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Entry requirements

English language entry requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you can read, write, speak and understand English to a satisfactory level.

English language requirements, for the majority of our Bachelors and taught Masters courses, are normally a minimum of:

For some courses where communication is especially important the grades required may be higher and a minimum score in individual components may be requested.

Academic entry requirements

If you followed the Turkish system of education then this is our guideline for the normal entry requirements. Your application will be studied by an admissions tutor so it is important that you take the time to include information about your academic background and you as a person!

International Foundation Certificate

If you have completed 12 years of schooling in your own country and have achieved a minimum of IELTS (Academic) 5.0*, you now have the option of undertaking a one year BU International Foundation Certificate before entering a Bachelors (undergraduate) course.

* For some courses the IELTS requirement will be higher.

Undergraduate courses

  • Normally an Ön-Lisans Diplomasi (Higher Technician Diploma, 2 Years)

Students with the following qualifications are required to undertake a Pre-University Foundation Certificate such as the BU International Foundation Certificate prior to entry:

  • Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State High School Diploma)/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (Private High School Finishing Diploma)
  • Devlet Teknik Lise Diplomasi (State Technical Four-Year High School Diploma) / Devlet Meslek Lise Diplomasi (State Vocational or Trade High School Diploma)

Note: Students that have studied in specific Turkish Schools and have achieved an average of 4 out of 5 in any of the mentioned qualifications, may be considered for direct entry to Bachelors degree.

How to apply for an undergraduate course at BU.

Postgraduate courses

  • Lisans Diplomasi (Four Years)

How to apply for a postgraduate course at BU.

Research programmes

  • A postgraduate degree.

How to apply for a research programme at BU.