Graduate Programs Application

Application Period for 2026/2027 Fall Term:  15 April - 11 June 2026

Online Application System Opens:  15 April 2026 10.00 (Local Time)

Online Application System Closes:  11 June 2026 17.00 (Local Time)

Departmental Exams: 22 - 26 June 2026

English Proficiency Test (BUEPT) (Please click):  2 June 2026

DBS (English Language Placement Exam) (Candidates applying for the graduate preparatory class (Please click): 25 June 2026

Registration of Newly Admitted Graduate Students on Primary List: 31 August - 3 September 2026

You may apply without the ALES / GRE / GMAT and English proficiency score report required by the program. Upon acceptance, you will need to provide the required scores of ALES/GRE/GMAT and the English proficiency before the date of pre-registration.
Some programs may not accept applications from candidates who do not have an ALES/GRE/GMAT and English proficiency score document at the time of application, please review the conditions announced by the programs.

The documents submitted by candidates to graduate programs will be examined by the program committee.
Candidates who have accepted to the program must meet all requirements as stated in the application in order to register in the program.

Graduate Programs Application Terms, Documents, and Quotas

  • Atatürk Institute for Modern Turkish History
    • History of the Turkish Republic

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      The program will not accept new students for the 2026/2027 Fall Term.

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      The program will not accept new students for the 2026/2027 Fall Term.

    • Unless otherwise indicated, masters programs are programs with thesis.
      Unless otherwise indicated, Ph.D. degree programs are applicable for candidates who have masters degrees.
      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 of Biomedical Engineering
    • Biomedical Engineering

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      30 (Main class) + 15 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.50/ 4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required

      The "statement of purpose" the of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering should be uploaded on the application system at the time of application.

      Template by clicking here

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 22 - 23 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Kandilli Campus, Institute of Biomedical Engineering

      Only candidates who passes preliminary assessment will be invited to oral exam/interview.

      Contact Person

      Institute Secretariat
      Phone: 0216 516 3433
      E-mail: bmesekreterlik@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://bme.bogazici.edu.tr/

      Ph.D. (With Undergraduate Degree)

      Quota

      15 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 80

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 80 or GRE Quantitative score of 156 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required

      The "statement of purpose" the of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering should be uploaded on the application system at the time of application.

      Template by clicking here

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 22 - 23 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Kandilli Campus, Institute of Biomedical Engineering

      Only candidates who passes preliminary assessment will be invited to oral exam/interview.

      Contact Person

      Institute Secretariat
      Phone: 0216 516 3433
      E-mail: bmesekreterlik@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://bme.bogazici.edu.tr/

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      30 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required

      The "statement of purpose" the of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering should be uploaded on the application system at the time of application.

      Template by clicking here

       

      Other

      A copy of the master's thesis and, if any, publications must be uploaded to the "other documents" section.

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 22 - 23 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Kandilli Campus, Institute of Biomedical Engineering

      Only candidates who passes preliminary assessment will be invited to oral exam/interview.

      Contact Person

      Institute Secretariat
      Phone: 0216 516 3433
      E-mail: bmesekreterlik@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://bme.bogazici.edu.tr/

    • Unless otherwise indicated, masters programs are programs with thesis.
      Unless otherwise indicated, Ph.D. degree programs are applicable for candidates who have masters degrees.
      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 of Environmental Sciences
    • Environmental Sciences

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      30 (Main class) + 15 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.25/ 4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Institute of Enviromental Sciences
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Institute of Enviromental Sciences

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. İbrahim Raşit Bilgin
      Phone: 0212 359 6409
      E-mail: rasit.bilgin@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://iesc.bogazici.edu.tr/

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      15 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.10/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Institute of Enviromental Sciences
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / Institute of Enviromental Sciences

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. İbrahim Raşit Bilgin
      Phone: 0212 359 6409
      E-mail: rasit.bilgin@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://iesc.bogazici.edu.tr/

    • Environmental Technology

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      30 (Main class) + 15 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.25/ 4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Institute of Enviromental Sciences
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Institute of Enviromental Sciences

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Fatma Öztürk
      Phone: 0212 359 70 11
      E-mail: fatma.ozturk@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://iesc.bogazici.edu.tr/

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      15 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.10/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Institute of Enviromental Sciences
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / Institute of Enviromental Sciences

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Fatma Öztürk
      Phone: 0212 359 7011
      E-mail: fatma.ozturk@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://iesc.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.

  • Institute for Graduate Studies in Sciences and Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      40 (Main class) + 8 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      If GPA: 2.25-2.49/4.00 then ALES Quantitative: 75 
      If GPA: 2.50 /4.00 and above then ALES Quantitative: 70

      ALES

      If GPA: 2.25-2.49/4.00 then ALES Quantitative: 75
      If GPA: 2.50 /4.00 and above then ALES Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      If GPA: 2.25-2.49/4.00 then ALES Quantitative: 75 or GRE Quantitative score of 155 are accepted.
      If GPA: 2.50 /4.00 and above then ALES Quantitative: 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Other
      Candidates who hold bachelor's degrees in fields other than Chemical Engineering may be required to complete scientific preparation courses if admitted to the program.
      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 23 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of Chemical Engineering
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 11.00 / Department of Chemical Engineering

      Contact Person

      Name: A. Emrehan Emre
      Phone: 0212 359 6471
      E-mail: emrehan.emre@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://che.bogazici.edu.tr/

      Ph.D. (With Undergraduate Degree)

      Quota

      3 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00 /4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 80

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 80 or GRE Quantitative score of 156 are accepted.  

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Other

      Candidates must be a graduate or about to be a graduate of Chemical Engineering or an equivalent program. Additionally, candidates who fulfilled the requirements of Chemical Engineering or equivalent as part of a double major or a minor program may be also considered. 

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 23 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of Chemical Engineering
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 11.00 / Department of Chemical Engineering

      Contact Person

      Name: A. Emrehan Emre
      Phone: 0212 359 6471
      E-mail: emrehan.emre@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://che.bogazici.edu.tr/

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      12 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      If GPA: 3.10-3.24/4.00 then ALES Quantitative: 75
      If GPA: 3.25/4.00 and above then ALES Quantitative: 70

      ALES

      If GPA: 3.10-3.24/4.00 then ALES Quantitative: 75
      If GPA: 3.25/4.00 and above then ALES Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      If GPA: 3.10-3.24/4.00 then ALES Quantitative: 75 or GRE Quantitative score of 155 are accepted.
      If GPA: 3.25/4.00 and above then ALES Quantitative: 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted. 

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 23 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of Chemical Engineering
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 11.00 / Department of Chemical Engineering

      Contact Person

      Name: A. Emrehan Emre
      Phone: 0212 359 6471
      E-mail: emrehan.emre@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://che.bogazici.edu.tr/

    • Chemistry

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      20 (Main class) + 8 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.40/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted. 

