FAQ
Questions for International Students
1. What is the language of instruction at your university?
The language of instruction at Mersin University is Turkish, except for programs offering 100% foreign language instruction and at least 30% foreign language instruction. Information on programs offering 30% and 100% foreign language instruction can be found in the quota table in the student admission announcement.
2. Which exams are accepted for international student applications?
Accepted exams include TRYÖS, ACT, GCE (A Level), French Baccalaureate, and TQDK. Students placed in diploma programs that accept students through the Special Talent Exam are also subject to the Special Talent Exam.
3. What is the required Turkish proficiency level to begin studying?
A minimum Turkish proficiency level of B2 is required to start education. Students starting at B2 level must reach C1 or C2 within 2 years. Those below B2 will be directly placed in a Turkish Preparatory Class.
4. When do Mersin University international student applications begin?
You can follow the websites of Mersin University Student Affairs Department and the International Student Office for application dates.
5. How are international student applications made to your university?
Applications for our university’s associate and undergraduate programs are made online. The Online Application will be accessible on the "Announcements" section of the International Student Office website (https://uluslararasi.mersin.edu.tr/) during the announced dates. You must scan the required documents and upload them to the application system.
6. I have been accepted as an international student at your university. What should I do for registration?
You need to prepare your registration documents and personally visit the Student Affairs Department within the dates announced in the official registration notice published on the Student Affairs Department website.
7. I cannot come for registration. Can someone else register on my behalf?
You must provide a notarized power of attorney to the person who will complete your registration. The power of attorney must state that the person is authorized to register at Mersin University and collect the documents issued in your name.
8. I am under 18 years old. Can I register?
Applicants under 18 can register with a Guardianship Document obtained from official authorities.
9. What is the duration of study for the programs at your university?
- Associate degree programs: 2 years
- Undergraduate programs: 4 years
- Faculty of Medicine: 6 years
- Faculty of Dentistry and Faculty of Pharmacy: 5 years
- Master’s programs: 2 years
- Doctorate programs: 4 years
10. I am a Turkish citizen studying high school abroad. Can I apply to your university?
Those who completed their secondary education (high school) entirely in a foreign country (excluding TRNC) in Turkish schools recognized by the Ministry of National Education can apply under the regulations for students accepted from abroad.
11. I hold dual citizenship. Do I need to renounce my Turkish citizenship to apply?
If your first nationality is Turkish, you must have completed your secondary education abroad to apply. However, if your second nationality is Turkish, you do not need to renounce your Turkish citizenship.
12. How can I obtain General Health Insurance (SGK)?
You must apply to the SGK Mersin Provincial Directorate within 3 months of your official registration date with your Student Certificate.
13. Are there dormitory/accommodation options?
There are many state and private dormitories both inside and outside the campus.
General Questions
1. How can I freeze my registration?
If you need to take a break from your education due to an excuse, you must submit a petition with supporting documents to your Department Secretariat. A leave of absence can be granted for a minimum of one and a maximum of two semesters at a time. The period of leave is not counted towards the duration of study. During this time, students cannot benefit from student rights.
2. I want to withdraw my registration. What should I do?
Students who wish to voluntarily withdraw from the university must complete the "MEÜ.EÖ.FR-028/00 Student Disenrollment Form" (available from the Registrar’s Office), have it signed by their Advisor, Department Head, Dean or School Director, and the Library and Documentation Department Head, and submit it to the Registrar’s Office.
3. I lost my student ID card. What should I do?
Students who lose their ID card must fill out the "MEÜKART Student ID Card Form" and apply to the KGS unit to obtain a new ID card.
4. How can I handle my military service procedures?
Your department’s Student Affairs Unit directly handles students' military deferment procedures. If there are any issues or if you wish to cancel the deferment, you should contact your department’s Student Affairs Office.
Questions About Course Registration
1. What happens if I fail to register for courses on time?
Students who do not register for courses cannot attend classes, take exams, or benefit from student rights. This period is still counted towards the study duration. Late registrations (with valid excuses) can be made by submitting a written application to the Department Head during the first week of classes as stated in the academic calendar.
2. What should I do if I make a mistake during course registration?
Errors made during course registration can be corrected with the assistance of your academic advisor during the first week of classes as stated in the academic calendar.
Lateral Transfer
1. Who is not eligible for transfer?
Transfers to the preparatory class of associate and undergraduate degree programs, the first and last semesters of associate degree programs, and the first two and last two semesters of undergraduate degree programs are not possible based on the General Weighted Grade Point Average (GPA).
2. When are lateral transfer application dates?
Lateral transfers are carried out twice each academic year (Fall and Spring) on dates specified in the academic calendar.
- Fall Semester: Students can apply for transfers based on GPA or Central Placement Scores (Article 1) using "MEÜ.EÖ.FR-004/00 Transfer Petition Form" or "MEÜ.EÖ.FR-322 Transfer with Central Placement Score Form" to the Registrar’s Office.
