Admissions For Transfer Students

Download the Application form for Transfer (Turkish & Non-Turkish Students)

1. Students actively studying toward Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (B.A./B.S.) degrees at universities either in Turkey or abroad, who have successfully completed at least one year (two terms) of their education (excluding language preparatory classes) and who have not interrupted their active enrollment in a higher education program for more than a semester prior to their application for transfer, can apply as transfer students. However, transfer to the last two semesters of the undergraduate program is not applicable. Application forms must be submitted to the Registrar's Office within the dates specified in the Academic Calendar. The number of openings and rules of admission designated by various faculties of B.U. are announced by the Registrar's Office prior to the application period. Candidates must successfully provide all documents in order for their application to be considered.

2. English is the official language of instruction at B.U.; therefore, all candidates must provide proof of English proficiency. All applicants need to take one of the examinations listed below and obtain the minimum score indicated.

EXAMINATIONS
BUEPT (Bogazici University English Proficiency Test)
Minimum Score: 60
This test is conducted by the Bogazici University School of Foreign Languages (YADYOK) several times a year. Inquiries concerning the dates of the BUEPT should be made directly to YADYOK. The score received from BUEPT is valid for two years. For more information on BUEPT, please refer to the Home Page of YADYOK at: http://www.yadyok.boun.edu.tr/

USA: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Minimum Score: 550, TWE: 4.5
Computer-based TOEFL: 213, TWE: 4.5
TOEFL IBT Test :79, TWE:24
TOEFL is given at least once a week throughout the year in many countries around the world, and its score is valid for two years. There are two types of TOEFL examinations, and both are valid only with the TWE section.

UK: IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Minimum Score: 7
IELTS is conducted by the British Council, and its score is valid for two years.

3. Documents Required for Application:
a. The completed application form obtained from the Registrar's Office or the University's Home Page.
b. An official copy of the transcript.
c. A photocopy of high school transcript.
d. An official document indicating the applicant's disciplinary record at the university from which he or she is transferring (This only applies to students transferring from Turkish universities).
e. A document demonstrating the applicant's English proficiency.
f. OSYM score card (If OSS or YOS was not taken, international applicants must send their SAT score cards).
g. The receipt of application fee.

Documents concerning application and admission should be addressed to:

Bogazici University
Registrar's Office (Kayit Isleri Sube Mudurlugu)
34342 Bebek
Istanbul - TURKEY
Tel: +90-212-359 4408 or 359 7088
Fax: +90-212-287 0943
e-mail: registr@boun.edu.tr

Application forms, including all the enclosed documents, will not be returned to applicants.

Bogazici University Home Page: http://www.boun.edu.tr/