Quick answers to the questions international applicants ask us most.
Applications for the 2027–2028 academic year open in June 2027. Exact dates will be announced on Deadlines & Calendar.
No. We admit new international students once a year, for the fall semester starting in September. This applies to associate, bachelor’s, master’s and PhD programs.
The application period runs during the summer before the September start. For 2026–2027 it was 1 June – 1 September 2026. The 2027 deadline will be published on Deadlines & Calendar. We recommend applying early to leave time for your visa.
No. Piri Reis University does not charge an application fee, and neither the University nor its agents may ask you for one.
Yes. If some of your documents are not ready yet — for example, if you are still in your final year of high school — you can receive a conditional acceptance. Your admission becomes final once you submit the missing documents.
No. International students receive a tuition discount of 25% or 50% based on GPA. See Scholarships.
Bachelor’s and associate applicants with a high-school GPA of 80 or above (out of 100) receive 50%; a GPA above 65 and below 80 gives 25%. The discount is also available at master’s and PhD level.
For the normal duration of your program. If you exceed the normal period of study, you lose the discount.
No. The discount reduces tuition only; no monthly or annual stipend is paid, and accommodation and living costs are not covered.
Yes, the 50% discount also applies to the English Preparatory School year.
Yes. Türkiye Scholarship holders can study at Piri Reis University and can also benefit from our GPA-based tuition discount.
We accept a wide range of national and international qualifications — see the full list with minimum scores on Accepted Exams & Scores. Qualifications not listed there are evaluated under Council of Higher Education (YÖK) rules.
No. SAT and TR-YÖS are only two of many accepted options. You can also apply with your national school-leaving exam, or with a high-school GPA of at least 2.50 / 4.00.
For associate and bachelor’s programs, the minimum depends on your qualification (see Accepted Exams & Scores); the general high-school GPA route requires at least 2.50 / 4.00. For master’s and PhD programs, the minimum previous-degree GPA is 2.50 / 4.00.
Foreign nationals who did not complete their entire high school in Türkiye, and some other groups. See Who Can Apply.
No. IELTS (in any form) and Cambridge C1 Advanced are not accepted. We accept TOEFL iBT (84), PTE Academic (71), E-TEP (58), YDS (70) and YÖKDİL (70).
Yes. An English certificate is not required to apply. If you do not have one, you can take the University’s English Proficiency Exam or attend the English Preparatory School.
Only if you do not meet the English requirement. You are exempt if English is an official language of your country, if you completed high school in the USA, if you pass our English Proficiency Exam, or if you hold an accepted score. See Language Requirements.
It depends on the program and level. See the full table on Tuition Fees.
The English preparatory year is charged separately, at the same rate as the tuition of your chosen program.
Yes. Admitted students pay a non-refundable admission deposit of USD 2,000.
No. Tuition cannot be paid in instalments.
We offer a bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, taught 100% in English, which covers software, artificial intelligence and data. There is no separate Computer Science, AI or Software Engineering degree.
Yes. Maritime Transportation & Management Engineering (bachelor’s, in English) trains deck officers, and Maritime Transportation (Deck) is a two-year associate program for watchkeeping officers.
Most are. All bachelor’s programs except Law are taught fully in English; some associate and graduate programs are taught in English and Turkish, or in Turkish. Each program page shows its language. See Programs.
After you apply online, the International Office reviews your documents. Admitted students receive an official acceptance letter with a student ID number. See How to Apply.
Your acceptance letter. Take it to the Turkish embassy or consulate in your country, which will tell you its other requirements. Visa-exempt nationals can enter with their passport. See Student Visa & Residence Permit.
You receive your acceptance letter within 15 days.
No. The admission deposit is non-refundable, including if your visa application is refused.
In private or state student dormitories on the Asian side of Istanbul, or in rented flats in Tuzla. See the list of dormitories on Accommodation.
Prices change every year and differ by dormitory and room type, so please contact the dormitories directly.
Yes. Our International Office can answer your questions — contact us.
For associate and bachelor’s programs: your high-school diploma, transcript, passport ID page, a photo and, if you have one, an English certificate. Graduate applicants upload their degree diplomas and transcripts instead. See Required Documents.
Associate and bachelor’s students need it at registration, not when applying. See Diploma Equivalency.
They are enough to apply. At registration you bring the originals and notarised translations, plus the other registration documents listed on Required Documents.
No, foreign nationals cannot obtain a Turkish seaman’s book.
In Maritime Transportation & Management Engineering (bachelor’s), students complete 12 months of sea training on real vessels. In Marine Engineering (bachelor’s), the 12 months of practical training are split between 6 months in workshops and 6 months at sea. In the associate maritime programs, sea training is completed after graduation.
Our maritime programs follow STCW 2010 and meet the training requirements for officer certification. The certificate of competency itself is issued by a national maritime administration after the required sea service and exams.
The University supports students in finding a placement on a ship for their sea training.
Write to our International Office — we usually reply within two business days.