ODTÜ APPLICATION CRITERIA FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Last Update 08.02.2019)

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American College Testing (ACT) A minimum score of 27 out of 36. A minimum score of 25 out of 36.

SAT SAT code for METU: 6383

A minimum total score of 1200 out of 1600 in "Math" and "Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Critical Reading in older version)", with a minimum "Math" score of 680 out of 800 for the Faculties of Engineering, Architecture and the scientific programs of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences OR an average of 700 in at least 3 subjects in the SAT Subject (SAT2) test relevant to the program applied for (Math2 must be among subjects for the Faculties of Engineering, Architecture and the scientific programs of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

A minimum total SAT1 score of 1000 out of 1600 in "Math" and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Critical Reading in older version) exams, with a minimum "Math" score of 600 out of 800 for Engineering, Economics and Business Administration programs OR an average of 600 in at least 3 subjects SAT Subject (SAT2) test relevant to the program applied for in the.

International AS and A Levels Qualification

A minimum of AAB in 3 A Levels, two of which shall be relevant to the program applied for. Note 1: If you study more than three A-level subjects, only three of them will be considered in the evaluation. Note 2: Two AS-level (Advanced Subsidiary Level) subjects may be considered in lieu of a nonessential A-level with relevant tariff points. AS-Level subjects must be different from the A-Level subjects.

Having grades between A* and C in 3 A Levels, two of which shall be relevant to the program applied for. Two AS-level (Advanced Subsidiary Level) subjects may be considered in lieu of a nonessential A-level with relevant tariff points. Note: AS-Level subjects must be different from the A-Level subjects.

International Baccalaureate (IB) A diploma of International Baccalaureate with a min. total score of 33 (at least one High Level-HL course relevant to the program applied for should be taken.

A diploma of International Baccalaureate with a min. total score of 28.

International Science Olympiads

A gold, silver or bronze medal in the International Science Olympiads recognized and participated by TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey).

(IOI) The International Olympiad in Informatics

(IBO) The International Biology Olympiad

(IPhO) The International Physics Olympiad

(IChO) The International Chemistry Olympiad

(IMO) The International Mathematical Olympiad

(JBMO) Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad

(BMO) Balkan Mathematical Olympiad

(BOI) Balkan Olympiad in Informatics

A gold, silver or bronze medal in the International Science Olympiads recognized and participated by TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey).

(IOI) The International Olympiad in Informatics

(IBO) The International Biology Olympiad

(IPhO) The International Physics Olympiad

(IChO) The International Chemistry Olympiad

(IMO) The International Mathematical Olympiad

(JBMO) Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad

(BMO) Balkan Mathematical Olympiad

(BOI) Balkan Olympiad in Informatics

BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council) QCF

(Qualification Credit Framework) Diploma

A minimum of DDD grades from the subjects related to the program applied for.

A minimum of DMM grades for the BTEC Extended Diploma and D*D* grades for BTEC Diploma from the subjects related to the program applied for.

Advanced Placement Test (AP) A minimum score of 14 (5, 5, 4) in three, Advanced Placement subjects, 2 of which are relevant to the program applied for.

A minimum score of 12 (4, 4, 4,) in three Advanced Placement subjects, 2 of which are relevant to the program applied for.

Student Selection and Placement

Examination (ÖSYS)

Having obtained scores that would be sufficient for placement to the program applied for in the ÖSYS of the previous year.

Having obtained scores that would be sufficient for placement to the program applied for in the ÖSYS of the previous year.

Afghanistan

Having obtained the minimum %90 percent of the maximum score in Kankor exam in the application year.

Having obtained the minimum %80 percent of the maximum score in Kankor exam in the application year.

Albania

General Secondary Education Certificate (Matura) with a minimum score of 8 out of 10.

General Secondary Education Certificate (Matura) with a minimum score of 7 out of 10.

Algeria

Baccalaureate of Secondary Education in the stream related to the program applied for, with a minimum score of 13 out of 20 for the Humanities stream and 16 out of 20 for other streams.

General Secondary Education Certificate (Baccalaureate) with an average grade of 70% in three relevant subjects for the Engineering, Science and Architecture Programs and an average grade of 60% in three relevant subjects for other programs.

Angola

A minimum average of 16 out of 20 in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Habilitacao Literarias) with at least 16 out of 20 in subjects relevant to the program applied for.

A minimum average of 13 out of 20 in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Habilitacao Literarias) with at least 13 out of 20 in subjects relevant to the program applied for.

Austria

General Secondary Education Certificate (Matura) with a max. score of 2. General Secondary Education Certificate (Matura) with a max. score of 3.

Azerbaijan

A minimum score of 650 out of 700 in the university entrance examination of Azerbaijan (TQDK) in the area of specialization related to the program applied for.

