Application Period for 2025/2026 Fall Term: 16 April - 10 June 2025
Online Application System Opens: 16 April 2025 10.00 (Local Time)
Online Application System Closes: 10 June 2025 17.00 (Local Time)
Departmental Exams: 23 -27 June 2025
English Proficiency Test (BUEPT) (Please click): 28 May 2025
DBS (English Language Placement Exam) (Candidates applying for the graduate preparatory class (Please click): 24 June 2025
Registration of Newly Admitted Graduate Students on Primary List: 1 - 4 September 2025
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
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.- History of the Turkish Republic
M.A. (With Thesis)
Quota 8 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)
GPA 2.50/4.00
ALES Equal Weight: 75 or Quantitative: 75 or Verbal: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 75 or ALES Quantitative 75 or ALES Verbal 75 or GRE Quantitative score of 149 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 6.5Official 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 Written Exam Date: 25 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / It will be announced later.
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / OnlineContact Person Name: Kadriye Aksoy
Phone: 0212 359 65 80
E-mail: kadriye.tamtekin@bogazici.edu.tr
https://ata.bogazici.edu.tr/Ph.D.
Quota 2 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
GPA 3.00/4.00
ALES Equal Weight: 75 or Quantitative: 75 or Verbal: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 75 or ALES Quantitative 75 or ALES Verbal 75 or GRE Quantitative score of 149 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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 Candidates must submit a copy of their M.A. thesis to the Graduate School Secretariat.
Reference letter Two letters
Departmental Exams Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00/ OnlineContact Person Name: Kadriye Aksoy
Phone: 0212 359 65 80
E-mail: kadriye.tamtekin@bogazici.edu.tr
https://ata.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. - History of the Turkish Republic
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering
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.- Biomedical Engineering
M.S. (With Thesis)
Quota 30 (Main class) + 15 (English preparatory class)
GPA 2.50/ 4.00
ALES Quantitative: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 75 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 6.5Official 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: 24 - 25 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Kandilli Campus, Institute of Biomedical EngineeringOnly 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 157 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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: 24 - 25 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Kandilli Campus, Institute of Biomedical EngineeringOnly 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: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 75 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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: 24 - 25 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Kandilli Campus, Institute of Biomedical EngineeringOnly 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. - Biomedical Engineering
- Institute of Environmental Sciences
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.
- Environmental Sciences
M.S. (With Thesis)
Quota 30 (Main class) + 15 (English preparatory class)
GPA 2.25/ 4.00
ALES Equal Weight: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 75 or GRE Quantitative score of 155 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 6.5Official 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 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Institute of Enviromental Sciences
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Institute of Enviromental Sciences Big Meeting RoomContact 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: 80
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Institute of Enviromental Sciences
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / Institute of Enviromental Sciences Big Meeting RoomContact 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: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 75 or GRE Quantitative score of 155 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 6.5Official 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 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Institute of Enviromental Sciences
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Institute of Enviromental Sciences Big Meeting RoomContact Person Name: Prof. Burak Demirel
Phone: 0212 359 46 00
E-mail: burak.demirel@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: 80
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Institute of Enviromental Sciences
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / Institute of Enviromental Sciences Big Meeting RoomContact Person Name: Prof. Burak Demirel
Phone: 0212 359 4600
E-mail: burak.demirel@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.
- Environmental Sciences
- Institute for Graduate Studies in Sciences and Engineering
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.
- 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: 85
If GPA: 2.50 /4.00 and above then ALES Quantitative: 80ALES If GPA: 2.25-2.49/4.00 then ALES Quantitative: 85
If GPA: 2.50 /4.00 and above then ALES Quantitative: 80GRE / GMAT If GPA: 2.25-2.49/4.00 then ALES Quantitative: 85 or GRE Quantitative score of 165 are accepted.
If GPA: 2.50 /4.00 and above then ALES Quantitative: 80 or GRE Quantitative score of 160 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 6.5Official 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 Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 11.00 / Department of Chemical EngineeringContact Person Name: Dilek Kırkoç
Phone: 0212 359 6471
E-mail: dilek.kirkoc@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: 85
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 85 or GRE Quantitative score of 165 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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 Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 11.00 / Department of Chemical EngineeringContact Person Name: Dilek Kırkoç
Phone: 0212 359 6471
E-mail: dilek.kirkoc@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: 85
If GPA: 3.25/4.00 and above then ALES Quantitative: 80ALES If GPA: 3.10-3.24/4.00 then ALES Quantitative: 85
If GPA: 3.25/4.00 and above then ALES Quantitative: 80GRE / GMAT If GPA: 3.10-3.24/4.00 then ALES Quantitative: 85 or GRE Quantitative score of 165 are accepted.
