PROSPECTIVE STUDENT GUIDE

Admissions

Choose your program, review the requirements and complete your application through the official system.

Five steps to apply

  1. 01

    Choose your program

    Review the language of instruction, thesis and non-thesis options, courses and campus information.

  2. 02

    Check the requirements and dates

    Check your program's prior degree, examination, language and document requirements, and the application dates in the academic calendar.

  3. 03

    Complete your application

    Enter the required information and upload your documents to the official application system.

  4. 04

    Follow the assessment and results

    Follow program-specific assessment, examination or interview information and results announcements.

  5. 05

    Complete your enrolment

    After admission, complete the enrolment documents and financial procedures in accordance with the requirements for the relevant semester.

Application requirements and documents

Requirements may vary by program and application type. The Graduate School's application and enrolment information is available below.

What are the requirements for a master's application?+

The requirements for applying to master's programs are:
• Holding a four-year bachelor's degree.

• Holding a degree in the relevant field.

• The Industrial Engineering master's program does not require a degree in a specific field.

• All engineering programs other than Industrial Engineering require a bachelor's degree in the relevant field.

• Applicants to the Art and Design master's program are required to hold a bachelor's degree in the relevant field. Applicants from other fields may enrol by taking scientific preparation courses.

• A score of at least 55 in any ALES score type (quantitative, verbal or equally weighted), obtained within the past five years.
• ALES is required only for thesis programs.
• The ALES requirement has been waived for non-thesis programs.
• You can find the minimum GMAT and quantitative GRE scores equivalent to the minimum ALES score on the relevant ÖSYM page.
• For English-taught programs, submitting an examination result demonstrating English proficiency.
• Exemption from the English proficiency requirement is determined under the Altınbaş University School of Foreign Languages Exemption Directive.
• Foreign Language Examination (YDS) results are required only for master's programs taught in English.
• Applicants with results from other recognised foreign language examinations must submit a score equivalent to at least 55 in YDS, according to the equivalence table set by ÖSYM and accepted by YÖK.
• Altınbaş University holds its own foreign language examination (for master's applications only).

Which documents are required for master's enrolment?+
  • A signed copy of the application documents

  • Bachelor's diploma or provisional graduation certificate

  • A transcript from the institution of graduation showing academic performance

  • ALES examination result (required only for thesis programs)

  • Foreign language examination result

  • A photocopy of both sides of the identity card

  • Declaration of residence (documents obtained through e-Devlet are accepted)

  • Declaration of military service status (documents obtained through e-Devlet are accepted)

(*) All enrolment procedures can be completed online.

What are the requirements for a doctoral application?+

The requirements for applying to doctoral programs are:

  • Holding a master's degree,

  • Holding a degree in the relevant field.

  • Students wishing to enter a program outside their previous field may be required to take scientific preparation courses.

  • ARTICLE 13 — (1)
    a) To apply to doctoral programs, candidates must hold a thesis master's diploma and
    an ALES score of at least 55 in the score type required by the program.

  • You can find the minimum GMAT and quantitative GRE scores equivalent to the minimum ALES score on the relevant ÖSYM page.

  • Exemption from the English proficiency requirement is determined under the Altınbaş University School of Foreign Languages Exemption Directive. Applicants with results from other recognised foreign language examinations must submit a score equivalent to at least 55 in YDS, according to the equivalence table set by ÖSYM and accepted by YÖK.

Which documents are required for doctoral enrolment?+
  • Curriculum vitae

  • A signed copy of the application documents

  • Bachelor's diploma or provisional graduation certificate (a minimum GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 is required). Applicants applying with a master's degree must submit their master's diploma or provisional graduation certificate.

  • A transcript from the institution of graduation showing academic performance

  • ALES examination result (at least 80 for applicants with a bachelor's degree and at least 55 for applicants with a master's degree)

  • A foreign language examination result is required (at least 55 in YDS or the equivalent score in a recognised examination).

  • A photocopy of both sides of the identity card

  • Declaration of residence (documents obtained through e-Devlet are accepted)

  • Declaration of military service status (documents obtained through e-Devlet are accepted)

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Frequently asked questions

Does an information request count as an application?+

An information request puts you in touch with prospective student advisors. You must complete your program application separately through the official application system.

Where can I find the application dates?+

Check the application and enrolment periods in the academic calendar, as well as program-specific announcements.

What time are classes held?+

Class days and times vary by program. Check the program details and the course timetable for the semester.

Where can I track my application result?+

Follow the application system and the Graduate School's program-specific results announcements.

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