ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM GUIDE

Admission of students from abroad to undergraduate programs must be made online and submitted through the online system after all of the required steps have been completed. You do not need to complete the application process in one session. By creating a username and password, you can save the application file and open it with a user name and password during the application file log in again to modify the saved (but not yet submitted) information. 

The Online Application System will be opened on 9 July 2024 at 10.00, local time. It will be closed to the creation of new user accounts  16 July 2024 at 17.00, local time. The application system will be closed on 16 July 2024 at 17.30, local time. 

Once you enter the system, use the links at the top of the page to navigate through the application process. It is necessary to scan and upload supporting documents (transcript, score reports, etc.) to the system. Fully completed application forms must be sent to the Registrar’s Office through the online system by clicking on the “Submit Application” button.

It is not possible to make changes to submitted application forms after they have been submitted. Please be sure that you have all of the required information and documents before  you submit your application.

Please complete your application promptly, taking into account the application procedures and the submission deadline.

Applicants who are admitted to a undergraduate program at Boğaziçi University must submit all official documents to the program at the time of registration, to verify the information declared during the application process.

Boğaziçi University reserves the right to cancel an offer of admission if a fraudulent application was submitted. 

PREPARING TO APPLY
It is recommended that you read carefully the list of application documents and the application terms of the programs to which you plan to apply and have all of the documents you need for the application ready before you log in to the Online Application System.

APPLICATION
STEP 0: DEFINING A NEW USER

• Visit Online Application System at http://adaylar.bogazici.edu.tr/en-EN/Page/Admissions/StudentsFromAbroad/All  and select “Click to Apply”
• Click “New Applicant” to create your account in the system.
• On the page that opens, enter your email address and create a password, then enter your profile information.
• Click “Create User.”
• The system will send a confirmation message and verification code to your email address.
• Return to https://registration.bogazici.edu.tr/BUIS/BUISAPPS/GradApplication.aspx
• Choose the program type, enter your email address and password, and click “Login.”
• When prompted for your code verification, enter the verification code that was sent to your email account.
• Once the verification code is approved, you will gain access to the main menu.

STEP 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM
In this section, you will be asked to enter the general information required for applying to all graduate programs (identity data, contact information, educational background and English proficiency).

• Click “Fill the Applicant Information Form.”
• Sections marked with an (*) on the Applicant Information Form are required fields. 
• You will need to upload a biometric photo of yourself in the identity data section. (If you receive admission, the photograph will appear in your student account and on your student ID card, so please make sure that it is front-facing, shows just your head and shoulders, and is taken against a light-colored background).
• In the Educational Background section, enter your high school. You must also scan and upload your high school transcript, high school diploma or proof of graduation.
• Except for those who are exempt from the language proficiency, all applicants must provide proof of English proficiency level. Those who are exempt of English Proficiency should get the approval letter from The School of Foreign Languages and upload to the system. Only one proficiency test result (BUEPT/TOEFL®/IELTS) will be sufficient. TOEFL® or IELTS results will be approved by the The School of Foreign Languages  and scanned and uploaded on the system and required questinaire should be filled out. For BUEPT, only the examination date will be sufficient.
• If you need to log out of the system for any reason, click “Save Form” to save the entered information. You can log in later to make any changes or complete the application.
• If you have completed the form and uploaded all of the required documents, click “Submit Form” to proceed to Step 2.

STEP 2: PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM
In this section you will be applying to the relevant program(s) and will need to upload a Statement of Purpose, standardized undergraduate graduate exam scores (SAT/TR-YÖS/YKS) and other supporting documents (the “Other Documents” field is not a required field)  for each program you will be applying to. In this section, the Application Fee transaction must be completed.

• To apply, click “Fill the Program Application Form.”
• To select the program to which you are applying, click on “Add Program” From the drop-down list, select the program to which you are applying. Fill in the required fields.
• You need to provide score(s) of standardized undergraduate exam(s) required by the program you are applying to. Scanned scorecard must be uploaded.
• If you have not completed the form, click on “Save Application”
• If you plan to apply to more than one program, click “Add Program” again for each one.
• If you want to delete a program application form you have filled out, select the application you wish to delete and click on “Remove Program”
• If you are applying to more than one program, you must rank them in order of preference, using the “Preference Order” field. Be sure to click on “Save Preference Order”

Once the Steps 1 and 2 have been completed the application fee must be paid before proceeding to Step 3. The program application fee is EUR 100.00 or its TRY equivalent at the exchange rate announced by the Central Bank of Türkiye. A separate application fee must be paid for each program to which you apply.

You may check your payment status in the Program List section.
If you are exempt from paying the application fee, then your Payment Status will show as “Exempt from Payment”

Applicants must pay the application fee via one of the two methods described below.

If application fee is paid via domestic or from abroad payment channels, you may proceed to Step 3.


1. Payment by EFT for domestic applicants

The required fee amount can be transferred via EFT to the account numbers provided below.

• You will need to then upload the transfer receipt to the Application System by clicking "Program Application Fee" and submitting the program application.
• It is not possible to verify EFT payments online.
• After the program application has been submitted, the Registrar's Office will check the uploaded receipt within three business days. If payment is confirmed, the application will be forwarded to the respective program.
• Applicants who pay by EFT are advised to make payment early, taking into consideration the time that will be needed to check the payment during the time specified for the online application
• Once the payment has been verified by the Registrar's Office, your Payment Status will be shown as "Receipt Verified”
• If the application fee has not been paid or payment has not been approved yet, the Payment Status will appear as "Incomplete"

2. Payment from abroad via SWIFT

The application fee can be transferred via SWIFT to the account numbers provided below.