If GPA: 3.25/4.00 and above then ALES Quantitative: 80 or GRE Quantitative score of 160 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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: 24 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 11.00 / Department of Chemical EngineeringContact Person Name: Dilek Kırkoç
Phone: 0212 359 6471
E-mail: dilek.kirkoc@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 6.5Official 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 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / KB 126
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / Department of Chemistry Seminar RoomContact Person Name: Prof. Rana Sanyal
Phone: 0212 359 4793
E-mail: rana.sanyal@bogazici.edu.tr
Name: Assoc. Prof. Oktay Demircan
Phone: 0212 359 4791
E-Mail: oktay.demircan@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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / KB 126
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / Department of Chemistry Seminar RoomContact Person Name: Prof. Rana Sanyal
Phone: 0212 359 4793
E-mail: rana.sanyal@bogazici.edu.tr
Name: Assoc. Prof. Oktay Demircan
Phone: 0212 359 4791
E-Mail: oktay.demircan@bogazici.edu.tr
https://chem.bogazici.edu.tr/ - Civil Engineering
M.S. (With Thesis)
Quota Construction Management: 6 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)
Construction Materials: 6 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)
Geotechnical Eng.: 9 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)
Hydraulics & Coastal Eng.: 6 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)
Structural Eng.: 12 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)
Transportation Eng.: 6 (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: 80
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 80 or GRE Quantitative score of 160 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 6.5Official 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 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of the Civil Engineering Meeting RoomContact Person Name: Prof. Beliz Özorhon
Phone: 0212 359 6425
E-mail: beliz.ozorhon@bogazici.edu.tr
http://www.ce.bogazici.edu.tr/Ph.D.
Quota Construction Management: 4 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
Construction Materials: 4 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
Geotechnical Eng.: 6 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)
Hydraulics & Coastal Eng.: 4 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
Structural Eng.: 8 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)
Transportation Eng.: 4 (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: 80
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 80 or GRE Quantitative score of 160 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of the Civil Engineering Meeting RoomContact Person Name: Prof. Beliz Özorhon
Phone: 0212 359 6425
E-mail: beliz.ozorhon@bogazici.edu.tr
http://www.ce.bogazici.edu.tr/ - Computational Science and Engineering
M.S. (With Thesis)
Quota 20 (Main class) + 5 (English preparatory class)
GPA 2.20/4.00
ALES Quantitative: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 75 or GRE Quantitative score of 155 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 6.5Official 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 faculty member affiliated with the program stating acceptance to act as the M.S. thesis advisor must be submitted with the application.
Reference letter Two letters
Departmental Exams Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / OnlineContact Person Name: Dr. Enes Seyfullah Kotil
Phone: 0212 359 6882
E-mail:enesseyfullah.kotil@bogazici.edu.tr
http://www.cse.bogazici.edu.tr - Computer Engineering
M.S. (With Thesis)
Quota 70 (Main class) + 8 (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: 85
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 85 or GRE Quantitative score of 165 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 6.5Official 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 Product of “ALES Quantitative" score and "GPA" must be at least 225. The following conversion table will be used for candidates applying with "GRE Quantitative" scores:
GRE Quantitative = 170 -> ALES Quantitative = 100
GRE Quantitative = 169 -> ALES Quantitative = 95
GRE Quantitative = 168 -> ALES Quantitative = 92
GRE Quantitative = 167 -> ALES Quantitative = 89
GRE Quantitative = 166 -> ALES Quantitative = 87
GRE Quantitative = 165 -> ALES Quantitative = 85Reference letter Two letters
Reference Letter is not required for students/alumni of Boğaziçi University Department of Computer Engineering.Departmental Exams Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.30-17.00/ Department of Computer EngineeringOnly 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. For more information, click here.
Contact Person Name: Çeşminaz Eser
Phone: 0212 359 4523 / 4524
E-mail: cmpe.basvur@bogazici.edu.tr
http://www.cmpe.bogazici.edu.trPh.D.
