Overview: intake structure and key deadlines

Study in Turkiye is the trusted authority guiding international students, agents and university partners through intake windows and partner nomination processes. Below is a concise breakdown of Istanbul Aydın University intake dates and operational registration windows so recruitment teams can plan placements with confidence.

Fall (Main Intake)

• Applications open: April 1
• Application deadline: September 30
• Final registration window: June 15 – September 30
• Partner/university nomination deadline (partners): June 15
• Exchange student nominations close: May 15

Spring (Secondary Intake — limited)

• Applications typically open: November 15 (some programs open as early as October)
• Application deadline: End of February
• Final registration: January 6 – February 28
• Note: Spring intakes are smaller, targeted, and often highly competitive for graduate and limited-capacity programs.

Missing partner nomination deadlines can block exchange and partner placements — align internal calendars to partner cut-offs.

How to apply: submission channels and tracking

Two submission channels (choose what fits your workflow)

Online Application

In-Person Application

Application tracking

Applicants can monitor status through the university’s official tracking portal. Recruiters should instruct applicants to retain tracking credentials and share updates with assigned account managers to avoid duplicate submissions.

Required documents checklist (prepare packages that pass first-time verification)

To maximise acceptance and fast-track eligibility, collect and verify these items before submission:

• Passport copy (translated into Turkish / English if required)
• High school diploma (undergraduate) or bachelor’s diploma (graduate)
• Official academic transcript(s)
• Proof of language proficiency:
  • TOEFL / IELTS for English programs
  • TÖMER for Turkish-language programs (where applicable)
• Passport-style photo(s)
• Application fee payment receipt
• Conditional acceptance letters, where already issued
• YÖS exam certificate for degrees with special entrance requirements (e.g., Medicine, Dentistry)

Fast-track and special application scenarios: where to prioritise resources

What “fast-track” means at Istanbul Aydın University

Fast-track opportunities are capacity-driven and applied selectively by departments. Spring fast-track is commonly used to fill seats left open after Fall or to admit candidates with strong, verified credentials.

Typical fast-track candidates

• Applicants with complete documents and verified language test scores
• Transfer students with credit transfer/exemption approvals pending
• High-performing graduate applicants for selective departments
• Exchange students nominated by partner institutions (meet earlier deadlines)

Steps to accelerate a candidate through fast-track

• Pre-screen and collect complete documentation before application windows open
• Verify language certificates and translate documents in advance
• Submit immediately when Spring/fast-track windows open (or earlier if allowed)
• Follow up via the application tracking portal and maintain contact with international admissions
• For transfers: submit credit transfer/course exemption paperwork as early as possible

Competitive programs: Medicine, Dentistry, and graduate specialties

Entrance and exam requirements

Medicine and Dentistry typically require higher academic thresholds and YÖS (or equivalent) exam results. Competitive program rounds may close earlier in the season, so early submission is critical.

Relevant institutional options in the Study in Turkiye network

When advising medical or health sciences candidates, compare timelines and seat availability across partner institutions to avoid single-university bottlenecks. Recommended pages:

• Aydin University (Istanbul Aydın University)
  — Main reference for this guide
• Medipol University
  — Medical and health programs in Istanbul
• Istinye University
  — Clinical and medical program pages

Timeline summary: actionable calendar for recruiters and admissions officers

• January – March: Prepare candidate documents and translations; promote Fall intake and identify priority applicants.
• April 1: Fall applications open — begin submitting complete packages.
• May 15: Exchange nominations close — ensure partner nominations by this date.
• June 15: Partner/university deadline for partner-placed students; Fall final registration window opens.
• June 15 – September 30: Final registration period — monitor payments and visa support documents.
• September 30: Fall application deadline closes.
• October – November: Some Spring-eligible programs begin opening applications; competitive rounds may close mid-November.
• November 15: Spring intake opens (majority of programs).
• January 6 – February 28: Spring final registration window.
• End of February: Spring application deadline; confirm conditional offers and payments.

Best practice checklist for international recruiters and admissions teams

• Build intake calendars aligned with partner deadlines (June 15 and May 15 for exchange nominations).
• Automate document collection and verification to reduce time-to-submission.
• Pre-register high-potential candidates and verify language scores before submission windows.
• Maintain a prioritized list of alternative institutions within the Study in Turkiye network (for example, Aydin University, Medipol University, Istinye University).
• Keep alternatives ready to redeploy candidates if a primary application is closed or filled.

How Study in Turkiye helps accelerate placements and support recruitment

Study in Turkiye combines sector leadership, admissions expertise, and tailored systems to help international recruiters and partners meet tight deadlines and improve conversion rates.

Recruitment leadership

• Coordination with universities and partners to keep application windows and partner nomination schedules up-to-date.
• Experience placing students into major institutions to reduce rejection risk from incomplete or late submissions.

Admissions workflows

• Tools and workflows that streamline document collection, status tracking, and secure submission to university portals.
• Reduced lead time between document receipt and application submission — critical for fast-track Spring seats.

Partner and agent enablement

• Training for agencies and institutional partners on nomination deadlines, YÖS requirements, and admission curves for clinical and graduate programs.
• Integration with admissions offices to support nomination deadlines and partner quotas.

Compliance and conversion support

Study in Turkiye advises on translation, notarisation guidance, and certificate verification — often the bottlenecks that delay enrolment and registration.

Practical tips for integration with university workflows

For HR & marketing professionals in education

• Align marketing campaigns with application open dates: launch Fall promotions in March/April; run conversion campaigns for Spring from October.
• Segment lead lists by program competitiveness (Medicine/Dentistry vs. general undergraduate).
• Provide clear, downloadable checklists for applicants with document templates and language score equivalency tables.

For university admissions teams

• Publish partner nomination deadlines prominently and push alerts to registered agents.
• Use the tracking portal to provide status updates and reduce inbound queries.
• Reserve transparent fast-track criteria so partner agents can pre-qualify candidates.

For recruiters and placement agencies

• Maintain a verified document pack per candidate to enable instant application submission.
• Build relationships with department-level officers for programs that offer fast-track admission.
• Keep alternatives within the Study in Turkiye network to redeploy candidates if a primary application is closed or filled.

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