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 24 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / KB 126
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / Department of Chemistry Seminar Room

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Rana Sanyal
      Phone: 0212 359 4793
      E-mail: rana.sanyal@bogazici.edu.tr  
      Name: Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Nurullah Ateş
      Phone: 0212 359 4790
      E-Mail: mehmet.ates@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://chem.bogazici.edu.tr/

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      15 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      Undergraduate GPA of 2.40/4.00  Minimum Graduate GPA 3.25/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 24 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / KB 126
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / Department of Chemistry Seminar Room

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Rana Sanyal
      Phone: 0212 359 4793
      E-mail: rana.sanyal@bogazici.edu.tr  
      Name: Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Nurullah Ateş
      Phone: 0212 359 4790
      E-Mail: mehmet.ates@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://chem.bogazici.edu.tr/

    • Civil Engineering

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      Construction Management: 8 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)
      Construction Materials: 8 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)
      Geotechnical Eng.: 9 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)
      Hydraulics & Coastal Eng.: 8 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)
      Structural Eng.: 12 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)
      Transportation Eng.: 8 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)

      * In Electronic Application System, select "CIVIL ENGINEERING (MS/MA)" program for all fields.

      GPA

      2.50/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted. 

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of the Civil Engineering Meeting Room

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Beliz Özorhon
      Phone: 0212 359 6425
      E-mail: beliz.ozorhon@bogazici.edu.tr
      http://ce.bogazici.edu.tr/

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      Construction Management: 5 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
      Construction Materials: 5 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      Geotechnical Eng.: 6 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)
      Hydraulics & Coastal Eng.: 5 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
      Structural Eng.: 8 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)
      Transportation Eng.: 5 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      * In Electronic Application System, select "CIVIL ENGINEERING (PHD)" program for all fields.

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.  

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of the Civil Engineering Meeting Room

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Beliz Özorhon
      Phone: 0212 359 6425
      E-mail: beliz.ozorhon@bogazici.edu.tr
      http://ce.bogazici.edu.tr/

    • Computational Science and Engineering

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      20 (Main class) + 5 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.25/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted. 

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Online

      Contact Person

      Name: Dr. Enes Seyfullah Kotil
      Phone: 0212 359 6882
      E-mail:enesseyfullah.kotil@bogazici.edu.tr

      http://cse.bogazici.edu.tr

    • Computer Engineering

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      70 (Main class) + 12 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.50/4.00

      Minimum GPA of 2.60/4.00 is required for the candidates who have a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than Computer Engineering or a related field.

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Reference Letter is not required for students/alumni of Boğaziçi University Department of Computer Engineering.

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.30-17.00/ Department of Computer Engineering

      Only the candidates who pass pre-evaluation stage will be invited to the scientific interview. Candidates will be notified via e-mail before the interview date. 

      Contact Person

      Name: Buket Konak
      Phone: 0212 359 4523 / 4524
      E-mail: cmpe.basvur@bogazici.edu.tr
      http://cmpe.bogazici.edu.tr

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      15 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required

      The Statement of Purpose template of the Department of Computer Engineering must be completed and uploaded to the system. The Statement of Purpose should include the candidate’s previous work, intended research area, the faculty member with whom the candidate wishes to conduct their doctoral dissertation, and, if applicable, a list of publications. The Statement of Purpose template can be obtained through the faculty member with whom the candidate wishes to work.

       

      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Reference Letter is not required for students/alumni of Boğaziçi University Department of Computer Engineering.

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.30-17.00 / Department of Computer Engineering

      Only the candidates who pass pre-evaluation stage will be invited to the scientific interview. Candidates will be notified via e-mail before the interview date. 

      Contact Person

      Name: Buket Konak
      Phone: 0212 359 4523 / 4524
      E-mail: cmpe.basvur@bogazici.edu.tr
      http://cmpe.bogazici.edu.tr

    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      85 (Main class) + 10 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.50/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative:70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required, indicating the specialization option for which the candidate is applying should be submitted in the application. (Available options are: 1- Electronics, 2- Control, 3- Telecommunications & Signal Processing.)

      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Graduates of the Electrical&Electronics Engineering department at Boğaziçi University are exempt from this requirement.

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 22 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Seminar Room (Face to face)

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Ali Emre Pusane
      Phone: 0212 359 7773
      E-mail: murat.saraclar@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://ee.bogazici.edu.tr/

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      40 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.15/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required, indicating the faculty member with whom the candidate is planning to work for the thesis, must be submitted in the application.
      A faculty member of the Boğaziçi University Electrical & Electronics Engineering Department should agree to serve as the PhD advisor of the candidate and the statement of purpose included in the application should clearly state this information.

      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Graduates of the M.S. program at the Electrical & Electronic Engineering department at Boğaziçi University are exempt from this requirement.

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Seminar Room (Face to face)

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Ali Emre Pusane
      Phone: 0212 359 7773
      E-mail: ali.pusane@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://ee.bogazici.edu.tr/

    • Industrial Engineering

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      30 (Main class) + 8 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.50/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Letters of reference are required from all applicants except students/graduates of Boğaziçi University Department of Industrial Engineering.

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 22 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 13.00 / Face to face

      Before the oral exam / interview date, preliminary assessment results will be sent to the applicants via email. Applicants who are not qualified at the preliminary assessment will not be invited to the oral exam / interview. For detailed information, click here.

      Contact Person

      Phone: 0212 359 6407 - 6408
      E-mail: ie.admissions@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://ie.bogazici.edu.tr/

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      7 (Main class) + 3 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted. 

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Letters of reference are required from all applicants except students/graduates of Boğaziçi University Department of Industrial Engineering.

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 22 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 13.00 / Face to face

      Before the oral exam / interview date, preliminary assessment results will be sent to the applicants via email. Applicants who are not qualified at the preliminary assessment will not be invited to the oral exam / interview. For detailed information, click here.

      Contact Person

      Telefon: 0212 359 6407 - 6408
      E-mail: ie.admissions@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://ie.bogazici.edu.tr/

    • Mathematics

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      15 (Main class) + 5 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.50/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted. 

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 23 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / TB 130
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / TB 130

      Contact Person

      Name: Assoc. Prof. Ayhan Günaydın
      Phone: 0212 359 6951
      E-mail: ayhan.gunaydin@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://math.bogazici.edu.tr/en

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      5 (Main class) + 3 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 23 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / TB 130
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / TB 130

      Contact Person

      Name: Assoc. Prof. Ayhan Günaydın
      Phone: 0212 359 6951
      E-mail: ayhan.gunaydin@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://math.bogazici.edu.tr/en

    • Mathematics and Science Education

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      24 (Main class) + 8 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.40/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted. 

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required

      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Boğaziçi University Faculty of Education students/graduates are not required to provide reference letters.

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / New Hall
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / EF 506

      Contact Person

      Name: Feyza Çelebi
      Phone: 0212 359 67 99
      E-mail: feyza.celebi@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://fed.bogazici.edu.tr/

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      12 (Main class) + 4 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted. 

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      Required

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required

      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Boğaziçi University Faculty of Education students/graduates are not required to provide reference letters.

