Admission Rules & Requirements — Double Diploma Programs

2026 / 2027 Double Diploma Programs

Admission Rules & Requirements

Comprehensive framework for admission to IUS double diploma programs conducted in cooperation with Istanbul Technical University, Marmara University, Istanbul University, and Health Sciences University.

4 Partner Universities 3 Citizenship Categories 10 Governing Rules FMS Special Rules

This framework establishes the admission rules and requirements for candidates applying to IUS double diploma programs — setting out how applicants are classified by citizenship, the academic thresholds they must meet, the examinations accepted for admission, and the additional criteria that apply to the Faculty of Medical Sciences.

Candidates with Bosnian & Herzegovinian Citizenship

Admission requirements for BiH citizens

Bosnian and Herzegovinian citizens applying to double diploma programs are governed by the applicable annual public call, program-specific protocols, and defined academic thresholds.

Governing framework

Admission of Bosnian citizens to double diploma programs conducted in cooperation with Istanbul Technical University, Marmara University and Istanbul University is governed by the applicable annual public call for admission published by the International University of Sarajevo and the respective Double Diploma Program Protocol.

Admission to programs conducted in cooperation with Health Sciences University is governed by the applicable annual public call for admission published by IUS and the Guide for Selection, Scholarship and Placement Examination for Bosnian Students Applying to Undergraduate Joint Programs (UOLP) in Medicine and Dental Medicine.

Minimum CGPA threshold

Candidates with Bosnian citizenship are entitled to apply for double diploma programs conducted in cooperation with Istanbul Technical University, Marmara University and Istanbul University, provided their high school graduation score (CGPA) is at least 3.0/5.0 (or equivalent). The threshold for double diploma programs at the Faculty of Medical Sciences is 3.5/5.0 (or equivalent).

General programs

3.0 / 5.0

Minimum CGPA required for ITU, Marmara & Istanbul U programs

Faculty of Medical Sciences

3.5 / 5.0

Higher threshold for FMS double diploma programs

Conditional admission

If a candidate's high school diploma has not yet been issued or their graduation grade point average has not yet been calculated, they will be granted conditional admission and registration will be completed subject to this condition. These candidates must sign an additional letter of undertaking during registration.

Candidates with Turkish Citizenship

Admission requirements for Turkish citizens

Admission for Turkish citizens is primarily governed by the central Turkish Higher Education Exam (YKS). This document sets out the exceptional cases in which Turkish citizens may apply under the Bosnian student admission framework.

The YKS framework

The admission of candidates with Turkish citizenship to double diploma programs is governed by the central Turkish Higher Education Exam (YKS). This document defines the exceptional cases.

Exceptional application route

Applicants who are citizens of the Republic of Türkiye or who hold dual citizenship, one of which is Turkish, may apply to double diploma undergraduate programs conducted in cooperation with Istanbul Technical University, Marmara University, and Istanbul University, provided that they:

— meet the admission requirements for Bosnian Students established by IUS, and

— have completed the entirety of their secondary education at high schools located outside the Republic of Türkiye, excluding high schools located in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Quota cap · 10%

The number of admitted applicants in this category shall not exceed 10% of the quota designated for Bosnian students determined by IUS for the relevant double diploma program.

International Candidates

Admission requirements for international candidates

For Medicine & Dental Medicine

Other Provisions

Additional requirements

All double diploma candidates must meet the following additional provisions concerning academic equivalency and English language proficiency.

High school equivalency certificate

All candidates admitted to the double diploma program at IUS who completed their secondary education at high schools located outside the Republic of Türkiye are required to submit a high school equivalency certificate prior to registration.

English language proficiency

All double diploma candidates must satisfy the English language proficiency requirements at IUS or at the respective partner institutions.

Faculty of Medical Sciences

FMS specific admission requirements

Specific admission requirements applicable to the Faculty of Medical Sciences at IUS are organized into three applicant categories, each with distinct admission routes and interview requirements.

Specific admission requirements — FMS

The specific admission requirements applicable to the Faculty of Medical Sciences at IUS are set out below, grouped by applicant category and admission route.

Category 01 · YKS Route

Turkish citizens & Türkiye-schooled candidates

Interview not required

Who applies

Turkish citizens — Turkish Citizenship Law, Article 7, No. 5901
Internationals who completed high school in Türkiye (including Bosnian students)

Written examination

Exam

YKS
Yükseköğretim Kurumları Sınavı

Scored subjects

Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

Medicine — minimum

Top 50,000 candidates

Dental Medicine — minimum

Top 80,000 candidates

Note: Subject to change in accordance with future YKS regulations and decisions of the relevant authorities.

Category 02 · International Examinations

International-track applicants — 5 admission routes

Interview required

Who applies

Turkish double citizenship
Turkish citizens who completed entire high school abroad (excluding North Cyprus)
Internationals
Bosnians

Admission routes — 5 accepted examinations

TR-YÖS Max 500

Medicine360+

Dental315+

SAT Max 1600

Total 1250+ (Math + Reading & Writing) — including at least 600 in Math.

ACT Max 36

Medicine30+

Dental28+

IB Max 45

Medicine36+

Dental34+

ABITUR Best: 1.0

Medicine≤ 1.3

Dental≤ 1.6

Category 03 · IUS Selection Exam

IUS scholarship / student selection examination

Interview required

Who applies

Internationals (excluding Turkish students)
Bosnians

Written examination

Exam

IUS Scholarship / Student selection exam
Faculty of Medical Sciences examination

Maximum score

100 points

Minimum qualifying score: shall be determined after each examination session by the Admissions Committee based on the average applicant scores.

Before Final Enrollment

All non-Turkish students must submit an Equivalence Certificate confirming that their high school diploma is accepted in Türkiye. Obtained from a Turkish Embassy, Consulate, or Provincial Directorate of National Education.

Next Steps

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For guidance on eligibility, required documentation, or the current annual public call for admission, contact the IUS Admissions Office or visit the Double Diploma Programs website.

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