Şırnak Üniversitesi 

Low tuition fees and living costs: Şırnak University is an excellent budget-friendly option. Tuition fees at public universities in this region are already low, and the cost of living in Şırnak is significantly lower compared to major cities like Istanbul and Ankara. This provides a lighter financial burden for students and their families.

Easy admission requirements: One of the most attractive features for Arab students is that the university does not require the YÖS exam for international students in many of its programs, but rather relies primarily on the high school diploma (baccalaureate) grade point average within its selection system. This greatly simplifies the application process.

A familiar social and cultural environment: The university is located in an area with a large Arab and Kurdish population, creating a social environment where Arab students feel culturally connected. This easier social integration helps students from the Arab world adapt quickly and focus on their studies.

Student Exchange Program (Erasmus+): The university participates in the European Erasmus+ student exchange program, which allows eligible students the opportunity to spend a semester or more at one of the partner universities across Europe. This opportunity adds significant value to a student's CV and broadens their academic and cultural horizons.

Faculty of Engineering:

These include: Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Power Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences

These include: Economics, Business Administration, Political Science and Public Administration, and Information Management Systems.

Faculty of Agriculture

These include: animal husbandry, horticulture, agricultural biotechnology, field crops, food engineering, plant protection, soil science and plant nutrition, biosystems engineering, landscape engineering, fisheries engineering, and agricultural economics.

Faculty of Health Sciences

These include: nursing, midwifery, social work, child development, healthcare management, nutrition and dietetics.

Faculty of Theology (Sharia)

These include: Islamic sciences, philosophy and religious sciences, Islamic history and arts.

Faculty of Fine Arts

These include: music, painting, radio, television and cinema.

Vocational schools offer diploma programs (two years)

In fields such as electricity, child development, accounting, computer technology, and others in several cities belonging to the province (Şırnak, Cizre, İdil, Silopi).

Institutes:

Institute of Sciences: Master's and PhD programs in scientific disciplines.

Institute of Social Sciences: Master's and PhD programs in literary and social sciences.

• High school diploma (Baccalaureate/Tawjihi): The primary requirement is a high school diploma. It must be validated by the Turkish Ministry of Education or the Turkish Embassy in your country. Admission is primarily based on the applicant's cumulative grade point average (GPA) when comparing applications to the same program.
• The YÖS exam: Several sources indicate that the university does not require the YÖS exam for admission to many of its programs. However, achieving a good YÖS score may increase your chances of admission, especially to competitive fields.
• Turkish language proficiency test: All programs are taught in Turkish. TÖMER certificates or passing the university's language test are acceptable. If you do not have a certificate, you may be conditionally admitted and study a preparatory year for the language.
• Other tests (may be accepted): The university may accept international tests such as the SAT.

Required basic documents

• The completed online application is submitted via the university website.
• A copy of a valid passport (or official travel document).
• A copy of the high school diploma (or Bachelor's/Master's degree for postgraduate studies) certified and translated into Turkish or English.
• A certified and translated transcript of the submitted certificate.
• A recent personal photo with a white background.
• Proof of Turkish language proficiency (if applicable) such as a TÖMER certificate.
• Proof of payment of application fees (if applicable).

Additional documents (for postgraduate studies or special cases)

• Letters of recommendation (for postgraduate studies): Master's and PhD programs usually require two academic letters of recommendation.
• Letter of Intent (Statement of Purpose): Required for applying to graduate programs.
• Curriculum Vitae (for postgraduate studies).
• Equivalence certificate from YÖK or the Turkish Directorate: may be required after obtaining initial acceptance.
• Proof of financial capability: A bank statement may be required to prove your ability to cover expenses.
• Military status document (for males).

The exact application deadlines for international undergraduate students in 2026 have not been announced. Turkish universities typically open applications twice a year.

• For the fall semester (starting September/October): The application period is usually from April to July.
• For the spring semester (starting in February): The application period is usually from October to December.

Reference from the previous year: For postgraduate studies (Master's and PhD) for the year 2025-2026, the university announced that applications would open in August 2025. This may give a rough indication that undergraduate application deadlines may precede this date by a period.