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / New Hall
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 /  EF 506

      Contact Person

      Name: Feyza Çelebi
      Phone: 0212 359 67 99
      E-mail: feyza.celebi@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://fed.bogazici.edu.tr/

    • Mechanical Engineering

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      50 (Main class) + 8 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.50 /4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of Mechanical Engineering Meeting Room

      Candidates who pass the pre-evaluation will be announced on http://me.bogazici.edu.tr one week before the interview date.

      Contact Person

      Name: Assist. Prof. Sertan Alkan
      Phone: 0212 359 6402
      E-mail: me@bogazici.edu.tr
      http://me.bogazici.edu.tr 

      Ph.D. (With Undergraduate Degree)

      Quota

      3 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00 /4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 80

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 80 or GRE Quantitative score of 156 are accepted.  

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / Department of Mechanical Engineering Meeting Room

      Candidates who pass the pre-evaluation will be announced on http://me.bogazici.edu.tr one week before the interview date.

      Contact Person

      Name: Assist. Prof. Sertan Alkan
      Phone: 0212 359 6402
      E-mail: me@bogazici.edu.tr
      http://me.bogazici.edu.tr 

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      20 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / Department of Mechanical Engineering Meeting Room

      Candidates who pass the pre-evaluation will be announced on http://me.bogazici.edu.tr one week before the interview date.

      Contact Person

      Name: Assist. Prof. Sertan Alkan
      Phone: 0212 359 6402
      E-mail: me@bogazici.edu.tr
      http://me.bogazici.edu.tr 

    • Molecular Biology and Genetics

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      18 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.50/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted. 

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 23 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / KP 315
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / KP 314

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Stefan H. Fuss
      Phone: 0212 359 7229
      E-mail: stefan.fuss@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://mbg.bogazici.edu.tr

      Ph.D. (With Undergraduate Degree)

      Quota

      2 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 80

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 80 or GRE Quantitative score of 156 are accepted. 

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / KP 314

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Stefan H. Fuss
      Phone: 0212 359 7229
      E-mail: stefan.fuss@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://mbg.bogazici.edu.tr

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      13 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      Minimum Undergraduate GPA of 2.50/4.00  Minimum Graduate GPA 3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted. 

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / KP 314

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Stefan H. Fuss
      Phone: 0212 359 7229
      E-mail: stefan.fuss@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://mbg.bogazici.edu.tr

    • Physics

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      20 (Main class) + 8 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.00/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GMAT 500 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      Candidates who get at least 650 points from the science exam GRE subject physics exam may be exempt from the science exam.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 23 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Feza Gürsey Seminar Room, Department of Physics

      Candidates who get at least 650 points from the science exam GRE subject physics exam may be exempt from the science exam.

      Contact Person

      Name: Assoc. Prof. Hakan Erkol -  Assist. Prof. Bora Akgün
      Phone: 0212 359 44 66 - 76 00
      E-mail: hakan.erkol@bogazici.edu.tr - bora.akgun@bogazici.edu.tr
      http://phys.bogazici.edu.tr/en

       

      Ph.D. (With Undergraduate Degree)

      Quota

      5 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/400

      ALES

      Quantitative: 80

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 80 or GMAT 590 GRE Quantitative score of 156 are accepted.

      Candidates who score at least 750 points from the science exam GRE subject physics exam may be exempt from the science exam.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Other

      Letter of support from a Physics faculty member stating accpetance to act as the Ph.D. thesis advisor must be submitted with the application.

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 23 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Feza Gürsey Seminar Room, Department of Physics

      Candidates who score at least 750 points from the science exam GRE subject physics exam may be exempt from the science exam.

      Contact Person

      Name: Assoc. Prof. Hakan Erkol - Assist. Prof. Bora Akgün
      Phone: 0212 359 44 66 - 76 00
      E-mail: hakan.erkol@bogazici.edu.tr - bora.akgun@bogazici.edu.tr
      http://phys.bogazici.edu.tr/en

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      20 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GMAT 500 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      Candidates who score at least 750 points from the science exam GRE subject physics exam may be exempt from the science exam.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Other

      Letter of support from a Physics faculty member stating accpetance to act as the Ph.D. thesis advisor must be submitted with the application.

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 23 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Feza Gürsey Seminar Room, Department of Physics

      Candidates who score at least 750 points from the science exam GRE subject physics exam may be exempt from the science exam.

      Contact Person

      Name: Assoc. Prof. Hakan Erkol - Assist. Prof. Bora Akgün
      Phone: 0212 359 4466 - 7600
      E-mail: hakan.erkol@bogazici.edu.tr - bora.akgun@bogazici.edu.tr
      http://phys.bogazici.edu.tr/en

    • Systems and Control Engineering

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      15 (Main class) + 5 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.50/4.00

      ALES

       Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.  

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Graduates of any department of Boğaziçi University are exempt from this condition.

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of Computer Engineering
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of Computer Engineering

      All candidates who satisfy the minimum conditions for application will be admitted to the wrtitten scientific exam to be assessed in the subjects specified under the title "Written Entrance Examination" on the program web page . The candidates will be informed about the exact exam location per e-mail before the exam date.  Candidates, who are found sufficient in the written exam, will be invited to the oral exam/interview again per e-mail.

      Contact Person

      Name: Assist. Prof. Doğan Ulus
      E-mail: 
      dogan.ulus@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://sco.bogazici.edu.tr/en

    • 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
    • Clinical Psychology

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      6 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or [GRE Quantitative score of 153 and Analytical Writing score of 4] or [GMAT score of 500 and GMAT Analytical Writing 4 ] are accepted.

       
      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required
       

      *Applicants must submit a statement of purpose (SOP) written in English, explaining their motivation for applying to the program and their reasons for pursuing a career in clinical psychology. The Statement of Purpose must be written in English, in Times New Roman, 12-point font, with 2 line spacing, and must not exceed two pages.

      Other
       - Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology or Guidance and Psychological Counseling from an accredited university. Graduates of international institutions must obtain diploma equivalency from the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) in Türkiye.
      - Applicants must be proficient in Turkish at a level that allows them to conduct therapy in Turkish. Therefore, international applicants are required to submit a B2-level Turkish Proficiency Certificate obtained from the Yunus Emre Institute or a Turkish university proficiency exam before the enrollment period if admitted.
      - Eligible applicants will be ranked based on 50% of their ALES (or GMAT/GRE converted to ALES equivalent) score and 50% of their undergraduate GPA (converted to a 100-point scale). Only the top 100 applicants in this ranking will be invited to the written examination. Applicants who do not submit an ALES, GMAT, or GRE score at the time of application will receive a score of zero (0) for this criterion.
       
      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Letters of reference are not required for students of Boğaziçi University Department of Psychology.

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 09.00 / Contact the program.
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 - 26  June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.00 - 18.00 / Contact the program.

      Contact Person
      Name: Psychology Department Research Assistants
      Phone: 0212 359 6757
      E-mail: psy@bogazici.edu.tr

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      The program will not accept new students for the 2026/2027 Fall Term.

    • Cognitive Science

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      10 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.50/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required, written in English.

