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English Proficiency Exam (EPE)

The English Proficiency Test (EPT) is an exam administered to measure students' English language proficiency levels in accordance with CEFR B2 level and the university's foreign language proficiency objectives.

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The English Proficiency Exam (EPE) is administered to measure students' English language proficiency levels. The exam is based on language skills defined at the B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR) and the University's foreign language proficiency objectives.

The English Proficiency Exam (İYS) is administered to determine whether students enrolled in programs requiring a mandatory English preparatory class, students who previously completed preparatory education at our university and failed, and students who transferred to the university have the necessary language proficiency for exemption from the English preparatory class. Exam results are used to determine students' exemption status from the English preparatory program.

• The multiple-choice section consists of 80-100 questions and lasts 80-100 minutes. This section is worth a total of 50 points.
• The writing exam requires students to choose one of 4-5 topics and write a 300-350 word essay within 45 minutes. The writing section is worth 25 points.
• The speaking exam is conducted via face-to-face interview. It lasts between 7-10 minutes and is worth 25 points.
• Students who score 70 points or higher on the IYS exam are considered successful and are eligible to begin their undergraduate studies.

The dates for the IYS exam, which will be held for newly enrolled students in the 2026-2027 academic year, are as follows:

Exam Date Time and Classroom Information
01.09.2026 Tuesday Test: 10.00-11.50
Writing Exam: 12.05-12.50
(Test & Writing Part)
3rd Floor B Block (B3-02 Tolkien 01)
3rd Floor B Block (B3-03 Tolkien 02)
3rd Floor B Block (B3-04 Tolkien 03)
Oral Exam: 13.30 (Speaking Part)

(Classroom information will be provided on the day of the exam.)