GRADUATE PROGRAM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
| Department | Master’s with Thesis | Master’s without Thesis | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Counseling and Education | In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Guidance and Psychological Counseling (PDR), Medicine, Nursing, and Child Development.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Applications are not accepted. |
In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Guidance and Psychological Counseling (PDR), Medicine, Nursing, and Child Development.
Out-of-field: Applications are not accepted. |
Program not available. |
| African Studies and International Relations | In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of Political Science and International Relations, International Relations, Political Science, and Political Science and Public Administration.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of relevant majors.
Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
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| Computer Engineering | In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of Computer, Software, Informatics, and Artificial Intelligence Engineering.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of relevant majors.
Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of a Master’s program in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, etc.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
| Computer Engineering (English) | In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of Computer, Software, and Informatics Engineering.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of relevant majors.
Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of a Master’s program in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, etc.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
| Digital Economy and Marketing (Turkish & English) |
In-field Eligible Majors: All candidates who have graduated from any 4-year undergraduate program.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
In-field Eligible Majors: All candidates who have graduated from any 4-year undergraduate program.
Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
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| Educational Administration | Program not available. | In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of Faculties of Education (Educational Sciences, PDR, Teacher Education programs).
Out-of-field: Applications are not accepted. |
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| Electrical-Electronics / Telecommunications Engineering | In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of Electrical, Electronics, and Telecommunications Engineering.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. | In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of a relevant Engineering Master’s program.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
| Industrial Engineering | In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of Industrial, Systems, and Business Engineering.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. | In-field Eligible Majors: Must have completed both the Bachelor’s degree and a thesis-based Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, or Systems Engineering.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Applications are not accepted. |
| Interior Architecture | In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of Interior Architecture and Architecture.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Applications are not accepted. |
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| Economics / Human Resources / Business Analytics | In-field Eligible Majors: All candidates who have graduated from any 4-year undergraduate program.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. | Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
| Business Administration (Turkish & English) | In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of Faculties of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Business Schools, and Industrial Engineering.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. | In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of sub-fields of Business Administration or Industrial Engineering Master’s programs.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
| Occupational Health and Safety | In-field Eligible Majors: All candidates who have graduated from any 4-year undergraduate program.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. | In-field Eligible Majors: Candidates holding a Master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety.
Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
| Public Law & Private Law | In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of the Faculty of Law.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Applications are not accepted. |
In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of the Faculty of Law.
Out-of-field: Applications are not accepted. |
In-field Eligible Majors: Candidates whose Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are in Law.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Applications are not accepted. |
| Conservation and Restoration | In-field Eligible Majors: Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, etc.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Applications are not accepted. |
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| Media and Communication Studies | In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of Faculties of Communication.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. | Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
| Advertising and Strategic Brand Communication | In-field Eligible Majors: All candidates who have graduated from any 4-year undergraduate program.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Scientific Preparation courses may be required. |
In-field Eligible Majors: All candidates who have graduated from any 4-year undergraduate program.
Out-of-field: Accepted. Scientific Preparation courses may be required. |
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| Cybersecurity | In-field Eligible Majors: Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical-Electronics Engineering.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. | In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of a relevant Engineering Master’s program.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
| Cinema | In-field Eligible Majors: All candidates with a 4-year bachelor’s degree may apply.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. | Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
| Political Science and International Relations | In-field Eligible Majors: Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. | Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
| Textile and Fashion Design | In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of Fashion and Textile Design.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
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| Commercial Diplomacy (Turkish & English) | In-field Eligible Majors: Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration, Economics, Business Administration.
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. | – |
| International Trade and EU Law | In-field Eligible Majors: Law graduates (priority).
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. |
Out-of-field: Accepted. Based on the opinion of the Department Chair, candidates may be required to take Scientific Preparation courses. | In-field Eligible Majors: Law graduates.
Out-of-field: Applications are not accepted. |
| Applied Psychology | In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of Psychology and Guidance and Psychological Counseling (PDR).
– ALES: 55 (All score types) Out-of-field: Applications are not accepted. |
In-field Eligible Majors: Graduates of Psychology and Guidance and Psychological Counseling (PDR).
Out-of-field: Applications are not accepted. |
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GRADUATE PROGRAM EVALUATION TABLE
| Evaluation Criterion | Master’s with Thesis | PhD Programs | Master’s without Thesis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Citizens (%) | International Students (%) | Turkish Citizens (%) | International Students (%) | All Applicants (%) | |
| ALES or Equivalent Exam | 50 | – | 50 | – | – |
| GPA (Transcript Score) | 30 | 40 | 20 | 40 | 70 |
| Interview (Oral) | 20 | 60 | 30 | 60 | 30 |
| TOTAL | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
- Minimum Overall Success Score: 65 for Master’s (with and without thesis) programs; 71 for PhD programs.
- For English programs, a minimum Foreign Language score will be required in accordance with the relevant regulation; however, this score will not be used in the evaluation.
- For admission to Master’s programs, the undergraduate transcript GPA will be used; for admission to PhD programs, the Master’s transcript GPA will be used.
- When calculating the overall success score for applicants who have graduated / are expected to graduate, the current cumulative GPA (CGPA) is taken into account, and graduation is required for final registration.
- Applicants who do not attend the entrance exam are deemed unsuccessful and will not be included in the ranking.