      Reference letter

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

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 13.00 / Contact the program.
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Online

      Contact Person

      Name: Hüseyin Oktay Altun
      Phone: 0212 359 73 07
      E-mail: oktay.altun@bogazici.edu.tr

    • Conference Interpreting

      M.A. (Non-Thesis)

      Quota

      8 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.25/4.00

      ALES

      ALES score is not required.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required

      *A short statement of purpose

      Other
      Special condition: Applicants should be eligible to attend all the classes throughout the weekdays. Applicants must have a very good
      knowledge of at least two of the languages taught in the program, apart from their mother tongue. At least one of these languages must be at A level, at least one at B level, and at least one at C level.
      Candidates will be asked to provide a language proficiency certificate in English and German.
      -The document they will present about their knowledge of English can be one of the following; BUEPT C, TOEFL IBT minimum 79, Writing section minimum 22 or IELTS Academic minimum 6.5, Academic Writing section minimum 6.5.
      -Candidates must submit documents with a TestDAF score (Level3) obtained in the last 2 years, corresponding to B2 in CEFR.
      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: To be announced.
      Written Exam Hour/Place: To be announced.
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: To be announced.
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: To be announced.

      Contact Person

      Name: Research Assistants of the Department of
      Translation and Interpreting Studies
      Phone: 0212 359 6516
      E-mail: transintbu@gmail.com

    • Critical and Cultural Studies

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      The program will not accept new students for the 2026/2027 Fall Term.

    • Early Childhood Education

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      10 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      *Equal Weight: 70

      *The application of those who do not have ALES or equivalent GRE or GMAT certificate on the application date will not be accepted. 

      GRE / GMAT

      *ALES Equal Weight 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 or  GRE Verbal score of 153 or GMAT Verbal Reasoning 500 or GMAT Integrated Reasoning 500 are accepted.

      *The application of those who do not have ALES or equivalent GRE or GMAT certificate on the application date will not be accepted. 

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required, written in English.
      Candidates who are applying for the language preparation class quota may write their statement of purpose in Turkish.

      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Reference letter is not required for the candidates who are applying as graduates of Boğaziçi University Department of Education.

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 14.00 / ET-B 413
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / ET-B 407

      Contact Person
      Name: Res.Assist. Beyhan Ataş
      Phone: 0212 359 67 96
      E-mail: beyhan.atas@bogazici.edu.tr 
      Name: Res.Assist. Beyza Şirvan Ayaz
      Phone: 0212 359 67 96
      E-mail: beyza.ayaz@bogazici.edu.tr
      Name: Res.Assist. Enes Alim
      Phone: 0212 359 6794
      E-mail: enes.alim@bogazici.edu.tr   

       

    • Economics

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      40 (Main class) + 4 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.50/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or [GRE Quantitative score of 153 and Analytical Writing score of 3.0 and Quantitative + Verbal score of 288] are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required
      Written in English, maximum 2 pages.

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      For B.Ü. Economics graduates, if the reference is from a department faculty member, then just the name of the
      faculty is required.

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 22 - 24 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: Contact the program/ Online

      Contact Person

      Name: Orhan Aygün
      Phone: 0212 359 48 30
      E-mail: orhan.aygun@bogazici.edu.tr

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      20 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or [GRE Quantitative score of 153 and Analytical Writing score of 3.0 and Quantitative + Verbal score of 288] are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required
      Written in English, maximum 2 pages.

      Other

      Research proposal (Min 2000, max 4000 words)

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      For B.Ü. Economics graduates, if the reference is from a department faculty member, then just the name of
      the faculty is required.
      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 22 - 24 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: Contact the program / Online

      Contact Person

      Name: Orhan Aygün
      Phone: 0212 359 48 30
      E-mail: orhan.aygun@bogazici.edu.tr

    • Educational Sciences

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      The program will not accept new students for the 2026/2027 Fall Term.

    • Educational Sciences (Curriculum and Instructional Programs)

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      10 (Main class)* + 2 (English preparatory class)

      *Applications for the main class quota without an English Proficiency score (BUEPT/TOEFL®/IELTS Academic/CAE) will be considered invalid.

      GPA

      2.75/4.00

      ALES

      *Equal Weight: 70 or Quantitative: 70 or Verbal: 70

      *Applications without one of the ALES/GRE/GMAT scores will be considered invalid.  

      GRE / GMAT

      *ALES Equal Weight 70 or  ALES Quantitative 70 or ALES Verbal 70 or  GRE Quantitative score of 153 or GRE Verbal score of 153 or GMAT 500

      *Applications without one of the ALES/GRE/GMAT scores will be considered invalid.  

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      Applications for the main class quota without an English Proficiency score (BUEPT/TOEFL®/IELTS Academic/CAE) will be considered invalid.

      Official Transcript

      Required*

      *Applications without official transcripts will be considered invalid. 

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required
      Written in English (maximum of 500 words)
      Candidates who are applying for the language preparation class quota may write their statement of purpose in Turkish.

      Reference letter

      1 letter
      Reference Letter is not required for students/alumni of Boğaziçi University.

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 23 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 09.30 / EF 116
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.30 / EF 303

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Macid Ayhan Melekoğlu
      Phone: 0212 359 4587
      E-mail: macidayhan.melekoglu@bogazici.edu.tr 
      Name: Research Assistants
      Phone: 0212 359 6833 / 6474                 
      E-mail: https://ed.bogazici.edu.tr/people/research-assistants                 
       

    • Educational Sciences (Guidance and Psychological Counseling)

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      10 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)

      *Applications for the main class quota without an English Proficiency score (BUEPT/TOEFL®/IELTS Academic/CAE) will be considered invalid.

      GPA

      2.75/4.00

      ALES

      *Equal Weight: 70

      *Applications without one of the ALES/GRE/GMAT scores will be considered invalid.  

      GRE / GMAT

      *ALES Equal Weight 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 or GMAT score of 500 are accepted.

      *Applications without one of the ALES/GRE/GMAT scores will be considered invalid.  

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      Applications for the main class quota without an English Proficiency score (BUEPT/TOEFL®/IELTS Academic/CAE) will be considered invalid.

      Official Transcript

      Required*

      *Applications without official transcripts will be considered invalid. 

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required
      Written in English (maximum of 500 words)
      Candidates who are applying for the language preparation class quota may write their statement of purpose in Turkish.

      Reference letter

      1 letter
      Reference letters are not required for graduates of Boğaziçi University.

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 09.30 / EF 116
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.30 / EF 301

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Macid Ayhan Melekoğlu
      Phone: 0212 359 4587
      E-mail: macidayhan.melekoglu@bogazici.edu.tr 
      Name: Research Assistants
      Phone: 0212 359 6833 / 6474                 
      E-mail: https://ed.bogazici.edu.tr/people/research-assistants          

    • Educational Technology

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      10 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.75/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required
      Written in English, consisting of no more than 500 words.

      Reference letter

      1 reference letter is required.
      Reference letter is not required for graduates of Boğaziçi University.

