Frequently Asked Questions

Education and Registration

What is the language of instruction?

The language of instruction for most programs is Turkish. English programs are also available in the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. Instead of an English preparatory class, intensive English courses are offered to achieve a “B1” level by graduation.

How do you enroll in the university?

Candidates placed by ÖSYM based on YKS (TYT, AYT, YDT) or DGS placement results can enroll in the university by submitting the required documents on the specified dates.

What documents are required for enrollment?

• ÖSYM Placement Certificate and Preference Form
• High school diploma (or temporary graduation certificate)
• 8 passport-sized photographs
• Copy of identity card
• Population registration example and address declaration (e-Government)
• Criminal record (e-Government)
• Tuition fee payment receipt
• Student information form

Fees and Scholarships

What are the tuition fees for the 2025–2026 academic year?

Tuition fees for the 2025–2026 academic year for current students have been determined by our University Board of Trustees based on the twelve-month average of the Consumer Price Index for May 2025. You can access the current fee information via the link below:

Click here for our 2025-2026 academic year fees.

What are the payment terms for your university's tuition fees?

Payment Periods:

Early Payment: Only our current students can benefit from this option.

Normal Payment Period: Payments for current students are made on the dates specified in the academic calendar, and payments for newly admitted students are made on the dates specified by ÖSYM.

Full Payment: No discounts are applied.

Installment Payment: Installment payments made using KMH credit through TEB and Yapı Kredi Bank, with which our school has an agreement (1 down payment + 7 installments). A 10% interest rate applies to this payment option (for the 2025-2026 academic year). In this payment method, the use of credit and installment plan is between the parent and the bank; in case of late or non-payment of installments, the bank is directly responsible.

Payment Methods:

You can make payments using a credit card/debit card in a single transaction or in multiple transactions using multiple cards by entering the student's Turkish ID number on our website. You can also contact the customer service of the bank that issued your credit card and take advantage of the installment options offered by your bank. You must confirm this information with your bank.

Payments can be made at all branches of Türk Ekonomi Bankası by specifying that the payment is for Lokman Hekim University education and providing the student's Turkish ID number. (If you encounter any issues at the branch you visit, please inform the branch staff to contact the Çankaya Ankara Branch.)

Payments can be made at all branches of Yapı Kredi Bank by specifying that the payment is for Lokman Hekim University education and providing the student's Turkish ID number. (If you encounter any issues at the branch you visit, please inform the branch staff to contact the Çukurambar Ankara Branch.)

All payments must be made using the payment methods specified above. IBAN numbers are not provided. Our university does not accept cash, checks, promissory notes, or valuables for payment.

International students can make payments at Turkish Economy Bank (TEB) branches.

What should I do if my loan is not approved by the bank?

If your loan is not approved by the bank, you must pay the full tuition fee. You can make a payment using a credit card through our website. You can contact your bank's customer service to obtain information about your bank's installment plan and arrange for your credit card to be charged in installments according to the plan. Our university does not offer installment plans on an open account basis or in cash.

Will my registration be canceled if I do not pay the tuition fee?

Students who do not pay the tuition fee within the specified time will not have their registration renewed; these students will not be able to attend classes or exams and will not be entitled to student rights. Students whose registration is not renewed will be placed on “waiting list” status for the relevant period.

The probationary student status is governed by the provisions of Articles 44 and 46 of the Higher Education Law No. 2547 and the principles determined by the Higher Education Council and the Senate. During the probationary period: students cannot attend classes or exams, cannot benefit from student rights, and the probationary period is included in the maximum duration of study.

Additionally, students who fail to renew their registration for at least two consecutive semesters must apply to the Student Coordination Office of the Education and Teaching Directorate when they wish to re-register. These applications are evaluated in accordance with the relevant regulations regarding the student's language proficiency, maximum duration, and program compatibility. Registration renewals are made in accordance with the decision of the relevant administrative board, and these students are subject to the tuition fee applicable for the year in which they re-register.

Although failure to pay tuition fees does not result in withdrawal, it may lead to the suspension of student status and, upon expiry of the study period, to termination of enrollment.

How and under what conditions can I benefit from the right to freeze my registration (leave of absence)?

Students may be granted a leave of absence (freezing of registration) for a maximum of two semesters based on important and valid reasons that they can prove, with the decision of the relevant Faculty/College Administrative Board and the approval of the University Administrative Board.

Leave for periods shorter than one semester is not possible. However, in exceptional cases, the University Administrative Board may extend these periods.

