Announced the Results of the 2nd Additional Placement for Graduate Admissions and International Student Admissions for the Spring Semester of the 2026-2027 Academic Year

The Rectorate of Ankara University announced the application requirements for the master's and doctoral programs for the Spring Semester of the 2026-2027 Academic Year. On the same day, the results of the 2nd additional placement for international student admissions for the 2026-2027 Academic Year were also announced. Graduate applications will be made online at https://basvuru.ankara.edu.tr between November 2, 2026 - December 4, 2026. The candidates who have gained the right to register as international students will complete their final registration procedures face-to-face at the International Student Office in Beşevler 10th Year Campus between November 2-6, 2026.

Ankara University Graduate Application Dates and Calendar

The application and final registration calendar for all programs is as follows: Application dates November 2 - December 4, 2026, exam dates December 9-11, 2026 (the exam date, place, and time information will be announced on the relevant institutes' web pages), announcement date of the successful candidates December 18, 2026, final registration dates for successful candidates January 25-29, 2027, reserve announcement date February 1, 2027, reserve registration dates February 4-5, 2027, and the graduate education adaptation program date February 12, 2027.

How to Apply for Graduate Programs at Ankara University

Applications will be made online via the link https://basvuru.ankara.edu.tr between November 2 - December 4, 2026. It is stated that candidates who have graduated from undergraduate programs can apply for master's programs; candidates who have graduated from master's programs can apply for doctoral programs.

During the application, candidates must keep the security key sent automatically to the email addresses they declare in the system. Candidates must upload the documents requested by the relevant institute for final registration to the system and deliver them to the relevant institute before the exam date for international candidates. The required documents will be uploaded to the system via the document upload button, which will be active on the candidates' application screen during the announced document upload dates.

Results of candidates who make incorrect declarations, apply with incomplete documents or unsigned forms will be considered invalid, and their final registrations will be canceled. The application will not be valid unless the “Complete Applications” button is used to successfully complete the application. After the application period ends, changes cannot be made to the information entered in the system.

Candidates can only apply to one graduate program at a time. Candidates who want to make two applications must first complete their first application and then make their second application in another period. However, candidates must make their second applications from the same application type (Turkish citizen, international, Blue Card, etc.) as their first application. Candidates should carefully read the information about quotas and application conditions on the relevant institute's web page before starting the “Online Application” process.

Application Requirements for Graduate Programs at Ankara University

Candidates who graduated from the Faculty of Medicine can apply to doctoral programs in basic medical sciences (anatomy, biophysics, biostatistics, physiology, histology-embryology, medical biochemistry, medical biology, medical microbiology, medical parasitology, medical education and informatics, and medical history and ethics) with at least a score of 50 on the TUS basic score or with at least a score of 55 on the ALES document. Candidates who graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry can apply to doctoral programs with at least a score of 50 on the DUS document or with a score of 55 or higher on the ALES document in the numerical score type. The validity period of TUS and DUS result documents is stated as 5 years.

Except for non-thesis master's programs, it is not possible to register for multiple graduate programs at the same time. The validity period of the ALES result document is 5 years.

In applications for master's programs, candidates' ALES and foreign language exam information (such as YDS/YÖKDİL) will be retrieved from ÖSYM for exams conducted by ÖSYM, equivalency information will be obtained from the YÖK Equivalency System, and graduation/grade point averages for the semester will be pulled from the Higher Education Information System (YÖKSİS). If the graduation information on YÖKSİS is incomplete/incorrect, candidates must first check their undergraduate or graduate graduation information through the e-Government system. Candidates with incomplete or non-existent undergraduate/graduate information should contact the university they graduated from.

If the graduation grade point averages recorded by the candidates' universities in YÖKSİS are not “300” but “4”, they will be automatically converted to the equivalent in the “100” system using the table “Correspondences of Grades in the 4-Point System to the 100-Point System” provided by the Higher Education Council. The graduation/grade point averages in the 100-point system provided by their universities cannot be used for candidates in this situation. To learn the equivalent score of scores obtained from an internationally recognized foreign language exam accepted by ÖSYM, the relevant table will be used.

In applications for doctoral programs, candidates' ALES and foreign language exam information will be retrieved from the systems in the same way. According to the third paragraph of the Temporary Article 1 of the Graduate Education and Training Regulation published in the Official Gazette dated April 20, 2016, and numbered 29690, only candidates who were registered in a non-thesis master's program or graduated before February 6, 2013, can apply for doctoral programs.