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / ETA-B 513
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / ETA-B 511

      Contact Person

      Name: Assist. Prof. Mutlu Şen Akbulut
      Phone: 0212 359 67 88
      E-mail: mutlu.sen@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://cet.bogazici.edu.tr/

    • English Literature

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      10 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Verbal: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Verbal 70 or [GRE Quantitative score of 150 and GRE Verbal score of 150] are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required

      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Reference letters are not required for graduates of Boğaziçi University Department of Western Languages and Literatures (Program in English Language and Literature).

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: To be announced.
      Written Exam Hour/Place: To be announced.
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: To be announced.
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: To be announced.

      *Those who succeed in the written exam will be admitted to the oral exam.

       

      Contact Person

      Name: Department Assistants
      Phone: 0212 359 6635
      E-mail: 
      asistors@list.bogazici.edu.tr

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      7 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.25/4.00

      ALES

      Verbal: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Verbal 70 or [GRE Quantitative score of 150 and GRE Verbal score of 150] are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required

      Other

      A sample  article of 4000 words.

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Classroom: to be announced. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / TB 480 (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences)

      *Applicants who pass the written exam will be admitted to the oral exam.

      Contact Person

      Name: Department Assistants
      Phone: 0212 359 66 35
      E-mail: asistors@list.bogazici.edu.tr

    • Foreign Language Education (English Language Education)

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      15 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.50/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70 or Verbal: 70 or Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or ALES Verbal 70 or ALES Quantitative 70 or [GRE Quantitative score of 153 and GRE Verbal score of 153] are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT "B" or
      TOEFL® (IBT) 108, TWE 24 

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required, written in English.

      Other
      Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in English Language Education. Individuals who have an undergraduate degree in other
      fields may also apply provided that they have a valid nationally- and/or internationally-recognized teaching certificate/diploma, or at least
      one year of English language teaching experience. To verify these qualifications, candidates must submit a copy of their teaching
      certificate/diploma or an official institutional document (signed and stamped) confirming at least one year of English teaching experience
      as part of their application.
      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 23 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Contact the program.
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Contact the program.

      Contact Person

      Name: Dilek Göymen
      Phone: 0212 359 45 97
      E-mail: dilek.goymen@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://fled.bogazici.edu.tr/

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      7 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70 or Verbal: 70 or Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or ALES Verbal 70 or ALES Quantitative 70 or [GRE Quantitative score of 153 and GRE Verbal score of 153] are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT "B" or
      TOEFL® (IBT) 108, TWE 24

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 90 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required, written in English.

      Other
      -Only applicants with a Master’s degree with Thesis (Tezli Yüksek Lisans) are eligible to apply.
      Applicants whose Undergraduate or Master’s degree is in English Language Education or Applied Linguistics may apply to the PhD
      program. Those whose degrees are in other fields must have at least two years of English teaching experience or a teaching certificate.
      -Official document verifying the Master’s thesis
      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 23 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Contact the program
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Contact the program

      Contact Person

      Name: Dilek Göymen
      Phone: 0212 359 45 97
      E-mail: dilek.goymen@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://fled.bogazici.edu.tr/

    • History

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      25 (Main class) + 6 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.75/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70 or Verbal: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or ALES Verbal 70 or [GRE Quantitative score of 150 and GRE Verbal score of 150 and Analytical Writing score of 3.5] are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required
      A statement of purpose in English (explaining the research interests, double spaced, no more than 4 pages). Candidates who are applying for the language preparation class quota may write their statement of purpose in Turkish.

      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Reference letter is not required for the candidates who are applying as graduates of Boğaziçi University Department of History.

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / MH1200
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 - 26 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.00 - 17.00 / JF406

      Contact Person
      Name: Buket Köse
      E-mail: buket.kose@bogazici.edu.tr
      Name: Res.Assist. İbrahim Kılıçaslan
      E-mail: ibrahim.kilicaslan@bogazici.edu.tr
      Name: Res.Assist. Metehan Aldoğan
      E-mail: metehan.aldogan@bogazici.edu.tr
      Name: Res.Assist. Deniz İnce
      E-mail: deniz.ince@bogazici.edu.tr
      Phone: 0212 359 66 11 - 65 44

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      10 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70 or Verbal: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or ALES Verbal 70 or [GRE Quantitative score of 150 and GRE Verbal score of 150 and Analytical Writing score of 3.5] are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 65 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required
      A statement of purpose in English (explaining the research interests, double spaced, no more than 6 pages).

      Other

      If completed, the Master's thesis should be submittid as the writing sample. If the Master's thesis is not completed, a chapter of the thesis or an article should be submitted as the writing sample.

      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Reference letter is not required for the candidates who are applying as graduates of Boğaziçi University Department of History.

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / MH1200
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 - 26 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.00 - 17.00 / JF406

      Contact Person
      Name: Buket Köse
      E-mail: buket.kose@bogazici.edu.tr
      Name: Res.Assist. İbrahim Kılıçaslan
      E-mail: ibrahim.kilicaslan@bogazici.edu.tr
      Name: Res.Assist. Metehan Aldoğan
      E-mail: metehan.aldogan@bogazici.edu.tr
      Name: Res.Assist. Deniz İnce
      E-mail: deniz.ince@bogazici.edu.tr
      Phone: 0212 359 66 11 - 65 44
    • International Trade Management

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      15 (Main class) + 3 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.50/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      *Original copy of the exam results. 

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or GMAT score of 500 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      *Original copy of the exam results. 

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters
      At least one of which from a professor familiar with the candidates's academic performance. Format of reference letter is available at click here

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 23 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / IB 211
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / IB 512 Meeting Room

      Contact Person

      Name: Ayşenur Parlakkaya
      Phone: 0212 359 7589 - 4510
      E-mail: aysenur.parlakkaya@bogazici.edu.tr

    • Learning Sciences

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      10 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.25/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required
      Statement of purpose describing candidate's research interests

      Other

       Master Degree with a Thesis

      Reference letter

      Two letters
       

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / ETB - 413 
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / ETB - 407

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Yavuz Akpınar
      E-mail: akpinar@bogazici.edu.tr
      http://les.bogazici.edu.tr/en/aim.html

    • Linguistics

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      8 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.80/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or [GRE Quantitative score of 153 and GRE Verbal score of 153] are accepted. 

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required
      Written in English (maximum of 500 words)

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 23 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 14.00 - 17.00 / JF 332
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 - 16.00 / JF 321

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Balkız Öztürk
      Phone: 0212 359 49 11
      E-mail: balkiz.ozturk@bogazici.edu.tr

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      5 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or [GRE Quantitative score of 153 and GRE Verbal score of 153] is accepted. 

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

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

      Student disciplinary record

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

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required
      Written in English (maximum of 500 words)

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 23 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 14.00 - 17.00 / JF 332
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / JF 321

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Balkız Öztürk
      Phone: 0212 359 4911
      E-mail: balkiz.ozturk@bogazici.edu.tr

    • Management

      M.B.A. (Non-Thesis)

      Quota

      The program will not accept new students for the 2026/2027 Fall Term.

