ODTÜ APPLICATION CRITERIA FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Last Update 08.02.

2019)
ANKARA CAMPUS NORTHERN CYPRUS CAMPUS
American College Testing (ACT) A minimum score of 27 out of 36. A minimum score of 25 out of 36.
A minimum total score of 1200 out of 1600 in "Math" and "Evidence-
Based Reading and Writing (Critical Reading in older version)", with a A minimum total SAT1 score of 1000 out of 1600 in "Math" and Evidence-
minimum "Math" score of 680 out of 800 for the Faculties of Engineering, Based Reading and Writing (Critical Reading in older version) exams, with
SAT Architecture and the scientific programs of the Faculty of Arts and a minimum "Math" score of 600 out of 800 for Engineering, Economics
SAT code for METU: 6383 Sciences OR an average of 700 in at least 3 subjects in the SAT Subject and Business Administration programs OR an average of 600 in at least 3
(SAT2) test relevant to the program applied for (Math2 must be among subjects SAT Subject (SAT2) test relevant to the program applied for in
subjects for the Faculties of Engineering, Architecture and the scientific the.
programs of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
A minimum of AAB in 3 A Levels, two of which shall be relevant to the
program applied for. Having grades between A* and C in 3 A Levels, two of which shall be
Note 1: If you study more than three A-level subjects, only three of them relevant to the program applied for. Two AS-level (Advanced Subsidiary
International AS and A Levels
will be considered in the evaluation. Level) subjects may be considered in lieu of a nonessential A-level with
Qualification
Note 2: Two AS-level (Advanced Subsidiary Level) subjects may be relevant tariff points.
considered in lieu of a nonessential A-level with relevant tariff points. AS- Note: AS-Level subjects must be different from the A-Level subjects.
Level subjects must be different from the A-Level subjects.
A diploma of International Baccalaureate with a min. total score of 33 (at
International Baccalaureate (IB) least one High Level-HL course relevant to the program applied for should A diploma of International Baccalaureate with a min. total score of 28.
be taken.
A gold, silver or bronze medal in the International Science Olympiads A gold, silver or bronze medal in the International Science Olympiads
recognized and participated by TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technical recognized and participated by TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technical
Research Council of Turkey). Research Council of Turkey).
 (IOI) The International Olympiad in Informatics  (IOI) The International Olympiad in Informatics
 (IBO) The International Biology Olympiad  (IBO) The International Biology Olympiad
International Science Olympiads  (IPhO) The International Physics Olympiad  (IPhO) The International Physics Olympiad
 (IChO) The International Chemistry Olympiad  (IChO) The International Chemistry Olympiad
 (IMO) The International Mathematical Olympiad  (IMO) The International Mathematical Olympiad
 (JBMO) Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad  (JBMO) Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad
 (BMO) Balkan Mathematical Olympiad  (BMO) Balkan Mathematical Olympiad
 (BOI) Balkan Olympiad in Informatics  (BOI) Balkan Olympiad in Informatics
BTEC (Business and Technology
A minimum of DMM grades for the BTEC Extended Diploma and D*D*
Education Council) QCF A minimum of DDD grades from the subjects related to the program
grades for BTEC Diploma from the subjects related to the program applied
(Qualification Credit Framework) applied for.
for.
Diploma
A minimum score of 14 (5, 5, 4) in three, Advanced Placement subjects, 2 A minimum score of 12 (4, 4, 4,) in three Advanced Placement subjects, 2
Advanced Placement Test (AP)
of which are relevant to the program applied for. of which are relevant to the program applied for.
 Student Selection
Having obtained scores that would be sufficient for placement to the Having obtained scores that would be sufficient for placement to the
and Placement
program applied for in the ÖSYS of the previous year. program applied for in the ÖSYS of the previous year.
Examination (ÖSYS)

Having obtained the minimum %90 percent of the maximum score in Having obtained the minimum %80 percent of the maximum score in
Afghanistan
Kankor exam in the application year. Kankor exam in the application year.

