Your guide to TR-Yös test for foreign students

If you are an international student wishing to study at Turkish public universities, the TR-YÖS exam is your first gateway.This exam has been officially approved by the Turkish Measuring, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), and is considered one of the most important requirements for admission to public universities in Turkey. In this article from Fahmi Stein's blog, we will introduce you to everything you need to know about the TR-YÖS exam: its sections, its importance, how to register, and tips for successful preparation.

What is the TR-YÖS Exam?

• TR-YÖS stands for (Türkiye Yurt Dışından Öğrenci Kabul Sınavı), meaning the Foreign Student Admission Exam in Turkey.
• It is officially overseen by the ÖSYM center and is held approximately twice a year.
• It serves as a fundamental criterion for admission to Turkish public universities for foreign students.

TR-YÖS Exam Sections

• Quantitative Ability: Arithmetic and logical problems that measure mathematical and logical skills.
• General Ability: Questions related to thinking patterns and analysis.
• The number of questions is often 80, and the duration is 100 minutes.
• The questions are administered in three languages: Turkish, English, and Arabic.

Importance of the TR-YÖS Exam

• The exam is recognized by most Turkish public universities.
• It offers students the opportunity to apply for medical, engineering, and other strong programs.
• It allows application to a large number of universities at once with a unified result, instead of individual applications to each university.

How to Prepare for the TR-YÖS Exam?

• Understand the question patterns and recurring topics from previous years.
• Use approved and updated YÖS books and references.
• Practice solving mock exams under time pressure.
• Focus more on math and intelligence skills than memorization.
• Ensure daily review and disciplined study schedules.

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