• You will need to then upload the transfer receipt to the Application System by clicking on "Program Application Fee" and submit the program application.
• It is not possible to verify such payments online.
• After the program application has been submitted, the Registrar's Office will check the uploaded receipt within three business days and if payment is confirmed, the application will be forwarded to the respective program.
• Applicants who make use of this method are advised to pay the fee early, taking into consideration the time that will be needed to check the payment during the time specified for online application.
• Once the Registrar’s Office has verified your payment, your Payment Status will appear as "Receipt Verified"
• If the application fee has not been paid or payment has not been approved yet, your Payment Status will appear as "Incomplete"

Applications submitted with invalid payment transactions will not be processed. 

The application fee must be paid only if the relevant program has an opening and applicants fulfill the necessary requirements.

Application fee is non-refundable.

Bank accounts for domestic payments:

TRY Account
Garanti BBVA Boğaziçi University Branch 
Account Adress: Bebek Mah. Şehitlik Dergahı Sok. No: 6/A Rumelihisarüstü, 34342 Beşiktaş/İstanbul
Branch Code: 303
Account Code: Strateji Geliştirme Daire Başkanlığı
Account No: 6299738
IBAN: TR65 0006 2000 3030 0006 2997 38 

Bank accounts for overseas payments:

All charges for wires transfer are paid additionally by the applicant. Please be advised that both the sending bank and the receiving bank impose fees. In addition, there may be intermediary services that charge additional fees during the money transfer. The Admissions Office will check the amount received by the University from the Account Office. Please do not use the Wise, Western Union etc. pay with online payment channels.

Euro Account
Application fee: EUR 100.00
Garanti BBVA Boğaziçi University Branch 
Account Adress: Bebek Mah. Şehitlik Dergahı Sok. No: 6/A Rumelihisarüstü, 34342 Beşiktaş/İstanbul
Branch Code: 303 
Account Name: Strateji Geliştirme Daire Başkanlığı
Account Number: 9002985 
IBAN: TR46 0006 2000 3030 0009 0029 85
Garanti BBVA Swift Code: TGBATRIS

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STEP 3: SUBMITTING THE PROGRAM APPLICATION

• To submit your program application, click on “Submit Program Application”. Please make sure that you have made all modifications to your application before you submit as modification after submission is not possible.

• Select the program application you wish to submit and click on “Submit Application.”
• The page that opens will notify you that your application has been submitted.

STEP 4: APPLICATION STATUS

You can check the status of your application in this section. You may also view your Document Control List and Application Folder. You may also print out your Application Document. If you have a question about your application, please contact the program through the Program Contact Person as listed on the application web page.

EXITING THE SYSTEM

You exit the system by clicking on “Logout”.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1.Can I upload more than one document?

- You can upload more than one document. There are fields that allow you to upload additional documents in every Program Application Form.

2.If the document contains more than one page, what should I do? 

- You must upload the document so that all pages are within one PDF document.

3.What should I pay attention to when I scan a document?

- Your scanning software should ask you what resolution to scan your document, either before or after the scan. Be sure to scan at no more than 72dpi.

- Save the scanned object as a .pdf file. For Mac users, please note that the file name must include the appropriate 3 letter extension.

- Check that your document can be opened and is readable by opening it in a PDF viewer program.

- Do not attempt to upload a document that is password-protected or contains macros.

- Make sure scanned documents are readable and printable on a normal-sized sheet of paper. Unreadable documents will not be accepted.

- Check the size of your file. It should not exceed 2MB

4.How can I view the documents I uploaded?

- You can preview the uploaded documents by clicking on the orange labels found at the related field.

5.I filled out the form but receive an error message when I click on Save; what should I do?

- Read the error messages and directions at the screen carefully.

- Make sure you have uploaded the scanned documents with proper format and size.

- Go over what you wrote in the boxes, examine the characters you used and make sure you have not entered letters where you should have entered numbers, and/or vice versa.

- Check and review the format (decimal notations) of your grades and scores.

6.I can’t submit my application, what should I do?

- Complete all the steps in order prior to “STEP 3: Submit Program Application” and fill out all the mandatory fields on the forms, then resubmit your application form.

7.How will I pay the application fee?

- Detailed information on how to pay the application fee may be found in the Online Application System Guide.

8.I paid the fee, but my “Payment Status” appears incomplete, what should I do?

- Your payment may not have been verified online or by the Registrar’s Office.

- If you are sure you made the payment through one of the payment methods described in the Online Application System Guide, check payment status a little while later.

- If the problem ensues, send a message to the technical support using the message area on the application system.

9.I submitted my application, what do I need to do now?

- You can check the status of your application at “STEP 4: APPLICATION STATUS.” Under the Document Checklist provided on this page, you can view the documents and information you declared in your application file that failed to satisfy admission requirements, after the Admissions Office processes your application. If your application was forwarded to the relevant program, and there are documents/information missing on your Document Checklist, contact the program you applied to.

10. Can I modify my application once it is submitted?

- You cannot update a submitted application form. If there are documents you wish to update, you can consult the relevant program and submit them by hand, if appropriate.

11.I am still experiencing difficulties regarding my application. What should I do?

- Send a message to Technical Support using the message area on the application system. You will not get a reply to your message. Check to see whether the problem persists after 24 hours have passed.