Türkiye · Ankara

Middle East Technical University (METU/ODTU)

Fees, application dates, programmes and admission information for Middle East Technical University (METU/ODTU) in Türkiye.

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Key facts

City: Ankara
Type: Public
Founded: 1956
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Language of instruction: English
International student fees: 2026-27 per semester for international-quota students starting 2023-24 or later: Engineering and Architecture 1,200 USD (34,055 TL); Arts and Sciences science programmes 1,200 USD (28,541 TL); Sociology/Psychology/History/Philosophy 800 USD (21,419 TL); Economic and Administrative Sciences 800 USD (25,733 TL); Education 800 USD (22,874 TL); graduate 375 USD. English preparatory year costs the same as the faculty fee. USD converted at the central-bank selling rate one week before payment; the TL minimum from the Official Gazette applies if the conversion is lower; semesters beyond the normal duration plus two are charged 1.5x. 25% discount (Decision 11625) for qualifying families; merit-based exemptions need no application.
Application dates: Main window 1 Jun 16:00 - 12 Jul 2026 23:59 (Turkey time); additional round 26 Aug 10:00 - 28 Aug 2026 17:00 for listed programmes only (Computer, Electrical-Electronics, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical engineering and Architecture were not in the additional list)

Admission and application

2026-27 international quotas total 444 seats across 40+ programmes (e.g., Computer Eng 22, Electrical-Electronics 30, Mechanical 24, Civil 22, Economics 16, Architecture 15). METU does not work with agents. A-level applicants get 'admission deferral' until final results. 2027-28 dates: null.

Language requirement: English proficiency not mandatory at application; at registration TOEFL, PTE Academic or METU English Proficiency Exam exempts from the one-year English preparatory class (IELTS taken from 24 Dec 2022 not accepted); equivalence table on oidb.metu.edu.tr

Check eligibility and minimum requirements
Use a personal (non-Hotmail/Outlook) e-mail to open the online application
Fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee and FREEZE the application (unfrozen applications are not evaluated)
If admitted: register, submit English proficiency or take METU English exam, pay tuition, obtain foreigner ID number
Submit residence permit documents to the ISO on Thursdays after the e-ikamet application

Programmes

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Computer Engineering

Deadline: Main window 1 Jun 16:00 - 12 Jul 2026 23:59 (Turkey time); additional round 26 Aug 10:00 - 28 Aug 2026 17:00 for listed programmes only (Computer, Electrical-Electronics, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical engineering and Architecture were not in the additional list)

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Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering

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Economics

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Architecture

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Accommodation

On-campus dormitories (Dormitories Directorate; prices published as PDF) - cost page lists on-campus public/university dormitory 4,000-20,000 TRY per month, private student dorm in Ankara 12,000-60,000, three-person apartment 35,000-60,000.

Highlights

All METU Ankara degree programmes are taught in English (About METU page, 2022).
Over 2,000 international undergraduate applications each year with a 13% acceptance rate (About METU page, 2022).
ABET accreditation for all engineering programmes (About METU page).
Ankara Migration Office does not process residence files more than 30 days after the e-ikamet date; ISO collects documents on Thursdays only.

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