Following the procedures and principles announced by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) regarding the student amnesty under Law No. 7592, Istanbul Gelisim University has published its application procedures. Applications at İGU opened on 18 August 2026. Applicants whose evaluation, course adaptation and final registration procedures are completed by 15 October 2026 may begin their studies in the fall semester, while the final deadline for applications under the regulation is 9 December 2026.
Following the announcement of the procedures and principles regarding the student amnesty under Law No. 7592 by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Department of Student Affairs published the application procedures to be implemented at the University. Applications at İGU started on 18 August 2026.
Student amnesty applications have started at IGU
Under Law No. 7592, which entered into force following its publication in the Official Gazette on 9 August 2026, Provisional Article 85 was added to Higher Education Law No. 2547, providing eligible individuals with an opportunity to return to higher education subject to the conditions specified in the legislation.
According to the announcement published by Istanbul Gelisim University, applicants who wish to begin their studies in the fall semester of the 2026-2027 academic year must apply by Thursday, 15 October 2026. Their applications must also be approved by the relevant academic units, the necessary course adaptation procedures must be decided by the authorised boards, and final registration must be completed.
18 August 2026
The starting date for applications under Law No. 7592 at Istanbul Gelisim University.
15 October 2026
The key date for applicants seeking to complete the required procedures and begin their studies in the fall semester of the 2026-2027 academic year.
How to apply to IGU
Applications must be submitted to the relevant Faculty Dean’s Office, Vocational School Directorate or Graduate Education Institute Directorate of Istanbul Gelisim University, depending on the unit from which the applicant was dismissed or at which the applicant had previously earned the right to enrol.
According to the University announcement, applications may be submitted in person or through a representative holding a notarised power of attorney.
Required documents for associate and undergraduate applicants
According to the announcement issued by the Istanbul Gelisim University Department of Student Affairs, applicants whose enrolment was terminated while they were studying in an associate or undergraduate programme are required to submit the following documents:
- Application form,
- High school diploma (associate degree diploma for students admitted through the Vertical Transfer Examination),
- One photograph taken within the last six months,
- Criminal record certificate, which may be obtained through e-Government,
- Copy of identity card,
- ÖSYS placement document.
Broad scope from preparatory programmes to graduate education
The regulation covers students whose enrolment was terminated from preparatory classes, adaptation programmes, associate degree programmes, bachelor’s completion programmes, bachelor’s degree programmes and graduate programmes. Individuals who were admitted to a higher education programme but were unable to complete their registration may also benefit, provided that they meet the relevant conditions and apply within the specified period.
Special application provisions have also been established for persons performing compulsory military service and for applicants who are unable to apply within the general period due to force majeure or health-related reasons.
Closed or Discontinued Programmes
Procedures have been established for students from programmes that have been closed or have stopped admitting students, including arrangements concerning continuation of education and adaptation to equivalent programmes where applicable.
Double Major Programmes
Separate provisions have been introduced for students whose double major registration ended due to termination of their enrolment in the major programme and for other eligible double major cases specified in the procedures.
Horizontal Transfer
Students who regain student status and meet the relevant central placement score requirements may apply for horizontal transfer to equivalent or different diploma programmes in accordance with the applicable provisions.
Course Recognition and Maximum Period
Recognition of courses previously completed successfully and conditions for continuing education will be determined by the relevant university boards. Maximum periods of study will begin again from the date of re-registration.
Who is excluded from the regulation?
The procedures specify circumstances that remain outside the scope of the regulation. Individuals convicted of offences specified in the legislation, including terrorism offences, intentional killing, torture, torment, sexual assault, sexual abuse of children, and the manufacture or trafficking of narcotic or stimulant substances, are not eligible to benefit from the student amnesty.
Individuals whose registration was cancelled due to forged documents, those who submitted forged documents during registration, and persons falling within other exclusions specified by the applicable legislation are also outside the scope of the regulation.
No tuition fees for previous academic years
Students who resume their studies under the regulation in the 2026-2027 academic year will not be charged tuition fees or student contributions relating to academic years preceding their new registration date. Applicable tuition fee and contribution provisions for the 2026-2027 academic year will continue to apply.