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Please click here to review the postgraduate application requirements.
For the most up-to-date conditions, please check the postgraduate programs webpage of Bilkent University.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
MSN 2025-2026 Spring Semester Application
Early:March 17, 2025
Regular: June 02, 2025
ACCEPTANCE PROCESS Candidates will be evaluated for eligibility for the program and, if qualified, will be invited for an interview.
Please check the graduate school webpage for the most up to date requirements from here.
DOCUMENT REQUIRED
* Proof of Degree (if already obtained)
* Official Transcripts (most recent)
* Statement of Purpose
* Two Letters of Recommendation
APPLICATION DEADLINES
MSN Program Spring 2024
Deadline for Applications : 6 November 2023
ADMISSION PROCESS
Eligibility to the programs will be assessed and in case of qualification, applicant is called for an interview.
BSc graduates or students need at least 2.80/4.00 CGPA at the time of application.
If you are a Turkish citizen resident in Turkey: ALES score is required, <55 (quantitative),
Otherwise; GRE General Test score is required: 153 (quantitative). However, if you are off by a small margin and you have a strong background, we encourage you to apply.
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.
You may also be eligible if you provide a COPE score of at least “C”, instea
Applicants are required to have a B.S. degree in various fields of science (physics, mathematics, chemistry, molecular biology and genetics, etc), engineering (electrical and electronics, mechanical, chemical, materials science, metallurgy, food, etc.) or medicine. Evaluation of applicants is based on their ALES (GRE for non-Turkey applicants) scores, past academic record, reference letters and the interview at Bilkent University. Decent knowledge of English is required.
A student at Bilkent has plenty of opportunities to develop intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, culturally, socially and physically. If you like sports, all the facilities you need for exercise, practice and competition are provided. If you are interested in getting involved in school clubs and organizations, there are many to choose from. If you want to meet peers from around the globe who have come to call Bilkent home, then you will find a close-knit international community. Employees also share in the life of the Bilkent community, and can take advantage of numerous opportunities for professional development as well. Our campus is inviting, friendly and safe. With residential and dining services, academic and personal assistance and counseling, and many other programs and services in addition to those just mentioned, Bilkent is dedicated to providing you with an experience that is both enriching and enjoyable.
Dormitories are furnished with single beds or bunk beds, desks, desk chairs, bookcases or shelves, wardrobes, wastebaskets and mini refrigerators. All rooms have unlimited high speed internet access at no charge. All dorms have common areas, such as self-cook kitchens/kitchenettes, TV/social lounges, study lounges, self-service laundry and ironing rooms, and game and visitors’ areas or rooms. Central heating and 24-hour continuous hot water are standard, and each floor is further equipped with common bathrooms and restrooms.
Cost of living in Ankara is not so high. Here is a useful website showing some metrics about living expenses in Ankara. Overall this stipendium provides an above average lifestyle for single students.
