Quick Summary
Based in Ankara, Turkey, Middle East Technical University is a public with roots dating back to 1956. Ranked #285 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 27500 students including 6.5% from outside Turkey. Known for strengths in Petroleum Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, Architecture & Built Environment, it maintains an acceptance rate of 5%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
METU is a leading research university in the region, offering an English-medium education, a vibrant campus life in an urban forest, and unparalleled prestige in engineering and social sciences.
Subject Strengths
Petroleum EngineeringCivil and Structural EngineeringArchitecture & Built EnvironmentMechanical EngineeringElectrical & Electronic EngineeringEducationMineral & Mining Engineering
Founded1956
TypePublic
Total Students27500
Intl Students6.5%
Faculty Ratio19.5
CampusResidential / Urban Forest
Campus Size4500 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsCollaboration with various state hospitals and Bilkent City Hospital
AccreditationABET,NAAB,EAAE,TPD
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#285
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#351-400
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#801-900
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Graduate,Doctorate
Programs
Biology,Chemistry,City and Regional Planning,Computer Engineering,Economics,Mathematics,Psychology
PhD Programs
Online IT Master's Program (Non-thesis),ODTÜ-BİLGEP Professional Development
Online Programs
METU-MEMS Research and Application Center,GUNAM (Center for Solar Energy Research),METU RÜZGEM (Wind Energy),Marine Sciences Institute
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
ABET,NAAB,EAAE,TPD
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate5%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFL79
Min GPA2.5
GRE153
GMAT550
SAT1200
ACT27
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
For international undergraduates, a high SAT Math score is critical. For graduate programs, securing a potential supervisor beforehand is highly recommended.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Turkish Lira
UG Tuition
₺50,000/yr
per year · TRY
Living Cost
₺165,000/yr
per year · TRY
PG Tuition
₺40,000/yr
per year · TRY
Application Fee
$50
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₺216,650/yr
tuition + living + essentials · TRY
Scholarships AvailableTurkiye Scholarships (YTB),METU Development Foundation Scholarships,TÜBİTAK Graduate Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$2,500
Financial AidAvailable for high-achieving low-income students
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Graduate,Doctorate programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Architecture | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| International Relations | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Physics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Industrial Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$18,000
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong industry ties with Technopark companies and defense industry
Industry Connections
ASELSANROKETSANTUSAŞHavelsanArçelik
Notable Alumni
Can Dündar,Mehmet Ali Talat,Elif Şafak,Cevdet Yılmaz
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic Swimming Pool,Indoor Sports Halls,Tennis Courts,Football Stadium
Student Clubs
IEEE Student Branch,METU Musical Society,International Student Association,Robot Society
Library Resources
Extensive central library with over 500,000 printed books and massive digital databases.
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,Mevlana,Global Exchange
Summer Programs
International Summer School available