Quota 15 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)
GPA 3.00/4.00
ALES Quantitative: 85
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 85 or GRE Quantitative score of 165 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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
It is required to fill and upload the template of Statement of Purpose provided by the Computer Engineering Department. The Statement of Purpose must include the following information about the candidate: previous works and accomplishments, the intended area of PhD studies, the name of the faculty member with whom the applicant would wish to work during the thesis, and a list of candidate’s publications if there is any. The template is available, click here.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: 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.30-17.00/ Department of Computer EngineeringOnly 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. For more information, click here.
Contact Person Name: Çeşminaz Eser
Phone: 0212 359 4523 / 4524
E-mail: cmpe.basvur@bogazici.edu.tr
http://www.cmpe.bogazici.edu.tr - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
M.S. (With Thesis)
Quota 85 (Main class) + 8 (English preparatory class)
GPA 2.50/4.00
ALES Quantitative:75
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 75 or GRE Quantitative score of 155 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 6.5Official 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: 25 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering Meeting Room (Face to face)Contact Person Name: Prof. Murat Saraçlar
Phone: 0212 359 6422
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: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 75 or GRE Quantitative score of 155 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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: 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering Meeting Room (Face to face)Contact Person Name: Prof. Murat Saraçlar
Phone: 0212 359 6422
E-mail: murat.saraclar@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: 85
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 85 or GRE Quantitative score of 165 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 6.5Official 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: 23 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 13.00 / Face to faceBefore 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: 85
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 85 or GRE Quantitative score of 165 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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: 23 June 2025
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 6.5Official 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 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / TB 130
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / TB 130Contact Person Name: Assoc. Prof. Ayhan Günaydın
Phone: 0212 359 6951
E-mail: ayhan.gunaydin@bogazici.edu.tr
https://math.bogazici.edu.tr/enPh.D.
Quota 5 (Main class) + 3 (English preparatory class)
GPA 3.00/4.00
ALES Quantitative: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 75 or GRE Quantitative score of 155 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / TB 130
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / TB 130Contact 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 6.5Official 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: 23 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / The place will be notified to candidates by e-mail.
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 27 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / The place will be notified to candidates by e-mail.Contact Person Name: Hamide Kuşçu
Phone: 0212 359 67 99
E-mail: hamide.kuscu@bogazici.edu.tr
https://fed.bogazici.edu.tr/Ph.D.
Quota 12 (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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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: 23 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / The place will be notified to candidates by e-mail.
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 11.00 / The place will be notified to candidates by e-mail.Contact Person Name: Hamide Kuşçu
Phone: 0212 359 67 99
E-mail: hamide.kuscu@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: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 75 or GRE Quantitative score of 155 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 6.5Official 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: 27 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of Mechanical Engineering Meeting RoomCandidates who pass the pre-evaluation will be announced on http://me.bogazici.edu.tr one week before the interview date.
Contact Person Name: Dr. Sertan Alkan
Phone: 0212 359 6402
E-mail: me@bogazici.edu.tr
http://www.me.bogazici.edu.trPh.D. (With Undergraduate Degree)
Quota 3 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)
GPA 3.00 /4.00
ALES SAY: 80
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 80 or GRE Quantitative score of 160 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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 Reference letter Two letters
Departmental Exams Oral Exam/Interview Date: 27 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / Department of Mechanical Engineering Meeting RoomCandidates who pass the pre-evaluation will be announced on http://me.bogazici.edu.tr one week before the interview date.
Contact Person Name: Dr. Sertan Alkan
Phone: 0212 359 6402
E-mail: me@bogazici.edu.tr
http://www.me.bogazici.edu.trPh.D.
Quota 20 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)
GPA 3.00/4.00
ALES Quantitative: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 75 or GRE Quantitative score of 155 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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: 27 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / Department of Mechanical Engineering Meeting RoomCandidates who pass the pre-evaluation will be announced on http://me.bogazici.edu.tr one week before the interview date.
Contact Person Name: Dr. Sertan Alkan
Phone: 0212 359 6402
E-mail: me@bogazici.edu.tr
http://www.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: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 75 or GRE Quantitative score of 155 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 6.5Official 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 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / KP 315
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 - 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / KP 314Contact Person Name: Prof. Stefan H. Fuss
Phone: 0212 359 7229
E-mail: stefan.fuss@bogazici.edu.tr
https://mbg.bogazici.edu.trPh.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 160 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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 - 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / KP 314Contact Person Name: Prof. Stefan H. Fuss
Phone: 0212 359 7229
E-mail: stefan.fuss@bogazici.edu.tr
https://mbg.bogazici.edu.trPh.D.
