How to build the Turkish-language skills needed for study and daily life, including TÖMER courses, proficiency levels, and practical learning resources.
Reviewed · August 17, 2026Learning Turkish is an essential step for many students who want to study or live in Türkiye. This guide helps you choose an institute type, register, and prepare for study, but your university and program determine the actual language requirements.
Check with your university and the institute before paying; fees, schedules, accepted certificates, and exemption or passing levels differ between institutions and change from year to year.
Examples include Ankara University TÖMER and Istanbul University's language center — strong centers in terms of accreditation and certificate acceptance, but you must confirm with your university whether it accepts the certificate from each center.
An official institution offering Turkish-language programs at levels from A1 to C2. Check whether a center or course is available and whether its certificate is accepted for your purpose.
Examples include DİLMER and Tomer Istanbul. They may offer intensive programs and flexible schedules, but verify licensing, reputation, and certificate acceptance before enrolling.
If you will study at a Turkish university, its own center may be the simplest option for ensuring that the program and certificate match the university’s requirements.
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Use the chosen institution’s official website and check the course, level, and schedule.
Enter your information and attach clear copies of the required documents.
Check the refund, absence, and level-progression policies before paying online.
Keep the confirmation message, course start date, and any placement-test instructions.
Visit during opening hours with the required documents.
Submit the required copies and complete the paper registration form.
Pay by cash or card according to the institute’s policy and request an official receipt.
Confirm the level, start date, study location, and attendance hours.
A single course often costs roughly between USD 200 and 1,000. This is a broad range, not a fixed price; request a written quote in local currency showing every fee.
If you already have some knowledge, you can take a test and begin at the level matching your ability according to the institute’s result.
A beginner can start at A1 and progress through the levels to the required one.
A YTB student who will study in Turkish typically takes, after C1, an additional level called Academic Turkish before starting university. Confirm your current plan with YTB, the institute, and the university.
B2 is often sufficient, but many universities and programs may require C1, their own internal test, or a different level. Your university's official requirement is the only authority.
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The scholarship administration assigns the city and language institute in advance for the student. Follow the directions shown in TBBS or sent to you officially.
Bring your passport or residence card, photograph, and any documents requested by the institute.
Keep the scholarship acceptance letter and a copy of the scholarship agreement to submit if requested.
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