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      40 (Main class) + 4 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.75/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      *The exam score report must be presented to the program before
      the oral examination. Applicants without a valid GMAT/GRE/ALES score will not be admitted to the oral examination.
      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or GMAT score of 500 or [GRE Verbal score of 153 and GRE Quantitative score of 153] are accepted.

      *The exam score report must be presented to the program before the oral examination. Applicants without a valid GMAT/GRE/ALES score will not be admitted to the oral examination.
      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required

      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Also required for graduates of Boğaziçi University.

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place:  14.30 / İB 412 - İB 512

      Contact Person

      Name: Department of Management Secretariat 
      Phone: 0212 359 6503 - 4836
      E-mail: management@bogazici.edu.tr

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      20 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      *The exam score report must be presented to the program. 

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or GMAT score of 500 or [GRE Verbal score of 153 and GRE Quantitative score of 153] are accepted.

      *The exam score report must be presented to the program. 

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required

      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Also required for graduates of Boğaziçi University

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 25 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 09.30 / İB 204
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.30 / İB 412 - İB 512

      Contact Person

      Name: Department of Management Secretariat 
      Phone: 0212 359 6503 - 4836
      E-mail: management@bogazici.edu.tr

    • Management Information Systems

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      12 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.75/4.00 

      *Candidates should have a GPA of at least 2.75/4.00. If the candidate has not graduated yet, admission can be done with a minimum GPA 2.55/4.00; however, this is provisional application. GPA must be at least 2.75/4.00 for registration.

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 or GMAT score of 500 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters, at least one of which must be academic.
      (Boğaziçi University, Department of Management Information Systems graduates are exempt).

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 12.00 / Contact the program.
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / İİBF 4. Floor (Department of MIS)

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Sona Mardikyan & Esra Koçak
      Phone: 0212 359 45 06
      E-mail: misgrad@bogazici.edu.tr

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      5 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.20/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 or GMAT score of 500 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required
      3-5 pages about the candidate's intended research subject in English

      Other

      Applicants with a master's degree (with thesis) or applicants entered a master's degree (without thesis) program that is equivalent to MIS before February 6, 2013 and graduated, can apply to the PhD program.

      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Academic reference letters (Boğaziçi University, Department of Management Information Systems graduates are exempt)

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 12.00 / Contact the program.
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / IIBF, MIS Meeting Room (401)

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Sona Mardikyan & Esra Koçak
      Phone: 0212 359 4506
      E-mail: misgrad@bogazici.edu.tr

    • Philosophy

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      12 (Main class) + 3 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 150 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      A statement of purpose, written in English.

      Other

      A philosophical writing sample (not mandatory, but suggested) (max. 7000 words, in English)

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 - 13.00 / JF 507
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 - 16.00 / JF 507 

      Contact Person

      Name: Res. Assist. Özgür Nayır 
      Phone: 0212 359 65 58
      E-mail: ozgurnayir@gmail.com 
      https://phil.bogazici.edu.tr/

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      5 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 150 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      A statement of purpose written in English.

      Other

      A philosophical writing sample (max. 7000 words, in English)

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 - 13.00 / JF 507
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 - 16.00 / JF 507

      Contact Person

      Name: Res. Assist. Özgür Nayır
      Phone: 0212 359 65 58
      E-mail: ozgurnayir@gmail.com
      https://phil.bogazici.edu.tr/

    • Political Science and International Relations

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      14 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.75/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or [GRE Quantitative score of 150 and GRE Verbal score of 150 and analytical writing score of 3.5] are accepted.

      *GRE Score (for foreign applicants, and for Turkish applicants to be used instead of the ALES).

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      Official Transcript

      Required

      *Official transcripts that show all the undergraduate courses taken, grades received, and the grade point averages obtained.

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Other

      Research Proposal: A research proposal between 5-7 pages, type-written in English with a double space and Times New Roman, 12pt, on a topic that the applicant finds important and interesting. Proposals longer than 7 pages and shorter than 5 pages will not be accepted. The proposal should include the research methods that will be employed, and the primary and secondary sources that will be used. Research proposals should be uploaded to the online application system.

      Reference letter

      Three academic reference letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 - 13.00 / IB201
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 - 17.00 / IB512

      Contact Person

      Name: Department Assistants
      Phone: 0212 359 68 05 / 75 09
      E-mail: polsgradadmissions@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://pols.bogazici.edu.tr/

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      7 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      Minimum Undergraduate GPA of 2.75/4.00  Minimum Graduate GPA 3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or [GRE Quantitative score of 150 and GRE Verbal score of 150 and analytical writing score of 3.5] are accepted.

      *GRE Score (for foreign applicants, and for Turkish applicants to be used instead of the ALES).

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      *Official transcripts that show all the undergraduate and graduate courses taken, grades received, and the grade point averages obtained.

      Diploma

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

      Undergraduate and Graduate Diplomas. Copies of the diplomas authenticated by a notary public or official certificates of graduation taken from the undergraduate and graduate schools are accepted. 

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Student disciplinary record

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

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Other

      A research proposal between 10-15 pages, type-written in English, with a double space and Times New Roman, 12pt, 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 15 pages and shorter than 10 pages will not be accepted. Research proposals should be uploaded to the online application system.
      The applicant’s MA thesis to be uploaded to the application system. 

      Reference letter

      Three academic reference letters.

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 - 13.00 / IB201
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 - 17.00 / IB512

      Contact Person

      Name: Department Assistants
      Phone: 0212 359 68 05 / 75 09
      E-mail: polsgradadmissions@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://pols.bogazici.edu.tr/

    • Psychology

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      10 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or [GRE Quantitative score of 153 and Analytical Writing score of 4] are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required

      *The Statement of Purpose must be written in English, in Times New Roman, 12-point font, with 2 line spacing, and must not exceed two pages.

      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Letters of reference are not required for students of Boğaziçi University Department of the Psychology.

      Ph.D. (With Undergraduate Degree)

      Quota

      3 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 80

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 80 or [GRE Quantitative score of 156 and Anaytical Writing 4]  are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      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 Universit

      Student disciplinary record

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

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required, written in English.

      *The Statement of Purpose must be written in English, in Times New Roman, 12-point font, with double line
      spacing, and must not exceed two pages.
      Other

      Research proposal written in English (please contact psy@bogazici.edu.tr for the template).

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      *Boğaziçi University Psychology Department graduates are exempt from the requirement to submit two letters of recommendation.

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 09.00 / To be announced.
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.00 - 18.00 / To be announced.

      Contact Person

      Name: Psychology Department Research Assistants
      Phone: 0212 359 6757
      E-mail: psy@bogazici.edu.tr

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      3 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or [GRE Quantitative score of 153 and Anaytical Writing 3.5] or GMAT score of 500 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required

      *The Statement of Purpose must be written in English, in Times New Roman, 12-point font, with double line
      spacing, and must not exceed two pages.
      Other

      Research proposal written in English (please contact psy@bogazici.edu.tr for the template).

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      *Boğaziçi University Psychology Department graduates are exempt from the requirement to submit two letters of recommendation.