Quota 5 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)
GPA Minimum Undergraduate GPA of 2.50/4.00 Minimum Graduate GPA 3.00/4.00
ALES Quantitative: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 75 or GRE Quantitative score of 155 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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 - 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / KP 314Contact 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 6.5Official 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 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 14.00 / Department of PhysicsCandidates 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 - Dr. Bora Akgün
Phone: 0212 359 44 66 - 76 00
E-mail: hakan.erkol@bogazici.edu.tr - bora.akgun@bogazici.edu.tr
http://www.phys.bogazici.edu.trPh.D. (With Undergraduate Degree)
Quota 5 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)
GPA 3.00/400
ALES Quantitative: 80
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 80 or GMAT 590 GRE Quantitative score of 160 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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: 25 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 14.00 / Department of PhysicsCandidates 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 - Dr. Bora Akgün
Phone: 0212 359 44 66 - 76 00
E-mail: hakan.erkol@bogazici.edu.tr - bora.akgun@bogazici.edu.tr
http://www.phys.bogazici.edu.trPh.D.
Quota 20 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)
GPA 3.00/4.00
ALES Quantitative: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 75 or GMAT 540 or GRE Quantitative score of 155 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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: 25 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 14.00 / Department of PyhsicsCandidates 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 - Dr. Bora Akgün
Phone: 0212 359 4466 - 7600
E-mail: hakan.erkol@bogazici.edu.tr - bora.akgun@bogazici.edu.tr
http://www.phys.bogazici.edu.tr - Systems and Control Engineering
M.S. (With Thesis)
Quota 15 (Main class) + 5 (English preparatory class)
GPA 2.50/4.00
ALES Quantitative: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 75 or GRE Quantitative score of 155 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 6.5Official 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: 24 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 11.00 / Department of Industrial Engineering
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of Industrial EngineeringAll 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: Prof. Yağmur Denizhan
Phone: 0212 359 6850
E-mail: denizhan@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.
- Chemical Engineering
- Institute for Graduate Studies in Social Sciences
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.
- Clinical Psychology
M.A. (With Thesis)
Quota 6 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
GPA 3.00/4.00
ALES Equal Weight: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 75 or [GRE Quantitative score of 155 and Analytical Writing score of 4] or [GMAT score of 540 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 6.5Official 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.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: 23 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / To be announced.
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 -27 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.00 - 18.00 / To be announced.Contact Person Name: Psychology Department Research AssistantsPhone: 0212 359 6757E-mail: psy@bogazici.edu.trPh.D.
Quota The program will not accept new students for the 2025/2026 Fall Term.
- Cognitive Science
M.A. (With Thesis)
Quota 10 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)
GPA 2.50/4.00
ALES Equal Weight: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 75 or GRE Quantitative score of 155 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 6.5Official 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: 25 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 13.00 / Contact the program
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 27 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / OnlineContact 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 2.00/4.00
ALES ALES score is not required.
English Proficiency BUEPT Minimum Score "A" or
TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 110, TWE 22 or
IELTS Academic Score 8.0, Academic Writing Score 6.5Official 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
Other Special Condition: Candidates must be able to attend full-time education during the week.All candidates (including BU graduates) will be asked for an English language proficiency certificate.The document they will submit regarding their knowledge of English can be one of the following: BUEPT minimum A, TOEFL IBT minimum 110 or IELTS Academic minimum 8.0In the 2024-2025 Academic year, candidates who are either (A) language Turkish and (A) language English or (A) language Turkish and (B) language English in the language combination can apply.Reference letter Two letters
Departmental Exams Written Exam Date: 23 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 - 13.00 / JF 401
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 - 27 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / JF 401*On the first day of the oral exam, only 6 candidates can be examined. If more candidates pass the written exam and are invited to the oral exam, the oral exam will continue on the second day, and the candidates will be informed.
