2026-11-092 min readTR-YÖS 2027 guide: exam format, the Baku test centre and who needs it
TR-YÖS format, duration, fee, the Baku exam centre, how long the score is valid and the 2027 dates — in one article.
TR-YÖS is the entrance exam for international applicants run by ÖSYM, Türkiye's assessment centre. State universities and some strong private universities, especially medical faculties, ask for it.
What is the exam like?
- Test: "Basic learning skills" — logic, mathematical reasoning and problem solving.
- Duration: 100 minutes.
- Language: the booklet is in Turkish with translations into English, Russian, German, French and Arabic.
- Score: valid for 2 years from the exam date.
Can I take it in Baku?
Yes. ÖSYM's list of exam centres includes Azerbaijan — Baku. For the 2026 TR-YÖS/2 session the fee for Azerbaijan was 3,700 TL, paid by bank card.
2027 dates
| Session | Applications | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| TR-YÖS/1 | 14 January – 3 February 2027 | 11 April 2027 |
| TR-YÖS/2 | 7 July – 2 August 2027 | 10 October 2027 |
Do I need YÖS?
- State university — usually yes.
- Medicine, dentistry — some private universities ask too (for example Acıbadem asks for YÖS or SAT for medicine).
- Most private universities admit bachelor's students with an Azerbaijani school certificate, no YÖS. More: admission without YÖS.
How to prepare
- Solve past papers from ÖSYM's official website.
- Practise against the clock — 100 minutes go fast.
- Take a full mock test every week.
- Revise weak topics (geometry, visual logic) separately.
To see which universities ask for YÖS, use programme search or ask our consultant.
Source: ÖSYM — 2026 TR-YÖS/2 guide and 2027 exam calendar. Dates and fees may change.
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