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Arabic Translation and Interpreting

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KTO Karatay University

Turkey

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$3,105.57/Semester
Admission Requirements

Program Overview

Main Subject
Journalism & Media
Degree
Undergraduate, Bachelor Degree
Major
Translation & Interpreting
Specialization
Interpreting
Location
On Campus
Duration
4 years

In our Arabic Translation and Interpreting Department, which is accredited by the Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Curricula of Faculties of Science, Letters, Science-Letters, Language and History-Geography (FEDEK), education is provided on how written materials in a foreign language are translated into another language (translation) and how a speech delivered in a foreign language is rendered into another language (interpreting). Students at KTO Karatay University learn the Arabic language in its finest details while also having the opportunity to develop themselves by learning other languages. In addition, our students are able to closely follow developments in their profession through Technology and Translation webinars. According to surveys, 92% of our graduates believe that the education they received has contributed positively to their personal development.

Admission Requirements

Exam Scores
ACT
21+
International Baccalaureate
25+
SAT
1100+
Academic Requirements
  • Minimum GPA: 55 (100)
Required Documents
  • Visa: Foreign nationals who will be studying in Turkey must obtain a Student Visa for the duration of their academic stay. To obtain this visa, students must apply to the nearest Turkish Consulate or Embassy in their home country. To obtain your visa, you must submit the “International Student Acceptance Letter” from our university and other required documents to the Turkish authorities where you will apply. Please note that being accepted to study at our university and completing all registration procedures does not guarantee a student visa. You can find detailed information on how to obtain a student visa and what documents you need on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey: http://www.mfa.gov.tr/
  • Heath Document: Applicants may be required to submit a health certificate confirming that they do not have any condition preventing them from pursuing higher education. Additional medical reports may be requested for specific programs if necessary.
  • Finance Document: Applicants must provide proof of financial capability for tuition fees and living expenses if requested. Payment receipts for the scholarship examination fee (500 TRY) and pre-registration deposit fee (500 USD, non-refundable) are mandatory during the application process.
  • Extracurricular Document: The original and a photocopy or a certified copy of the diploma obtained from the secondary education institution graduated from, or a graduation certificate obtained via e-Government (in case of loss: a loss certificate obtained from the secondary education institution).
  • Recommendation Latter: Applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters from teachers, school administrators, counselors, or academic advisors who can evaluate the applicant’s academic performance and personal qualifications.
  • Visa: Foreign nationals who will be studying in Turkey must obtain a Student Visa for the duration of their academic stay. To obtain this visa, students must apply to the nearest Turkish Consulate or Embassy in their home country. To obtain your visa, you must submit the “International Student Acceptance Letter” from our university and other required documents to the Turkish authorities where you will apply. Please note that being accepted to study at our university and completing all registration procedures does not guarantee a student visa. You can find detailed information on how to obtain a student visa and what documents you need on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey: http://www.mfa.gov.tr/
  • Higher Secondary
  • Heath Document: Applicants may be required to submit a health certificate confirming that they do not have any condition preventing them from pursuing higher education. Additional medical reports may be requested for specific programs if necessary.
  • Finance Document: Applicants must provide proof of financial capability for tuition fees and living expenses if requested. Payment receipts for the scholarship examination fee (500 TRY) and pre-registration deposit fee (500 USD, non-refundable) are mandatory during the application process.
  • Extracurricular Document: The original and a photocopy or a certified copy of the diploma obtained from the secondary education institution graduated from, or a graduation certificate obtained via e-Government (in case of loss: a loss certificate obtained from the secondary education institution).
  • Recommendation Latter: Applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters from teachers, school administrators, counselors, or academic advisors who can evaluate the applicant’s academic performance and personal qualifications.
Additional Requirements
  • Additional Requirments Needed: Applicants must complete the online pre-registration process and submit all required documents before the application deadline. Application and scholarship exam fees are non-refundable. National or international exam results, if required, must be valid within the last two years.
Important Dates

2026-2027 Fall Semester Calender

  • Application Start Date: 6 Jul 2026
  • Application End Date: 10 Aug 2026
  • Semester Start Date: 14 Sep 2026

2026-2027 Fall Semester Calender

  • Application Start Date: 27 Jul 2026
  • Application End Date: 28 Aug 2026
  • Semester Start Date: 14 Sep 2026

2026-2027 Fall Semester Calender

  • Application Start Date: 27 Jul 2026
  • Application End Date: 31 Aug 2026
  • Semester Start Date: 14 Sep 2026

2026-2027 Fall Semester Calender

  • Application Start Date: 31 Aug 2026
  • Application End Date: 14 Sep 2026
  • Semester Start Date: 14 Sep 2026

Tuition Fees

Average Cost of Attendance

Local Students
$3,105.57 / Semester
Application Fee (International)
$500

Estimated Cost of Living

Information currently unavailable.

