Documents & Procedures
What documents do I need to bring to METU registration?
New international students typically must present original identity/education documents at final (in-person) registration, commonly a valid passport, the official admission/accepta
How do I get a student certificate (öğrenci belgesi)?
A student certificate proves you are an enrolled METU student and is needed for many procedures (residence permit, discounts, banking). Once registered, you can usually obtain it t
Do my documents need an apostille or MOFA approval?
Educational documents issued abroad usually need to be legalised before they are accepted in Türkiye. If your country is party to the Hague Apostille Convention, an apostille on yo
Do my documents need to be translated into Turkish?
Foreign documents such as diplomas and transcripts often need an approved Turkish translation to be accepted for official procedures. Translations are usually done by a sworn trans
How do I get a Turkish tax number (vergi numarası)?
A Turkish tax number is a short identifier many services (including opening a bank account) may ask for. Foreigners can obtain one from the Turkish Revenue Administration, either o