International Relations Office

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (Prospective and Current Student Guide)

Established in 2011, Alanya University is a prestigious higher education institution. It offers students an innovative educational vision with its academic achievements, international recognition, and a multicultural campus environment.

Tuition fees for international students are determined on an annual basis. Payments can generally be made in per-semester or annual installments. For detailed information about current fees and payment plans, you can visit our university's website or contact the International Relations Office.

Our university hosts numerous active student clubs operating in various fields such as sports, arts, music, and science. Entirely led by student initiatives, these clubs organize festivals and social responsibility projects that enrich campus life. Additionally, the Alanya Youth Center, located very close to our campus, is an ideal social space for our students, offering free foreign language, art, and sports courses (including beach sports).

Our university offers local and international internship opportunities to its students. Through protocols established with leading companies and institutions in the sector, our students can gain professional experience during their studies. Our Career Center actively guides students in finding internships and planning their careers.

Our university accepts students within the budget and quotas allocated by the National Agency for each academic year. Students from all departments with bilateral agreements are eligible to apply for the Erasmus+ program.

The main requirements for the Erasmus+ Program are:

• Being a full-time registered student at our university.

• Having a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.20/4.00 for Associate and Bachelor's degree students.

• Having a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50/4.00 for Master's and PhD students.

• Having a sufficient ECTS credit load (30 ECTS) for study mobility.

Yes. A student can benefit from the Erasmus+ Study and Traineeship Mobility with a grant for a maximum of 36 months in total, with up to 12 months at each level of study (Associate/Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD).

Our students can go to our partner institutions in various European countries listed in the "Erasmus+ Bilateral Agreements" section on our official website.

On our campus, we have a health unit (infirmary) for the basic health needs of our students and a support unit offering psychological counseling services. Our office also provides necessary guidance regarding "General Health Insurance (GSS)" or "Private Health Insurance," which is mandatory for international students to benefit fully from inpatient and outpatient treatment services and to obtain a residence permit.

It is a legal requirement for all international students studying in Türkiye to have valid health insurance (Private Health Insurance or SGK General Health Insurance) in order to obtain a residence permit. The cost of the insurance policy is the student's responsibility; however, our International Relations Office guides students in determining the most suitable insurance options and issuing the policy.

The documents required depending on the academic level applied for are:

• A copy of the passport page containing identity information.

• For Associate and Bachelor's Degree Applications: High School Diploma (original and certified translation) and the High School Equivalency Certificate to be obtained from the Ministry of National Education (MEB).

• For Master's Degree Applications: Bachelor's Degree Diploma and official Transcript (originals and certified translations).

• A valid English or Turkish language proficiency certificate, if available (TOEFL IBT, PTE, YDS/YÖKDİL, TÖMER, etc.).

• Study Visa (for countries where it is required).

Various accommodation alternatives are available around the campus for our students. There are affordable contracted apart-hotels and private student dormitories directed by our university. Students can also evaluate the wide range of rental apartment options Alanya has to offer. During the registration and orientation process, our International Relations Office provides consultancy to students on finding reliable accommodation.

Alanya is a lively city throughout all four seasons, standing out with its sea, nature, and history. Our students can engage in water and beach sports (such as the International Triathlon and Beach Volleyball tournaments) on world-famous beaches, explore historical sites like Alanya Castle, and benefit from the cultural infrastructure provided by the municipality at discounted rates or for free.

Our university conducts Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degree programs in many different disciplines. You can find the most detailed information about all our active departments, curriculum content, and course catalogs on the academic units page of our university's official website.

Yes. Our International Relations Office provides administrative support and counseling services at all stages, such as admissions, residence permit (e-İkamet), accommodation, equivalency processes, and campus orientation for incoming students.

The language of instruction at our university is either 100% English or 100% Turkish, depending on the relevant program.

• English Programs: Students who do not hold a valid international/national English proficiency certificate or fail the Proficiency Exam conducted by our University's School of Foreign Languages (YDYO) are placed in a one-year "English Preparatory Program." The preparatory class is not included in the normal period of study. The final decisions regarding exemption and level placement are entirely the responsibility of the YDYO.

• Turkish Programs: Students enrolled in programs taught in Turkish must have an official Turkish Proficiency Certificate (TÖMER) to start their departments. Students who do not have an adequate certificate are granted a one-year period to obtain it. (This certificate is not required for those who completed their high school education in Türkiye or at a Turkish high school abroad.)

Yes, there is a 70% mandatory attendance requirement for classes in the Preparatory Program.

Yes. You can improve your language skills by registering for the Preparatory Exemption Course organized by Alanya University. This program covers exam strategies and grammar studies for reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Our university's English Proficiency Exam consists of five main sections (listening, reading, grammar, writing, and speaking). You can review the YDYO website for sample exams.

Students can improve themselves by choosing different foreign languages from the elective language course pool (Russian, German, etc.), to the extent allowed by the curriculum of their academic programs.

Our library is open every weekday between 08:30 and 17:30. To support the intensive study pace of our students, working hours are extended to 08:30 - 00:00 during midterm, final, and project submission periods.

The Alanya University Career Center actively works to integrate our graduating students and alumni into the business world. Our students' job search processes are supported through career counseling, resume writing workshops, interview simulations, and career fairs organized on campus.

Your academic advisors (faculty members) in your department and our Career Center experts provide professional consultancy regarding sector dynamics, vocational orientations, and career opportunities.

Yes. It is a legal requirement for international students entering Türkiye to apply through the e-İkamet system at https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/ within their legal period immediately after completing their university registration.

In accordance with the protocol between the Directorate General of Migration Management and YÖK; our students who have filled out the application form must submit the required documents to our International Relations Office on campus without waiting for the appointment date provided by the system. The documents are submitted to the Migration Management by us collectively. Legal Reminder: Our university's role is strictly limited to facilitating the document submission. The accuracy of the information in the application, the completeness of the documents, and the timely payment of fee charges are entirely the student's own legal responsibility.