YÖKDİL Science, Health or Social Sciences: which field should I choose?
Facts last checked against official sources on October 7, 2026.
Short answer
Choose the field of the programme or post you are applying to: Science for engineering and natural sciences, Health for medicine and health sciences, Social Sciences for law, economics, education and the humanities. Some universities check that the field matches.
The three fields compared
| Field | Who chooses it | Text topics |
|---|---|---|
| Science | Engineering, natural sciences, architecture, agriculture | Physics, chemistry, biology, technology, environment |
| Health Sciences | Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, veterinary science | Diseases, treatment, public health, research |
| Social Sciences | Law, economics, education, theology, literature, communication | History, society, economics, psychology, culture |
Language choice
German, Arabic or French are only available in the Social Sciences field.
Sources
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