Students applying for leave must pay attention to the following:

Leave requests, except in cases of necessity, must be submitted in writing to the relevant Faculty Dean or Vocational School Director by the last day of the add/drop period for each semester.

Periods spent on leave are not counted toward the maximum study period.

However, leave requests from students who have completed the maximum period of study will not be accepted.

Each student may only take advantage of the right to freeze their registration once during their education and training period.

In order for a leave request to be accepted, the payment obligation to the relevant faculty is as follows:

Students of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Sports Sciences, and Health Services Vocational School:

If they submit a request for suspension of enrollment by the add-drop week of the fall semester, they must pay 50% of the tuition fee for the relevant semester.

If they submit a request for suspension of enrollment after the add-drop week, they must pay the full tuition fee for the semester.

Students of the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Dentistry:

If they request to freeze their registration by the add-drop week of the fall semester, they must pay 50% of the annual tuition fee.

If they request to freeze their registration after the add-drop week, they must pay the full tuition fee for the year.

What are your scholarship and discount opportunities?

Our university offers various scholarships and discounts to support our students' academic achievements and facilitate their access to education. These opportunities are listed below:

Scholarship Opportunities

ÖSYM Entrance Scholarship: This scholarship covers all or part of the tuition fees for students who are placed in scholarship programs specified in the Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS) Guide. The relevant scholarship is extended for one year in associate degree programs and two years in undergraduate programs, in addition to the normal duration of the ÖSYM Entrance Scholarship.

ÖSYM Achievement Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who are placed in programs listed in the ÖSYS Higher Education Programs and Quotas Guide, based on their scores and their rankings nationwide, as determined by the university. It is paid annually for eight months to students who continue their education within the normal duration of study. The scholarship is discontinued if the student repeats a class. The scholarship continues to be paid when the student advances to the next grade. Additionally, students eligible for the ÖSYM Achievement Scholarship who reside outside the boundaries of Ankara Province are provided with accommodation support and lunch support.

Academic Achievement Scholarship: The Academic Achievement Scholarship is a non-repayable scholarship awarded to students who demonstrate academic achievement at the end of each academic year for the following academic year. Within this scope, a discount is applied to the tuition fee of the relevant program for students who pay tuition fees, and a support scholarship payment is made to students who receive full scholarships.

Scholarship/discount rates are determined by the Board of Trustees. Payments are made in eight equal installments starting in November and ending in June, deposited into the bank account opened in the name of the eligible student.

To be eligible for the Academic Achievement Scholarship/Discount, the following conditions must be met:

The student must not have any failing grades (FF, FD, NA, etc.).

The Academic Year Average (AY) must be at least 3.00.

In the associate or bachelor's degree program in which the student is enrolled:

If the class size is 51 or more, the student must be among the top 5 (five) students.

If the class size is between 10 and 50, the student must be in the top 10% of the class.

However, the Academic Achievement Scholarship/Discount does not apply in the following cases:

Students enrolled in a department with a class size of fewer than 9,

Students who have taken courses at another university as a special student status for at least one semester during the relevant academic year,

Students who have transferred through horizontal transfer (excluding those who have transferred to the first year under the YÖK Fall and Spring Semester Additional Article-1).

NOTE: Students may benefit from more than one scholarship at the same time. Scholarships continue without interruption for 1 year in associate degree programs and 2 years in undergraduate programs, in addition to the normal education period.

Discount Opportunities

Martyr/Veteran Discount: A 10% discount is applied to the tuition fee.

Sibling/Spouse Discount: A 10% discount is applied for each sibling.

Disability Discount: A 10% discount is applied to students with a disability report of 40% or higher for hearing, visual, and orthopedic disabilities, excluding chronic illnesses. This discount is valid for the duration of the student's education, including the mandatory preparatory class.

Lokman Hekim University and Lokman Hekim Health Group Employee Discount: A 10% discount is applied to employees of Lokman Hekim University or Lokman Hekim Health Group who have worked full-time for at least 5 years, as well as their spouses and children. To continue the discount, an employment certificate must be submitted annually.

NOTE: Discounts are only valid during the regular academic period. If a student is eligible for multiple discounts, they will only receive the highest discount available.

Does the university charge any additional fees besides tuition?

Our university does not charge any additional fees besides tuition (such as books, uniforms, meals, etc.).

Is it possible to transfer with a scholarship?

Scholarship-based horizontal transfer opportunities are available under the conditions set by the Lokman Hekim University Student Affairs Coordination Office.

For detailed information about scholarships after horizontal transfer, please click here.

Can the education invoice be issued in the name of a company or another person?