Students registered in TUS, DUS, and EUS programs cannot simultaneously register for a thesis master's or doctoral program.

Conditions for International Candidates

International candidates and Turkish citizens who have completed their entire undergraduate education abroad must meet the following conditions for admission to the university's master's/doctoral programs, provided they graduate from undergraduate programs recognized by the Higher Education Council: For applications to programs taught in a foreign language, the entire undergraduate/graduate education must have been completed in that foreign language; they must document the foreign language requirement requested for the program they are applying to. ALES scores are not required from these candidates.

For Turkish language exams, the Master's Foreign Language Exam conducted by the University’s School of Foreign Languages and the Open and Distance Education Faculty Exam Management Center (ASYM), YDS, YÖKDİL, or results from internationally recognized exams accepted by ÖSYM will be accepted.

According to the decision of the University Senate dated 02/06/2020 and numbered 557/4949; it has been decided that for graduates of doctoral/artistic proficiency/medical specialization/dental specialization/pharmaceutical specialization programs, an ALES score of 70 will be accepted for applications to the university's graduate programs, in accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Regulation on Amendments to the Graduate Education and Training Regulation published in the Official Gazette dated April 14, 2020, and numbered 31099.

The validity period of YDS/YÖKDİL and the Ankara University Master's Foreign Language Exam is 5 years. For applications to thesis master's programs, YDS/YÖKDİL and the Ankara University Master's Foreign Language Exam will be valid, while for applications to doctoral programs, only YDS/YÖKDİL exam results will be valid.

Important Points to Consider in Application Types

There are two separate tabs for application types: Turkish and Foreign. Turkish citizen candidates and TRNC citizen candidates with ALES and foreign language documents will select the “Turkish” tab. International candidates, TRNC citizens without an ALES document, and Turkish citizens who have completed their entire undergraduate education abroad or have dual citizenship will proceed by selecting the “Foreign” tab.

Required Documents for Application

The required documents during the application are as follows:

• Candidate Registration Form (will be obtained as a PDF during the online registration process)
• If graduated, Graduation Certificate/Diploma (the original of the graduation certificate/diploma with an approved copy from the universities or a notarized photocopy, for candidates graduated from abroad, the original graduation certificate/diploma and notarized translated copy from the countries) (e-Government barcoded documents are valid)
• If not graduated, Student Certificate for the last semester (for applications to Master's Programs) (e-Government barcoded documents are valid)
• Transcript (notarized translated copy for those obtained from foreign countries) (e-Government barcoded documents are valid)
• Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam (ALES) Result Document (documents obtained from internationally recognized Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) exams can be considered valid in place of ALES document)
• Foreign Language Document (candidates applying must present the relevant score documents from the “list of programs they can apply for in the spring semester of the 2026-2027 academic year”)
• Candidates applying to the doctoral program (clinical) must obtain their foreign language scores
• School Recognition Document (Candidates with Turkish citizenship who have studied abroad and are applying to graduate programs that do not require clinical practice, as well as foreign candidates, must present the School Recognition Document obtained from the Higher Education Council during the application)
• Diploma Equivalence Document (foreign candidates applying to programs with clinical practice must present the Diploma Equivalence Document obtained from the Higher Education Council during the application)
• If available, a sample of the Turkish Identity Number or Identity Card
• Military Status Document (for male candidates) (e-Government barcoded documents are valid)
• Passport copy (for international candidates)

Candidates who started their education at a higher education institution abroad and completed part of their education in Turkey must present the documents that may be requested by the relevant institute directorate. Candidates who have completed their undergraduate and/or graduate program at a higher education institution in Turkey must present a C1 level Turkish proficiency certificate obtained from Ankara University Turkish and Foreign Language Application and Research Center (TÖMER).

Turkish and international candidates should follow the relevant institute's web page for other conditions and documents required during final registration.

Evaluation Criteria

In non-thesis master's programs (programs that do not require ALES score and foreign language score, Non-Thesis Master's II. Education and Non-Thesis Master's Distance Education programs), the graduation/last semester grade point average is weighted at 50%, and the written and/or interview exam is weighted at 50%, with a total score of at least 60. The same weights and minimum total score of 60 apply to non-thesis master's programs (programs that do not require ALES score but require a foreign language score).