- Spring Semester: Students will not be admitted to undergraduate and associate degree programs based on the Central Placement Score (Additional Article 1). Furthermore, students will not be admitted to undergraduate programs based on the Cumulative Weighted Grade Point Average (CGPA). Students applying to associate degree programs must apply to the relevant unit by completing the MEÜ.EÖ.FR-004/00 Lateral Transfer Petition Form between the dates specified in our University's Academic Calendar.
3. Is it possible to transfer from another university in Turkey?
- Applicants applying for transfer from a domestic higher education institution to our University's Associate and Undergraduate degree programs must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 60.00 out of 100 in the program they are enrolled in. The number of courses taken from previous semesters cannot exceed the number of courses in the semester in which the transfer is being made. Transfers will not be accepted for students who need to take more courses.
- Students who have been centrally placed by ÖSYM into a diploma program which they are registered in another higher education institution may apply for lateral transfer at the beginning of the fall semester of each academic year, on the dates specified in the academic calendar, within the scope of the Additional Article 1 of the Regulation on Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs, Double Majors, Minors and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfers in Higher Education Institutions, provided that their central placement scores are equal to or higher than the base score of the diploma program they wish to transfer to at Mersin University in the relevant year.
4. Is it possible to transfer from a university abroad?
Candidates applying for transfer from a higher education institution abroad to our University's Associate and Undergraduate degree programs must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 60.00 out of 100 in their current program. The number of courses taken from previous semesters cannot exceed the number of courses in the semester in which the transfer is being made. Transfers will not be accepted for students who need to take more courses.
5. When are graduate transfer application dates?
Students who will apply for Graduate Student Admission and Graduate Transfer to our University in the Fall and Spring Semesters of each Academic Year will be able to do so by applying to the relevant institute between the dates specified in our University's Academic Calendar.
Questions About Special Student Status
1. When can I apply for special student status?
You can apply to the unit where you want to be a special student until the Last Day for Special Student Applications, which is determined in the Academic Calendar prepared by our University for each Academic Year.
2. What are the requirements for special student status?
To qualify for a Special Student status, you or a first-degree relative must provide a medical report from a fully equipped public hospital, document your union through a marriage contract, and document your status as a victim of terrorism. Any other excuse requires a positive opinion from the relevant unit.
Questions About Disciplinary Procedures
1. Which regulation governs disciplinary actions?
They are governed by the "Higher Education Institutions Student Disciplinary Regulation."
2. When is a disciplinary investigation conducted?
Disciplinary investigations are conducted when students commit offenses specified under the title "Disciplinary Penalties and Disciplinary Offenses Requiring Disciplinary Penalties" in the Student Disciplinary Regulations of Higher Education Institutions.
3. Can disciplinary penalties be appealed?
Disciplinary penalties imposed by disciplinary authorities and boards may be appealed to the university administrative committee within fifteen days. In the event of an appeal, the university administrative committee, which is the appeal authority, will issue a final decision on the appeal within fifteen days. In the event of an appeal, the university administrative committee will review the decision and either accept or reject the penalty as is. In the event of a rejection, the disciplinary board or the authorized disciplinary authority will decide on the appeal, taking into account the grounds for rejection. Penalties imposed in accordance with this regulation may be appealed to administrative courts without exercising the right to appeal.
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4. When are disciplinary penalties removed from records?
They are not removed unless there is a general amnesty law.
5. When is a student informed of a disciplinary investigation?
The disciplinary investigation begins on the first working day following the incident's discovery. An investigator is appointed, and the investigation is concluded no later than fifteen days from the date of approval.
6. Who conducts the disciplinary investigation?
Disciplinary investigations can be initiated by the authorized officers of each unit, who may conduct the investigation themselves or by appointing an investigator or investigators; if deemed necessary, they may also request the appointment of an investigator from another higher education institution.
7. Who else is notified of the disciplinary decision?
The outcome of the disciplinary investigation is not only reported to the student, but also to the scholarship or loan provider and the higher education institution. If a student is expelled, a written notification is also sent to all higher education institutions, the Council of Higher Education, Student Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM), security authorities, and the relevant military recruiting office.
Questions About Summer School
1. When is the Summer School held?
Starting from the 2025–2026 Academic Year, summer school will not be offered at our university.
2. How can I take summer school courses from another university?
To take courses from other higher education institutions, the following conditions must be met:
- The minimum entrance score of the program at the university where the course will be taken must be equal to or higher than the central placement score of the student’s enrolled program in the year of admission.
- The language of instruction of the enrolled program and the language of the summer course must be the same.
- The adequacy and relevance of the courses taken from other higher education institutions are determined by the sub-unit board in accordance with Mersin University’s Exemption and Adaptation Procedures Directive.