Graduate Degree Requirements

BS graduation CGPA

  • 2.80/4.00 for PhD applicants with an MS degree and MS applicants
  • 3.00/4.00 for PhD applicats without an MS degree

ALES or GRE General Test

ALES is required from resident Turkish citizens who are applying for the graduate programs. Turkish citizens who are residents of foreign countries and those applicants who are not Turkish citizens may provide GRE scores instead of ALES.

  • MS: 55 (quantitative)
  • PhD: 55 (quantitative, for those who hold a M.S degree with thesis.)
  • PhD: 80 (quantitative, for those who do not hold a M.S. degree with thesis.)

GRE General Test

Turkish citizens who are residents of foreign countries and those applicants who are not Turkish citizens may provide GRE scores instead of ALES.

  • MS: Minimum* quantitative: 153
  • Ph.D: Minimum* quantitative: 157
*Applications from those candidates who miss these minimum scores by a small margin, but have other academic credentials that indicate a strong background necessary to complete the applied degree, will also be considered.

English Proficiency

TOEFL IBT (at least 87), IELTS (at least 6.5 average and 5.5 from each section) or Bilkent COPE (at least C). In addition, foreign language requirements as imposed by Inter-universities Board (ÜAK) of Turkey (minimum of 55 from YDS or its equivalents as listed by the Board, in a language other than the mother tongue) must be satisfied by Turkish citizen PhD applicants.

Proof of Degree (if already obtained)

Transcripts

Statement of Purpose

Two Letters of Recommendation

Application Deadlines

The deadline for Fall 2018-2019 Semester is: 10 June 2018

Date of Interview

Interviews will be conducted in June and the dates will be announced.

* For more information please visit Graduate School of Engineering and Science  or Graduate Programs websites.