Invoices for educational services provided by our university must be issued in the name of the student who is the recipient of the service. This practice is carried out in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Tax Procedure Law No. 213 and the Value Added Tax Law, based on the principle that the person directly benefiting from the service is the recipient.

Additionally, our university is exempt from corporate tax in accordance with Article 4 of the Corporate Tax Law No. 5520. Therefore, invoices issued by our university for educational services cannot be considered as expenses or deductions for income or corporate tax purposes.

Where can I obtain the invoice?

Invoices related to education fees are issued twice a year, depending on the period in which the service is provided. Invoices for the fall semester (1st semester) are prepared in the fourth week of December each year, while invoices for the spring semester (2nd semester) are prepared in the fourth week of May each year.

The invoices issued can be collected from the University Student Representation Office on the specified dates. The collection process is carried out in person by presenting the student's ID. Third parties requesting the invoice on behalf of the student must present a notarized power of attorney.

Why is the invoice not issued when payment is made?

In accordance with the Value Added Tax Law, the obligation to issue an invoice arises upon the provision of the service. Since the educational services provided by our University are periodic in nature, invoice issuance is carried out based on the period in which the service was provided. In this context, invoices are issued based on the period in which the educational service was actually provided, not the date of payment.

This practice is carried out in accordance with the Tax Procedure Law No. 213 and other relevant legislation, and payment alone does not require the issuance of an invoice.

I lost my student ID card. How can I apply for a new one?

If you lose your student ID card, you must fill out the “Student ID Card Request Form,” pay the student ID card fee to the Financial Affairs Directorate, and then submit the request form to the Student Affairs Office.

Will the tuition fee be refunded if I request to withdraw from the program?

Tuition fee refunds in case of withdrawal are processed according to the principles specified below, depending on the date of withdrawal and the program you are enrolled in. [1]

For national students, tuition fees are refunded at the rates specified below, taking into account the week in which the registration was canceled.

Department/Program

Before the Course Registration Week

From the week of course registration to the beginning of the add/drop week

Add/drop week

After the add/drop week

Faculty of Medicine

100% of the annual tuition fee is refunded.

90% of the annual tuition fee is refunded.

50% of the annual tuition fee is refunded.

No refund is made from the annual tuition fee.

Faculty of Dentistry

Faculty of Pharmacy

100% of the semester tuition fee is refunded.

90% of the semester tuition fee is refunded.

50% of the semester tuition fee is refunded.

No refund is made for the semester tuition fee.

Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Sports Sciences

SHMYO

For international students, the tuition fee is refunded at the rates specified below, taking into account the week in which the registration is canceled.

Department/Program

August 14 and Before

August 15–September 10

September 11 and After

Faculty of Medicine

50% of the annual tuition fee will be refunded.

25% of the annual tuition fee will be refunded.

No refund will be made from the annual tuition fee.

Faculty of Dentistry

Faculty of Pharmacy

50% of the semester tuition fee will be refunded.

25% of the semester tuition fee is refunded.

No refund is made for the semester tuition fee.

Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Sports Sciences

SHMYO

Will the tuition fee be refunded if I withdraw my registration due to a horizontal transfer?

Tuition fee refund procedures for students enrolled at our university who transfer to another higher education institution are conducted based on the date the withdrawal request with the reason for horizontal transfer is submitted. The refund rates applicable according to the relevant date are specified below:1

For national students, the tuition fee is refunded at the rates specified below based on the date of the request.

Department/Program

Before the Course Registration Week

From the Course Registration Week to the Beginning of the Add-Drop Week

Add-Drop Week

After the Add-Drop Week

Faculty of Medicine

100% of the annual tuition fee is refunded.

90% of the annual tuition fee is refunded.

50% of the annual tuition fee will be refunded.

No refund will be made from the annual tuition fee.

Faculty of Dentistry

Faculty of Pharmacy

100% of the semester tuition fee will be refunded.

90% of the semester tuition fee will be refunded.

50% of the semester tuition fee is refunded.

No refund is made for the semester tuition fee.

Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Sports Sciences

SHMYO

For international students, refunds are made at the rates specified below based on the date of the application, taking into account the tuition fee.

Department/Program

August 14 and Before

August 15-September 10

September 11 and After

Faculty of Medicine

50% of the annual tuition fee will be refunded.

25% of the annual tuition fee will be refunded.

No refund will be made from the annual tuition fee.

Faculty of Dentistry

Faculty of Pharmacy

50% of the semester tuition fee will be refunded.

25% of the semester tuition fee will be refunded.

No refund will be made from the semester tuition fee.

Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Sports Sciences

SHMYO

If I withdraw my registration after enrolling through horizontal transfer, will the tuition fee be refunded?

Refund procedures for tuition fees of students who wish to withdraw their registration after enrolling in our university through horizontal transfer are conducted based on the date the withdrawal request is submitted. The refund rates applicable according to the relevant date are listed below: 1

Department/Program

Before the Course Registration Week

From the Course Registration Week to the Start of the Add-Drop Week

Add-Drop Week and After

All departments and programs

90% of the annual tuition fee will be refunded.

50% of the annual tuition fee will be refunded.

No refund is made from the annual tuition fee.

If I withdraw my registration after enrolling through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS), will the tuition fee be refunded?

For students who enrolled at our university through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) and request to withdraw their registration, tuition fee refunds are processed according to the following principles based on the application time: 1

Students who submit a written request for withdrawal within one week of the registration period will be refunded 50% of the semester tuition fee.

No refund will be made for applications submitted during the second week of the registration period.

I am enrolled in optional preparatory education and wish to withdraw to transfer to an associate or bachelor's degree program. What happens in this case? Will the tuition fees I paid be refunded?

Students enrolled in optional preparatory education may only request to transfer to an associate or bachelor's degree program by withdrawing from preparatory education before the start of the first semester or at the end of the first semester. In this case, 50% of the fees paid for the preparatory education will be refunded. However, the tuition fees for the associate degree or bachelor's degree program the student will continue to attend will be collected separately. The student must submit a written application for the refund. Requests made outside the application period will not be considered, and no refund will be made.

I want to take courses as a special student. What are the financial obligations?

The financial obligations applicable to individuals wishing to take courses as special students at our university are determined according to the following principles: 1

For annual or semester-based special student applications, the full tuition fee for the relevant academic year is collected.

For those wishing to take specific courses in a semester, the course fee is calculated per credit based on the credit value of the courses to be taken.

If I graduate from Lokman Hekim University with an associate degree and transfer to a bachelor's program through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS), am I eligible for a tuition fee reduction?

Students who graduate from associate degree programs at Lokman Hekim University and enroll in our university's undergraduate programs through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) are eligible for a 25% tuition fee discount applicable for the duration of their regular study period. Additionally, students who are members of the Lokman Hekim University Alumni Association are eligible for an extra 5% discount. 1

These discounts are only valid for graduates of our university's associate degree programs and do not apply to vertical transfers from other higher education institutions.

The Board of Trustees of Lokman Hekim University reserves the right to unilaterally amend, update, or revoke tuition fees and the conditions for discounts and refunds related to these fees, as deemed necessary, in accordance with the authority granted by the Higher Education Law No. 2547 and relevant legislation.

Education and Programs

Can I transfer horizontally?

Yes. Students who meet the conditions are eligible for a scholarship-based horizontal transfer.

Is a double major/minor possible?

Students who meet the success criteria can pursue a second major (ÇAP) or earn a minor certificate by taking specific courses.

What associate degree programs are available?

• First Aid and Emergency Care
• Anesthesia
• Medical Laboratory Techniques
• Medical Imaging Techniques
• Medical Data Processing Technician
• Operating Room Services
• Dental Prosthetics Technology
• Oral and Dental Health
• Pharmacy Services
• Dialysis
• Elderly Care
• Optometry

Do you admit students based on a special talent exam?

Yes. The Faculty of Sports Sciences admits students to the Coaching Education program based on a special talent exam.

Is there a summer school?

There is no summer school at our university. Summer school can be taken at suitable universities. Make-up exams are held.

Practical Training and Internship Opportunities

Where are internships conducted?

Internships are conducted at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital, Akay Hospital, Etlik Hospital, Söğütözü Dental Hospital, and MIA Life Center.

Document and System Procedures

How can I access OBS?

You can access it via the address obs.lokmanhekim.edu.tr or from the quick access menu on our website.

How can I view my course schedule and grade point average?

You can view your course schedule and calculate your grade point average via OBS.

What is an academic advisor?

Every student has an advisor who guides them through the academic process. They are the first point of contact for all matters such as course selection, summer school, and double major programs.

Where can I access the academic calendar?

You can access it via the “Academic Calendar” link on our website.

Other Information

What are the transportation options?

Our university is located in the center of Ankara and is easily accessible by all public transportation.

Is there a dining service?

Lunch is served in the cafeteria. Payment is made via QR code.

Are there dormitory facilities?

Our university has private dormitories with which it has agreements. Applications can also be made for state-run dormitories.