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 09.00 / Contact the program
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.00 - 18.00 / Contact the program

      Contact Person

      Name: Psychology Department Research Assistants
      Phone: 0212 359 6757
      E-mail: psy@bogazici.edu.tr

    • Social Policy

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      The program will not accept new students for the 2026/2027 Fall Term.

    • Sociology

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      15 (Main class) + 3 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 150 or GMAT score of 450 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required
      A statement of purpose written in English
       

      Other

      For detailed information click here

      Reference letter

      Two letters
      Reference letters are not required for students/graduates of Boğaziçi University Department of Sociology.
       

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Contact the program.
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.30 / Sosyoloji Building, Şerif Mardin Seminar Room

      Contact Person

      Name: Department Assistants
      Phone: 0212 359 66 61
      E-mail: soc@bogazici.edu.tr

    • Sustainable Tourism Management

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      5 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or GMAT score of 500 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required 
      A statement of purpose written in English (at least 1000 words).

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: To be announced.
      Written Exam Hour/Place: To be announced.
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: To be announced.
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: To be announced.

      *Those who get 60/100 in the written exam will participate in the oral exam.

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Maria D. Alvarez
      Phone: 0212 359 65 41                 
      E-mail: trm@bogazici.edu.tr 
      https://strm.bogazici.edu.tr/en

    • Translation

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      8 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.50/4.00

      ALES

      Verbal: 70 or Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Verbal 70 or Equal Weight 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 and GRE Verbal score of 153 is accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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
      Special Condition: Applicants should be eligible to attend all the classes throughout the weekdays.
       
      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 24 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / JF 502
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / JF 502

      Contact Person

      Name: Research Assistants of the Department of Translation and Interpreting Studies
      Phone: 0212 359 65 16
      E-mail: transintbu@gmail.com
      https://transint.bogazici.edu.tr

    • Translation and Interpreting Studies

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      6 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      GPA

      Minimum Undergraduate GPA of 3.00/4.00  Minimum Graduate GPA 3.25/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70 or Verbal: 70

      *ALES documents are expected to be submitted within the application dates given to the candidates.

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equally Weighted 70 or ALES Verbal 70 or [GRE Quantitative score of 153  and GRE Verbal score of 153] are accepted.

      *ALES and/or GRE documents are expected to be submitted within the application dates given to the candidates.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT B or

      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 108, TWE 24

      *Language exam documents are expected to be submitted within the application dates given to the candidates.

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 90 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      *Language exam documents are expected to be submitted within the application dates given to the candidates.

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required

       

      Other

      A copy of the applicant's MA thesis.

      Special Condition 1: Candidates must be able to attend the lectures on weekdays full-time.
      Special Condition 2: Candidates whose native language is not Turkish will be given a Turkish exam by our Department.
      Special Condition 3: Receipt of ALES and language exam documents within the application documents given to the candidates.
      Reference letter
      Two letters
      Candidates who have received their undergraduate and/or graduate degrees from BU Translation Studies are requested to take 1 reference from outside of Boğaziçi University.
       
      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: To be announced.
      Written Exam Hour/Place:  To be announced.
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: To be announced.
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: To be announced.

      Contact Person

      Name: Research Assistants of the Department of
      Translation and Interpreting Studies
      Phone: 0212 359 6516
      E-mail: transintbu@gmail.com

    • Tourism Management

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      5 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Equal Weight 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 or GMAT 500 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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
      A statement of purpose written in English (no more than 1000 words) 

      Other

      -Research proposal (2000 words ± %5) and/or an academic publication of the candidate

      -A copy of the master's thesis
      Reference letter

      Two academic reference letters 

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / IB 211 
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / IB 412

       

      Contact Person
      Name: Assoc. Prof. Ahmet Uşaklı
      Phone: 0212 359 65 41
      E-mail: ahmet.usakli@bogazici.edu.tr
    • Turkish Language and Literature

      M.A. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      12 (Main class) + 6 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Verbal: 70

      *Applications without ALES or GRE scores will not be accepted. 

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Verbal 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 150 are accepted. 

      *Applications without ALES or GRE scores will not be accepted. 

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required
      Submit a statement of purpose  (detailing his/her career plan as well as the reason for choosing Boğaziçi University and this department, in 300 to 500 words)

      Reference letter

      Two letters
      If s/he is not a Turkish Language and Literature Department graduate at Boğaziçi University.

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 14.00 / NB 119
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / TKL Seminar  Room

      Contact Person

      Name: Dr. Olcay Akyıldız
      Phone: 0212 359 7211 - 6956
      E-mail: olcayak@bogazici.edu.tr
      Name: Assoc. Prof. Tülay Gençtürk Demircioğlu
      Phone: 0212 359 7211 - 6956
      E-mail: gencturk@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://turkishliterature.bogazici.edu.tr/en

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      10 (Main class) + 3 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.50/4.00

      ALES

      Verbal: 70

      *Applications without ALES or GRE scores will not be accepted. 

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Verbal 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 150 are accepted.

      *Applications without ALES or GRE scores will not be accepted. 

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/
      2025/GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required
      Submit a statement of purpose (detailing his/her career plan as well as the reason for choosing Boğaziçi University and this department, in 300 to 500 words).

       
      Other

      Submit an academic writing sample, in English or Turkish (published or unpublished)
      Research Proposal: Research proposal is aimed at demonstrating that you are capable of conducting analysis and research on a subject you are interested in. It may evolve into a thesis subject eventually, but not necessarily. Your proposal should offer a general idea about your field of research interest, provide an overview of the current literature and latest scholarly debates on the subject, and demonstrate the originality of your work. It will demonstrate your ability to conduct research at a doctoral level and your skill in expressing complex ideas in a manner that is both concise and critical. Its length should be between 750 and 1250 words, excluding bibliography.

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 14.00 / NB 119
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / TKL Seminar  Room

      Contact Person

      Name: Dr. Olcay Akyıldız
      Phone: 0212 359 7211 - 6956
      E-mail: olcayak@bogazici.edu.tr
      Name: Assoc. Prof.Tülay Gençtürk Demircioğlu
      Phone: 0212 359 7211 - 6956
      E-mail: gencturk@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://turkishliterature.bogazici.edu.tr/en

    • 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.

  • Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute
    • Earthquake Engineering

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      15 (Main class) + 15 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.50/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Other

      The candidate must hold an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering.

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of  Earthquake Engineering, Kandilli Campus

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Gülüm Tanırcan
      Phone: 0216 516 3279
      E-mail: birgore@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://eqe.bogazici.edu.tr/en

      Ph.D. (With Undergraduate Degree)

      Quota

      5 (Main class) + 5 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 80

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 80 or GRE Quantitative score of 156 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Other

      The candidate must hold an MS degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Electrical-Electronic Engineering or Geophysics Engineering or Physics or Mathematics.

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: Contact the program.
      Written Exam Hour/Place: Contact the program.
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: Contact the program.
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: Contact the program.

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Gülüm Tanırcan
      Phone: 0216 516 3279
      E-mail: birgore@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://eqe.bogazici.edu.tr/en

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      10 (Main class) + 10 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      Minimum Undergraduate GPA of 2.50/4.00  Minimum Graduate GPA 3.15/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Other

      The candidate must hold an MS degree in Earthquake Engineering or Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Electrical-Electronic Engineering or Geophysics Engineering or Physics or Mathematics.