General Secondary Education Certificate (Matura) with a minimum score General Secondary Education Certificate (Matura) with a minimum score
Albania
of 8 out of 10. of 7 out of 10.
General Secondary Education Certificate (Baccalaureate) with an average
Baccalaureate of Secondary Education in the stream related to the program
grade of 70% in three relevant subjects for the Engineering, Science and
Algeria applied for, with a minimum score of 13 out of 20 for the Humanities stream
Architecture Programs and an average grade of 60% in three relevant
and 16 out of 20 for other streams.
subjects for other programs.
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 A minimum average of 13 out of 20 in the Secondary School Leaving
Angola relevant to the program applied for. 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.

A minimum score of 650 out of 700 in the university entrance examination A minimum score of 500 out of 700 in the university entrance examination
Azerbaijan of Azerbaijan (TQDK) in the area of specialization related to the program of Azerbaijan (TQDK) in the area of specialization related to the program
applied for. applied for.
General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of
Bahrain
95 % in the stream related to the program applied for. 80 % in the stream related to the program applied for.
A minimum graduation score of 90 % in 12 grade high school diploma A minimum graduation score of 70 % in 12 grade high school diploma
Bangladesh (Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate) in the stream related (Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate) in the stream related
to the program applied for. to the program applied for.
A minimum graduation score of %80 in diplomas of Van Hoger Secundair A minimum graduation score of %70 in diplomas of Van Hoger Secundair
Belgium
Onderwijs or Certificate d’Enseignment Secondair Superieur. Onderwijs or Certificate d’Enseignment Secondair Superieur.

Bosnia and A minimum graduation score of 90 % in General Secondary Education A minimum graduation score of 70 % in General Secondary Education
Hercegovina Certificate (Matura). Certificate (Matura).
A minimum graduation score of 5.5 (excellent) out of 6 in General A minimum graduation score of 4.5 (very good) out of 6 in General
Secondary Education Certificate (Matura) – The second subject should be Secondary Education Certificate (Matura) – The second subject should be
Bulgaria Math for the Faculties of Engineering, Architecture and the scientific Math for the Faculties of Engineering, Architecture and the scientific
programs of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and it should be a relevant programs of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and it should be a relevant
subject for other programs. subject for other programs.
 Baccalaureate with a minimum score of 14 out of 20, or at least three 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 passes in the Cameroon General Certificate of Education
Cameroon
Advanced Level with a minimum grade of B in two subjects relevant to Advanced Level with a minimum grade of C in two subjects relevant to the
the program applied for. program applied for.
A minimum score of 10 out of 12 in Student Examination A minimum score of 10 out of 13 in Student Examination
Denmark
(Studentereksamen) (Studentereksamen)

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of
Egypt
90 % in the stream related to the program applied for. 70 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

