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Bachelor Students
All undergraduate students have to prove their proficiency in English before they can start the first year of their academic program. International students who are unable to submit the required English language test scores during their application can take the Istanbul Okan University English Proficiency Test upon arrival. Students who fail the test will attend Istanbul Okan University Intensive English Program for one year. This year is not included in the total number of years required for graduation.

Test scores for English proficiency:

  • TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language / Internet-based) 79
  • Istanbul Okan University Proficiency Test 80/100

Students accepted to an academic program taught in Turkish, except for those whose native language is Turkish, have to prove their proficiency in Turkish before they can start the first year of their academic program. Students can take the TOMER test upon arrival. Students, who fail the TOMER test, can take intensive Turkish classes at TOMER or at Istanbul Okan University for a year.

Test score for Turkish proficiency: TOMER A or B level

Master Students
Graduate students accepted to a program taught in English have to prove their proficiency in English before they can start their academic studies. International students who are unable to submit the required English language test scores during their application can take the Istanbul Okan University English Proficiency Test upon arrival. Students who fail the test will attend Istanbul Okan University Intensive English Program for one year. This year is not included in the total number of years required for graduation.

Test scores for general English proficiency:

  • TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language / Internet-based) 72
  • Istanbul Okan University Proficiency Test 60/100.

Students accepted to a graduate program taught in Turkish, except for those whose native language are Turkish, have to prove their proficiency in Turkish before they can start the first year of their academic program. Students can take the TOMER examination upon arrival. Students who fail the TOMER test, can take intensive Turkish classes at TOMER or at Istanbul Okan University for a year.

Test score for Turkish proficiency: TOMER A or B level

Ph.D. Students
Graduate students accepted to a program taught in English have to prove their proficiency in English before they can start their academic studies. International students who are unable to submit the required English language test scores during their application can take the Istanbul Okan University English Proficiency Test upon arrival. Students who fail the test will attend Istanbul Okan University Intensive English Program for one year. This year is not included in the total number of years required for graduation.

Test scores for general English proficiency:

  • TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language / Internet - based) 72
  • Istanbul Okan University Proficiency Test 60 / 100.

Students accepted to a graduate program taught in Turkish, except for those whose native language are Turkish, have to prove their proficiency in Turkish before they can start the first year of their academic program.

Students may apply directly for a doctorate program after successfully completing undergraduate studies. These students may be required to take some extra foundation classes before taking doctorate level courses.

If applicant from selected countries LISTED will be exempt from the English preparatory class but university has a right to test students proficiency in English if required.

EXEMPTION DOCUMENT for UNDERGRADUATES ENGLISH PROGRAM PERCENTAGE NECESSARY GRADE RANGE FOR SCREENING
OPAE B2 100% English Instructed 80
OPAE B1 30% English Instructed 60
YDS / e – YDS 100% English Instructed 75 65-74
30% English Instructed 60 50-59
ETS TOEFL iBT 100% English Instructed 79 69-78
30% English Instructed 72 62-71
PTE – ACADEMIC 100% English Instructed 67 57-66
30% English Instructed 55 45-54
CAE 100% English Instructed B
30% English Instructed C
CPE 100% English Instructed C
30% English Instructed C
iTEP all English Instructed 3.7
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) all English Instructed 550 540-549
ETS TOEFL iTP 100% English Instructed 543 (B2 in each section) If one of the sections is B1
30% English Instructed 460 (B1 in each section) If one of the sections A2+
ETSTOEFL CBT all English Instructed 180 170-179
B2 First ( formerly known as FCE 100% English Instructed B2 160-179 155-159
30% English Instructed B1 140-159 135-139
UNIVERSITY TRANSFER STUDENT 100% English Instructed 80 * Student must present official documentation from their previous Rector (signed and stamped). Student may be subject to a screening test and may be required to take the OPAE if found necessary.
30% English Instructed 60 * Student must present official documentation from their previous Rector (signed and stamped). Student may be subject to a screening test and may be required to take the OPAE if found necessary.
from a country where the native/official language is English, plus the student’s education has been completed in English from that country (minimum 3 years duration) all English Instructed ** Student must have a valid passport from a country on the list & all documents must be original. Each student must have a screening test and may be required to take the OPAE if found necessary.