Türkiye

Find out how to apply to Sussex. Discover more about life as a student at our University and the support available to you.

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Entry requirements and application information

  • Undergraduate entry requirements

    Clearing offer

    A typical offer would require passing the final year with a mark of 65%.

    Anatolian High School Diploma

    A typical offer would require passing the final year with a mark of 65%.

    Additional subject-specific requirements may apply depending on the undergraduate course you are applying for. These entry requirements are intended as guidelines. If you have questions about your qualifications or if they are not listed here, please feel free to contact us.

    English language entry requirements 

    Typical offers for undergraduate and foundation year courses include a standard overall IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components.

    See the full range of English language qualifications that we accept.

  • Masters entry requirements

    Academic entry requirements

    A Lisans Diplomasi is required with a minimum cGPA of at least 2.6-2.8/4.0 or equivalent depending on your university.

    Additional subject-specific requirements may apply depending on the undergraduate course you are applying for. These entry requirements are intended as guidelines. If you have questions about your qualifications or if they are not listed here, please feel free to contact us.

    English language entry requirements 

    Typical offers for a Masters course include a standard overall IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components.

    See the full range of English language qualifications that we accept.

  • PhD entry requirements

    Academic entry requirements

    A Lisans Diplomasi is required with a minimum overall grade of 2.8-3.0/4.0 or equivalent depending on your university in a subject relevant to your chosen PhD course.

    However, if you do not meet the academic requirements, you may still be considered for the degree if you can provide evidence of extensive work experience in a related field.

    These entry requirements are intended as guidelines. If you have questions about your qualifications or if they are not listed here, please feel free to contact us.

    English language entry requirements

    Typical offers for a PhD degree include a higher overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the four components.

    See the full range of English language qualifications that we accept.

Demet’s experience

Demet is a Marketing and Management BSc student from Türkiye.

Find out about how the support of the University of Sussex Business School’s Placements team gave her the confidence to apply for – and secure – her dream placement at Armani Beauty, L’Oréal.

Read Demet’s story
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How to apply

Undergraduate applications

As an undergraduate student, you can apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

Find out more about how to apply for undergraduate courses.

Read our guide to undergraduate study to find out about the structure of an undergraduate degree and ways you can enhance your course.

Masters applications

As a Masters student, you can apply using our Masters application portal.

Find out more about how to apply for Masters courses.

Read our guide to Masters study to find out how you’ll learn and be assessed as part of your Masters degree, as well as how to get extra support with your study or English language skills.

PhD applications

As a PhD student, you can apply using our PhD application portal.

Find out more about how to apply for PhD courses.

Read our guide to PhD study to find out who will supervise you and the typical structure of a PhD. 

Visas and immigration

As a Turkish student, you’ll need to apply for a visa to study at the University of Sussex.

You can find suggestions and advice for applying to the UK as a student on a visa in our guide to visas and immigration for students.

You can also find more information from the UK Home Office regarding the details and requirements for a Student visa.

Support for international students

Sussex has teams dedicated to helping you make the most of your time at university. They can provide:

  • advice on immigration and applying for your visa
  • support with finding accommodation
  • welfare support
  • help to improve your English language and writing skills
  • guidance with searching for part-time jobs
  • recognition of your extracurricular and voluntary achievements.
Find out more about support
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Fees and scholarships

Fees for Turkish students

Find specific fees for our undergraduate, Masters and PhD degrees by visiting your selected course page’s fees and scholarships section.

Visit our tuition fees page to find out what your fees cover and ways to pay.

Scholarships for Turkish students

For the 2026-27 academic year, Turkish students are eligible for awards from our faculties and can also apply for the Chancellor’s International Scholarship.

Find out more about:

Life at Sussex

Sussex has long enjoyed being a popular destination for Turkish students. We have around 130 Turkish students currently studying at the University.

Situated on the edge of a national park and located just a few minutes away from one of the most vibrant cities in the UK, Sussex has it all.

University preparation courses

Find out more about International Foundation Year, International Year One and Pre-Masters courses.

“Sussex ensures that I am surrounded by critical minds who share the same motives, through alumni networks, my fellow classmates and professors.” Betül Aybike Şahin
Environment, Development and Policy MA

Spirit of Sussex Award

Feel involved in life at the University, make friends and enrich your experience with us – the Spirit of Sussex Award is our way of recognising your extracurricular and voluntary achievements.

Find out more about the Spirit of Sussex Award.

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Safety on campus

We offer a safe campus community for our students, supported by our 24/7 on-site security team, who are contactable 24-hours a day if you have any concerns. The Security Centre is equipped 24/7 to respond to emergency situations and includes CCTV and other crime prevention equipment. Find out more about our campus safety.

Food and culture

You can buy international products from our weekly on-campus market and food markets in Brighton and halal meats from various outlets in Brighton.

There are also halal restaurants in the city, ranging from Moroccan to Lebanese.

Clubs, groups and societies

Choose from a range of student societies and groups at Sussex including:

  • the Buddy Scheme, which matches new students with current students based on your interests and includes activities and trips
  • the Language Café, where you take part in language exchange sessions and other activities
  • Sussex Turkish Society, a place for our Turkish student community to connect over food, drinks, social events and celebrate national holidays.

Societies are a fantastic way of trying new experiences and making new friends.

Islamic Society (Isoc)

The Islamic Society is one of Sussex’s most active societies, providing religious and social support services during your time at university.

The Islamic Society provides:

  • free Iftar every day after sunset at the Muslim Student Centre
  • Tarawih Prayer every day after Iftar
  • breakfast at the Muslim Student Centre on the Eid following Ramadan.

Find out more about the society.

“I was working as a deputy governor for 18 years in Türkiye when I decided to start my PhD. My supervisors at Sussex were the best in their academic areas – they treated me as their colleague not just as a student.” Hulya Kaya
PhD on Migration and Refugee Law

Alumni and careers

A degree from Sussex is internationally recognised and our Turkish alumni have gone on to do incredible things. 

We have an alumni network based in Türkiye who can chat with you about their experiences of studying at Sussex. Get in contact.

Get in touch

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Talk to Christophe

Christophe Walder is our Türkiye expert based on campus at Sussex.

You can get in touch with Christophe if you have any questions or would like to arrange a meeting for support with your educational journey.

Contact:
c.walder@sussex.ac.uk

Book a one-to-one appointment with Christophe via Calendly

Ask a student

Want to find out more about student life? Chat with our students online via Unibuddy.

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British Council

The British Council in Türkiye can advise you on local English language course providers, English language testing centres and dates, UK university exhibitions and events, and scholarships.

Find a representative in Türkiye

Sussex is represented by a number of professional agencies in Türkiye.

They can support you through the process of applying to university, providing advice and helping you with the preparation and submission of your documents.

We work closely with agents to ensure you receive detailed and accurate advice about coming to study at Sussex. Find out more about our work with agent partners and how you can provide feedback about an agent.

Our representatives in Türkiye are:

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