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A little clarity.
A big beginning.

You don’t need every answer today. Start with the right questions, a practical checklist, and a plan you can build on.

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The next chapterStarts with you.
Three decisions that matter

Choose with purpose.

01The right course

Begin with what you want to learn.

Compare the actual curriculum, teaching language, entry criteria, and how the qualification fits your plans. A university name alone does not tell you whether a course is right for you.

02The right place

Your city is part of your education.

Think about transport, accommodation, the size of the city, and the environment in which you learn best. Explore more than one location before you make a shortlist.

03The complete picture

Plan beyond the tuition fee.

Prepare a budget for the full year. Ask the university for its current tuition schedule and identify the separate costs of housing, food, travel, insurance, and preparing documents.

One step at a time

Make the next step
feel manageable.

Use this list to prepare for your first conversation with an advisor. It is a planning aid; your university’s official checklist determines what you must submit.

Start with the university directory
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Know where to look

Good decisions start
with reliable information.

Requirements vary by university and program. Always confirm the current criteria and dates at the official source.

01 / Application overview

Understand the process

An introduction to applying, choosing a program, and checking the documents your university requires.

Republic of Türkiye · Ministry of National Education02 / Exam information

Check TR-YÖS guidance

Current exam announcements, guides, and application information from the official examination authority.

ÖSYM · Official examination authority03 / University requirements

Go straight to the source

Find official university and international admissions links in every profile in our directory.

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Our role, clearly.

Horizon supports your planning and application preparation. The university makes admission decisions. Any service fees, scope of support, and third-party costs should be clear to you before you proceed.

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