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

French Baccalaureate with a minimum score of 14 out of 20 in the stream French Baccalaureate with a minimum score of 12 out of 20 in the stream
France
related to the program applied for. related to the program applied for.
A maximum total score of 15 in five subjects, three of which related to the A maximum total score of 21 in five subjects, three of which related to the
Gambia program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC
- SSCE). - SSCE).
A maximum overall grade of 3 in the ABITUR, and a minimum score of 8
Germany A maximum overall grade of 2.3 in the ABITUR.
out of 15 in the subjects related to the program applied for.
A maximum total score of 15 in five subjects, three of which related to the A maximum total score of 21 in five subjects, three of which related to the
Ghana program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC
- SSCE). - SSCE).
A minimum average of 16 out of 20 in the Secondary School Leaving A minimum average of 14 out of 20 in the Secondary School Leaving
Greece
Certificate (Apolytirion of Lykeo). Certificate (Apolytirion of Lykeo).
A minimum graduation score of 75 % in the stream related to the program A minimum graduation score of 60 % in the stream related to the program
applied for, in the following 12 grade high school diplomas: Higher applied for, in the following 12 grade high school diplomas: Higher
Secondary School Certificates - Indian School Certificate (ISC) / Secondary School Certificates - Indian School Certificate (ISC) /
India
Intermediate Certificate / Higher School Certificate / Higher Secondary Intermediate Certificate / Higher School Certificate / Higher Secondary
Certificate / All India Senior School Certificate / Pre-University course - Certificate / All India Senior School Certificate / Pre-University course -
awarded on completion of Standard XII. awarded on completion of Standard XII.
A minimum score of 53 out of 60 in Ujian Nasional (UN) exam or a A minimum score of 40 out of 60 in Ujian Nasional (UN) exam or a
Indonesia minimum score of 8.5 out of 10 in the related subjects in Surat minimum score of 6.5 out of 10 in the related subjects in Surat
Keterangan Hasil Ujian Nasional (SKHUN) exam. Keterangan Hasil Ujian Nasional (SKHUN) exam.
General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of
Iraq
95 % in the stream related to the program applied for. 75 % in the stream related to the program applied for.
 A minimum average score of 18 out of 20 in the General Secondary
A minimum average score of 14 out of 20 in the General Secondary
Education Examination (Dabiristan-4 year secondary) OR a minimum
Education Examination (Dabiristan-4 year secondary) OR a minimum
Iran average score of 18 out of 20 in the General Secondary Education
average score of 14 out of 20 in the General Secondary Education
Examination (Dabiristan-3 year secondary) and in the Pre-university
Examination in the Pre-university Education (Pishdaneshgahi).
Education (Pishdaneshgahi).
General Secondary Education Certificate (Baccalauréat Général) in the General Secondary Education Certificate (Baccalauréat Général) in the
stream related to the program applied for, with a minimum score of 320 stream related to the program applied for, with a minimum score of 280
Ivory Coast
for the General Sciences and Life Sciences streams, and 280 for other for the General Sciences and Life Sciences streams, and 240 for other
streams out of 400. streams out of 400.
General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of
Jordan
90 % in the stream related to the program applied for. 70 % in the stream related to the program applied for.
A minimum total score of 90 out of 100 in four subjects (excluding the 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 score of the additional Russian or Kazakh language as different from the
high school medium of instruction) in the Unified National Testing (ENT) high school medium of instruction) in the Unified National Testing (ENT)
Kazakhstan
taken before June 2017, OR A minimum total score of 120 out of 140 in taken before June 2017, OR A minimum total score of 85 out of 140 in five
five subjects including 2 optional subjects relevant to the program applied subjects including 2 optional subjects relevant to the program applied for
for in the Unified National Testing (ENT) taken in or after June 2017. in the Unified National Testing (ENT) taken in or after June 2017.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum average Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum average
Kenya grade of "B+", and at least 44 points earned in four subjects related to the grade of "B-", and at least 36 points earned in four subjects related to the
program applied for. program applied for.
A minimum grade of 4.9 out of 5 in Diplome per kryerjen e shkolles se A minimum grade of 4 out of 5 in Diplome per kryerjen e shkolles se
Kosovo
mesme te pergjithshme – gjimnazin mesme te pergjithshme – gjimnazin

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of
Kuwait
85 % in the stream related to the program applied for. 70 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

