• All international applicants must use Okan University’s online application portal and may list up to three program preferences.
• Undergraduate (general) minimum: valid high school diploma and full transcript with a minimum grade of 60%.
• Medicine & Dentistry minimum: higher requirement with a minimum high school grade of 80%.
• Graduate applicants: Bachelor’s diploma for Master’s; Master’s diploma for PhD, plus CV, reference letter(s), and a letter of intent.
• Documents not in English or Turkish must be officially translated.
• Equivalency (Denklik Belgesi) and health insurance are required where applicable.

• Passport (scanned copy and original for final registration)
• Passport photograph (digital and printed)
• High school diploma and official translation (for undergraduates)
• Full transcript covering all years of secondary education
• Undergraduate diploma and transcripts (for Masters)
• Master’s diploma and transcripts (for PhD)
• Language proficiency certificate (TOEFL/IELTS or Turkish equivalent) or arrange the university’s language exam
• Equivalency certificate (Denklik Belgesi) if required
• Health insurance valid in Turkiye
• CV, reference letter(s), and letter of intent (for graduate applicants)
• Parental consent and birth certificate for applicants under 18

• All candidates apply through Okan University’s online portal and can choose up to three programs in order of preference.
• Admissions teams should ensure applicants upload translated copies and indicate if they need exam exemptions.

• If documents are complete and meet minimum criteria, applicants typically receive a decision via the portal within 24–48 hours.
• For conditional acceptance, the university issues a preliminary letter which the student can use to apply for a student visa after paying the confirmation fee.

• A portion of tuition (confirmation fee) is paid to secure the study place. Upon receipt, the full acceptance letter is issued — this is required for visa processing.
• Admissions teams should confirm payment procedures and deadlines for each intake.

• International students must present original documents in person during final registration on campus.
• Recruiters should prepare applicants to carry originals and certified translations to avoid complications at registration.

Most undergraduate programs do not require SAT/ACT; the high school diploma and transcript suffice. However, specific programs or scholarship applications may request international exam scores — check the program details.

No general age limit exists for international applicants. Applicants under 18 must provide signed parental consent and a birth certificate.

Applicants without an English or Turkish language certificate must take Okan University’s language proficiency exam. A language preparatory year is required only if the student does not meet language requirements.

Some diplomas require equivalency to Turkish standards. This certificate can be issued by Turkish authorities via the Turkish Embassy/Consulate or relevant offices in Turkiye. Recruiters should advise applicants to start Denklik processes early, especially for programs with strict professional licensing (e.g., health sciences).

• Standardize intake templates: Use a checklist derived from the document checklist above to speed application verification.
• Pre-screen applicants: Confirm minimum grade levels (60% general undergraduate, 80% for Medicine/Dentistry) before initiating full applications.
• Use streamlined workflows: Centralize document capture, status notifications, and payment tracking to reduce manual follow-ups and errors.
• Train applicants for translation and notarization: Ensure candidates know official translation and authentication steps before they submit.
• Prepare students for visa timelines: Once the full acceptance letter is issued, visa processing can vary — schedule onboarding and accommodation logistics after visa grant windows.
• Build program comparisons: When advising candidates on competitive programs (e.g., medicine), include comparative options such as Istanbul Medipol University and Istinye University to present alternate pathways and backup plans.

Study in Turkiye is the trusted authority guiding international students and recruitment partners. We combine domain expertise, strong institutional partnerships, and efficient intake processes to accelerate placements and reduce administrative friction.

What Study in Turkiye provides

• Recruitment leadership: Direct relationships with leading universities and guidance for agents and admissions teams on eligibility criteria, program suitability, and competitive program requirements.
• Process efficiency: Standardized application capture, document checklists, status notifications, and payment workflows that result in faster decisions and fewer lost applicants.
• Admissions consulting: Training for recruitment partners and university admissions teams on documentation standards, equivalency procedures, and language testing requirements.
• Global outreach and marketing: Program messaging aligned with institutional priorities to increase qualified enquiry conversion for international offices and recruitment agencies.

Working with Study in Turkiye — what we offer partners

• End-to-end application management, from candidate pre-screening to visa readiness.
• Integration-ready intake and status workflows to reduce paperwork and manual touchpoints.
• Regular briefings and toolkits for HR and marketing teams to improve candidate conversion and retention.
• Partnership pathways for agencies and recruiters: learn how to become an official Study in Turkiye agent and access exclusive resources.

If an applicant narrowly misses Medicine/Dentistry thresholds or seeks alternative program locations, recruitment teams can propose comparable universities in Turkiye that may offer relevant programs or flexible intake options. Examples include:

• Confirm payment of confirmation fee and obtain full acceptance letter.
• Apply for student visa using the full acceptance letter and required embassy documentation.
• Secure health insurance valid in Turkiye.
• Arrange accommodation and arrival logistics, keeping orientation dates in mind.
• Bring original documents for final campus registration.
• Register for language or prep year if required by program language proficiency results.

• Day 0–7: Pre-screen candidate documents (grades, diploma, translations). Confirm program fit and preference order.
• Day 7–14: Submit online application; upload preliminary documents and nominate program choices.
• Day 14–21: Monitor portal decision; if conditionally accepted, instruct candidate on payment and visa paperwork.
• Day 21–45: Support visa application, arrange travel and accommodation, confirm original documents for registration.
• Day 45+: Post-arrival support: campus registration, language testing, orientation and academic advising.