1001-1200 in the world · QS 2027

Ege University

Ege Üniversitesi

A large public university in Izmir on Turkey's Aegean coast, admitting foreign undergraduates through the TR-YÖS exam.

Izmir (Bornova), Izmir Province, Türkiye Public research university Founded 1955 Official website

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Students: 49,516; 31,338 undergraduates
International: 5%; of students
Tuition: $770; From · 2026-27
Founded: 1955

About Ege

Ege University was founded in 1955 and is based in the Bornova district of Izmir, with further campuses and vocational schools across the Izmir region, including Cesme, Odemis, Bergama, Aliaga, Urla and Karsiyaka. Its own figures list 31,338 undergraduate (lisans) students, 11,641 associate-degree students, 4,607 master's students and 1,930 doctoral students, and 2,943 academic staff. The page carrying these figures is undated, so treat them as approximate.

The university lists about 20 faculties on its numbers page, among them Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, Science, Agriculture, Fisheries, Communication, Nursing and a Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences, plus a State Conservatory of Turkish Music and a School of Fashion and Design. Ege also runs the Ege Technopark, a technology transfer office and an Erasmus+ programme, and it has an International Computer Institute.

Foreign students who want a bachelor's degree apply through a dedicated online system with a TR-YOS exam result, then choose programmes from a quota list. Most programmes are taught in Turkish and require Turkish at C1 level, but a smaller set is taught in English, German or in mixed-language formats. Ege suits students who want a large, comprehensive Turkish state university in a coastal city and who can prepare for the entrance exam and a possible year of language preparation.

Why students choose Ege

It offers a broad range of faculties in one system, including Medicine (25 places for international students in the 2026 quota), Dentistry (30) and Pharmacy (15).

English-taught programmes such as Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering appear in the 2026 international quota guide.

The application is fully online at yutys.ege.edu.tr, with three placement rounds in the 2026 cycle.

Erasmus+ and Mevlana exchange programmes, a technopark and a technology transfer office are listed on the university's site.

Admissions

2026 cycle guide (previous cycle; 2027 dates not yet published)

Selectivity

Ege publishes program quotas and minimum TR-YOS scores but no acceptance rate. Places are allocated by TR-YOS score in up to three placement rounds.

Testing Required: a TR-YOS exam result from one of the two exam dates in the past year, with at least 200 points to apply. Programs set higher minimums (for example 400 for Medicine, 340 for Dentistry and Pharmacy, 380 for Computer Engineering). Some language and literature programs also require a foreign-language proficiency exam score of 70.

Typical entry requirements

TR-YOS exam	At least 200 points to apply; program minimums range from about 300 to 400 in the 2026 quota list
Turkish-taught programs	Turkish proficiency at C1 level (from a university Turkish centre, Yunus Emre Institute or ÖSYM's Turkish as a foreign language exam), or a Turkish preparatory year
English-taught programs	English proficiency exam or a one-year compulsory English preparatory program
English language	Ege sets its own proficiency exam: applicants scoring at least 70 out of 100 are exempt from the preparatory class; otherwise a one-year mandatory preparatory program applies to English-taught programs.

Deadlines

Round 1 application and preferences (2026 dates) Non-binding Passed

22 June 2026 to 26 June 2026

Results 17 July 2026; registration 20 to 24 July 2026. Previous cycle.
Round 2 application and preferences (2026 dates) Non-binding Passed

3 August 2026 to 5 August 2026

Results 21 August 2026; registration 24 to 26 August 2026. Previous cycle.
Round 3 application and preferences (2026 dates) Non-binding Passed

7 September 2026 to 9 September 2026

Results 18 September 2026; registration 21 to 23 September 2026. Previous cycle.

These are the 2026 dates from Ege's international student guide, as no 2027 dates have been published. The TR-YOS exams counted for the 2026 cycle were held on 19 October 2025 and 12 April 2026.

How to apply

Apply online at yutys.ege.edu.tr during the published windows: upload your passport, a recent biometric photo and your TR-YOS result, get the application approved, then choose programs from the quota list. Placement results are announced in up to three rounds, followed by electronic registration and delivery of the registration documents. Tuition is paid at re-registration (see costs).

What admissions looks for

A TR-YOS score of at least 200, and at least the minimum for the program you choose.
Correct, matching identity documents: the name on the passport must match the exam result.
Language proficiency for the program: Turkish at C1 for Turkish programs or a passing language exam for English and German programs.
Complete documents uploaded within the application window.

Tips for applying to Ege

1 Check each program's minimum TR-YOS score in the quota table before choosing: Medicine needs 400 in the 2026 list.
2 Book your Turkish or English proficiency evidence early; Turkish-taught programs need C1 or a Turkish preparatory year.
3 Apply in round 1 if you can; later rounds are for candidates still unplaced.
4 Contact the Foreign Student Services unit of the Student Affairs Department through the official site if your data has errors during the process.

