Koç University’s School of Medicine aims to provide a high level of international education to a small number of outstanding and qualified domestic and international students according to the general principles of the university.
KUSOM admitted its first students in 2010 and admitted its first international students in 2015. Today, KUSOM hosts 92 international students in total.
Each year a selected group of 30 international students are admitted to our MD program to join the other 30 domestic students who are placed through the Turkish national university entrance exam.
The MD program has a duration of 6 years (12 semesters) and the medium of education is English. However, the bedside teaching from the 4th year onwards is in Turkish, so international students should acquire a C1 level of Turkish proficiency by then.
The first three years of medical education (pre-clinical years) are provided on the main campus in Rumelifeneri (Sariyer district). During this period, students are offered with lectures, courses and seminars on the history and development of Medicine, ethical concepts, fundamental principles, and treatments in modern medicine. They can also acquire communication skills, and familiarize themselves with public health problems, and explore the main challenges of managing health systems.
The last three years (clinical training) are provided at the Koç University Hospital located in Topkapi and include long-term internships in the major clinical branches, short-term internships in the fifth year, and a 12-month pre-graduate internship training.
You can find more details about the Medicine curriculum here.
External transfer or new international student applications are made via an online application during the specified application periods for the Fall semester admission. Applications are not received for Spring semester admission.
You can find detailed information below about the application process, required documents, online application form and deadlines:
International Student applications
External transfer student applications
In international students’ applications, one of the main criteria for initial evaluation is that the candidate should have ONE of the internationally accepted test scores or diploma grades.
High school transcripts cannot be determinant in terms of comparing academic success of the applicants who do not have such diplomas or scores. So, if you are not able to submit an application with ONE of the eligible test scores or diploma grades AND with a score above the minimum, we advise you to not apply as your application will be rejected.
Candidates who will apply with IB or GCSE diploma grades can apply with their predicted grades by including an official letter from their school stating their predicted grades. If offered admission it will be on a conditional admission basis. Upon receipt of the final grades that match exactly the predicted grades included in the application file, the candidate will earn the right to register as a student at the university. Please note, there are no exceptions made in case the final grades do not match the predicted grades.
External Transfer students should also submit ONE of the eligible test scores or diploma grades in addition to their university transcripts and syllabi.
Eligible test scores and diploma grades are as follows (for the full detailed list please check the link above):
MCAT: 504 (min 126 from each part of 4)
SAT I: 1450
ACT: 31
IB: 40
GCSE: 3 A-levels with A or A* grades in relevant subjects (Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
The School of Medicine does NOT award any type of merit or need-based scholarships for admitted international students. You should carefully consider before applying if you are able to fund your Medicine studies without a scholarship.
If you have further questions about how to apply please email study@ku.edu.tr and your query will be answered in 1-2 working days.
Please do not contact the School of Medicine regarding application enquiries as they will be forwarded to the International Admissions Team.
You can schedule a video chat or Whatsapp chat with our International Admissions team here
For more information about life as an international Student at Koç University visit https://international.ku.edu.tr/