Application for the 2024-2025 Academic Year at METU
     Application Dates: June 3, 2024 - July 14, 2024
     Application Link: https://application.metu.edu.tr/

     Exams accepted for application:

1. SAT – At least 1200 total (For Engineering Faculty, Architecture Faculty, and Science and Literature Faculty’s Science Programs, a minimum score of 700 out of 800 in "Math" is required)

2. TR-YÖS – Applicants must be in the top 5% in the TR-YÖS exam rankings.

3. DIM – Applicants must score at least 625 out of 700 in the relevant subject group for the faculty applied for.

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     Required Documents for Application:
     Documents should be in Turkish or English. It is recommended to submit documents in Turkish as they can be used for applications to other universities as well.

1. A diploma or, if not graduated yet, an official letter indicating the expected graduation date (in Turkish or English).

2. Grades from the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades (sample document here).

3. TR-YÖS, DIM, SAT, or any other exam result.

4. A photo.

5. A foreign passport or national ID card. Foreign passports do not need to be translated.

6. The application fee for 2024 is 55 USD.

Important Notes:
Any of the following documents will make your application more acceptable:

• Even if you apply with a TR-YÖS or SAT score, make sure to also send your DIM score, at least the score from the first part of the exam.

• Provide your language proficiency test score/certificate. It does not necessarily need to be in English. The certificate or exam score must be verifiable.

• Any essays, papers, or assignments that reflect your academic quality.

• Reference/Recommendation letters, especially from your teachers. It is more useful if you get recommendations from teachers in subjects relevant to the faculty you are applying to (e.g., mathematics or physics teacher for Engineering, or English teacher for Business Administration).

• Statement of Purpose: Explain why you are choosing METU and what you plan to do in the future with your degree. Keep it concise and focus on your genuine goals.

• Any project work you have done (especially for the Architecture Faculty).

• Certificates related to your intended field of study, such as participation in UN activities, research, online courses, internships, etc.

• Activities in Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), especially those benefiting society. It can also include personal activities.

• Extracurricular activities such as sports or arts.

• Documents related to disability, chronic illness, or financial hardship.