Admission Requirements

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Discover the comprehensive admission requirements and enrollment criteria for international students. We've designed our admission process to be transparent, fair, and accessible to qualified students from around the world.

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Standardized Test Requirements

Minimum scores required for international admission

SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)

Minimum 900 points

Standard admission test for American universities

SAT Subject Tests are not required but considered as additional qualification

ACT (American College Testing)

Minimum 21 points

Alternative standardized test to SAT

Includes Math, Science, English, and Reading sections

IB (International Baccalaureate)

Diploma required

International Baccalaureate diploma program

Full IB Diploma or selected HL subjects accepted

GCE A-Levels

Minimum 3 A-Levels

British education system A-Level examinations

At least 3 A-Level subjects, preferably in relevant subjects

English Language Proficiency

Accepted Tests and Minimum Scores

IELTS

5.0 or above (Undergraduate) / 6.0 or above (Graduate)

International English Language Testing System

Valid within the last 2 years

TOEFL iBT

60 or above (Undergraduate) / 70 or above (Graduate)

Test of English as a Foreign Language (internet-based)

Valid within the last 2 years

Duolingo English Test

90 or above (Undergraduate) / 105 or above (Graduate)

Online English proficiency test

Valid within the last 2 years

Alternative Options

• University English Placement Exam on arrival
• Completion of RDU English Preparatory Program
• Previous education in English (subject to approval)

Application Process

Simple and straightforward

Step 1

Choose Your Program

Select from our undergraduate and graduate programs.

Step 2

Prepare Documents

Gather transcripts, certificates, passport, and language test results.

Step 3

Apply Online

Submit your application on apply.rdu.edu.tr.

Step 4

English Placement

Provide valid test scores or take the placement exam.

Step 5

Admission Decision

Receive your offer letter and next steps.

Step 6

Enrollment

Complete registration and course selection.

Required Documents

All documents must be in English or officially translated

High school diploma / Bachelor's diplomaRequired

Official certificate of completion

Original or notarized copy

Academic transcriptRequired

Detailed list of completed courses and grades

Recent and officially sealed

Passport copyRequired

Bio page with personal information

Valid for at least 6 months

English proficiency scoreOptional

IELTS, TOEFL iBT, or Duolingo

If available

Reference lettersOptional

Academic or professional

Optional but recommended for graduate

Statement of purposeOptional

Brief motivation and goals

Graduate applications

Regional/National Requirements

Examples by region

Middle East

Minimum 60% in related branch

Examples include

Saudi Arabia

Jordan

UAE

Africa

National exam results with minimum threshold

Examples include

Nigeria

Egypt

Morocco

Europe

Matura/Abitur/Baccalaureate or equivalent

Examples include

Germany

France

Italy

Country-Specific Admission Requirements

Each country has its own education system and requirements. Search for your country:

Country	National Exam	Minimum Requirement
Algeria	Baccalaureate	50–65/100
Egypt	Thanaweya Amma (Central High School Final Exam)	50–65/100
Gulf Countries	General Secondary Education Certificate / High School Final Exam	50–65/100
Iran	High School Final Exam / Pre-University (Pishdaneshgahi)	50–65/100
Pakistan	Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)	50–65/100
Bangladesh	Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)	50–65/100
India	12th Grade Board Examination (HSSC/ISC/State Boards)	50–65/100
Francophone Countries	Baccalaureate	50–65/100
China	Gaokao (National Higher Education Entrance Exam)	450–500/750 (65–85%)
Israel	Teudate Bagrut Exam	50–75/100
Jordan	Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate)	50–70/100
Lebanon	Baccalaureate (General Secondary Education Certificate)	50–60/100
Kenya	KCSE	Mean Grade C to C+
Palestine	Tawjihi	60–75/100
Iraq	Central High School Graduation Exam	60–85/100
Northern Iraq	High School Final Exam	60/100
Syria	High School Final Exam	50–65/100
Sudan	High School Final Exam	50–65/100
Tanzania	High School Final Exam	50–65/100
Zimbabwe	High School Final Exam	50–65/100
Somalia	High School Final Exam	60–70/100

Important Notes

• All documents must be submitted with English translation
• Requirements may vary by year - contact admissions office for current information
• Some programs may require additional qualifications
• Early application deadlines may offer lower requirements

Can't find your country in the list? Please contact Admissions and we'll help verify your eligibility.

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