1: Online Application
2: Transcripts & Bachelor’s Degree
3: Required Scores
English Proficiency
Submit one of the following official English proficiency scores:
GRE/ALES
Submit valid ALES or GRE scores as follows:
4: References
5: Statement of Purpose
6: Other Documents
- Start your online application. If this is your first time, you will be prompted to set up an account.
- Application deadline (Fall 2026 intake): June 7, 2026.
2: Transcripts & Bachelor’s Degree
- Upload up-to-date transcript(s).
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5/4.00 (or equivalent) is required.
3: Required Scores
English Proficiency
Submit one of the following official English proficiency scores:
- TOEFL iBT: 87 (TOEFL iBT Home Edition and TOEFL MyBest Score results are not accepted)
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each section; IELTS Academic One Skill Retake (OSR) results are not accepted)
- Bilkent Proficiency Exam (PAE): C (valid for two years after graduation, and must still be valid at the time of registration)
- All English proficiency scores must be valid at the time of registration.
GRE/ALES
Submit valid ALES or GRE scores as follows:
- Turkish citizens: ALES (Verbal) at least 60 (valid for 5 years and must be valid at the time of registration)
- Non-Turkish citizens: a combined GRE score of 295 and Analytical Writing at least 3.5 (GRE General Test at Home results are not accepted; valid for 5 years and must be valid at the time of registration).
4: References
- At least two letters of recommendation: (referees submit via the online system)
5: Statement of Purpose
- 500-600 words (academic and professional background, reasons for applying, research interests, career plans and program fit ).
6: Other Documents
- CV or resume
- Optional supporting documents (certificates/achievements), if applicable
