Nomination applications for the 2026-2027 academic year, Fall Semester have now opened. Please find below the procedures and key information regarding the incoming student exchange opportunities for the Fall semester at Ankara University.

📌 Application Deadline

Fall Semester: 18 May 2026

📄 Application Procedure

All application information must be submitted by the International Office of the home university through the following page (please do not share the link with students) :

https://ttoportal.ankara.edu.tr/form/internationalStudent?key=751c37ee-2dab-4c7a-a65a-ed0fe09ebfc6

Individual applications will not be accepted.

Once the nomination period has ended, we will send a confirmation email to the International Student Office to ensure that all documents are verified.

Please ensure that all documents are submitted in English or Turkish. Transcripts must bear an official signature and stamp, and all submitted documents must be verifiable.

Please ensure that the students choose the correct program as listed here: 

https://bbs.ankara.edu.tr/default.aspx

Rejection rates increase when there is a mismatch between the student’s programme and the selected programme, and when the submitted documents are not in English or Turkish or are not verifiable.

The quota is 5 students per partner institution.

✅ Required Documents

  1. Language proficiency certificate in Turkish or English (minimum B2 level – TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic)
  2.  Most recent official academic transcript in English, including an explanation of the grading/credit system
  3. Valid passport copy (colored scan)
  4. Recent photo (colored scan)

📅 Length of Exchange Period

One semester or 2 semesters.

🗓️ Academic Calendar

Fall Semester

The term dates may vary from one faculty to another. Please check the website of the faculty where your students intend to study. Faculty websites can be accessed here:

https://www.ankara.edu.tr/en/akademik-ve-idari-birimler/Fakulteler

In general, the academic calendar for the Fall semester is as follows:

https://oidb.ankara.edu.tr/

and please check the Akademik Takvim 2026-27 Egitim Ogretim Yili (2)

📘 Course Catalogue (Bologna Information)

To explore our programs and course contents, please visit the Bologna Course Catalogue via the following link:

🔗 https://bbs.ankara.edu.tr/default.aspx

English programs (2)

🏡 Accommodation

Accommodation can be provided only when our bilateral agreement with the partner university covers it. If not, students must arrange their own accommodation independently.

🛡️ Health Insurance

Students must have valid health insurance that covers the entire residence permit period in Turkey.

📝 Residence Permit

Students are kindly advised to visit https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr before arriving in Turkey to review the residence permit procedures.

💻 Computer & Internet Access

Internet-ready computers are available for student use in various locations on campus. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all university buildings.

📌 Contact Information

Office: Ankara University Rectorate International Student Coordinatorship

Address:

Ankara University

International Student Coordinatorship

Beşevler 10. Yıl Campus

Dögol Street, No:06100

Tandoğan – Ankara / TÜRKİYE

💰 Estimated Costs

Turkish Language Center (TÖMER): $140 – $200 per level (80–96 hours)

The estimated minimum monthly living expenses in Ankara are approximately $300.

Metro Fare (one-way): ~ $0.43

Thank you very much for your kind cooperation and support. We look forward to welcoming your students at Ankara University.

Kind regards,

Ankara University International Student Office

Türkiye

📞 Tel: +90 312 380 00 53

✉️ Email: iso@ankara.edu.tr