Overview
TÖMER is Ankara University's Turkish and foreign language teaching centre, active in Turkish teaching since 1984. It holds Turkish exams that give a certificate or diploma, and the International Turkish Proficiency Exam (UTYS), which some higher education institutions ask for. TÖMER's content and measurement criteria follow the CEFR, and it is a member of ALTE.
Levels or stages
| Level | Document |
|---|---|
| A1 | Certificate |
| A2 | Certificate |
| B1 | Certificate |
| B2 | Certificate |
| C1 | Diploma |
Candidates who pass at A1 to B2 receive a certificate and those who pass at C1 receive a diploma. The UTYS does not give a certificate or diploma; its result is a document some higher education institutions ask for. TÖMER also lists a placement exam (Düzey Belirleme Sınavı) and health tourism language exams at B2 and C1.
Exam pattern
The pages read do not describe the exam sections, so no pattern is given here. Online exams are held every Friday at the centre, and the exam guide is available on the TÖMER page.
Fees
The fee table valid from 1 September 2026 on the TÖMER page:
| Exam | Turkish lira | US dollars | Euro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate (A1 to B1) | 7,500 | 180 | 170 |
| Certificate (B2) | 10,000 | 240 | 220 |
| Diploma (C1) | 12,000 | 300 | 280 |
| UTYS | 12,000 | 300 | 280 |
Health tourism exams cost 9,000 TL at B2 and 12,000 TL at C1. The placement exam costs 1,200 TL without a document and 3,600 TL with one. Fees are paid by virtual POS and are not refunded if you withdraw.
How to apply
Fill in the online form on the TÖMER page with a passport or national ID copy, then you are sent to the e-YADIS system (e-yadis.ankara.edu.tr) to create an account and submit an exam application, choosing the TÜRKÇE SINAVLARI exam and the certificate and diploma level. Applications can be made until 16:30 on Wednesday of the week of the exam. An urgent exam on another date is possible at 50 percent above the normal fee.
Does the UTYS give a certificate?
No. TÖMER states that no certificate or diploma is issued for the UTYS; the result is a document that some higher education institutions require.