Trabzon Üniversitesi
Trabzon Üniversitesi is a relatively young public university with a long and distinguished history. It was officially established as an independent university on May 18, 2018, following the separation of several prestigious faculties and institutes from Karadeniz Technical University (KTÜ) to form a new academic entity. The university's main campus is located in the beautiful coastal district of Akçaabat, a short distance from the city center of Trabzon in the Black Sea region.
The university is distinguished by its long-standing academic tradition in the social sciences, education, arts, and sports. For example, its Fatih Faculty of Education, founded in 1963, is one of the most prestigious teacher training colleges in Turkey. Trabzon University differs from its neighbor, the Technical University, in its greater emphasis on the humanities, law, and arts, rather than engineering and medicine.
The university offers a tranquil learning environment surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Black Sea (mountains and sea), and boasts a comprehensive infrastructure including central libraries, state-of-the-art sports facilities (due to the strength of the Faculty of Sports Sciences), theaters, and conference halls. The university aims to be a leading cultural, artistic, and social center, attracting students seeking excellence in humanities and arts disciplines away from the hustle and bustle of major cities.
Why do students prefer Trabzon Üniversitesi?
Specialization in Humanities and Education
It is the first choice in the Black Sea region for studying law, media, and education, as it has an expert academic staff who moved to it from the parent university (KTÜ).
Fatih Faculty of Education
This college enjoys a very prestigious reputation in Türkiye and is a preferred destination for those who wish to work in the field of teaching and guidance.
Natural beauty and a tranquil environment
Studying in Akçaabat means living surrounded by nature, providing a comfortable and inspiring study environment, especially for art and music students.
Low cost of living
Trabzon is a tourist and economic city where the costs of housing and living are much lower than in Istanbul and Ankara.
Focus on arts and sports
The university has a top-level conservatory (music institute) and a sports science college equipped with Olympic facilities.
Relatively easy acceptance
Compared to universities in major cities, Trabzon Üniversitesi offers good admission opportunities for international students in distinctive disciplines.
What colleges and majors are available at Trabzon Üniversitesi?
The university focuses primarily on non-engineering and non-medical disciplines (excluding allied health sciences), and its most prominent colleges include:
- Faculty of Law.
- Fatih Faculty of Education: Psychological Guidance and Counseling, English Language Teaching, Arabic Language Teaching, Classroom Teacher, Special Education.
- Faculty of Fine Arts: Painting, Graphics, Sculpture.
- Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences: Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration and Political Science, International Relations.
- Faculty of Communication: Journalism, Public Relations and Advertising, Radio, Television and Cinema.
- Faculty of Sharia: Islamic Sciences.
- Faculty of Sports Sciences: Sports Training, Sports Management.
- State Conservatory: Music and Musicology.
What are the accepted exams and required grades for admission to Trabzon Üniversitesi?
The university has clear admission criteria for international students:
Unified YÖS Exam (TR-YÖS):
- Required grades: For admission to the Faculty of Law, a minimum grade of 300-350 is preferred. For other majors (Economics, Education), the required grades usually start from 200-250.
General Secondary Education Certificate:
- You can apply with just your high school GPA and the minimum requirement: The university usually requires a minimum GPA of 60% for a bachelor's degree, but to guarantee admission to majors such as psychological counseling or law, the GPA must be high (80%+).
Special talent tests:
- Admission to the faculties of Fine Arts, Sports Sciences, and the Conservatory of Music depends primarily on passing the talent test held by the university on its campus, after achieving the minimum requirements in high school or YÖS.
What documents and papers are required for application to Trabzon Üniversitesi?
Essential documents required (for online application):
- A recent personal photo.
- A copy of a valid passport.
- Original high school diploma translated into Turkish and certified.
- The grade reports are translated into Turkish and certified.
- Exam result document (TR-YÖS).
Additional documents (upon final confirmation or for postgraduate studies):
- Equivalence Certificate (Denklik Belges): A very necessary document.
- Turkish Language Certificate (TÖMER): Most university programs are taught in Turkish, and the required level is C1 (or B2 in some departments). If this certificate is not available, students are entitled to study a preparatory year of Turkish at the university's language center.
What are the official application deadlines and selection criteria for Trabzon Üniversitesi?
The university follows the summer schedule of public universities:
- Application start date: It usually opens in July. (Last year, applications were accepted in mid-July).
- Application deadline: It lasts for approximately two weeks and closes in late July or early August.
- Results announcement: This will take place in mid-August.
- Talent tests: usually held in August (applicants for arts and sports must attend in person).
- Registration confirmation: This takes place in late August and early September.
- Vacancies selection process: The university usually announces a second selection process in September to fill vacant seats.
The selection process:
The selection process is done electronically. Students applying for theoretical specializations (Law, Management, Education) are ranked based on their scores (YÖS has priority, then high school).
As for practical specializations (sports, arts), selection is based on the result of the talent test.
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