Arrival guide

From landing to settled in.

A practical, chronological path for new students. Each step links to a source-backed answer. Always confirm official steps with the METU International Students Office.

Before you arrive

Weeks ahead

Sort documents, visa, money, and travel before you fly. A little preparation removes most first-week stress.

Do I need a visa, and which type?
Documents to bring to registration
Apostille or MOFA on documents
Do documents need Turkish translation?
Health insurance
Bring a few printed copies of every document
Plan your airport arrival and money for the first day

First 24 hours

Arrival day

Get to campus, get connected, and get some cash. Keep it simple; the rest can wait.

Getting from the airport to METU
Getting a Turkish SIM card
First steps after you arrive
Emergency numbers to save (112)
Find your dorm or accommodation and rest

First week

Days 1 to 7

Complete registration and the core setup: ID, bank, transport card, permit, and your METU account.

University course registration
Get your student ID card
Set up your METU account, email, Wi-Fi
Get a tax number
Open a bank account
Get an AnkaraKart for transport
Start your residence permit
Know which office to contact

First month

Weeks 2 to 4

Settle into a routine: courses and advisor, the library and cafeteria, clubs, and a budget that works.

English proficiency (EPE) and prep
The IS100 course
Meet your academic advisor
The library and study spaces
The campus cafeteria
Join student clubs
Dorm vs off-campus
Eymir Lake and sports