Course Programs, Dates and Fees
APPLICATION AND PRE-REGISTRATION
For the Pre-Registration Application for the Turkish Teaching Unit (TOBIR) at the Ege University Institute of Turkish World Studies:
1. A photocopy of the relevant passport pages containing the applicant's name, passport number, father's name, and date of birth. (If the father's name is not included in the passport, this information must be provided.)
2. A receipt showing that the Pre-Registration fee of $350 was deposited into the bank account below. This fee is deducted from the exchange rate fee upon Final Registration.
This information and documents will be forwarded to the TÖBİR secretariat.
For online registration, please send the above-mentioned information and documents to tobir@mail.ege.edu.tr.
Bank account information for payment:
Bank: Ziraat Bankası Ege Tıp Şubesi
Account Name: Ege Üniversitesi Rektörlüğü DSS
IBAN: TR44 0001 0014 4697 8698 9350 01
FINAL REGISTRATION
A passport and two passport-sized photographs are required for final registration. The Student Registration Information Form, provided by the TÖBİR Secretariat, must be completed by the applicant during registration.
For online registration, the above-mentioned information and documents, as well as the Student Registration Information Form, which you can access here, must be sent to tobir@mail.ege.edu.tr. Those registering online must ensure that they complete and sign the final registration form before submitting it.
The program content, schedule, and fees are listed in the table below.
Pre-registration Fee: $350 (Will be deducted from course fees after final registration)
Turkish Proficiency Exam Fee: $100
Placement Exam Fee: $50
Academic Turkish: $280
Certificate Program in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language:
EXPLANATIONS
The A1-A2-B1-B2 levels consist of 182 hours in total, consisting of 140 hours of theory and 42 hours of implicit learning/activities. The 42-hour implicit learning program for the A1-A2-B1-B2 levels is available for limited online learning.
The C1 level consists of 234 hours in total, consisting of 180 hours of theory and 54 hours of implicit learning/activities. The 54-hour implicit learning program for the C1 level is available for limited online learning.
Students who wish to participate in the free 60-hour speaking/writing program starting at level B2.
The Academic Turkish program consists of 140 hours of theory.
The Level Determination Exam is free for students who pre-register/definitively register, and the Turkish Proficiency (Exemption) Exam is free for students who fully register.
Pre-registration or course fees for those who have completed pre-registration or final registration are non-refundable for any reason, including non-attendance, non-attendance, or other circumstances.
Candidates of Turkish descent will receive a discount at a rate determined by our Institute's Board of Directors upon presentation of a valid document demonstrating their Turkish descent.
Required documents for registration:
- Two photographs
- Passport or ID
- Form (to be provided during registration) or can be downloaded here for online registration
- Proof of payment (payment must be made to the account information provided below)
Bank: Ziraat Bankası Ege Tıp Şubesi
Account Name: Ege Üniversitesi Rektörlüğü DSS
IBAN: TR44 0001 0014 4697 8698 9350 01
EU Institute of Turkish World Studies
Turkish Teaching Unit 2025–2026 Academic Year Academic Calendar
Program Start: October 1, 2025
Program End: June 26, 2026
A1 Course Dates: October 6, 2025 – November 21, 2025
A2 Course Dates: November 24, 2025 – January 9, 2026
SEMESTER BREAK: January 12, 2026 – January 23, 2026
B1 Course Dates: January 26, 2026 – March 13, 2026
B2 COURSE DATES: March 16, 2026 – April 30, 2026
C1 COURSE DATES: May 4, 2021 – September 19, 2026
New courses will be opened outside of October once the required number of students is reached. You can submit your request to tobir@mail.ege.edu.tr for more information.