Türkiye

We welcome applications from Turkish students. More than 70 students from Türkiye currently study here, and we would love for you to join us.

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Application guidance

The following information is for guidance only. Competition for places at the University of Bristol is very strong, and the achievement of a specified qualification does not guarantee that an offer will be made. We aim to respond to your application as quickly as possible to help you plan your studies.

If your qualification is not mentioned or you have any further questions, please contact us for advice.

International Foundation Programme

The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is delivered by the University of Bristol to prepare international students for a degree programme at the University through tailored English language units and academic subject units.

You can find more information through Kaplan International Pathways, our trusted education partner for applications and admissions to the International Foundation Programme.

Undergraduate entry requirements

You can apply for undergraduate courses through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Find out more from UCAS about applying to university in the UK. The UCAS institution code for the University of Bristol is BRISL B78.

Entry requirements vary for each course. Please check our undergraduate course listings for details of specific requirements.

Applicants will need to meet the English language requirements for their chosen course. Different courses need different levels of language skills, referred to as ‘profiles’. The required profile will be shown on the course page. Find out more about our English language profiles.

Students with one of the following Turkish qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate programmes.

  • Anadolu Lisesi Diplomasi with grades from 74% to 90%
  • Fen Lisesi Diplomasi with grades from 74% to 90%
  • Ön-Lisans Diplomasi with a GPA of 3.1 to 3.5

Postgraduate entry requirements

You should apply online for all our postgraduate programmes.

Entry requirements vary for each programme. Please check our postgraduate programme listings for details of specific requirements.

Applicants will need to meet the English language requirements for their chosen course. Different courses need different levels of language skills, referred to as ‘profiles’. The required profile will be shown on the course page. Find out more about our English language profiles.

To be considered for admission to a master's degree programme at the University of Bristol, the minimum requirement for entry is an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1).

  • Applicants with a good Lisans Diplomasi or a Mühendis Diplomasi can be considered for entry to a master’s programme. Grade requirements will range from CGPA 3.0 to 3.2, depending on your undergraduate institution. 

  • For entry to a PhD programme, we require applicants to hold a Yüksek Lisans Diplomasi (Master's degree) with a thesis and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. 

Scholarships

The University provides a range of international scholarships, including our Think Big scholarships which can help fund your tuition fees.

Search our full list of funding to find more scholarships offered by the University of Bristol and external organisations.

Find more information about funding your studies on our student finances pages.

  • In addition to being eligible for University of Bristol scholarships, students from Türkiye have previously been sponsored by the Turkish Embassy, Chevening, and GREAT Scholarships in partnership with the British Council.
  • Bristol offers a 10% discount towards tuition fees for those that win the Jean Monnet scholarships for 2022 entry. For more information about the Programme please visit www.jeanmonnet.org.tr/en

Education representatives

The University has agreements with many education representatives (also known as agents) around the world who can assist you with your application. Using a representative does not put your application at any advantage or disadvantage, and independent applications will be considered on an equal basis.

Please use the services of only one representative to avoid administrative complications. We strongly advise you to only work with a representative listed below.

British Council

The British Council can give guidance and information about higher education in the UK. Find out from their website if there is an office near you and what services are available.

Student societies

Our student clubs include the Turkish Society, the International Students' Network, and over 400 more for different interests and hobbies.

Our alumni

Our international alumni community includes more than 200 students from or living in Türkiye, who are employed at organisations including Flow Traders, the NHS and the International Agricultural Training Centre.

Get in touch

If you have any questions about applying to Bristol, please contact our International Recruitment team:

Emailsupport@international.bristol.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)117 205 2644

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The city is incredibly accepting and the people are really nice. It’s so vibrant – every day you discover something new, and there’s a good balance of campus and city.

Elif (International Foundation Programme (Arts and Humanities)), Türkiye

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