The application terms, the required documents and the quotas for 2023-2024 Spring

  • Institute for Graduate Studies in Sciences and Engineering
    • Automotive Engineering
      Program Webpage

      M.S. (Non-Thesis)

      Quota

      The program will not accept new students for the 2023/2024 Spring Term.
    • Construction Engineering and Management
      Program Webpage

      M.S. (Non-Thesis)

      Quota

      30 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
      GPA

      2.00/4.00
      ALES

      ALES or GRE scores are not required.
      GRE / GMAT

      ALES or GRE scores are not required.
      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      TOEFL® (IBT Special Home Edition Test) General Score 79, TWE 22 or
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      Official Transcript

      Required
      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      *Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University
      Student disciplinary record

      *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University
      Statement of Purpose

      Required
      Other

      At least two years of professional experience is expected, however new graduates may also apply.
      If the applicant is employed, a document indicating job description of work must be submitted.
      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 19 January 2024
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Online
      Contact Person

      Name:Prof. Beliz Özorhon
      Phone: 0212 359 6425
      E-mail: beliz.ozorhon@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://cem.bogazici.edu.tr/
    • Engineering and Technology Management
      Program Webpage

      M.S. (Non-Thesis)

      Quota

      25 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
      GPA

      2.00/4.00
      ALES

      ALES score is not required.
      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      TOEFL® (IBT Special Home Edition Test) General Score 79, TWE 22 or
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      Official Transcript

      Required
      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      *Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University
      Student disciplinary record

      *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University
      Other

      A minimum of two years of work experience is strongly suggested.
      Applicants who are employed should provide documention from their employer about their job descriptions and terms of office.
      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 22 January 2024
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place:14.00 / Online
      Contact Person

      Name: Tuğçe Türkmendağ
      Phone: 0212 359 7004
      E-mail: tugce.sarpdag@bogazici.edu.tr 
      https://ietm.bogazici.edu.tr/
    • Financial Engineering
      Program Webpage

      M.S. (Non-Thesis)

      Quota

      The program will not accept new students for the 2023/2024 Spring Term.
    • Fuel and Energy Technologies
      Program Webpage

      M.S. (Non-Thesis)

      Quota

      The program will not accept new students for the 2023/2024 Spring Term.
    • Mechatronics Engineering
      Program Webpage

      M.S. (Non-Thesis)

      Quota

      30 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
      GPA

      2.00/4.00
      ALES

      ALES score is not required.
      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      TOEFL® (IBT Special Home Edition Test) General Score 79, TWE 22 or
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      Official Transcript

      Required
      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      *Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University
      Student disciplinary record

      *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University
      Reference letter

      Two letters. 
      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 19 January 2024
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Online
      Contact Person

      Name:Prof. Mehmet Akar
      Phone: 0212 359 6854
      E-mail: mecha@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://mechaprog.bogazici.edu.tr/en

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      The program will not accept new students for the 2023/2024 Spring Term.
    • Software Engineering
      Program Webpage

      M.S. (Non-Thesis)

      Quota

      50 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
      GPA

      2.00/4.00
      ALES

      ALES score is not required.
      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      TOEFL® (IBT Special Home Edition Test) General Score 79, TWE 22 or
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      Official Transcript

      Required
      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      *Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University
      Student disciplinary record

      *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University
      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 19 January 2024
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Online
      Contact Person

      Name: Çeşminaz Eser
      Phone: 0212 359 4524
      E-mail: cesminaz.eser@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://swe.bogazici.edu.tr/en

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      The program will not accept new students for the 2023/2024 Spring Term.

      • Applicants are responsible for tracking any additional procedures that might be necessary once their applications have been submitted. Please contact the programs for more information.

  • Institute for Graduate Studies in Social Sciences
    • Asian Studies
      Program Webpage

      M.A. (Non-Thesis)

      Quota

      20 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
      GPA

      2.00/4.00
      ALES

      Verbal: 55 or Equal Weight: 55
      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Verbal 55 or ALES Equal Weight 55 or GRE Quantitative score of 149 or GMAT score of 450 are accepted. 
      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      TOEFL® (IBT Special Home Edition Test) General Score 79, TWE 22 or
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      Official Transcript

      Required
      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      *Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University
      Student disciplinary record

      *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University
      Statement of Purpose

      Required
      Other

      The area of specialization in MAAS is Japan, China, Korea, Russia and Central Asia. If known, documents proving Chinese, Japanese, Korean language level must be submitted.  For Japanese language level "Japanese Proficiency Exam", for Chinese language level Chinese Proficiency Exam "Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi" must be submitted. 
      Reference letter

      Two letters
      At least one of the reference letters must evaluate the candidate academically.
      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 23 January 2024
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 11.00 / JF 405
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 January 2024
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / JF 405
      Contact Person

      Name: Buket Köse
      Phone: 0212 359 6611
      E-mail: buket.kose@bogazici.edu.tr  
      Name: Batuhan Özbelli
      E-mail: batuhanozbelli@gmail.com
      https://maas.bogazici.edu.tr/

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      15 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
      GPA

      2.00/4.00
      ALES

      Verbal: 55 or Equal Weight: 55
      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Verbal 55 or ALES Equal Weight 55 or GRE Quantitative score of 149 or GMAT score of 450 are accepted.
      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      TOEFL® (IBT Special Home Edition Test) General Score 79, TWE 22 or
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      Official Transcript

      Required
      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      *Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University
      Student disciplinary record

      *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University
      Statement of Purpose