Contact Person Name: Canan Fidanboy
Phone: 0212 359 64 48
E-mail: canan.fidanboy@bogazici.edu.tr - Critical and Cultural Studies
M.A. (With Thesis)
Quota The program will not accept new students for the 2025/2026 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 6.5Official 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: 23 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 14.00 / ET - B 413
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / ET - B 407Contact Person Name: Res.Assist. Beyhan AtaşPhone: 0212 359 67 96E-mail: beyhan.atas@bogazici.edu.trName: Res.Assist. Beyza Şirvan AyazPhone: 0212 359 67 96E-mail: beyza.ayaz@bogazici.edu.tr
Name: Res.Assist. Enes AlimPhone: 0212 359 6794
E-mail: enes.alim@bogazici.edu.tr - Economics
M.A. (With Thesis)
Quota 30 (Main class) + 4 (English preparatory class)
GPA 2.50/4.00
ALES Equal Weight: 80
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 80 or [GRE Quantitative score of 157 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 6.5Official 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
Maximum 2 pages.Reference letter Two letters
If the references of Boğaziçi University Department of Economics graduates are faculty members of the department, it is sufficient to state their names.Departmental Exams Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 - 27 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.00 / Natuk Birkan Building, Murat Sertel RoomContact Person Name: Orhan Aygün
Phone: 0212 359 48 30
E-mail: orhan.aygun@bogazici.edu.trPh.D.
Quota 10 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)
GPA 3.00/4.00
ALES Equal Weight: 80
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 80 or [GRE Quantitative score of 157 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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
Maximum 2 pages.Other A research proposal of at least 2000 and at most 4000 words, clearly describing the subject the candidate plans to research for his doctoral thesis.
Reference letter Two letters
If the references of Boğaziçi University Department of Economics graduates are faculty members of the department, it is sufficient to state their names.Departmental Exams Oral Exam/Interview Date: 23 - 27 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.00 / Natuk Birkan Building, Murat Sertel RoomContact Person Name: Orhan Aygün
Phone: 0212 359 48 30
E-mail: orhan.aygun@bogazici.edu.tr - Educational Sciences
- Educational Sciences (Curriculum and Instructional Programs)
M.A. (With Thesis)
Quota 9 (Main class)* + 2 (English preparatory class)
*Applications for the main class quota without an English Proficiency score 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 6.5Applications for the main class quota without an English Proficiency score (BUEPT/TOEFL®/IELTS Academic) 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: 24 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 09.30 / EF 116
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 27 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.30 / EF 303Contact 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 8 (Main class)* + 2 (English preparatory class)
*Applications for the main class quota without an English Proficiency score 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 6.5Applications for the main class quota without an English Proficiency score (BUEPT/TOEFL®/IELTS Academic) 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 2 letter
Reference letters are not required for graduates of Boğaziçi University.Departmental Exams Written Exam Date: 23 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 09.30 / EF 116
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.30 / EF 301Contact 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: 65
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 65 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 6.5Official 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, not exceeding 500 words.Reference letter 1 reference letter is required.
Reference letter is not required for graduates of Boğaziçi University.Departmental Exams Written Exam Date: 23 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / EF 416
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / ETB 511Contact 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 12 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
GPA 3.00/4.00
ALES Verbal: 55
GRE / GMAT ALES Verbal 55 or [GRE Quantitative score of 149 and GRE Verbal score of 146] 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 6.5Official 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: 24 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Contact the program, Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / TB 480, Faculty of Arts and Sciences.*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.trPh.D.
Quota The program will not accept new students for the 2025/2026 Fall Term.
- 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:75 or Verbal: 75 or Quantitative: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 75 or ALES Verbal 75 or ALES Quantitative 75 or [GRE Quantitative score of 155 and GRE Verbal score of 155] are accepted.
English Proficiency BUEPT "B" or
TOEFL® (IBT) 108, TWE 24Official 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 Individuals with a B.A. degree in English Language Education are eligible to apply to the M.A. program. 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 experience in English language education.Reference letter Two letters
Departmental Exams Written Exam Date: 24 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Contact the program.
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2025
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 5 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
GPA 3.00/4.00
ALES Equal Weight: 75 or Verbal: 75 or Quantitative: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 75 or ALES Verbal or ALES Quantitative 75 or [GRE Quantitative score of 155 and GRE Verbal score of 155] are accepted.
English Proficiency BUEPT "B" or
TOEFL® (IBT) 108, TWE 24YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL Minimum required score of 90 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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 The Ph.D. program is open only to master’s degree (with thesis) holders.Those whose bachelor’s or master’s degree is in the field of English Language Education or Applied Linguistics are eligible to apply to the PhD program. Those with a degree in other disciplines may also apply, provided that they have a valid nationally- and/or internationally-recognized teaching certificate/diploma, or at least two years’ experience in English language education.
