Requirement to entrance ODTU/METU

1. ODTÜ APPLICATION CRITERIA FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS*** (Last Update 27.04.2022)
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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: Language subjects other than English cannot be used for
application.
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.

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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
General Secondary Education Certificate (Baccalaureate) with a minimum
score of 16 out of 20.
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).
Botswana
A minimum grade of A in at least five subjects, two of which are related
to the program applied for, in the Botswana General Certificate of
Secondary Education (BGCSE).
A minimum grade of C in at least five subjects, two of which are related
to the program applied for, in the Botswana General Certificate of
Secondary Education (BGCSE).
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.

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Burundi A minimum score of 90% in Burundi Diplôme des Humanités Complètes A minimum score of 70% in Burundi Diplôme des Humanités Complètes
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.
Democratic Republic
of Congo
A minimum score of 90% in the Diplôme d'Etat d'Etudes Secondaires du
Cycle Long in the chosen stream (section)
A minimum score of 60% in the Diplôme d'Etat d'Etudes Secondaires du
Cycle Long in the chosen stream (section)
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 25 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 25 in five subjects, three of which
related to the program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate
Examination (NECO – 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 25 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 25 in five subjects, three of which
related to the program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate
Examination (NECO – 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).

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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 graduation score of 90% in the high school graduation exams
or a minimum score of 620 in the related field of UTBK exam
A minimum graduation score of 80% in the high school graduation exams
or a minimum score of 590 in the related field of UTBK 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
65 % 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.
Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum average grade
of "C", and at least 32 points earned in four subjects related to the
program applied for.
Kosovo A minimum graduation score of 90 % in Matura exam. A minimum grade of 4 out of 5 in Matura exam.
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.

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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) with a minimum
score of 16 out of 20.
General Secondary Education Certificate (Baccalaureate) in the stream
related to the program applied for, with a minimum average of 55%
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 25 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 25 in five subjects, three of which
related to the program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate
Examination (NECO – 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.
North Macedonia A minimum graduation score of 90 % in Matura exam A minimum graduation score of 3 out of 5 in Matura exam.
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 with a minimum score of 16 out of
20.
Baccalaureate of Secondary Education with a minimum average of 60%.
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 25 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 25 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.

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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 25 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 25 in five subjects, three of which
related to the program applied for, in the Senior School Certificate
Examination (NECO – SSCE).

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South Korea
A minimum average of %75 in College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
[Suneung] and to take and pass Mathematics subject at B level for the
Faculties of Engineering, Architecture and the scientific programs of the
Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
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
General Secondary Education Certificate (Baccalaureate) with a minimum
score of 16 out of 20.
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 D
in two subjects relevant to the program applied for
Ukraine
A minimum average grade of 160 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 145 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
70 % 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: Language subjects other than English cannot be used for
application.
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.

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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.
*** The list provides the minimum application requirements. Therefore, having the minimum scores given in this table does not guarantee admission.