Thesis-Based Master’s Program Application Requirements

a) Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree. For degrees obtained abroad, an equivalence certificate approved by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) is required.

b) Applicants must have an ALES score of at least 55, as specified in the program’s special requirements. (Candidates who have previously graduated from a doctoral program are exempt from the ALES requirement; their ALES score will be considered as 55.)

c) Applicants must meet the specific requirements stated in the official announcement.

Non-Thesis Master’s Program Application Requirements

a) Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree. For degrees obtained abroad, an equivalence certificate approved by YÖK is required.

b) Applicants must meet the graduation requirements specified in the official announcement.

PhD Program Application Requirements

a) Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or a Thesis-Based Master’s degree. (Students who enrolled in non-thesis master’s programs before February 6, 2013, and have graduated are also eligible to apply.)

b) For degrees obtained abroad, an equivalence certificate approved by YÖK is required.

c) Applicants applying with a Bachelor’s degree must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00.

d) Applicants must have a minimum score of 55 (obtained within the last 5 years) from YDS, YÖKDİL, or internationally recognized foreign language exams accepted by YÖK, in a language other than their native language.

e) Applicants must have an ALES score (taken within the last 5 years) as specified in the program requirements:

• Minimum 55 for applicants with a Master’s degree
• Minimum 80 for applicants with a Bachelor’s degree

f) Applicants must meet the specific requirements stated in the official announcement.