Scholarships

Entrance High Achievement Scholarship

This is a scholarship granted to students who are admitted to our university through YKS and meet the success ranking criteria specified below according to the score type they were placed with. Within the normal duration of study, it is provided for eight months each academic year across Türkiye. For SAY (Quantitative) and EA (Equal Weight) score types: Students ranked 1–100 receive: 3,000.00 TL per month, Students ranked 101–1000 receive: 2,500.00 TL per month, Students ranked 1001–2500 receive: 2,000.00 TL per month, Students ranked 2501–5000 receive: 1,750.00 TL per month, Students ranked 5001–10,000 receive: 1,250.00 TL per month. For SÖZ (Verbal) score type: Students ranked 1–100 receive: 2,000.00 TL per month, Students ranked 101–1000 receive: 1,500.00 TL per month, Students ranked 1001–2500 receive: 1,250.00 TL per month, Students ranked 2501–5000 receive: 1,000.00 TL per month. These amounts may be revised each year by the decision of the Board of Trustees; however, students will continue to receive the high achievement scholarship they earned at the time of admission without any change throughout their normal period of study.

Meal Scholarship

Among the students placed at our University through YKS in the relevant year: Students who enable their friends to enroll in our university during additional placement periods are granted a meal scholarship throughout the fall semester; Students who graduate as the top of their high school class and those holding a BİLSEM Certificate receive an uninterrupted meal scholarship for 3 years in associate degree programs, 5 years in undergraduate programs, and 7 years in the Faculty of Medicine.

Student Assistant Support

It is applied to undergraduate and associate degree students, excluding the preparatory class, within the normal duration of study. Students who apply through the announcement published on the website are selected within the quota through interviews conducted in various academic and administrative units and are employed part-time with the approval of the Rectorate. The scholarship amount is determined each year with the approval of the Board of Trustees. If the student receives any disciplinary penalty, this scholarship is terminated.

Peer Student Support

(1)It is a support system provided from student to student through one-on-one and group education outside class hours to increase success in mass courses. (2) The student who will provide peer support is selected by the course instructor from among students who have received at least a grade of B+ in the relevant course and have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher. The student receiving peer support does not pay any fee. (3) The student providing peer support receives payment within the scope of the student assistant program, in an amount determined with the approval of the Board of Trustees. (4) The total monthly working time of each peer student cannot exceed 60 hours, and the total weekly working time cannot exceed 15 hours.

International Master’s Support

(1) Students who graduate as the top one or two of our University are, upon request within the specified period and with the approval of the Rectorate, sent abroad for a Master’s degree, with the destination country, university, and field determined in advance. However, the student must have sufficient foreign language proficiency. The student’s graduate education expenses, one annual travel expense, and the allowance specified in the KTO Karatay University Travel Directive for International Master’s Support are covered within the normal duration of study. Within this scope, a promissory note equal to twice the projected expenditure during the study period is obtained from the student, and the scholarship becomes valid after the signing of this note and a contract that includes a work commitment. (2) A student who completes their Master’s education is required, provided that they meet the necessary conditions, to work as a research assistant in a relevant unit of our University for a period equal to twice the duration of their education. If the student fails to complete their education or does not work at the University within the specified period after completion, twice the amount of the scholarship provided is collected. (3) Students who enroll in our University through horizontal transfer are not eligible. (4) It is applicable to students who enrolled in our University in the 2016–2017 academic year and thereafter. (5) It does not apply to students who have already graduated with a bachelor’s degree from our University or another higher education institution and are admitted again to our University.

Academic Leave Scientist Support

(1) It aims to support academics in conducting all kinds of academic and R&D activities such as research at universities and/or research institutions abroad, working in laboratories, and developing products, in order to help address the shortage of scientists/researchers needed in fields such as Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Medical Sciences, and Social and Humanities Sciences, and to contribute to scientific production. (2) R&D fields of study are determined by the Board of Trustees upon the opinion of the Rector. (3) Application requirements include: having served at our University for at least 4 years; being enrolled in or having completed a doctoral program; not disrupting educational activities in their department during the period of academic leave; being accepted by the university, public institution/organization, R&D center, or similar institution where the research will be conducted; the acceptance period being at least 3 months and at most 12 months; not having spent more than 12 months abroad with academic leave within the last 3 years as of the start date of the leave; and having applied to and been accepted into other scholarship programs approved by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of TÜBİTAK and the Rectorate. (4) It can be benefited from only once. (5) Academic staff are paid 80% of their monthly salary as specified in their contract during the period of academic leave. (6) After returning from leave, academic staff are required to continue working for a period equal to twice the duration of their leave, without exceeding daily working hours. (7) Academic staff who fail to fulfill the obligations stated above are required to repay three times the amount they received from the University during their academic leave. (8) Academic staff holding the title of Assistant Professor (Dr. Faculty Member) who do not meet the requirement of 4 years of service may benefit once, provided that they have applied to and been accepted into the relevant TÜBİTAK scholarship program. In this case, they are paid 30% of their monthly salary as specified in their contract during the period of academic leave. The acceptance period is expected to be at least 3 months and at most 12 months. In such cases, after returning from leave, the academic staff are required to continue working for a period equal to twice the duration of their leave, without exceeding daily working hours.

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