In non-thesis master's programs (programs that require an ALES score but do not require a foreign language score), the graduation/last semester grade point average is weighted at 20%, the written and/or interview exam is weighted at 30%, and the ALES score is weighted at 50%, with a minimum total score of 60. In thesis master's programs, the graduation grade point average is weighted at 20%, the written and/or interview exam is weighted at 30%, and the ALES score is weighted at 50%, with a total score of at least 60.

In doctoral and integrated doctoral programs, the graduation grade point average is weighted at 20%, the written and/or interview exam is weighted at 30%, and the ALES score is weighted at 50%, with a total score of at least 65.

Candidates who score at least 50 out of 100 in the written or interview exam are included in the ranking. Candidates who score at least 50 out of 100 in each of the scientific evaluation exams when the written and interview exams are conducted together are included in the ranking.

Results of the 2nd Additional Placement for International Student Admissions

Ankara University announced the results of the 2nd additional placement for international student admissions for the 2026-2027 Academic Year on October 27, 2026. Candidates who have gained the right to register can view their results at ugadmissions.ankara.edu.tr using the email address and password they used during the application as their ISA number.

Final registrations will take place between November 2-6, 2026 from 09:30-12:00 and 14:00-16:30. The registration location is the International Student Office of the Student Affairs Department on the 3rd floor of the Şevket Aziz Kansu Building, Beşevler 10th Year Campus of Ankara University. Registrations are conducted face-to-face, and information about the contribution fee payment is provided during registration.

Documents Required for Final Registration for International Student Admissions

The documents required for final registration include the original apostilled high school diploma and notarized Turkish translation, original transcripts and notarized Turkish translation, the original equivalency document obtained from the Ministry of National Education or the Education Attaché of the Turkish Embassy, the original exam result document essential for placement (TR-YÖS, ABITUR, IB, TQDK/DIM, SAT, etc.), the GCE AL result document approved by the Ministry of National Education for TRNC candidates, the Blue Card registration copy for former Turkish citizens and their descendants, identity documents obtained from foreign countries, family registry copy for dual citizens, the original Ankara University Foreign Student Placement Document (acceptance letter), a photocopy of the passport and residence identity card, 3 biometric photos sized 3.5x4.5 cm, and a receipt showing the contribution fee payment.

For Turkish citizens who have completed their entire high school education abroad, an entry-exit document obtained from the police, an approved graduation certificate, and a transcript covering the entire education period are also required. Candidates registering with SAT must send their results through College Board with the code 7964. Candidates are also required to provide a financial guarantee document; a bank statement showing that they can cover the tuition, accommodation, and book expenses for the first year or a declaration from the person covering the expenses will be submitted.

Accepted candidates from abroad must prove their Turkish proficiency with a TÖMER diploma or a Turkish Proficiency Certificate from the Yunus Emre Institute. Candidates without a certificate are given a maximum of 2 years; if proficiency is not proven within this period, the university relationship is terminated. Graduates of secondary education institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education and TRNC high schools, as well as programs that provide education only in a specific foreign language, are exempt from this requirement.

Candidates must obtain a study visa from the Turkish embassy with their acceptance letter. For the programs of medicine, law, teaching, pharmacy, and dentistry, if the quota limit of 10% set by the Higher Education Council is exceeded for Blue Card holders and Turkish citizens, registration rights are not granted. In case of incomplete documents, incorrect declarations, or failure to meet conditions, registration will be canceled even if the right to register exists.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are the Ankara University spring semester master's applications?
Applications will be made online at https://basvuru.ankara.edu.tr between November 2 - December 4, 2026.

What are the exam and result dates for Ankara University graduate programs?
Exams will be held on December 9-11, 2026, and successful candidates will be announced on December 18, 2026. Final registrations will be on January 25-29, 2027, reserve announcements on February 1, 2027, and reserve registrations on February 4-5, 2027.

What is the minimum score for doctoral programs at Ankara University?
The total score must be at least 65 for doctoral and integrated doctoral programs. For master's programs, this score is at least 60.

How many programs can be applied for simultaneously in Ankara University graduate applications?
Candidates can only apply to one graduate program at a time. The second application must be made in another period after completing the first application and must be of the same application type.

When are the final registrations for international students at Ankara University?
Final registrations will be conducted face-to-face at the International Student Office in Beşevler 10th Year Campus between November 2-6, 2026, from 09:30-12:00 and 14:00-16:30.