Aksaray Üniversitesi
Aksaray University is a Turkish public university located in Aksaray Province in the Central Anatolia Region. Although it was recently established as an independent university in 2006, its academic roots are older; the university's official history indicates an extension dating back to 1986 with the commencement of education in one of its units affiliated with Selçuk University. Existing units were then transferred to Niğde University after its establishment in 1992. On March 17, 2006, Aksaray University was officially established by Law No. 5467 published in Official Gazette No. 26111, with the existing academic units being re-affiliated with the new university.
Today, the university boasts a wide academic diversity, encompassing faculties in medical and health fields (such as medicine and dentistry), engineering, basic and human sciences, as well as a veterinary medicine faculty and a faculty of tourism and Islamic studies. The university also includes graduate schools and vocational schools (MYO) in several districts, offering practical and professional pathways alongside theoretical programs. The International Student Unit emphasizes that the primary language of instruction is Turkish, with a clear path to demonstrate language proficiency through accredited certificates or through the university's Turkish Language Center, up to the C1 level.
Why do students prefer Aksaray University?
Economic cost
Aksaray is known as one of the cities with low living costs and is very suitable for students, in addition to the fact that university fees at Aksaray University are symbolic compared to universities in Istanbul and Ankara.
Tourist and strategic location
The university is located near the world-famous Cappadocia tourist region, and is situated midway between the capital Ankara and the city of Konya, making transportation and travel easy.
Excellence in sports facilities
The university has a huge sports infrastructure and its College of Sports Science is considered one of the prestigious colleges, which attracts athletes and those interested in this field.
Relative ease of acceptance
Compared to major universities, Aksaray University offers higher admission opportunities for international students, with greater flexibility in accepting secondary school certificates with average to good grades.
Safe and quiet environment
The city is small and has a conservative and friendly social character, providing a safe environment for expatriate students.
Multidisciplinary programs
(Health/Engineering/Humanities/Tourism/Veterinary), which increases the chances of finding a suitable program for the student's career plan.
What colleges and majors are available at Aksaray University?
The university comprises a diverse range of colleges, most notably:
- Faculty of Computer Science and Informatics
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Arts and Sciences (Science and Arts/Basic and Human Sciences)
- Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
- Faculty of Communication
- Faculty of Islamic Sciences
- Faculty of Architecture and Design
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Sports Sciences
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Tourism
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Programs open to international students (Bachelor's degree classes 2025–2026):
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
- Faculty of Communication
- Faculty of Islamic Sciences
- Faculty of Architecture and Design
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Tourism
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
What are the accepted exams and required grades for admission to Aksaray University?
The university adopts a flexible policy in accepting international students, and the priorities are as follows:
Unified YÖS Exam (TR-YÖS):
- The admission regulations state that the only acceptable exam for foreign students is TR-YÖS.
- The minimum score for application in TR-YÖS is 200 or higher, noting that the minimum may vary depending on the program if the annual announcement stipulates special conditions.
Secondary school certificate (Tawjihi/Baccalaureate):
- Applications can be submitted based on the high school diploma grade/grade, provided that it is not less than 50/100 as a minimum.
Other requirements:
- The primary language of instruction is Turkish: Students are exempt from studying Turkish if they submit a C1 certificate from the university center, or from the Yunus Emre Institute, or if they have studied for 3 years in a high school where the language of instruction is Turkish.
- Special abilities programs (such as: the College of Sports Science, and some art/music education specializations) require a special talent/abilities test and submission of a certificate of success upon registration, and a full health report may be required for some cases.
- The Department of English Language and Literature requires the university to provide proof of a B1 level in English, with examples of tests and minimum scores (such as YDS 60, IELTS 4.0–5.0, etc.).
What documents and papers are required for application to Aksaray University?
Essential documents required (for online application):
- Personal photo.
- A copy of a valid passport.
- High school diploma (baccalaureate) translated into Turkish or English and certified.
- Grade Report: Translated and certified showing grades for all years of high school.
- YÖS Test Certificate (TR-YÖS).
Additional documents (upon final confirmation or for postgraduate studies):
- A document proving the equivalence of the high school diploma to the Turkish diploma (obtained from the Turkish embassy or the Directorate of Education in Türkiye).
- Turkish language proficiency certificate (TÖMER): Usually level B2 or C1. If the student does not have it, they must take an exemption exam at the university or study a preparatory year for the language.
- For postgraduate studies: Motivation letter. Letters of recommendation. Master's thesis abstract (for PhD applicants).
- Certificate of previous stage in addition to the transcript (equivalence/translation if needed).
What are the official application dates and selection criteria for Aksaray University?
The university follows a relatively fixed annual calendar for international students, and data will be updated as it becomes available:
These dates pertain to the 2025–2026 cycle as officially published, and may change annually.
First selection (2025–2026):
- Online application: July 1–6, 2025
- Results announcement: July 17, 2025
- Final registration: July 31 – August 1, 2025
Second selection (2025–2026):
- Online application: August 4–10, 2025
- Results announcement: August 22, 2025
- Final registration: September 15–19, 2025
Third selection (2025–2026):
- Online application: September 25–26, 2025
- Results announcement: September 30, 2025
- Final registration: 02–03 October 2025
Selection/choice mechanism according to the official regulations:
- Applications are submitted electronically by uploading documents within the specified period, and then the “Foreign Students Admission Committee” evaluates and ranks the files according to the announced rules.
- The university is not obligated to fill all seats, and a student meeting the requirements does not automatically mean acceptance.
- The diversity of nationalities is taken into account within the committee's policy, and preference is given to TR-YÖS results and then the high school average, with a published comparison formula.
- If there are vacancies, the unfilled seats may be redistributed as permitted by the regulations.
- After the results are announced, the university sends an acceptance letter, and final registration is usually in person (or through an official agent/power of attorney) with the submission of the originals.
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