TÜRKÇE
MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
2008-2009
APPLICATION TO UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Students who have graduated from high schools, lyceums or equivalent institutions and who satisfy the application criteria may apply to undergraduate programs in Middle East Technical University. There are a predetermined number of places for foreign applicants to each of the undergraduate programs in our university.
Applicants must hold the nationality of a country other than the Republic of Turkey or The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Applications are not accepted from persons with dual nationality rights, one of which is for the countries named above.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION
•Having graduated from high schools, lyceums or equivalent institutions.
•Holding the nationality of a country other than the Republic of Turkey or the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus , and not having dual nationality rights, one of which is for the countries named above.
•To submit an exam result which METU accepts. The list of these exams are below.
EXAM RESULTS WHICH CAN BE SUBMITTED FOR APPLICATION
(A sufficient score from any one of these exams is required)
(All the exam results are valid for only two years.)
• YÖS (University Entrance Examination for International Students): Students must have entered YÖS in 2007 or 2008
For application to Engineering, Architecture and Economic and Administrative Sciences faculties: a minimum score of 60,
For application to Arts and Sciences and Education faculties: a minimum score of 55 is required.
YÖS 2008 Guide
Please visit the following link to get a better idea of YÖS scores:
Minimum YOS Scores for Entering METU in Previous Years
• SAT Reasoning : A total of 1100 out of 1600 from Math and Critical Reading sections and minimum 680 out of 800 from Math in SAT Reasoning test.
• Tawjihi : (for students from Jordan and Palestine )
For application to Engineering and Architecture Faculties and scientific programs: a percentage average of above 80 % from Scientific Stream.
For application to other programs: a percantage avarage of above 80% from all courses (Scientific and Literary Stream).
• GCE (General Certificate Examination): At least three A Levels (Advanced Level) and two IGCSE Levels(or O levels), with C avarage one of which is related to the program being applied to; or 2 A Levels and 4 IGCSE Levels (or O levels) with C avarage one of which is releted to the program being applied to.
* Note: Two AS levels is accepted as equivalent to one A level.
• Baccalauréat Libanais:(For students from Lebanese)
For application to Engineering and Architecture Faculties and scientific programs: a percentage average of above 70 % from Scientific Stream.
For application to other programs: a percantage avarage of above 70% from all courses (Scientific and Literary Stream).
• International Baccalaureate: A total score of minimum 30.
• International Science Olympiads: A gold, silver or bronze medal from one of these olympiads that are recognized by Scientific and Technical Research Council of the Turkish Republic (TUBITAK).
• University Entrance Examination in China (Gaokao): A score of minimum 500 (out of 750) from the stream related to the program being applied to.
• Diplome Debirestan and Pishdaneshgahi : (for students from Iran) A minimum average of 17 out of 20 from Diplome Debirestan and a minimum average of 17 out of 20 from Pishdaneshgahi.
• Al-Shahada-Al-Thanawiyya (Baccalaureate) (for students from Syria):
For the programs in the Faculties of Engineering, Architecture and Scientific Programs: A score of 195 (out of 240) from Scientific Stream
For other programs: A score of 185 (out of 240) from Scientific and Literary Streams.
•National University Test (for students from Kazakhstan): A score of 90 out of 120
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION
(All the documents should be original or attested copies. Photocopies without original stamp and signature or documents sent by fax or e-mail are not acceptable. All documents should be either in Turkish or in English.)
1. High School Diploma : Attested/notarized copy of high school diploma in English or in Turkish is required. It is possible to get your diploma attested during the application by showing its original. Those who have not taken their diploma yet should submit an official letter from their high school mentinoning that they are expected to graduate. (An Equivalence Letter from Ministry of Education of Turkey certifying that your diploma is equivalent to a Turkish High School Diploma will be required during registration )
2. Completed Application Form (please click for application form)
3. Official Transcript : Original of your official transcript (sealed and approved by your High School) showing your high school courses and grades and its translated copy (English or Turkish). If you are a student of a university or if you have completed your studies in any other university, we highly recommend you to send a transcript from your university together with your high school transcript to support your application. METU students should indicate their student ID numbers on their application form.
4. Exam Result:Original or attested copy of the exam result that is being used for application (YÖS, SAT, GCE, Tawjihi, etc.). Only the exams listed above are accepted. It is not possible to apply with other exams.
5. Receipt of bank transfer of the 50 USD application fee: This fee can be paid by bank transfer to:
Bank: İş Bankası ODTÜ Branch
Account Number: 4229-3123036
Swift Code: ISBKTRIS
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Early Application Deadline: JUNE 20, 2008
Some of quota will be filled in this early (first-round) placement. The purpose of this early placement is to provide applicants sufficient time for preparation and visa procedure. Therefore, students whose exam results have been announced and documents are complete are recommended to apply within this period.
Late Application Deadline: AUGUST 15, 2008
The purpose of this late placement is to provide the opportunity of application to the students whose exams are announced late.
THE ADDRESS TO SUBMIT APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Application documents may be submitted to the address below by post/courrier or by hand.
Middle East Technical University
Registrar's Office
06531-ODTU ANKARA
NOTE: Applicants can apply to both campuses (METU Main Campus and METU Northern Cyprus Campus) at the same time. In that case, there is no need to pay the application fee twice.
For application requirements and tuition fees of METU Northern Cyprus Campus, please click here.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
The medium of instruction in the University is English.
So, students who do not submit a valid English Profiency Exam Result (TOEFL, IELTS or METU English Proficiency Exam) during the registration will have to attend English Preparatory Class in the Department of Basic English.
Students who submit a valid English Proficiency Exam Result (TOEFL, IELTS or METU English Proficiency Exam) during the registration will be exempted from English Preparatory Class and will directly start their undergraduate courses.
Acceptable English Proficiency Scores at METU
IMPORTANT NOTES
Please note that it is at METU's sole discretion to review and rank candidates, and to admit and place them within program quotas, space permitting. Meeting the application criteria does not guarantee admission to the programs.
Candidates' application documents will be evaluated by the relevant Faculty's Admission Committee.
Results will be announced on this page. Moreover, students who have been accepted to a program will receive a Letter of Acceptance from METU, by which they have to apply for a “Student Visa” to the nearest Turkish Consulate. This student visa is required for registration.
Accepted students will pay the tuition fee of the first semester until the beginning of classes. Otherwise, they will lose the right to register. Those who do not come for registration will be able to take the 50% of the fee back if he/she applies until a certain date. The tuition fee amounts mentioned in the link below is for 2007-2008 Academic Year. These amounts may change next academic year.
Registration dates and process will be announced in this web page.
METU does not provide any scholarship for international students.
All international students are required to have health insurance, which costs 250-300USD annualy. Health insurance can be purchased during registrations.
Undergraduate Programs and Degrees Offered at METU
Tuition Fees and Living Expenses
Department Quotas for 2008-2009 Academic Year
CONTACT:
Registrar's Office
International Students' Advisors
Olcay Sezenler,
Phone: +90-312-210 34 14,
e-mail:olcay@metu.edu.tr
Damla Diker, Phone: +90-312-210 71 73, e-mail: ddamla@metu.edu.tr
