We would like to kindly remind you of the METU International Summer Program 2026, which will take place on our Ankara campus in July 2026. As one of Türkiye’s leading universities, METU offers international students a unique summer experience combining academic learning, campus life, and cultural discovery. 

To help students learn more about the programme, we are also pleased to invite them to our upcoming online information webinar:

Date: 23 March 2026

Time: 14:00 (Türkiye time)
Please kindly remind students to check the time difference in their own country carefully.

Microsoft Teams Meeting
Join the meeting:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/33805900075076?p=2XAYY2yi7ZdlTCFSkT [2]

Meeting ID: 338 059 000 750 76
Passcode: Nw6rM3uH

We would be very grateful if you could share this opportunity and the webinar announcement with your students and encourage interested students to attend.

Why join the METU International Summer Program?

Credit-bearing academic courses
Students will take courses taught by experienced METU faculty members.

42 teaching hours / 6 ECTS

Study on the METU Ankara campus
A vibrant and international academic environment.

On-campus accommodation

A truly international experience
Meet students from different countries and cultures.

 Cultural and social programme
Including excursions, city experiences, and opportunities to explore Türkiye.

During the webinar, students will learn more about:

available courses
academic content and credits
accommodation and campus life
cultural and social activities
application process and deadlines
life at METU and in Ankara

Application Timeline

Initial applications: until 15 April 2026

Final deadline (application completion & payment): until 15 May 2026

Full programme details: https://ico.metu.edu.tr/international-summer-program [3]

By way of brief introduction: METU is a public research university and is ranked 116th in QS Europe 2026. We admit our students through the national centralized university entrance exam; each year, only students roughly in the top 1%–5% among approximately 2.5 million test-takers are admitted, reflecting a highly competitive selection. Our language of instruction is entirely English across all programmes and degrees. METU offers 42 undergraduate and 170+ graduate (Master’s & PhD) programmes, supported by 31 interdisciplinary research centers. We also host Türkiye’s first and most successful Technopark on campus (400+ companies; 10,000+ personnel).

For your convenience, our institutional information and promotional materials can be accessed via:

• METU: https://www.metu.edu.tr/ [4]

• METU at a Glance (ICO): https://ico.metu.edu.tr/metu-glance [5]

• Research Centers: https://www.metu.edu.tr/research-centers [6]