An official documentation of an MA thesis.Reference letter Two letters
Departmental Exams Written Exam Date: 24 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Contact the program
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Contact the programContact 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: 60 or Verbal: 60
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 60 or ALES Verbal 60 or [GRE Quantitative score of 149 and GRE Verbal score of 149 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 6.5Official 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: 23 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / JF 405
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 27 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.00 - 17.00 / TB 250Contact 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. Berkin Hızlan
E-mail: berkin.hizlan@bogazici.edu.tr
Name: Res.Assist. Deniz Yüce
E-mail: deniz.yuce@bogazici.edu.trName: Res.Assist. Metehan Aldoğan
E-mail: metehan.aldogan@bogazici.edu.tr
Phone: 0212 359 66 11 - 65 44Ph.D.
Quota 10 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)
GPA 3.00/4.00
ALES Equal Weight: 65 or Verbal: 65
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 65 or ALES Verbal 65 or [GRE Quantitative score of 151 and GRE Verbal score of 149 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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: 23 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / JF 405
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 27 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.00 - 17.00 / TB 250Contact 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. Berkin Hızlan
E-mail: berkin.hizlan@bogazici.edu.tr
Name: Res.Assist. Deniz Yüce
E-mail: deniz.yuce@bogazici.edu.trName: Res.Assist. Metehan Aldoğan
E-mail: metehan.aldogan@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: 75
*Original copy of the exam results.
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 75 or GMAT score of 540 or GRE Quantitative score of 155 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 6.5Official 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 hereDepartmental Exams Written Exam Date: 24 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / C 106
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / UTB Meeting RoomContact Person Name: Dr. Mehtap Işık
Phone: 0212 359 7589 / 4510
E-mail: ozcanli@bogazici.edu.tr - Learning Sciences
Ph.D.
Quota 10 (Main class) + 1 (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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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 interestsOther Master Degree with a Thesis
Reference letter Two letters
Also requried for graduates of Boğaziçi UniversityDepartmental Exams Written Exam Date: 24 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / ETB - 413
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / ETB - 407Contact Person Name: Prof. Yavuz Akpınar
E-mail: akpinar@bogazici.edu.tr
http://les.boun.edu.tr/en/aim.html - Linguistics
M.A. (With Thesis)
Quota 6 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
GPA 2.80/4.00
ALES Equal Weight: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 75 or [GRE Quantitative score of 149 and GRE Verbal score of 146] 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 6.5Official 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: 24 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 - 13.00 / JF 331
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: Contact the program / JF321Contact Person Name: Prof. Balkız Öztürk
Phone: 0212 359 49 11
E-mail: balkiz.ozturk@bogazici.edu.trPh.D.
Quota 3 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
GPA 3.00/4.00
ALES Equal Weight: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 75 or [GRE Quantitative score of 155 and GRE Verbal score of 152] 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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: 24 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 - 13.00 / JF 331
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: Contact the program / JF321Contact 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 2025/2026 Fall Term.
M.A. (With Thesis)
Quota 25 (Main class) + 3 (English preparatory class)
GPA 2.75/4.00
ALES Equal Weight: 80
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 80 or GMAT score of 600 or [GRE Verbal score of 147 and GRE Quantitative score of 157] are accepted.
*Photocopy or student copy are not accepted.
English Proficiency BUEPT Minimum Score "C" or
TOEFL® (IBT) General Score 79, TWE 22 or
IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5Official 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
Other Undergraduate degree in Management (candidates graduated from other departments will be accepted to the remedial program)
Reference letter Two letters
Also required for graduates of Boğaziçi University.Departmental Exams Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.30 / İB 412 - İB 512Contact Person Name: Department of Management Secretariat
Phone: 0212 359 65 03
E-mail: management@bogazici.edu.trPh.D.
Quota 6 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
*New students will not be accepted into the Marketing specialization for the 2025/2026 Fall Term.
GPA 3.00/4.00
ALES Equal Weight: 80
*The exam score report must be presented to the program.
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 80 or GMAT score of 600 or [GRE Verbal score of 147 and GRE Quantitative score of 157] 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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 Graduate degree in Management (candidates graduated from other departments will be accepted to the remedial program)
Reference letter Two letters
Also required for graduates of Boğaziçi UniversityDepartmental Exams Written Exam Date: 26 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 09.30 / İB 204
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.30 / İB 412 - İB 512Contact Person Name: Department of Management Secretariat
Phone: 0212 359 65 03
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: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 75 or GRE Quantitative score of 155 or GMAT score of 600 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 6.5Official 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 academic (Boğaziçi University, Department of Management Information Systems graduates are exempt)Departmental Exams Written Exam Date: 23 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 12.00 / Contact the program.
