English Proficiency Examination Announcement for Graduate Applications
(Spring Semester, 19–20 January 2026)

Dear Candidates,

An English Proficiency Examination will be administered on 19–20 January 2026 for candidates who have applied to our university for graduate education. The examination will be taken by Turkish and international master’s applicants and international doctoral applicants who do not hold a valid language proficiency certificate or exemption.

For the English language requirements of the Graduate School programs, please click here.

Details of the English Proficiency Examination are as follows:

Listening (25 points)
Reading (30 points)
Use of Language (10 points)
Writing (20 points)
Speaking (15 points)

Click here for a sample Proficiency Exam

Turkish Citizens

For candidates residing in Türkiye, the English Proficiency Examination will be conducted face-to-face at the Foreign Languages Building, Main Campus.

Written Exam Date / Time: 19 January 2026 / 11:00 – 13:15 (135 minutes)

Speaking Exam Date / Time: 19 January 2026 / 14:30 – 17:00 (A 7-minute time slot will be announced for each candidate.)

Candidates are kindly requested to note the following:

• Candidates must be present in the designated examination rooms at the Foreign Languages Building, Main Campus no later than 10:30 on Monday, 19 January 2026.
• Candidates must bring a pencil, an eraser, and a ballpoint pen for the written exam.
  Candidates must bring their Turkish ID cards to be admitted to the exam.
• Candidates must be present in the announced classrooms at least 15 minutes before their speaking exam.

Written exam candidate lists and exam room information will be added to this announcement by 17:00 on Friday, 16 January 2026.

Speaking exam candidate lists, room information, and time slots will be added to this announcement by 17:00 on Friday, 16 January 2026.

International Candidates

For international candidates, the English Proficiency Examination will be conducted online.

Written Exam Date / Time: 19 January 2026 / 11:00 – 13:15 (135 minutes)

Speaking Exam Date / Time: 20 January 2026 / 10:00 – 13:00 (A 7-minute time slot will be announced for each candidate.)

Exam Application for International Applicants (Online Participants)

• The exam will be conducted using Zoom and Safe Exam Browser. Candidates must use both a computer and a mobile phone. Zoom must be installed on the mobile phone, and Safe Exam Browser must be installed on the computer and checked before the exam day. Otherwise, candidates will not be able to take the exam. The exam does not work on other browsers.

Click here for SEB installation instructions and settings.

• Briefing & Exam Rehearsal: 19 January 2026, 09:30

Exam Administration Steps:

Step 1:
Since the exam will be conducted via Zoom, candidates must join the Zoom session from their mobile phones. Candidates must join the Zoom session at least 30 minutes before the written exam on 19 January 2026, and at least 15 minutes before their time slot for the speaking exam on 20 January 2026. They should wait in the waiting room to be accepted by the invigilator.

Step 2:
The invigilator will take attendance and provide information about the exam rules. Candidates must have their passports ready to show before the exam.

Step 3:
At least 3 minutes before the exam begins, candidates must launch Safe Exam Browser and log in to https://enstituonline.cankaya.edu.tr/

Login credentials:

• Username: The email address used during application
• Password: Turkish ID Number / Passport Number

Step 4:
Candidates answer the exam questions and submit their responses when the allocated time ends.

Step 5:
Safe Exam Browser is closed and candidates exit the Zoom session upon the proctor’s instruction. Cameras must remain on throughout the exam.

Important Notes

• Since the exam is conducted through SEB, candidates must ensure that the software works properly at least two days before the exam.
• A sample exam will be uploaded on https://enstituonline.cankaya.edu.tr/ for candidates to practice with SEB. Students may log in and try the sample exam starting 16 January 2026.
• Candidates must join all exam sessions using their assigned Zoom Meeting ID.
• Candidates must set their Zoom screen names to their full name. They are responsible for any confusion that may occur otherwise.
• Candidates must not leave the exam before saving their answers and receiving permission from the invigilator. The cameras must be on during the whole exam.

Online Written Exam Structure:

The online written exam consists of two sections.

Listening Section:
Two listening texts (“Lecture” and “Conversation”) will be played once only. Candidates cannot navigate between pages. Answers must be submitted before the allocated time.

Lecture Listening:

Students must have a pencil and blank paper for note-taking.

In this part, candidates will listen to the track once and take notes. The first 5 minutes of the track is blank. In that 5 minute, you need to write the outline on the screen down your blank paper. Questions will appear only after the listening and note-taking ends.

Students who navigate to the question page before listening and note-taking cannot return to the listening page.

Conversation Listening:
Questions must be answered during the listening.

Reading, Use of Language, and Writing Sections: Candidates may navigate freely between pages.

If you are required to take the exam and your name does not appear on the list, please contact the English Preparatory Unit Secretariat at +90 312 233 10 40 or via email at burakkilic@cankaya.edu.tr.

Written exam candidate lists and Zoom Meeting ID information will be added to this announcement by 17:00 on Friday, 16 January 2026.

Speaking exam candidate lists, Zoom Meetind ID, and time slots will be added to this announcement by 17:00 on Friday, 16 January 2026.

We wish all candidates success in the examination.

Çankaya University
Department of Foreign Languages
English Preparatory Unit