Hitit-TÖMER — Turkish Language Teaching Centre
Hitit-TÖMER is the Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Centre operating within Hitit University. It is the leading institution providing Turkish education to international students, migrants and foreign nationals living in Çorum.
Turkish Courses
The centre runs courses aligned with the Common European Framework levels:
- Basic levels: General Turkish courses from A1 to B2
- Academic Turkish: C1 and C2 courses preparing students for academic study
- Placement exam — periodic exams for correct course placement (e.g., the exam announced for 7 September 2026)
- End-of-course exams and certificates
Registrations are announced periodically; 2026-2027 academic year course announcements are published on the centre’s page.
Who Can Apply?
- International students studying at Hitit University or other institutions
- Foreign nationals working or living in Çorum
- Migrants and refugees wishing to learn Turkish
- Anyone seeking to certify their language proficiency
Beyond the Classroom: Cultural Programmes
Hitit-TÖMER offers a rich event calendar that blends language education with Çorum’s cultural fabric:
- Hittite cuneiform workshop — students experience one of the world’s oldest writing systems firsthand; a unique first lesson in the land of the Hittite capital Hattuşa
- Traditional Turkish handicrafts exhibitions — organized with the participation of foreign students
- YTB Youth Camps — supporting students’ participation in youth camps across Türkiye
- Turkish-Islamic arts and cultural gatherings — breakfast programmes, festival participation
These events reinforce language learning with daily life and culture, easing students’ integration into the city.
Application and Contact
- Web: hitit.edu.tr/tr/tomer
- Application forms: Course registration and placement exam forms are available on the site; course contents are summarized on the brochures page
For other educational opportunities in Çorum, see our HİTİTSEM page; for a general introduction to the university, see our Hitit University article.