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 13.00 / Department of Earthquake Engineering, Kandilli Campus

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Gülüm Tanırcan
      Phone: 0216 516 3279
      E-mail: birgore@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://eqe.bogazici.edu.tr/en

    • Earthquake Risk Reduction

      M.S. (Non-Thesis)

      Quota

      The program will not accept new students for the 2026/2027 Fall Term.

    • Geodesy

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      15 (Main class) + 15 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.20/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 150 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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.

      Student disciplinary record

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

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of Geodesy 

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Semih Ergintav                             
      Phone: 0216 516 3364
      E-mail: semih.ergintav@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://jeodezi.bogazici.edu.tr/en

      Ph.D. (With Undergraduate Degree)

      Quota

      3 (Main class) + 3 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.50/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 80

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 80 or GRE Quantitative score of 156 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 11.30 / Department of Geodesy

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Semih Ergintav                             
      Phone: 0216 516 3364
      E-mail: semih.ergintav@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://jeodezi.bogazici.edu.tr/en

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      10 (Main class) + 5 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.15/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 150 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place : 11.30 / 
      Department of Geodesy

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Semih Ergintav                             
      Phone: 0216 516 3364
      E-mail: semih.ergintav@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://jeodezi.bogazici.edu.tr/en

    • Geophysics

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      10 (Main class) + 10 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.20/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 150 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 25 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of Geophysics
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 11.30 / Department of Geophysics

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Ali Özgün Konca          
      Phone: 0216 516 3328
      E-mail: ozgun.konca@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://jeofizik.bogazici.edu.tr/en

      Ph.D. (With Undergraduate Degree)

      Quota

      3 (Main class) + 3 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.50/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 80

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 80 or GRE Quantitative score of 156 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 25 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of the Geophysics 
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 11.30 / Department of the Geophysics

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Ali Özgün Konca          
      Phone: 0216 516 3328
      E-mail: ozgun.konca@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://jeofizik.bogazici.edu.tr/en
       

       

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      5 (Main class) + 5 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.15/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 25 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of Geophysics
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 11.30 / Department of Geophysics

      Contact Person

      Name: Prof. Ali Özgün Konca          
      Phone: 0216 516 3328
      E-mail: ozgun.konca@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://jeofizik.bogazici.edu.tr/en

    • Unless otherwise indicated, masters programs are programs with thesis.
      Unless otherwise indicated, Ph.D. degree programs are applicable for candidates who have masters degrees.
      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.pplicants 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 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
    • Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

      M.S. (With Thesis)

      Quota

      30 (Main class) + 8 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      2.50/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70 or Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or ALES Equal Weight 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 or GMAT 500 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose
      Required
      The statement of purpose must be submitted in the application.
      Other

      Applicants who are employed full-time are required to submit a support letter from their current employer, affirming that their participation in courses and research-related studies is supported.

      Reference letter

      Two letters

      Letters of reference are required from all applicants except students / graduates of Boğaziçi University.
       
      Departmental Exams

      Written Exam Date: 22 June 2026
      Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Institute for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Institute for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

      Applicants who are qualified at the preliminary assessment will be invited to the interview. Before the interview date, preliminary assessment results will be sent to the applicants via email. For detailed information, please visit : https://dsai.bogazici.edu.tr/

      Contact Person
      Name: Seyfullah İlkan
      Phone: 0212 359 7307
      E-mail: dsai.admissions@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://dsai.bogazici.edu.tr
       

      Ph.D. (With Undergraduate Degree)

      Quota

      6 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 80 or Equal Weight: 80

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 80 or ALES Equal Weight 80 or GRE Quantitative score of 156 or GMAT 590 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required
      The statement of purpose, which covers the studies that the student has done, the field he/she wants to work on, and the faculty member with whom he/she wants to do his/her doctoral thesis, must be submitted in the application.

      Other

      A faculty affiliated with Boğaziçi University Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence should agree to serve as the PhD advisor of the candidate and the letter written by the faculty member, which clearly states this information, must be submitted in the application.
      Applicants who are employed full-time are required to submit a support letter from their current employer, affirming that their participation in courses and research-related studies is supported.

      Reference letter

      Two letters must be submitted. Letters of reference are required from all applicants except students / graduates of Boğaziçi University.

      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Institute for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

      Applicants who are qualified at the preliminary assessment will be invited to the interview. Before the interview date, preliminary assessment results will be sent to the applicants via email. For detailed information, please visit : https://dsai.bogazici.edu.tr/

      Contact Person

      Name: Seyfullah İlkan
      Phone: 0212 359 7307
      E-mail: dsai.admissions@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://dsai.bogazici.edu.tr

       

      Ph.D.

      Quota

      12 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)

      GPA

      3.00/4.00

      ALES

      Quantitative: 70 or Equal Weight: 70

      GRE / GMAT

      ALES Quantitative 70 or ALES Equal Weight 70 or GRE Quantitative score of 153 or GMAT 500 are accepted.

      English Proficiency

      BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or 
      TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or 
      IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5
      or 
      CAE Minimum Score "C"

      YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/ e-TEP

      Minimum required score of 55 or an equivalent of it accepted by YÖK. Click here for the e-TEP - YDS equivalency table.
      Note: As BUEPT / IELTS / two year exemption rule due to being our own graduate are not accepted by YÖK, they will not satisfy the YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL /e-TEP requirement.
      For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2025/
      GENEL/esdegerlikdokuman_14032025.pdf

      Official Transcript

      An official undergradute transcript and an official graduate transcript are required.

      Diploma

      An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
      A graduate 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 Türkiye.

      *Except students of Boğaziçi University

      Statement of Purpose

      Required
      The statement of purpose, which covers the studies that the student has done, the field he/she wants to work on, and the faculty member with whom he/she wants to do his/her doctoral thesis, must be submitted in the application.

      Other
      A faculty affiliated with Boğaziçi University Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence should agree to serve as the PhD advisor of the candidate and the letter written by the faculty member, which clearly states this information, must be submitted in the application.
      Applicants who are employed full-time are required to submit a support letter from their current employer, affirming that their participation in courses and research-related studies is supported.
      Reference letter
      Two reference letters must be submitted. Letters of reference are required from all applicants except students / graduates of Boğaziçi University.
       
      Departmental Exams

      Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2026
      Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Institute for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

      Applicants who are qualified at the preliminary assessment will be invited to the interview. Before the interview date, preliminary assessment results will be sent to the applicants via email. For detailed information, please visit : https://dsai.bogazici.edu.tr/

      Contact Person
      Name: Seyfullah İlkan
      Phone: 0212 359 7307
      E-mail: dsai.admissions@bogazici.edu.tr
      https://dsai.bogazici.edu.tr
       

       

    • Unless otherwise indicated, masters programs are programs with thesis.
      Unless otherwise indicated, Ph.D. degree programs are applicable for candidates who have masters degrees.
      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.