Frequently Asked Questions
Istanbul Atlas University provides reliable and close to campus contracted dormitories /residence halls to the students.
All International Students can apply to Istanbul Atlas University from the Online Application System through the link below, and choose the program or department they would like to study at:
https://ois.atlas.edu.tr/ogrenciler/applicationform/form/ln/en/view/lisans
Istanbul Atlas University has a wide range of sports facilities carried out by qualified sport(s) academicians. Our university permanently supports sports activities, team building, participating in and creating organizations, and has a promotive role in the organization of such activities.
Istanbul Atlas University has large sports facilities. The university supports sports activities, team building, participating in sports events and also encourages organizing such events.
You can make your online application from here (via the link):
https://ois.atlas.edu.tr/ogrenciler/applicationform/form/ln/en/view/lisans
- Passport
- High School Diploma (translated and notarized in English or Turkish)
- High School Transcript (translated and notarized in English or Turkish)
- 2 Photos
USD BANK ACCOUNT
Name of Bank : Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş.
Account Name : İstanbul Atlas Üniversitesi
Account No/Branch : 1105-651384 - Kocamustafapaşa
IBAN : TR78 0006 4000 0021 1050 6513 84
Swift Code : ISBKTRISXXX
Hırka-i Şerif, Hırka-i Şerif Mah, Adnan Menderes Blv. No:64, 34091 Fatih/İstanbul
1. Residence Permit Application Form
Must be signed by the foreign national and/or their legal representative or attorney holding a power of attorney.
2. Copy of Passport or Equivalent Document and Visa (if applicable)
A copy of the page containing identity details and photograph, along with any visa information (the original document must be presented on the day of submission).
3. Four (4) Biometric Photographs
Must be taken within the last 6 months, with a white background, and comply with ICAO biometric standards.
4. Proof of Payment for the Residence Permit Fee
Receipt or other documentation showing payment.
5. Proof of Address
5.1. Residence Certificate
A current "Residence Certificate" obtained from the e-Government system (www.turkiye.gov.tr), along with one of the following:
- An electricity, water, natural gas, or landline phone bill, or a subscription contract for new subscribers.
(Foreign nationals applying for an extension or change of type/region must provide the "Residence Certificate" and submit it to the authority.)
5.2. Accommodation Proof
One of the following documents is sufficient:
- If staying at your own home, a copy of the title deed along with a document showing the address (e.g., a utility bill).
- If renting, a notarized copy of the rental agreement with the landlord’s details.
- If staying at a hotel or similar accommodation, a document confirming your stay and a receipt showing payment for the duration of the residence permit request.
- If staying in a student dormitory, an e-signed or stamped official document confirming your stay.
- If staying with a third party, a notarized declaration from the host, and if the host is married, a notarized declaration from the spouse as well.
(The host must also provide a recent utility bill or subscription contract if applicable.)
6. Valid Health Insurance
The insurance coverage must encompass the duration of the requested residence permit. One of the following is sufficient:
- An e-signed or stamped document from the social security department confirming access to healthcare in Turkey under bilateral social security agreements.
- An e-signed or stamped document from the Social Security Institution confirming health coverage.
- An e-signed or stamped document confirming application for general health insurance from the Social Security Institution.
- A private health insurance policy.
(Please submit the first page of the insurance policy, including the policy number.)
7. National Electronic Notification Address (UETS)
For extension or change applications, a document from a PTT central branch showing the UETS address (no UETS document is required for individuals under 18).
8. Proof of Student Status
Document showing the applicant’s student status.
Here you can do your online Equivalency:
Application Requirements:
• For Bachelor’s Application:
• Translation of your high school diploma in Turkish or English.
• Translation of your high school transcript in Turkish or English.
• Copy of your Passport
• Completion of the online application form via https://apply.atlas.edu.tr/s/.
• For Master’s Application:
• Passport
• Translated University Diploma
• Translated University Transcript
• For PhD Application:
• Passport
• Translated Master’s Degree Diploma
• Translated Master’s Degree Transcript
Online Application: Begin by submitting your application through our website. Once completed, our admissions team will carefully review your submission.
1.Conditional Acceptance Letter: If your application meets our initial criteria, you will receive a conditional acceptance letter.
You can track your application here: https://apply.atlas.edu.tr/s/track-application
Deposit Payment: To secure your place in the program, you must complete the deposit payment as instructed in the conditional acceptance letter.
