Detailed Guideline

Conditions for Application

Graduate Education Application Requirements

The application process for international students, along with application conditions, required documents, and approval steps, is detailed below.

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Application Process

1. Application Submission:
   Applications must be submitted through the BOS system within the announced application dates.

2. Application Methods:
   Applications sent via email or post will not be accepted.

3. Program Prerequisites:
   The BOS system specifies program-specific prerequisites for candidates.

4. References for Master's and Doctoral Programs:

   • Master’s Applications: A faculty member from the department where the candidate completed their undergraduate degree must provide a reference.
   • Doctoral Applications: References are required from both a faculty member of the undergraduate department and a faculty member of the master’s degree department.

5. Advisor Approval:
   Candidates must obtain an advisor’s invitation and approval from the relevant department/program to finalize their application.

6. Reference and Invitation via BOS:
   Reference and advisor invitation approvals must be processed through the BOS system only.

7. Incomplete Applications:
   Applications that are not approved through BOS will not be evaluated.

8. Accuracy of Information:
   If any information or documents provided are inaccurate or incomplete, the candidate will be dismissed from the program, even if initially accepted.

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Application Conditions

1. Entrance Exam Requirements:
   For each application period, the Institute Administrative Board determines acceptable national/international exam results (e.g., ALES) or their equivalents as recognized by the Council of Higher Education.

2. Foreign Language Requirements for Master’s Degree:
   The foreign language requirement is set by the Graduate School Administrative Board with recommendations from the respective department/program committee.

3. Foreign Language Requirements for Doctoral Programs:
   Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 55 in a foreign language exam accepted by YÖK or an equivalent score from ÖSYM-approved exams (excluding their native language). This minimum score may be increased based on the department’s recommendation and the Institute Administrative Board's approval.

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Documents Required for Application

1. For Graduate Program Applications:

   • Undergraduate diploma and transcript with notarized Turkish translations (certified by Turkish foreign representatives or notaries).

2. For Doctoral Program Applications:

   • Undergraduate and graduate diplomas and transcripts with notarized Turkish translations (certified by Turkish foreign representatives or notaries).
   • Proof of foreign language proficiency approved by Turkish foreign representatives or notaries.

3. Additional Documents for All Applicants:

   • B2 or higher Turkish Language Certificate (or mandatory Turkish Preparation for those without it).
   • Passport copy.
   • ALES, GRE, or GMAT scores (if required by the program).
     • Validity: ALES (3 years), GRE/GMAT (5 years).
   • Diploma equivalency certificate from YÖK for bachelor’s/master’s degrees.
   • YÖK recognition certificate of the graduating institution.
   • Recent photograph (taken within the last six months).
   • Short CV (in Turkish or English).
   • Letter of intent (in Turkish or English).