Turkish Language Requirements for University in Turkey: 2026 Guide
For a degree taught in Turkish, most universities in Turkey ask you to prove Turkish at roughly a B2 or C1 level, usually through a TÖMER certificate. For an English-taught degree, you often need little or no Turkish, but an English test instead.
This video breaks down what the Turkish language proficiency requirements actually are, how the CEFR scale and TÖMER certificates work, and which level each type of program expects. It covers the difference between Turkish-taught and English-taught degrees, which certificates universities accept, and how the one-year Turkish preparatory year lets you enrol before you reach B2 or C1. Turkish Council, an Istanbul-based education consultancy that has guided international students since 2020, then walks through a step-by-step plan for confirming your level, sitting the TÖMER exam, and preparing your documents, plus the general timeline and costs to budget for when you study in Turkey.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:17 What the Requirements Are
01:12 TÖMER and CEFR Levels
02:09 Requirements by Program Type
02:57 Which Certificates Are Accepted
03:47 The One-Year Preparatory Year
04:31 Meeting the Requirement, Step by Step
FULL GUIDE
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ABOUT TURKISH COUNCIL
Turkish Council is an education consulting firm based in Istanbul, Turkey, helping foreigners study and live in Turkey. The company guides international students through Turkish Language Course Visa and Turkish Language Course Residence Permit programs, university admission, student visa and student residence permit applications, and invitation letter services. Turkish Council assists individual students and their families with school and university admission, Turkish language course enrolment, residence permit and visa procedures, and broader education consulting for foreigners who want to study in Turkey. With a student-focused approach, the company places strong emphasis on trust, transparency and tailored guidance at every stage of the process.
Website: https://www.turkishcouncil.org
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