Question 1

What languages are courses taught in at Turkish-German University?

Accepted Answer

Most bachelor programs follow a 30 % German, 70 % Turkish model, while several master and PhD tracks add English-medium courses; first-year students take intensive German to reach B2 by the third semester.

Question 2

Does the university accept international students every term?

Accepted Answer

No. All degree levels have a single annual intake for the autumn semester; application windows open in June–July for graduate studies and in July for undergraduate studies.

Question 3

How do I submit an application from abroad?

Accepted Answer

You complete the online OBS form, upload certified documents, and pay the fee; many applicants use the StudyLeo platform to track deadlines and compile the required files before submitting to OBS.

Question 4

Is a Turkish-language certificate mandatory?

Accepted Answer

Yes. International applicants without a B2 Türkçe Yeterlik Belgesi must sit the university’s Turkish exam held two to three weeks after the application period closes.

Question 5

What German-language level is required?

Accepted Answer

For most undergraduate majors you need at least A2 at enrollment and B1/B2 by the end of freshman year; some master programs taught fully in German require B2 at the time of application.

Question 6

Does Turkish-German University offer on-campus German language courses for newcomers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All first-year international and Turkish students take intensive German classes run by the School of Foreign Languages. The program starts with a placement test during orientation week and progresses from A1 to B1/B2 over three semesters, using small groups, language labs, and native-speaker instructors. Successful completion is required before beginning major-specific courses taught partly in German.

Question 7

Does the university provide on-campus housing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A modern dormitory complex next to the Kavacık Campus offers shared and single rooms, an indoor sports hall, study lounges, and a guesthouse for visiting scholars.

Question 8

Are there scholarships for international students?

Accepted Answer

TAU awards merit-based tuition waivers covering 25 %–100 % of the fee; applicants may also apply for Türkiye Scholarships or DAAD support.

Question 9

How easy is it to reach the campus from central Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The Kavacık Campus sits on the Asian side just off the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge; frequent İETT buses connect it to Üsküdar and Beşiktaş in 20–30 minutes, and a future metro extension is planned.

Question 10

What student services are available on campus?

Accepted Answer

Students benefit from academic advising, psychological counseling, health services, a library, a cafeteria, sports facilities and a career center offering workshops and job guidance.

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