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / Contact the program.Contact Person Name: Prof. Sona Mardikyan & Esra Koçak
Phone: 0212 359 45 06
E-mail: misgrad@bogazici.edu.trPh.D.
Quota 5 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
GPA 3.20/4.00
ALES Equal Weight: 77
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 77 or GRE Quantitative score of 155 or GMAT score of 600 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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 EnglishOther 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: 23 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 12.00 / Contact the program.
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 11.00 / Hisar Campus, MIS Meeting RoomContact 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 2.00/4.00
ALES Equal Weight: 55
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 55 or GRE Quantitative score of 149 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 6.5Official 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. 8000 words, in English)
Reference letter Two letters
Departmental Exams Written Exam Date: 23 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 13.00 - 16.00 / JF 507
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 - 27 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 - 18.00 / JF 507Contact Person Name: Res. Assist. Özgür Nayır
Phone: 0212 359 65 58
E-mail: ozgurnayir@gmail.com
https://phil.bogazici.edu.tr/Ph.D.
Quota 4 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)
GPA 3.00/4.00
ALES Equal Weight: 55
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 55 or GRE Quantitative score of 149 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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. 8000 words, in English)
Reference letter Two letters
Departmental Exams Written Exam Date: 23 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 13.00 - 16.00 / JF 507
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 27 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 - 18.00 / JF 507Contact 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: 80
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 80 or [GRE Quantitative score of 149 and GRE Verbal score of 146 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 6.5Official 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: 23 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 - 13.00 / Contact the program
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 27 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 - 17.00 / İB 512Contact 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: 80
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 80 or [GRE Quantitative score of 149 and GRE Verbal score of 146 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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 graduateUndergraduate 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: 23 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 - 13.00 / Contact the program
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 27 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 - 17.00 / İB 512Contact 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 *8 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)
*In the Field of Psychological Sciences
GPA 3.00/4.00
ALES Equal Weight: 75
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 75 or [GRE Quantitative score of 155 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 6.5Official 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
Letters of reference are not required for students of Boğaziçi University Department of the Psychology.Departmental Exams Written Exam Date: 23 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 14.00 / To be announced.
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 -27 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.00 - 17.00 / To be announced.Contact Person Name: Psychology Department Research AssistantsPhone: 0212 359 6757E-mail: psy@bogazici.edu.trPh.D. (With Undergraduate Degree)
Quota The program will not accept new students for the 2025/2026 Fall Term.
Ph.D.
Quota The program will not accept new students for the 2025/2026 Fall Term.
- Social Policy
M.A. (With Thesis)
Quota The program will not accept new students for the 2025/2026 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 149 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 6.5Official 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
For detailed information click hereReference letter Two letters
Reference letters are not required for students/graduates of Boğaziçi University Department of Sociology.
For detailed information click hereDepartmental Exams Written Exam Date: 23 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Contact the program.
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 - 27 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 09.30 / Sosyoloji Building, Şerif Mardin Seminar RoomContact 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 2.50/4.00
ALES Equal Weight: 65
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 65 or GMAT score of 500 or GRE Quantitative score of 152 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 6.5Official 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: 23 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / C 215
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Meeting Room*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 The program will not accept new students for the 2025/2026 Fall Term.
- 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 155 and GRE Verbal score of 152] are accepted.
*ALES and/or GRE documents are expected to be submitted within the application dates given to the candidates.
English Proficiency 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 Minimum required score of 90 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.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
*A short statement of purpose
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: 23 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 - 13.00 / JF 403
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 - 13.00 / JF 403Contact Person Name: Canan Fidanboy
Phone: 0212 359 64 48
E-mail: canan.fidanboy@bogazici.edu.tr - Tourism Management
- Turkish Language and Literature
M.A. (With Thesis)
Quota 10 (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 149 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 6.5Official 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: 24 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Contact the program.
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / TKL Seminar RoomContact 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/enPh.D.
Quota 8 (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 149 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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: 24 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Contact the program
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / TKL Seminar RoomContact 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.
