All applications should be made personally, mail applications are not accepted. Make sure that all copies should be certified by competent authorities. Start your inquiries at least three months prior to the start of the semester in which you wish to attend. Check with your department for additional deadlines, requirements and conditions. You may ask for an early interview by directly contacting to your department. All applications are processed during a pre-determined "submission period for new applications" set forth by the University Senate and announced in the Academic calendar. Applications are usually accepted two times a year in January and September months for Spring and Fall semesters, respectively.

If you would like to take graduate level courses before committing to a degree program, you may wish to attend as a Guest student. Application and/or information can be found in Registrar's Office.

Application form (2 copies).
Forms are available at registrar's Office or can be obtained through Internet at;

www.saglikbilimleri.hacettepe.edu.tr/AKF-form01Y.doc
Diploma copy and "Certificate of Equivalence" (1 copy, each)
A certified copy of your original BS, DDS, MA, MD or MS diploma is needed for graduate school application. If you obtained your degree from an institution abroad, you also need to get a "Certificate of Equivalence" prepared by Turkish Higher Education Council (YÖK) to validate the conformity of your previous studies to Turkish education system. Candidates have to apply directly to Higher Education Council to initiate this process. Higher Education Council may have a special set of procedures so it is wise to contact them beforehand.
Transcript of records (1 copy)
Have with you ready the original or a certified copy of your B.S. and M.S. study records.
Graduate Studies Entrance Exam (LES) score slip
The original or a certified copy of your score slip is accepted.

• You have to obtain at least 50 points to apply for graduate studies. Score types (verbal/sözel, quantitative/sayısal or both/esit ağırlıklı) are given in Graduate Studies Openings table.
• Only the last 2 years' exam results are considered valid.
• A quantitative GRE score 650 points or GMAT score 475 points is also accepted in lieu of LES.

Medical Specialty Entrance Exam (TUS) result slip
Applicants may waive LES if they already have TUS results. In that case, the sum of 70% of their score obtained from Basic Medical Sciences section and 30% of their score from Clinical Sciences section should be no less than 55.
Foreign Language Proficiency certificate
Applicants should have sufficient knowledge of Turkish for programs where the medium of instruction is Turkish. A "Turkish Proficiency Test" is given by the School of Foreign Languages or by TÖMER. (Turkish and Foreign Language Research and Application Center).

In addition, a sufficient knowledge of English, French or German is also required. You have to submit 2 copies (one certified) of your certificates.
Minimum points determined by HU Senate for English are given in the table below:

Recommendation letters
You may bring with you 2 reference letters in closed envelopes with writers' signatures over the sealed flap of the official envelopes or have them sent directly to the chairpersons of the Departments. Some Departments may not require recommendation letters, so, it is wise to check with them beforehand.
Personal statement letter
Write a letter stating your plans for graduate study and your professional career. List any academic honors, distinctions, scholarships you have earned (including graduate assistantships held), memberships in professional organizations and any other pertinent professional activities. Be as specific as possible. Some Departments may not have this requirement, so, it is wise to check with them beforehand.
ID Photo
A recent ID photo (no hats, headscarves or beard)
Identity papers
Bring along with you your passport, education visa and your residency permit from local Police.

Application fee
You should deposit 120 New Turkish Liras (approx US$ 90.00) at Yapı-Kredi Bank Hacettepe Branch (483) Swift Code: YAPITRIS, Acct # 1041631-3 Acct Name: HÜ Rektörlüğü for processing fee. This fee is not refundable.
Tuition fee
For 2005-2006 Academic Year, HU Senate has set the annual tuition fee as US$ 7,500.00. Students should pay the fee in full upon admission to the graduate programs.

Living Costs in Ankara
Ankara is a moderately expensive city by Turkish standards. Typically a graduate student can make a living with a monthly allowance of approx. US$ 300.00-500.00. University offers limited in-campus accomodation for single & married students. Therefore, almost all married students and most of the graduate students have to rent appartments elsewhere in the city. Monthly rents for a decent appartment are around US$ 200-400 plus heating, electricity and water. Food and transportation are relatively cheap. Prices of some commodities are given in the table below:

Contact Info:
Mail Address:
Hacettepe University
Institute of Health Sciences
06100 Altındağ - ANKARA
TURKEY
Phone: 90 - 312 - 305 10 90
Fax: 90 - 312 - 309 31 90
e-mail: infosagbil@hacettepe.edu.tr