Find answers to the Frequently Asked Questions for International Students interested in studying at Bayburt University. 

1) Can I apply to Bayburt University as an international student?
Yes. You can apply to international student quotas both at undergraduate and graduate levels.

2) Can I apply with an exam in order to study at one of the undergraduate programs of Bayburt University as an international student?
Yes. You can apply with all The Foreign Student Examinations (TR-YÖS) which takes place every year.

3) What is the minimum score required to apply with the TR-YÖS exam?
You must have at least 30% of the total score.

4) If I pass the minimum score, will I be directly placed?
No. Meeting the minimum score only gives you the right to make program choices. Placement depends on the program quota and the country quota.

5) Is the TR-YÖS the only way to apply?
No. You can also apply with your high school diploma. However, in this case, your GPA must be at least 65 out of 100.

6) What is the country quota?
In each undergraduate program, candidates from a single country can only make up a maximum of 20% of the international student quota.

7) Can I apply with a TR-YÖS result from previous years?
Yes. You can apply if your result is still valid.

8) Can I get a student visa/residence permit after registration?
Yes. All international students registered at Bayburt University are eligible to apply for a student visa and residence permit.

9) I am outside Türkiye. Can someone else submit my documents?
Yes. Registration can be done with a notarized power of attorney approved by a Turkish consulate.

10) Can I send my documents by email or post?
No. Applications must be submitted only through the online application system.

11) What are the tuition fees?
You can find tuition fees for international students at the following link:
👉 https://bayburt.edu.tr/tr/harc-ucretleri-1

12) Can I pay the annual tuition fee in two installments?
Yes. Tuition can be paid per semester.

13) Are there scholarship opportunities?
No. Bayburt University does not offer scholarships.

14) Where can I follow the application dates and results?
👉 2025–2026 Academic Year Calendar

15) How can I apply?
👉 Online Application System
Applications will be open between June 16, 2025 and August 31, 2025.

16) I uploaded my documents. What should I do next?
Your documents will be evaluated. This process takes about one week. If your documents are complete and your score is sufficient, you will be placed.

17) How is the registration process carried out?
You need to apply to the International Relations Office with the following documents:

• High school diploma and its notarized Turkish translation
• Transcript and its notarized Turkish translation
• 2 recent passport-size photos
• Equivalency certificate
• Valid passport
• Exam result document (if any)
• Turkish Proficiency Certificate (BAYÜTÖMER, Yunus Emre, etc.)

18) What is the Equivalency Certificate and how can I get it?
It is a document showing that your diploma is equivalent to a Turkish high school diploma. It can be obtained from the Provincial Directorate of National Education or Turkish foreign missions.
👉 https://edenklik.meb.gov.tr/

19) Is there a registration guide?
Yes. You can access the guide prepared in 5 languages at the following link:
👉 International Student Registration Guide

20) How can I obtain a residence permit?
You must submit the required documents to our office and follow the steps in the guide.
To access the Residence Permit Guide:
👉 https://bayburt.edu.tr/en/residence-permit-guide-for-international-students

21) Can students without legal entry or stay in Türkiye register?
No. Students who have not legally entered or do not have legal stay rights in the Republic of Türkiye cannot be registered.

22) What is the language of instruction?
The language of instruction in associate and undergraduate programs is Turkish. Therefore, Turkish proficiency is required.

23) What are the Turkish proficiency requirements?

• Associate degree: Minimum B1
• Bachelor’s degree: Minimum B2
• Students must reach C1 level before graduation.

24) Are Turkish Proficiency Certificates from other universities valid?
Yes. Certificates must have a QR code or wet signature.
Accepted certificates:

• Yunus Emre Institute Certificate
• TÖMER certificates from universities affiliated with YÖK (Council of Higher Education)

25) What if I do not meet the required Turkish level?
You must attend Turkish language courses at BAYÜTÖMER.
Further Information about BAYÜTÖMER;
👉 https://bayburt.edu.tr/en/turkce-ogretimi-bayutomer 

26) How can I apply for graduate programs (Master’s/PhD)?
Applications to Master’s and PhD programs at Bayburt University are managed by the Graduate School.
Please check the website for application conditions, quotas, and dates:
👉 https://bayburt.edu.tr/tr/lisansustu-egitim

27) How can I reach Bayburt from the airport when I arrive in Türkiye?
The nearest airports to Bayburt are Erzurum and Trabzon. You can travel from these airports to Bayburt by bus or private transfer.
For assistance, contact the International Relations Office.

28) Can I change my department/program after registration?
Yes. After completing your registration, you can request a change within 15 days if there is an available quota in the desired program. The change can be made once only with the approval of the commission.

29) Are there dormitory options at the university?
Yes. Bayburt University students can stay in public or private dormitories.
To apply for KYK dormitories (government dorms), visit the Ministry of Youth and Sports website:
👉 https://kygm.gsb.gov.tr/yurtmudurlukleri

30) When do classes start after registration?
Class start dates are announced in the academic calendar each year.
👉 https://www.bayburt.edu.tr/tr/akademik-takvim-10

For more information, please contact:
Bayburt University International Relations Office
📧 international@bayburt.edu.tr