International Student

Admissions

Graduate Admissions

Requirements for international applicants to our master’s (thesis and non-thesis) and PhD programs.

Who can apply

Master’s programs

  • You need a bachelor’s degree.
  • Both thesis and non-thesis master’s programs are open to international students.
  • Some programs accept graduates of specific fields only — check the program page.

PhD programs

  • You need a thesis master’s degree.
  • Some programs accept graduates of specific fields only — check the program page.

No entrance exam: international applicants do not need ALES, GRE or GMAT.

Language requirements

For English-taught programs, submit a YDS or YÖKDİL score, or a score from an equivalent exam recognised by ÖSYM:

  • Thesis master’s programs: minimum 55.
  • PhD programs: minimum 65.
  • No language certificate is needed if you are a citizen of a country where English is the native language, or if your high-school or bachelor’s diploma is from a country where English is an official language.
  • If you do not meet the requirement, you first complete the English Preparatory School, then start your graduate courses.

Turkish-taught programs (Maritime Law LLM and PhD, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and the Turkish track of the MBA) require Turkish proficiency. See Language Requirements.

How applications are evaluated

Each application is reviewed by the program’s admissions commission, based on your previous education and academic record. Applicants to the Maritime Law programs (LLM and PhD) also attend an interview in Turkish.

Documents, dates and fees

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Create an account on our application portal and choose your graduate program.

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