ALES is mandatory for thesis-based master's programs. YDS, TOEFL or university-organized exams may be required for language proficiency.

There is no such requirement for Turkish citizens. International students may be asked to provide documents showing their financial situation.

Visa procedures are usually completed within 2-4 weeks.

This is the type of acceptance given to students who are deficient in language proficiency or ALES score, provided that they complete these requirements later.

International students with student visas do not have legal permission to work, but they can work in positions such as research assistants.

Many state and private universities such as Hacettepe, Boğaziçi, ITU, METU, Koç, Sabancı offer graduate programs.

Thesis programs usually take 2 years, while non-thesis programs can be completed in 1 year.

Scholarships offered by TUBITAK, YÖK or universities generally vary between 1,000-3,000 TL per month.

The process starts by applying to universities with your ALES score and undergraduate graduation certificate. You can choose between thesis or non-thesis programs.

Thesis programs usually take 2 years. However, with an intensive program, they can be completed in 1.5 years.