- Clinical Psychology
- Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute
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.- 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 154 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 6.5Official 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: 24 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of Earthquake EngineeringContact Person Name: Prof. Gülüm Tanırcan
Phone: 0216 516 3279
E-mail: birgore@bogazici.edu.tr
https://eqe.bogazici.edu.tr/enPh.D. (With Undergraduate Degree)
Quota 5 (Main class) + 5 (English preparatory class)
GPA 3.00/4.00
ALES Quantitative: 80
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 80or GRE Quantitative score of 157 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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 Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 13.00 / Department of Earthquake EngineeringContact Person Name: Prof. Gülüm Tanırcan
Phone: 0216 516 3279
E-mail: birgore@bogazici.edu.tr
https://eqe.bogazici.edu.tr/enPh.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 154 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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: 24 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 13.00 / Department of Earthquake EngineeringContact Person Name: Prof. Gülüm Tanırcan
Phone: 0216 516 3279
E-mail: birgore@bogazici.edu.tr
https://eqe.bogazici.edu.tr/en - Geodesy
M.S. (With Thesis)
Quota 15 (Main class) + 15 (English preparatory class)
GPA 2.20/4.00
ALES Quantitative: 60
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 60 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 6.5Official 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
Reference letter Two letters
Departmental Exams Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of Geodesy (Face to face)Contact Person Name: Prof. Semih Ergintav
Phone: 0216 516 3364
E-mail: semih.ergintav@bogazici.edu.tr
https://jeodezi.bogazici.edu.tr/enPh.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 157 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / Department of Geodesy (Face to face)Contact Person Name: Prof. Semih Ergintav
Phone: 0216 516 3364
E-mail: semih.ergintav@bogazici.edu.tr
https://jeodezi.bogazici.edu.tr/enPh.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 154 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place : 14.00 / Department of Geodesy (Face to face)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: 60
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 60 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 6.5Official 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 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of Geophysics
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / Department of GeophysicsContact Person Name: Prof. Hayrullah Karabulut
Phone: 0216 516 3395
E-mail: kara@bogazici.edu.tr
http://koeri.bogazici.edu.trPh.D. (With Undergraduate Degree)
Quota The program will not accept new students for the 2025/2026 Fall Term.
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 154 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Department of Geophysics
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 24 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00/ Department of GeophysicsContact Person Name: Prof. Hayrullah Karabulut
Phone: 0216 516 3395
E-mail: kara@bogazici.edu.tr
http://koeri.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.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. - Earthquake Engineering
- Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
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.- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
M.S. (With Thesis)
Quota 25 (Main class) + 8 (English preparatory class)
GPA 2.50/4.00
ALES Quantitative: 80 or Equal Weight: 80
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 80 or ALES Equal Weight 80 or GRE Quantitative score of 157 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 6.5Official 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 RequiredThe 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: 23 June 2025
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Institute for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 25 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Institute for Data Science & Artificial IntelligenceApplicants 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://www.dsai.bogazici.edu.tr/
Contact Person Name: Betül Çubuk
Phone: 0212 359 73 07
E-mail: dsai.admissions@bogazici.edu.tr
https://dsai.bogazici.edu.trPh.D. (With Undergraduate Degree)
Quota 5 (Main class) + 1 (English preparatory class)
GPA 3.00/4.00
ALES Quantitative: 85 or Equal Weight: 85
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 85 or ALES Equal Weight 85 or GRE Quantitative score of 160 or GMAT 630 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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: 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / Institute for Data Science & Artificial IntelligenceApplicants 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://www.dsai.bogazici.edu.tr/
Contact Person Name: Betül Çubuk
Phone: 0212 359 73 07
E-mail: dsai.admissions@bogazici.edu.tr
https://dsai.bogazici.edu.trPh.D.
Quota 10 (Main class) + 2 (English preparatory class)
GPA 3.00/4.00
ALES Quantitative: 85 or Equal Weight: 85
GRE / GMAT ALES Quantitative 85 or ALES Equal Weight 85 or GRE Quantitative score of 160 or GMAT 630 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 6.5YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL 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 requirement.
For equivalent test scores determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) see: https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/
GENEL/esdeğerlikdokuman24102023.pdfOfficial 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: 26 June 2025
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Institute for Data Science & Artificial IntelligenceApplicants 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://www.dsai.bogazici.edu.tr/
Contact Person Name: Betül Çubuk
Phone: 0212 359 73 07
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. - Data Science and Artificial Intelligence