Costs & financial aid

2026-27 · figures in USD

Annual fee in USD for foreign students placed through the international (TR-YOS) quota and registering in 2026-27, by programme: USD 770 (sport sciences, Birgivi theology, most vocational schools) to USD 1,000 (science, letters, education, communication), 2,000 (agriculture, fine arts), 3,000 (economics and administrative sciences, health sciences), 3,450 (engineering), 4,500 (nursing), 8,450 (pharmacy) and 10,000 (medicine, dentistry). Ege converts to lira at 47.81 TL per USD in the same table; paid in instalments at re-registration Tuition $770 – $10,000

Financial aid

Ege lists a YOK scholarship page and international scholarship information on its site. Ege's 2026-27 fee document says students covered by some categories (for example families living in Gaza, or quota places for Kosovo Mamusa, Iraqi and Syrian Turkmen students in 2025-26) have fees paid by the state or reduced by 40%; check the document for your status. A 25% discount applies to additional family members studying at state universities while holding a residence permit.

Fees are paid in instalments at re-registration through Halkbank or the online student system (Ege 2026-27 fee document)
Tuition payment: Foreign students placed by central score in 2026 pay the state cost-contribution in Turkish lira, shown in a separate column of the same document; this profile lists the international-quota USD fees
Students placed through the ordinary Turkish central exam (YKS)

Academics

Medicine

25 places for international students in the 2026 quota, with a minimum TR-YOS score of 400.

Dentistry

30 places in the 2026 international quota, minimum TR-YOS score 340.

Computer Engineering (English)

10 places, minimum TR-YOS score 380, one compulsory year of English preparatory program.

Civil Engineering (English)

5 places, minimum TR-YOS score 320.

Pharmacy

15 places, minimum TR-YOS score 340.

German Language and Literature

Taught in German with a proficiency exam score of at least 70 required.

Research

Ege Technopark and the Ebiltem technology transfer office support entrepreneurship and technology transfer.
The Central Laboratory (EGEMATAL) and ARGEFAR research laboratories are listed among the university's facilities.
Graduate faculties cover solar energy, nuclear sciences, drug addiction and toxicology, and Turkic world studies.

Schools & faculties

Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Fisheries
Faculty of Humanities and Letters
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
Faculty of Communication
Faculty of Nursing
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Sport Sciences
Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences
Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture
Cesme Faculty of Tourism
Turkish Music State Conservatory

Student life

Ege's site lists campus life services including health, accommodation, food services, sports facilities, culture and convention centres, art galleries, student clubs and a student council. It also runs an Ege Disability Support Office, the Ege Technopark and a student innovation centre. International students can join Erasmus Student Network activities and use Turkish and foreign-language courses offered by the Tomer Turkish teaching centre and the School of Foreign Languages. The main Bornova campus is in Izmir, with other campuses across the region.

Student clubs, student council and sports events are listed on the campus life pages.
Turkish language courses (Tomer) and the School of Foreign Languages support incoming students.
An Ege Disability Support Office and the Ege Without Barriers initiative.
Student innovation centre (AROM) and Ege Technopark for start-ups.

Housing. The university lists accommodation and YÖK scholarship information on its campus life pages; we did not find published room prices.

Location

The main Bornova campus is in Izmir, Turkey's third-largest city on the Aegean coast. Ege also has campuses and vocational schools across the region, including Cesme, Odemis, Bergama and Aliaga, so the location of your program matters. The university's site lists campus maps for Bornova, Karsiyaka, Cesme, Odemis, Bergama, Urla and other sites.

Nearest airport: Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)

Frequently asked questions

How do international students apply to Ege University?

Through the online system at yutys.ege.edu.tr, uploading a passport, photo and TR-YOS result. Placement is by score in up to three rounds.

What TR-YOS score do I need for Ege?

At least 200 to apply. Programs set their own minimums in the quota list, for example 400 for Medicine, 340 for Dentistry and Pharmacy, and 380 for Computer Engineering in the 2026 guide.

Does Ege teach in English?

Some programs do, including several engineering degrees, usually after a one-year English preparatory program. Most programs are in Turkish and require Turkish at C1 level or a preparatory year.

What are the application deadlines for 2027?

Not yet published. The 2026 guide gave three windows: 22 to 26 June, 3 to 5 August and 7 to 9 September 2026.

Where does Ege University rank?

QS 2027 puts it in the 1001-1200 band, ARWU 2026 in 801-900 and Times Higher Education 2026 in 1201-1500.

Sources & methodology

Figures on this page were checked against official university publications, national application services and ranking publishers in September 2026. Each number is shown with the year or admissions cycle it describes. Always confirm deadlines and fees on the university's own website before applying.