A minimum score of 500 out of 700 in the university entrance examination of Azerbaijan (TQDK) in the area of specialization related to the program applied for.

Bahrain

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 95 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 80 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

Bangladesh

A minimum graduation score of 90 % in 12 grade high school diploma (Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate) in the stream related to the program applied for.

A minimum graduation score of 70 % in 12 grade high school diploma (Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate) in the stream related to the program applied for.

Belgium

A minimum graduation score of %80 in diplomas of Van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs or Certificate d’Enseignment Secondair Superieur.

A minimum graduation score of %70 in diplomas of Van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs or Certificate d’Enseignment Secondair Superieur.

Bosnia and Hercegovina

A minimum graduation score of 90 % in General Secondary Education Certificate (Matura).

A minimum graduation score of 70 % in General Secondary Education Certificate (Matura).

Bulgaria

A minimum graduation score of 5.5 (excellent) out of 6 in General Secondary Education Certificate (Matura) – The second subject should be Math for the Faculties of Engineering, Architecture and the scientific programs of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and it should be a relevant subject for other programs.

A minimum graduation score of 4.5 (very good) out of 6 in General Secondary Education Certificate (Matura) – The second subject should be Math for the Faculties of Engineering, Architecture and the scientific programs of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and it should be a relevant subject for other programs.

Cameroon

Baccalaureate with a minimum score of 14 out of 20, or at least three Advanced Level passes in the Cameroon General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with a minimum grade of B in two subjects relevant to the program applied for.

Baccalaureate with a minimum score of 12 out of 20, or at least three Advanced Level passes in the Cameroon General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with a minimum grade of C in two subjects relevant to the program applied for.

Denmark

A minimum score of 10 out of 12 in Student Examination (Studentereksamen)

A minimum score of 10 out of 13 in Student Examination (Studentereksamen)

Egypt

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 90 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 70 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

Finland

A minimum score of M (magna cum laude approbatur) in the National Matriculation Examination (Ylioppilastutkinto / studenteksamen) exam

A minimum score of C (cum laude approbatur) in the National Matriculation Examination (Ylioppilastutkinto / studenteksamen) exam

France

French Baccalaureate with a minimum score of 14 out of 20 in the stream related to the program applied for.

French Baccalaureate with a minimum score of 12 out of 20 in the stream related to the program applied for.

Gambia

A maximum total score of 15 in five subjects, three of which related to the program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC - SSCE).

A maximum total score of 21 in five subjects, three of which related to the program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC - SSCE).

Germany

A maximum overall grade of 2.3 in the ABITUR. A maximum overall grade of 3 in the ABITUR, and a minimum score of 8 out of 15 in the subjects related to the program applied for.

Ghana

A maximum total score of 15 in five subjects, three of which related to the program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC - SSCE).

A maximum total score of 21 in five subjects, three of which related to the program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC - SSCE).

Greece

A minimum average of 16 out of 20 in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Apolytirion of Lykeo).

A minimum average of 14 out of 20 in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Apolytirion of Lykeo).

India

A minimum graduation score of 75 % in the stream related to the program applied for, in the following 12 grade high school diplomas: Higher Secondary School Certificates - Indian School Certificate (ISC) / Intermediate Certificate / Higher School Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate / All India Senior School Certificate / Pre-University course - awarded on completion of Standard XII.

A minimum graduation score of 60 % in the stream related to the program applied for, in the following 12 grade high school diplomas: Higher Secondary School Certificates - Indian School Certificate (ISC) / Intermediate Certificate / Higher School Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate / All India Senior School Certificate / Pre-University course - awarded on completion of Standard XII.

Indonesia

A minimum score of 53 out of 60 in Ujian Nasional (UN) exam or a minimum score of 8.5 out of 10 in the related subjects in Surat Keterangan Hasil Ujian Nasional (SKHUN) exam.

A minimum score of 40 out of 60 in Ujian Nasional (UN) exam or a minimum score of 6.5 out of 10 in the related subjects in Surat Keterangan Hasil Ujian Nasional (SKHUN) exam.

Iraq

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 95 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 75 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

Iran

A minimum average score of 18 out of 20 in the General Secondary Education Examination (Dabiristan-4 year secondary) OR a minimum average score of 18 out of 20 in the General Secondary Education Examination (Dabiristan-3 year secondary) and in the Pre-university Education (Pishdaneshgahi).

A minimum average score of 14 out of 20 in the General Secondary Education Examination (Dabiristan-4 year secondary) OR a minimum average score of 14 out of 20 in the General Secondary Education Examination in the Pre-university Education (Pishdaneshgahi).

