You can find English language courses in the UK that start every week and last from 2 weeks to a year. For university language courses there are 3 terms that begin in September, January and April.  We recommend that you complete your application at least 2 months in advance. Also summer is a very busy time and you may not find a place on the course of your choice so for these courses we recommend that you apply as early as possible.

Degree and post-graduate courses accept students in September / October or January.
Most degree programmes are for 3 years (in Scotland 4 years) but as the education system is different, Turkish students also have to complete a foundation year. Post-graduate programmes last for one year and doctorate programmes for 3 – 4 years.

International students can apply to UK universities online through the UCAS (University and College Admissions Service) website www.ucas.com. You need to apply for each of your chosen universities separately and you can only apply to a maximum of 6 universities or programmes at one time.
Some programmes are more popular than others and fill up quickly, so for this reason we recommend that you apply a year in advance. The application process begins on 1 September of the year before and finishes on 15 January.  Applications submitted between 16 January and 30 June are considered to be ‘late applications’ by the university. These will be considered in the time after 30 June when universities know how many free spaces are available on each course in the ‘clearing’ period.
Post-graduate places do not have a final application date but we recommend that you apply a year in advance as places can be filled quickly.  You make your application directly to the university department that you wish to study at.
Some essentials needed before applying:

			Diploma (For post-graduate study this should be in a related subject to the subject you want to study).
			University transcript
			A certificate to show your level of English (IELTS – you can take this exam at the British Council Turkey and it is accepted by every institution, TOEFL – this is accepted by most institutions but check with your institution before you take it).
			2 references (one must be academic)
			Statement of purpose (an explanation of why you would like to study that subject, why you’ve chosen that university in the UK, what effect it will have on your career etc. – you can find examples on the Internet)

Language courses are around £100 a week but this depends on the length of the course and the location of the school. You probably need to budget for around £250 for accommodation and living expenses, including the course fees.
For information on expenses related to English courses and University education check this site:  www.education.org/budgetplanner

SAMPLE ANNUAL FEES