Registration Opens for Turkey's TUS and STS Medical Specialty Exams 2026

TUS and STS Exam Schedule and Calendar

According to the official announcement by the Turkish Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) published on July 3, 2026, the registration process for the second period of this year's medical specialty exams will begin soon. Applicants for the TUS (Medical Specialty Education Entrance Exam) and the STS (Level Determination Exam for degree equivalence) can register from July 8, 2026, to July 16, 2026 [1].

This time frame is vital for all physicians intending to start their professional careers in the Turkish healthcare system or enter specialty training. For those who fail to register during this period, July 24, 2026, has been designated as the "Late Registration" day, although registration fees on this day are typically higher [3].

Registration Method and Required Platforms

Candidates do not need to apply in person to complete the registration process. According to ÖSYM, registration begins at 10:30 AM on July 8. Applicants can apply through the "Aday İşlemleri Sistemi" internet portal at ais.osym.gov.tr or via the official ÖSYM mobile application [2].

Required documents include identification information, foreign national ID number (for international doctors), and graduation details. Candidates must pay the exam fee through the bank portals specified in the guide before the deadline to finalize their registration. The complete guide for the 2026 second period TUS and STS exams is now available for review on the official ÖSYM website [1].

Importance of TUS and STS for International Physicians

For international physicians planning to migrate to Turkey for education or work, understanding the difference between these two exams is essential. The TUS exam is the gateway to specialty training in Turkish state and university hospitals, and competition is very intense. In contrast, the STS exam is for physicians who received their degrees outside of Turkey and are required to pass this stage to obtain approval from the Turkish Ministry of Health for degree equivalence [2].

Both exams are conducted in Turkish and cover basic and clinical science topics. Given the high standards of medical education in Turkey, success in these exams requires careful planning and mastery of up-to-date resources.

Exam Dates and Results Announcement

Based on the announced calendar, both the TUS and STS exams for the second period of 2026 will be held on August 23, 2026 [1]. Following this academic marathon, candidates should expect the announcement of results on September 17, 2026 [3]. This timeline allows physicians to plan for department selection and the start of specialty training in the second half of the year. Due to registration time limits, candidates are advised to upload their documents starting from the early days of the period (July 8) to avoid system traffic in the final days.