Ivory Coast

General Secondary Education Certificate (Baccalauréat Général) in the stream related to the program applied for, with a minimum score of 320 for the General Sciences and Life Sciences streams, and 280 for other streams out of 400.

General Secondary Education Certificate (Baccalauréat Général) in the stream related to the program applied for, with a minimum score of 280 for the General Sciences and Life Sciences streams, and 240 for other streams out of 400.

Jordan

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 90 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 70 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

Kazakhstan

A minimum total score of 90 out of 100 in four subjects (excluding the score of the additional Russian or Kazakh language as different from the high school medium of instruction) in the Unified National Testing (ENT) taken before June 2017, OR A minimum total score of 120 out of 140 in five subjects including 2 optional subjects relevant to the program applied for in the Unified National Testing (ENT) taken in or after June 2017.

A minimum total score of 70 out of 100 in four subjects (excluding the score of the additional Russian or Kazakh language as different from the high school medium of instruction) in the Unified National Testing (ENT) taken before June 2017, OR A minimum total score of 85 out of 140 in five subjects including 2 optional subjects relevant to the program applied for in the Unified National Testing (ENT) taken in or after June 2017.

Kenya

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum average grade of "B+", and at least 44 points earned in four subjects related to the program applied for.

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum average grade of "B-", and at least 36 points earned in four subjects related to the program applied for.

Kosovo

A minimum grade of 4.9 out of 5 in Diplome per kryerjen e shkolles se mesme te pergjithshme – gjimnazin

A minimum grade of 4 out of 5 in Diplome per kryerjen e shkolles se mesme te pergjithshme – gjimnazin

Kuwait

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 85 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 70 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

Kyrgyzstan

A minimum score of 205 out of 250 in the National University Entrance Examination (ORT).

A minimum score of 160 out of 250 in the National University Entrance Examination (ORT).

Lebanon

General Secondary Education Certificate (Baccalaureate) in the stream related to the program applied for, with a minimum score of 16 out of 20 for the General Sciences and Life Sciences streams, and 13 out of 20 for other streams.

General Secondary Education Certificate (Baccalaureate) with an average grade of 70% in three relevant subjects for the Engineering, Science and Architecture Programs and an average grade of 60% in three relevant subjects for other programs.

Liberia

A maximum total score of 15 in five subjects, three of which related to the program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC - SSCE).

A maximum total score of 21 in five subjects, three of which related to the program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC - SSCE).

Libya

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 95 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 80 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

Macedonia

General Secondary Education Certificate (Matura) with a minimum grade of 4 out of 5.

General Secondary Education Certificate (Matura) with a minimum grade of 3 out of 5.

Malaysia

Minimum grades of A-B-B in three subjects, two of which being relevant to the program applied for in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Examination.

Minimum grades of BBC in three subjects, two of which being relevant to the program applied for in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Examination.

Mongolia

A minimum score of at least 660 out of 800 in the National University Entrance Examination in each of the four areas related to the program applied for.

A minimum score of at least 600 out of 800 in the National University Entrance Examination in each of the four areas related to the program applied for.

Morocco

Baccalaureate of Secondary Education in the stream related to the program applied for, with a minimum score of 13 out of 20 for the Arts and Humanities stream and 16 out of 20 for other streams.

General Secondary Education Certificate (Baccalaureate) with an average grade of 70% in three relevant subjects for the Engineering, Science and Architecture Programs and an average grade of 60% in three relevant subjects for other programs.

The Netherlands

A minimum grade of 7 out of 10 in one of the following diplomas: MAVO / HAVO / VWO.

A minimum grade of 6 out of 10 in one of the following diplomas: MAVO / HAVO / VWO.

Nigeria

A maximum total score of 15 in five subjects, three of which related to the program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC - SSCE) or a maximum total score of 11 in five subjects, three of which related to the program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate Examination (NECO - SSCE).

A maximum total score of 21 in five subjects, three of which related to the program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC - SSCE) or a maximum total score of 21 in five subjects, three of which related to the program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate Examination (NECO - SSCE).

Norway

A minimum grade of 4.5 out of 6 in the Norwegian Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate.

A minimum grade of 4 out of 6 in the Norwegian Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate.

Oman

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 90 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 70 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

Pakistan

A minimum graduation score of 90 % in 12 grade high school diploma (Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate) in the stream related to the program applied for.

A minimum graduation score of 70 % in 12 grade high school diploma (Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate) in the stream related to the program applied for.

Palestine

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 85 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 70 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

People’s Republic of China

A minimum University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) score of 550 out of 750 in the stream related to the program applied for, or a minimum score of 85 % in the 12 grade Senior Secondary School Certificate.

A minimum University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) score of 500 out of 750 in the stream related to the program applied for, or a minimum score of 75 % in the 12 grade Senior Secondary School Certificate.