      Required
      Other

      The area of specialization in MAAS is Japan, China, Korea, Russia and Central Asia. If known, documents proving Chinese, Japanese, Korean language level must be submitted.  For Japanese language level "Japanese Proficiency Exam", for Chinese language level Chinese Proficiency Exam "Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi" must be submitted.
      Reference letter

      Two letters
      At least one of the reference letters must evaluate the candidate academically.
      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 23 January 2024
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 11.00 / JF 405
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 January 2024
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / JF 405
      Contact Person

      Name: Buket Köse
      Phone: 0212 359 6611
      E-mail: buket.kose@bogazici.edu.tr  
      Name: Batuhan Özbelli
      E-mail: batuhanozbelli@gmail.com
      https://maas.bogazici.edu.tr/
    • Business Information Systems
      Program Webpage

      M.A. (Non-Thesis)

      Quota

      40 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
      GPA

      2.00 / 4.00
      ALES

      ALES/GRE/GMAT scores are not required.
      GRE / GMAT

      ALES/GRE/GMAT scores are not required.
      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      TOEFL® (IBT Special Home Edition Test) General Score 79, TWE 22 or
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      Official Transcript

      Required
      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      *Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University
      Student disciplinary record

      *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University
      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 January 2024
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 18.00 - 20.00 / Online (Zoom)
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 January 2024
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 18.00 / Online (Zoom)
      Contact Person

      Name: Reydan Yaşar
      Phone: 0212 359 7287
      E-mail: bis@bogazici.edu.tr
      http://www.bis.boun.edu.tr

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      The program will not accept new students for the 2023/2024 Spring Term.
    • Economics and Finance
      Program Webpage

      M.A. (Non-Thesis)

      Quota

      20 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
      GPA

      2.00/4.00
      ALES

      ALES/GRE/GMAT scores are not required.
      GRE / GMAT

      ALES/GRE/GMAT scores are not required.
      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      TOEFL® (IBT Special Home Edition Test) General Score 79, TWE 22 or
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      Official Transcript

      Required
      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      *Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University
      Student disciplinary record

      *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University
      Statement of Purpose

      A Statement of Purpose written in English, not exceeding 200 words, stating the applicant's  interest in the program
      Other

      A current curriculum vitae
      Reference letter

      Two letters of recommendation (written using the reference letter form at  www.econfin.boun.edu.tr)
      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 January 2024
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 - 12.00 / Natuk Birkan Building 204
      Contact Person

      Name : Sibel Gökçınar     
      Phone : 0212 359 6909        
      E-mail : econfin@bogazici.edu.tr         
      https://econfin.bogazici.edu.tr/
    • Foreign Language Teaching
      Program Webpage

      M.A. (Non-Thesis)

      Quota

      The program will not accept new students ​for the 2023/2024 Spring Term.
    • Elementary Teacher Education
      Program Webpage

      M.A. (Non-Thesis)

      Quota

      The program will not accept new students ​for the 2023/2024 Spring Term.
    • Executive MBA
      Program Webpage

      M.B.A. (Non-Thesis)

      Quota

      The program will not accept new students ​for the 2023/2024 Spring Term.
    • International Competition and Trade
      Program Webpage

      M.A. (Non-Thesis)

      Quota

      The program will not accept new students ​for the 2023/2024 Spring Term.
    • International Relations: Türkiye, Europe and the Middle East
      Program Webpage

      M.A. (Non-Thesis)

      Quota

      35 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
      GPA

      2.00/4.00
      ALES

      ALES or GRE scores are not required.
      GRE / GMAT

      ALES or GRE scores are not required.
      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      TOEFL® (IBT Special Home Edition Test) General Score 79, TWE 22 or
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      Official Transcript

      Required
      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      *Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University
      Student disciplinary record

      *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University
      Statement of Purpose

      Applicants must submit a statement of purpose written in English, not exceeding 300 words, stating their interest in the program.
      Reference letter

      Two letters. 
      At least one of the reference letters should assess the applicant in the academic sense.
      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 January 2024
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.00 / Online
      Contact Person

      Name: Aslı Orhon
      Phone: 0212 359 7344
      E-mail: mir@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://mir.bogazici.edu.tr/

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      10 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
      GPA

      2.50/4.00
      ALES

      Equal Weight: 65
      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 65 or GRE Quantitative score of 146 ve GRE Verbal Score of  146 ve GRE Analytical Writing score of 3.00 accepted
      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      TOEFL® (IBT Special Home Edition Test) General Score 79, TWE 22 or
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      Official Transcript

      Required
      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      *Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University
      Student disciplinary record

      *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University
      Other

      Academic Writing Sample: The applicant should submit an English sample paper from one of his/her undergraduate courses. S/he should make sure to send what s/he considers to be his/her best example of writing which should provide evidence of his/her ability to conduct research, write analytically and argue persuasively. The sample should be around 3000 words in length. A research proposal between 5-7 pages, type-written in English, on a topic that the applicant finds important and interesting. The proposal should include the research methods that will be employed, and the primary and secondary sources that will be used. Proposals longer than 7 pages and shorter than 5 pages will not be accepted. 
      Reference letter

      Two letters. 
      At least one of the reference letters should assess the applicant in the academic sense.
      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 January 2024
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.00 / Online
      Contact Person

      İsim: Aslı Orhon
      Telefon: 0212 359 7344
      E-posta: mir@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://mir.bogazici.edu.tr/

      • Applicants are responsible for tracking any additional procedures that might be necessary once their applications have been submitted. Please contact the programs for more information.