Depending on the city where you previously studied, and the degree you obtained, the steps you need to follow may vary.

You may read the instructions we have provided depending on your status and take the necessary actions.

All student residence permit applications must be submitted to the Migration Office at the given appointment date and time. Make sure to follow the respective instructions below.
Joining KU for a different degree (BA, MSc, PhD) / changing degree within KU / joining KU from a high school in Türkiye

Important Note: To be able to make a new Student Residence Permit Application, you must be enrolled at KU first.

 

You must complete a first-time application as instructed on our Student Residence Permit Application page after your enrollment at KU.

You must submit your residence permit application by minding the following extra documents:

  • Graduation Certificate/Diploma/Cancellation Letter from the previous university/degree
  • New student enrollment verification from KU
  • Photocopy of residence permit card
  • Photocopy of the ID page of the passport
  • A Turkish petition stating the change in status (a sample can be found under the Step 1)
Transferring a degree (BA, MSc, Ph.D.) to KU from a university in Istanbul OR changing department within KU

If you were studying at a university in Istanbul and transferred your degree (BA, MSc, Ph.D.) to Koç University to continue it, OR studying at KU in a program and you changed it, you must provide the following documents to the Kumkapı Migration Office, Bilgi Güncelleme Odası (Data Update Room) within 20 days from your registration to KU/new program:

  • Graduation Certificate/Diploma/Cancellation Letter
  • New student enrollment verification from KU
  • Photocopy of residence permit card
  • Photocopy of the ID page of the passport