Qatar

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 95 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 80 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

Russian Federation

A minimum average of 70% in the Unified State Examination (EGE) in three subjects with at least two subjects relevant to the program applied for, including advanced math subject for the Faculties of Engineering, Architecture and the scientific programs of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

A minimum average of 60% in the Unified State Examination (EGE) in three subjects with at least two subjects relevant to the program applied for, including advanced math subject for the Faculties of Engineering, Architecture and the scientific programs of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

Rwanda

At least three Advanced Level principal passes in the Rwanda Advanced General Secondary Certificate Examination with a minimum grade of A in two subjects relevant to the program applied for.

At least three Advanced Level principal passes in the Rwanda Advanced General Secondary Certificate Examination with a minimum grade of B in two subjects relevant to the program applied for.

Saudi Arabia

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 95 % in the stream related to the program applied for, and a minimum of 90 % from the Qudurat Test.

A minimum of 70 % from the Qudurat Test.

Senegal

Diplome du Baccalaureat 16/20 (80%) in the stream related to the program applied for.

Diplome du Baccalaureat 12/20 (60%) in the stream related to the program applied for.

Sierra Leone

A maximum total score of 15 in five subjects, three of which related to the program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC - SSCE).

A maximum total score of 21 in five subjects, three of which related to the program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC - SSCE).

South Korea

A minimum average of 75% in College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) [Suneung] including at least one relevant subject in type B.

A minimum average of 65% in College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) [Suneung] including at least one relevant subject in type B.

Sri Lanka

At least three subjects relevant to the program applied for in the Sri Lanka GCE-AL (Sri Lanka G.C.E Advanced Level Examination) with minimum grades A-B-B.

At least three subjects relevant to the program applied for in the Sri Lanka GCE Advanced Level Examination with minimum grades BCC.

Sudan

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 95 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 70 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

Sweden

A minimum grade of C in the Swedish School Leaving Diploma (FSFG) in the subjects related to the program applied for.

A minimum grade of D in the Swedish School Leaving Diploma (FSFG) in the subjects related to the program applied for.

Syria

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 95 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 70 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

Tanzania

A “Division One” pass (pass in General Studies and pass with not more than 9 points in three subjects taken at the principal level) in the stream related to the program applied for in the Tanzanian Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE).

A "Division Two" pass (pass in General Studies, not less than two principal passes, and not more than 12 points in three subjects taken at the principal level) in the stream related to the program applied for in the Tanzanian Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE).

Tunisia

Baccalaureate of Secondary Education in the stream related to the program applied for, with a minimum score of 13 out of 20 for the Literature stream and 16 out of 20 for other streams.

General Secondary Education Certificate (Baccalaureate) with an average grade of 70% in three relevant subjects for the Engineering, Science and Architecture Programs and an average grade of 60% in three relevant subjects for other programs.

Uganda

At least three Advanced Level principal passes in the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education Examination (UACE) with a minimum grade of B in two subjects relevant to the program applied for.

At least three Advanced Level principal passes in the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education Examination (UACE) with a minimum grade of C in two subjects relevant to the program applied for.

Ukraine

A minimum average grade of 180 out of 200 in at least two subjects relevant to the program applied for, in the Ukrainian “External Independent Test (OZN)”.

A minimum average grade of 165 out of 200 in at least two subjects relevant to the program applied for, in the Ukrainian "External Independent Test (OZN)".

United Arab Emirates

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 95 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 80 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

United Kingdom

A minimum of AAB in 3 A Levels, two of which shall be relevant to the program applied for. Note 1: If you study more than three A-level subjects, only three of them will be considered in the evaluation. Note 2: Two AS-level (Advanced Subsidiary Level) subjects may be considered in lieu of a nonessential A-level with relevant tariff points. AS-Level subjects must be different from the A-Level subjects.

Having grades between A* and C in 3 A Levels, two of which shall be relevant to the program applied for. Two AS-level (Advanced Subsidiary Level) subjects may be considered in lieu of a nonessential A-level with relevant tariff points. Note: AS-Level subjects must be different from the A-Level subjects.

Yemen

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 95 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of 80 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

Zambia

Applicants who passed Secondary School Certificate Exam (SCE) and obtained at least 3 points (B, Merit) in 3 subjects related to the program applied for.

Applicants who passed Secondary School Certificate Exam (SCE) and obtained at least 4 points (B, Merit) in 3 subjects related to the program applied for.

Zimbabwe

A minimum of one "A" and two "B" grades from three ZIMSEC A-Levels in the subjects related to the program applied for.

A minimum of one "B" and two "C" grades from three ZIMSEC A-Levels in the subjects related to the program applied for.