A minimum score of 205 out of 250 in the National University Entrance A minimum score of 160 out of 250 in the National University Entrance
Kyrgyzstan
Examination (ORT). Examination (ORT).
General Secondary Education Certificate (Baccalaureate) in the stream General Secondary Education Certificate (Baccalaureate) with an average
related to the program applied for, with a minimum score of 16 out of 20 grade of 70% in three relevant subjects for the Engineering, Science and
Lebanon for the General Sciences and Life Sciences streams, and 13 out of 20 for Architecture Programs and an average grade of 60% in three relevant
other streams. subjects for other programs.
A maximum total score of 15 in five subjects, three of which related to the A maximum total score of 21 in five subjects, three of which related to the
Liberia program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC
- SSCE). - SSCE).
General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of
Libya
95 % in the stream related to the program applied for. 80 % in the stream related to the program applied for.
 General Secondary Education Certificate (Matura) with a minimum grade General Secondary Education Certificate (Matura) with a minimum grade
Macedonia
of 4 out of 5. of 3 out of 5.
Minimum grades of A-B-B in three subjects, two of which being relevant Minimum grades of BBC in three subjects, two of which being relevant to
Malaysia to the program applied for in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia the program applied for in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
(STPM) Examination. Examination.
A minimum score of at least 660 out of 800 in the National University A minimum score of at least 600 out of 800 in the National University
Mongolia Entrance Examination in each of the four areas related to the program Entrance Examination in each of the four areas related to the program
applied for. applied for.
General Secondary Education Certificate (Baccalaureate) with an average
Baccalaureate of Secondary Education in the stream related to the
grade of 70% in three relevant subjects for the Engineering, Science and
Morocco program applied for, with a minimum score of 13 out of 20 for the Arts
Architecture Programs and an average grade of 60% in three relevant
and Humanities stream and 16 out of 20 for other streams.
subjects for other programs.
A minimum grade of 7 out of 10 in one of the following diplomas: MAVO A minimum grade of 6 out of 10 in one of the following diplomas: MAVO
The Netherlands
/ HAVO / VWO. / HAVO / VWO.
A maximum total score of 15 in five subjects, three of which related to the 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 program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC
Nigeria - SSCE) or a maximum total score of 11 in five subjects, three of which - 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 related to the program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate
Examination (NECO - SSCE). Examination (NECO - SSCE).
A minimum grade of 4.5 out of 6 in the Norwegian Upper Secondary A minimum grade of 4 out of 6 in the Norwegian Upper Secondary School
Norway
School Leaving Certificate. Leaving Certificate.

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of
Oman
90 % in the stream related to the program applied for. 70 % in the stream related to the program applied for.
A minimum graduation score of 90 % in 12 grade high school diploma A minimum graduation score of 70 % in 12 grade high school diploma
Pakistan (Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate) in the stream related (Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate) in the stream related
to the program applied for. to the program applied for.
General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of
Palestine
85 % in the stream related to the program applied for. 70 % in the stream related to the program applied for.
A minimum University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) score of 550 out A minimum University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) score of 500 out
People’s Republic of
of 750 in the stream related to the program applied for, or a minimum of 750 in the stream related to the program applied for, or a minimum
China
score of 85 % in the 12 grade Senior Secondary School Certificate. score of 75 % in the 12 grade Senior Secondary School Certificate.
General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of
Qatar
95 % in the stream related to the program applied for. 80 % in the stream related to the program applied for.
 A minimum average of 70% in the Unified State Examination (EGE) in A minimum average of 60% in the Unified State Examination (EGE) in
three subjects with at least two subjects relevant to the program applied three subjects with at least two subjects relevant to the program applied
Russian Federation for, including advanced math subject for the Faculties of Engineering, for, including advanced math subject for the Faculties of Engineering,
Architecture and the scientific programs of the Faculty of Arts and Architecture and the scientific programs of the Faculty of Arts and
Sciences. Sciences.
At least three Advanced Level principal passes in the Rwanda Advanced At least three Advanced Level principal passes in the Rwanda Advanced
Rwanda General Secondary Certificate Examination with a minimum grade of A General Secondary Certificate Examination with a minimum grade of B in
in two subjects relevant to the program applied for. two subjects relevant to the program applied for.
General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of
Saudi Arabia 95 % in the stream related to the program applied for, and a minimum of A minimum of 70 % from the Qudurat Test.
90 % from the Qudurat Test.
Diplome du Baccalaureat 16/20 (80%) in the stream related to the Diplome du Baccalaureat 12/20 (60%) in the stream related to the
Senegal
program applied for. program applied for.
A maximum total score of 15 in five subjects, three of which related to the A maximum total score of 21 in five subjects, three of which related to the
Sierra Leone program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC
- SSCE). - SSCE).
A minimum average of 75% in College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) A minimum average of 65% in College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
South Korea
[Suneung] including at least one relevant subject in type B. [Suneung] including at least one relevant subject in type B.
At least three subjects relevant to the program applied for in the Sri Lanka
At least three subjects relevant to the program applied for in the Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka GCE-AL (Sri Lanka G.C.E Advanced Level Examination) with minimum
GCE Advanced Level Examination with minimum grades BCC.
grades A-B-B.

