YÖKDİL Preparation
Systematic preparation for the Higher Education Institutions Foreign Language Exam. Reach your target steadily in Science, Health Sciences or Social Sciences.
The Higher Education Institutions Foreign Language Exam, YÖKDİL for short, is a foreign language proficiency exam run jointly by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and ÖSYM. Its results are used in applications for postgraduate study and associate professorship. Our aim is to prepare you for this exam as thoroughly as possible and to bring you to your goal step by steady step. We also want you to be able to use English in everyday life.
- Exam
- Higher Education Institutions Foreign Language Exam
- Organised by
- YÖK and ÖSYM
- Fields
- Science, Health Sciences, Social Sciences
- Questions
- 80 multiple-choice questions
- Duration
- 180 minutes
- Score
- Out of 100
- Validity
- 5 years from the exam date
Upcoming ÖSYM exams
No announced upcoming exams. They will appear here when ÖSYM announces the 2027 calendar.
Source: ÖSYM exam calendar · Follow ÖSYM announcements for changes; updated when the 2027 calendar is published.
We care about you
Within our carefully prepared professional programme we aim to build competence in every skill. By the end of the course we want you to have a solid grasp of English and to feel confident in reading, writing, listening and speaking. We focus on the language itself as much as on exam technique, so what you gain stays with you long after exam day.
Exam fields
Candidates choose the field that matches their academic discipline; the questions are built on texts and terminology from that field. The exam covers vocabulary, grammar, sentence completion, translation and reading comprehension.
- Science: for postgraduate candidates in engineering, natural sciences and technical fields
- Health Sciences: for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing and other health disciplines
- Social Sciences: for social sciences, humanities, administrative sciences and education
How preparation works
- 1
Level assessment
A CEFR-based placement test measures your current level and shows your strengths and the areas to work on.
- 2
Field and target
Together we settle on the field that fits the programme you are applying to (Science, Health or Social Sciences) and your target score.
- 3
Skill-focused programme
Field terminology, grammar, translation and reading comprehension are worked on alongside the four core skills.
- 4
Exam-format practice and mentoring
Exercises in the real exam format and regular feedback keep you on track right up to exam day.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between YÖKDİL and YDS?
YDS is a general-content exam aimed at a broad audience, including public sector staff. YÖKDİL is field-based (Science, Health, Social Sciences) and is used for academic purposes only: postgraduate admission and associate professorship.
Which field should I choose?
Choose the field your postgraduate programme or academic discipline belongs to. If you are unsure, get in touch and we will work it out together.
How long is the result valid?
YÖKDİL results are valid for 5 years from the exam date.
When is the exam held?
The exam calendar is announced each year by ÖSYM. Contact us to plan which session you should prepare for.
Can I start if my English is at a low level?
Yes. We begin with a level assessment and draw up a roadmap based on where you are now.
Find your level, plan together
A free 20-minute placement test. No obligation.