Deposit: Deposit For Dentistry 5000$ o Deposit For Medicine 5000$ o Deposit for Normal Program 1000$ o Deposit For Vocational School 1000$ o Deposit For Master Program 1000$ o Deposit For PHD 1000$
2.Official Acceptance Letter: Upon receipt of your deposit, we will issue your official acceptance letter, confirming your enrollment in the program and your selected language track.
3.Document Submission s Final Payment: To finalize your enrollment, you must submit all required original documents. Following their verification, you may proceed with the final payment.
For further inquiries, please contact our admissions office. international@atlas.edu.tr
Available Programs:
We offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. You can view the available undergraduate majors at the following links:
• https://apply.atlas.edu.tr/s/associate
• https://apply.atlas.edu.tr/s/bachelor
Registration Process
To complete your registration at Istanbul Atlas University, please ensure you have the following required documents:
• For Bachelor’s Registration:
• A notarized translation of your high school diploma in Turkish or English.
• A notarized translation of your high school transcript in Turkish or English.
• Original high school diploma.
• Original high school transcript.
• Two recent passport-sized photographs.
• Passport.
• For Master’s Registration:
• Passport
• Original and Translated University Diploma
• Original and Translated University Transcript
• Letter of Motivation
• Two recent passport-sized photographs.
• For PhD Registration:
• Passport
• Original and Translated Master’s Degree Diploma
• Original and Translated Master’s Degree TranscriptLetter of Motivation
• Two recent passport-sized photographs.
Deposit payment receipt.
• If you wish to pay the remaining tuition fee in installments, the first half of the amount must be paid at the time of registration.
• Students are required to complete the registration process in person. If a representative is registering on behalf of the student, an official power of attorney must be presented.
• All necessary registration forms must be duly completed
There is not any possibility for online registeration. All of the registeration process should be done in person.
The language of instruction is offered in 100% Turkish and 100% English.
Applicants must meet the following proficiency requirements based on their chosen
language of instruction:
For English:
• TOEFL IBT: Minimum score of 75 (Home Edition is not accepted).
• PTE Academic: Minimum score of 67.
• CAE: Minimum grade of B.
• CPE: Minimum grade of C.
• Atlas University English Proficiency Exam: Minimum score of 70/100.
For Turkish:
• Atlas University Turkish Proficiency Exam: Minimum score of 70/100.
• TÖMER Certificate from a recognized Turkish university.
If your program is taught in Turkish, you must provide an acceptable TÖMER certificate issued by a Turkish university and submit it to dilmer@atlas.edu.tr.
For undergraduate programs, the admission period begins on July 1st and continues until the end of November each year.
If you wish to apply as a transfer student, you must provide a notarized translation of your transcript detailing the courses you have successfully completed, along with the course content descriptions.
These documents must be submitted through our online application portal. Once your application is received, it will be evaluated by our academic committee, and the results will be communicated to you via email.
We offer two payment options for students:
1. Advance Payment: After paying the deposit, students who complete the full tuition fee payment in a single transaction are eligible for a 15
YAPI VE KREDİ BANKASI
• Branch Name / Code: ÜMRANİYE BRANCH / 248
• Account Name: İSTANBUL ATLAS ÜNİVERSİTESİ
• Account Type: USD
• Account Number: 01000000034843741
• IBAN: TR98 0006 7010 0000 0034 8437 41
• SWIFT: YAPITRISFEX
• Description: Application Payment ATLS-........
İŞ BANKASI:
• IBAN: TR78 0006 4000 0021 1050 6513 84
• Account Name: İSTANBUL ATLAS ÜNİVERSİTESİ
ZİRAAT BANKASI:
• IBAN: TR56 0001 0022 5292 0487 2150 06
• Account Name: İSTANBUL ATLAS ÜNİVERSİTESİ
AKBANK:
• IBAN: TR73 0004 6007 8100 1000 1713 24
• Account Name: İSTANBUL ATLAS ÜNİVERSİTESİ
You can contact our Financial Affairs Department for more details.
If a visa is required for entry into Turkey, it is essential to begin the application process immediately after receiving your final acceptance from the educational institution.
Upon arriving in Turkey, you must apply for a student residence permit in accordance with the relevant regulations. The application should be completed within the prescribed timeframe and all required documents must be submitted for processing.
Required Documents for Student Residence Permit Applications COMMON DOCUMENTS
1.Residence Permit Application Form
Must be signed by the foreign national and/or their legal representative or attorney holding a power of attorney.
