DICLE UNIVERSITY
POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION AND TRAINING REGULATION
FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES AND TURKISH CITIZENS LIVING ABROAD
PART 1
Objective and Scope
Article 1-(1) The objective of this regulation is to regulate the procedures and principles related to
application, acceptance and registration for postgraduate education and training programs applied at
Institutes at Dicle University for international applicants.
(2) This regulation covers the provisions related to postgraduate education and training programs
carried out by Institutes at Dicle University.
(3) This regulation has been prepared in accordance with The Regulation on Postgraduate Education
and Training by Higher Education Institution and The Regulation on Postgraduate Education and
Training by Dicle University.
Definitions
ARTICLE 2 - The terms mentioned in this regulation mean:
a) University: Dicle University,
b) Institute: Institutes at Dicle University,
c) The Board of Institute: The board of the relevant institute,
d) The Board of Directors of the Institute: The board of Directors of the relevant institute,
e) Postgraduate education: Masters with thesis, non-thesis master’s degree, doctorate and work of art
for Qualifier in arts,
f) The Regulation on Postgraduate Education and Training: The Regulation on Postgraduate Education
and Training by Dicle University,
g) Rector: Rector of Dicle University
h) Senate: The Senate of Dicle University,
i) TUS: The Examination for Specialty in Medicine,
j) Department: Departments at the relevant institute
k) YDS: Foreign Language Exam.
Determining and Announcing Quotas
ARTICLE 3 – Student quotas and the qualities required for the candidates for international applicants
and Turkish citizens living abroad are determined by institute department commissions in accordance
with the institute’s academic calendar and submitted to The Board of Institute. Quotas examined by
The Board of Directors of the Institute are submitted to the Senate for announcement.
Language Requirements for International Applicants
ARTICLE 4 – (1) While accepting students for Master, Ph.D. and Qualifier in Arts programs which
are not taught in Turkish, language proficiency is not required for applicants whose native language,
official language of their country and undergraduate degree program’s language is the same as the
postgraduate program they apply. However, other candidates are required to have at least 65 or higher
scores in YDS or an equivalent examination approved by the Interuniversity Council.
(2) While accepting students for Master programs which are taught in Turkish, language proficiency is
not required for application. However, in line with the Postgraduate Education and Training
Regulation, it is compulsory to have at least 45 in YDS or an equivalent examination approved by the
Interuniversity Council. Language proficiency is not required in Master’s programs for applicants
whose native language, official language of their country and undergraduate degree program’s
language is the same as the languages approved and enlisted in the Postgraduate Education and
Training Regulation. While accepting students for Ph.D. programs, however, applicants should have
the required language qualifications, 55 in YDS or an equivalent examination approved by the
Interuniversity Council, as mentioned in the Postgraduate Education and Training Regulation.
(3) While accepting students for Master, Ph.D. and Qualifier in Arts programs which are taught in
Turkish language, candidates are required to have the following criteria, except those aforementioned:
a) to have at least 60 in TOMER Turkish Language Exam,
b) to certify that Turkish is the mother tongue,
c) to succeed in examination to be conducted by Dicle University,
(4) Candidates who have level of scientific achievement required but do not hold Turkish language
qualification are accepted into the program; these candidates are allowed to receive education and
training in Dicle University Turkish Training Center or TOMER for a period of six months up to
twelve months, in order to ensure that language requirement. Those who succeed to have this
requirement during this period are registered to the program in the following semester and continue
their education. Those who do not succeed to have this requirement during this period can be allowed
to have another one year by The Board of Directors of the Institute (EYK).
Provisions Regarding Admission of International Applicants
ARTICLE 5 (1) Except from language requirements, international candidates applying to the
programs should also have a four-year undergraduate or masters with thesis diploma recognized as
“equivalent” by the Council of Higher Education, and a GPA at least 60 for undergraduate degrees and
70 for postgraduate programs.
(2) The candidates can apply to graduate programs determined by The Board of Directors of the
Institute and declared upon approval by the Senate within the quotas, rules and procedures.
(3) It is mandatory for international candidates to submit the following documents to the institutes
during their application:
a) the originals of the certification/s of graduation for undergraduate and master’s degree (approved
either by the Ministry of Education or the relevant government agencies of the country in which they
graduated),
b) the original copies of undergraduate and postgraduate transcripts (approved either by the Ministry
of Education or the relevant government agencies of the country in which they graduated)
c) Notary endorsed Turkish translation of the certification/s of graduation for undergraduate and
postgraduate degrees and transcripts documents,
d) a reference document [as explained in Article 4.3] to certify that they have proficiency in Turkish to
follow the postgraduate programs which are taught in Turkish language. The candidates applying for
programs taught in foreign languages are exempt from Turkish language requirement.
Evaluation of the Application of International Students
ARTICLE 6 (1) The evaluation of the application of international students is made based on
the candidates’ transcripts.
(2)To evaluate the foreign nationals’ applications, a jury of 3 or 5 persons will be created for
each department or discipline, upon the approval of the Board of Directors of the Institute.
(3) During evaluation of the applicants, quotas are distributed on an equal basis in proportion
to the number of the countries.
(4) The results regarding applicants accepted for admission to the program are announced and
acceptance letters are sent for the candidates.
Other Issues
ARTICLE 7 (1) Regarding issues not covered in this guideline, international students are
subject to the Regulation on Postgraduate Education and Training of Dicle University and
guidelines for Postgraduate Education and Training by the relevant institute.
(2) International students are responsible themselves to fulfill their obligations arising from
laws and regulations,