application submission (same day)
   • Complete the online application and upload initial set of documents.
3. University review (7–21 days)
   • Monitor the application portal and ensure quick follow-up on missing items.
4. Conditional Acceptance to deposit (within 30 days of conditional letter)
   • Notify student of conditional offer and explain deposit, visa support, and timelines.
5. Official Acceptance to visa application (2–6 weeks)
   • Issue Official Acceptance upon deposit; student applies for visa with the support letter.
6. Travel and registration (by term start)
   • Ensure original document legalization, translations, and insurance are ready prior to registration.

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