2.Copy of Passport or Equivalent Document and Visa (if applicable)
A copy of the page containing identity details and photograph, along with any visa information (the original document must be presented on the day of submission).
3.Two (2) Biometric Photographs
Must be taken within the last 6 months, with a white background, and comply with ICAO biometric standards.
4.Proof of Payment for the Residence Permit Fee
Receipt or other documentation showing payment.
5.Proof of Address
5.1. Residence Certificate
A current "Residence Certificate" obtained from the e-Government system (www.turkiye.gov.tr), along with one of the following:
- An electricity, water, natural gas, or landline phone bill, or a subscription contract for new subscribers.
(Foreign nationals applying for an extension or change of type/region must provide the "Residence Certificate" and submit it to the authority.)
5.2. Accommodation Proof
One of the following documents is sufficient:
- If staying at your own home, a copy of the title deed along with a document showing the address (e.g., a utility bill).
- If renting, a notarized copy of the rental agreement with the landlord’s details.
- If staying at a hotel or similar accommodation, a document confirming your stay and a receipt showing payment for the duration of the residence permit request.
- If staying in a student dormitory, an e-signed or stamped official document confirming your stay.
- If staying with a third party, a notarized declaration from the host, and if the host is married, a notarized declaration from the spouse as well.
(The host must also provide a recent utility bill or subscription contract if applicable.)
6. Valid Health Insurance
The insurance coverage must encompass the duration of the requested residence permit. One of the following is sufficient:
- An e-signed or stamped document from the social security department confirming access to healthcare in Turkey under bilateral social security agreements.
- An e-signed or stamped document from the Social Security Institution confirming health coverage.
- An e-signed or stamped document confirming application for general health insurance from the Social Security Institution.
- A private health insurance policy.
(Please submit the first page of the insurance policy, including the policy number.)
7.National Electronic Notification Address (UETS)
For extension or change applications, a document from a PTT central branch showing the UETS address (no UETS document is required for individuals under 18).
8.Proof of Student Status
Document showing the applicant’s student status.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
For applications made on behalf of a child:
- If the parents cannot be identified from the passport or equivalent document, an approved birth certificate for the child.
- In case of divorce, an approved custody certificate or an approved consent letter from the other parent, if they have visitation rights.
- In the case of the death of one parent, an approved death certificate.
- If a missing person (Gaiplik) ruling is issued for a parent, an approved missing person certificate.
- A certificate showing that the custody of a child born out of wedlock belongs to the other parent.
(These documents must be e-signed or stamped and notarized if obtained from Turkish authorities. If obtained from abroad, they must be apostilled and translated into Turkish with a notarized translation. If the country is not a signatory of the Apostille Convention, documents must be authenticated by the relevant country’s authorities and translated with notarization.)
(If applicable, a copy of the parents’ residence permit, work permit, or exemption card, or a copy of the residence permit application is required.)
(For minors, an approved consent letter from the foreign-based parent or legal guardian is required, along with a notarized letter of undertaking from the Turkish institution or individual accepting responsibility.)
❖ For those studying in primary or secondary education (elementary and high school):
- A student visa or educational visa.
INFORMATION
o Residence permit appointments can be made free of charge via the official website: https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/, and applicants are advised not to rely on third-party institutions or individuals requesting fees.
- The applicant's contact information must be provided completely and accurately during the residence permit application process.
- The Provincial Migration Management offices may request additional information or documentation during the application review process.
- Applicants providing false information or declarations will be subject to sanctions in accordance with relevant regulations.
- Address registration is mandatory for extension and change applications. For first-time applicants, address registration must be completed within 20 business days following the approval of the residence permit.
- Students are not required to provide valid health insurance if they are enrolled within the first three months of registration; however, they must notify the authorities once they have obtained health insurance.
- Student documents must be obtained directly from the educational institution, either e-signed, stamped, or notarized, or obtained through the e-government system.
- In cases where the applicant has exceeded the normal study period without graduating, a student document indicating active student status and the estimated graduation date must be provided. Residence permits will be issued for a maximum of one year per application.
- If you continue your studies in a different department or faculty within the same university, or transfer to another university within the same city, you must apply to the student affairs/international office within 20 days.
- If you change universities, faculties, or departments in a different city, you must apply within 10 days to the international student office of your new university and to the local migration office in the city where the new university is located. All procedures will be concluded by the Provincial Migration Management office in the new city.
To activate your MyAtlas account, you must first activate your student Gmail account. Once activated, download the MyAtlas application from the App Store or Google Play to complete the setup process.