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of
Sudan
95 % in the stream related to the program applied for. 70 % in the stream related to the program applied for.

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

General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of
Syria
95 % in the stream related to the program applied for. 70 % in the stream related to the program applied for.
A “Division One” pass (pass in General Studies and pass with not more A "Division Two" pass (pass in General Studies, not less than two principal
than 9 points in three subjects taken at the principal level) in the stream passes, and not more than 12 points in three subjects taken at the
Tanzania
related to the program applied for in the Tanzanian Advanced Certificate principal level) in the stream related to the program applied for in the
of Secondary Education (ACSE). Tanzanian Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE).
General Secondary Education Certificate (Baccalaureate) with an average
Baccalaureate of Secondary Education in the stream related to the
grade of 70% in three relevant subjects for the Engineering, Science and
Tunisia program applied for, with a minimum score of 13 out of 20 for the
Architecture Programs and an average grade of 60% in three relevant
Literature stream and 16 out of 20 for other streams.
subjects for other programs.
 At least three Advanced Level principal passes in the Uganda Advanced At least three Advanced Level principal passes in the Uganda Advanced
Uganda Certificate of Education Examination (UACE) with a minimum grade of B Certificate of Education Examination (UACE) with a minimum grade of C
in two subjects relevant to the program applied for. in two subjects relevant to the program applied for.
A minimum average grade of 180 out of 200 in at least two subjects A minimum average grade of 165 out of 200 in at least two subjects
Ukraine relevant to the program applied for, in the Ukrainian “External relevant to the program applied for, in the Ukrainian "External
Independent Test (OZN)”. Independent Test (OZN)".
United Arab General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of
Emirates 95 % in the stream related to the program applied for. 80 % in the stream related to the program applied for.
A minimum of AAB in 3 A Levels, two of which shall be relevant to the
program applied for. Having grades between A* and C in 3 A Levels, two of which shall be
Note 1: If you study more than three A-level subjects, only three of them relevant to the program applied for. Two AS-level (Advanced Subsidiary
United Kingdom will be considered in the evaluation. Level) subjects may be considered in lieu of a nonessential A-level with
Note 2: Two AS-level (Advanced Subsidiary Level) subjects may be relevant tariff points.
considered in lieu of a nonessential A-level with relevant tariff points. AS- Note: AS-Level subjects must be different from the A-Level subjects.
Level subjects must be different from the A-Level subjects.
General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum exam score of
Yemen
95 % in the stream related to the program applied for. 80 % in the stream related to the program applied for.
Applicants who passed Secondary School Certificate Exam (SCE) and Applicants who passed Secondary School Certificate Exam (SCE) and
Zambia obtained at least 3 points (B, Merit) in 3 subjects related to the program obtained at least 4 points (B, Merit) in 3 subjects related to the program
applied for. applied for.
A minimum of one "A" and two "B" grades from three ZIMSEC A-Levels in A minimum of one "B" and two "C" grades from three ZIMSEC A-Levels in
Zimbabwe
the subjects related to the program applied for. the subjects related to the program applied for.