Application Period for 2022/2023 Fall Term 4 April - 1 July 2022
Electronic Application System Opens 4 April 2022 10.00 (Local Time)
Electronic Application System Closes 1 July 2022 17.00 (Local Time)
Departmental Exams 13 - 19 July 2022
English Proficiency Test (BUEPT) 8 June 2022
Registration of Newly Admitted Graduate Students on Primary List 1 - 9 September 2022
You may apply without the ALES / GRE / GMAT and English proficiency score report required by the program. Upon acceptance, you will need to provide the required scores of ALES/GRE/GMAT and the English proficiency before the date of pre-registration.
The documents submitted by candidates to graduate programs will be examined by the program committee.
Candidates who have accepted to the program must meet all requirements as stated in the application in order to register in the program.
Executive and Other Graduate Programs* Application Terms, Documents, and Quotas
*subject to additional tuition- Institute for Graduate Studies in Sciences and Engineering
Applicants are responsible for tracking any additional procedures that might be necessary once their applications have been submitted. Please contact the programs for more information.
- Automotive Engineering
M.S. (Non-Thesis)
Quota 35 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
GPA 2.00/4.00
ALES ALES score is not required.
English Proficiency BUEPT or
TOEFL® 550, TWE 4.5 or
TOEFL® (IBT) 79, TWE 22 or
IELTS Academic Score: 6.5, Academic Writing Score: 6.5Official Transcript Required
Diploma An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
*Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Student disciplinary record *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.
*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Reference letter Two letters
Departmental Exams Oral Exam/Interview Date: 18 July 2022
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 14.00 / OnlineContact Person Name: Assoc. Prof. Hasan Bedir
Phone: 0212 359 6402
E-mail: auto@boun.edu.tr
http://www.me.boun.edu.tr/ - Construction Engineering and Management
M.S. (Non-Thesis)
Quota 40 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
GPA 2.00/4.00
ALES ALES/GRE score is not required.
GRE / GMAT ALES/GRE score is not required.
English Proficiency BUEPT or
TOEFL® 550, TWE 4.5 or
TOEFL® (IBT) 79, TWE 22 or
IELTS Academic Score: 6.5, Academic Writing Score: 6.5Official Transcript Required
Diploma An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
*Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Student disciplinary record *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.
*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Statement of Purpose Required
Other At least two years of professional experience is expected, however new graduates may also apply.
If the applicant is employed, a document indicating job description of work must be submitted.Reference letter Two letters
Departmental Exams Oral Exam/Interview Date: 18 July 2022
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / OnlineContact Person Name:Prof. Beliz Özorhon
Phone: 0212 359 6425
E-mail: beliz.ozorhon@boun.edu.tr
https://cem.boun.edu.tr/ - Engineering and Technology Management
M.S. (Non-Thesis)
Quota 45 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
GPA 2.00/4.00
ALES ALES score is not required.
English Proficiency BUEPT or
TOEFL® 550, TWE 4.5 or
TOEFL® (IBT) 79, TWE 22 or
IELTS Academic Score: 6.5, Academic Writing Score: 6.5Official Transcript Required
Diploma An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
*Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Student disciplinary record *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.
*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Other A minimum of two years of work experience is strongly suggested.
Applicants who are employed should provide documention from their employer about their job descriptions and terms of office.Reference letter Two letters
Departmental Exams Oral Exam/Interview Date: 13 July 2022
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: It will be announced to the candidates by e-mail.Contact Person Name: Tuğçe Türkmendağ
Phone: 0212 359 7004
E-mail: tugce.sarpdag@boun.edu.tr
http://www.ietm.boun.edu.tr - Financial Engineering
M.S. (Non-Thesis)
Quota 40 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
GPA 2.00/4.00
ALES ALES score is not required.
English Proficiency BUEPT or
TOEFL® 550, TWE 4.5 or
TOEFL® (IBT) 79, TWE 22 or
IELTS Academic Score: 6.5, Academic Writing Score: 6.5Official Transcript Required
Diploma An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
*Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Student disciplinary record *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.
*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Other Applicant should provide a document from their employer about his/her job description and term of office if he/she has a job.
Reference letter Two letters
Departmental Exams Oral Exam/Interview Date: 18 July 2022
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: It will be announced to the candidates by e-mail.Contact Person Name: Tuğçe Türkmendağ
Phone: 0212 359 7004
E-mail: tugce.sarpdag@boun.edu.tr
http://www.fe.boun.edu.tr - Fuel and Energy Technologies
M.S. (Non-Thesis)
Quota The program will not accept new students for the 2022/2023 Fall Term.
- Mechatronics Engineering
M.S. (Non-Thesis)
Quota 30 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
GPA 2.00/4.00
ALES ALES score is not required.
English Proficiency BUEPT or
TOEFL® 550, TWE 4.5 or
TOEFL® (IBT) 79, TWE 22 or
IELTS Academic Score: 6.5, Academic Writing Score: 6.5Official Transcript Required
Diploma An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
*Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Student disciplinary record *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.
*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Reference letter Two letters.
Departmental Exams Oral Exam/Interview Date: 14 July 2022
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / OnlineContact Person Name:Prof. Mehmet Akar
Phone: 0212 359 6854
E-mail: mecha@boun.edu.tr
http://www.mechaprog.boun.edu.trM.S. (With Thesis)
Quota The program will not accept new students for the 2022/2023 Fall Term
- Software Engineering
M.S. (Non-Thesis)
Quota 60 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
GPA 2.00/4.00
ALES ALES score is not required.
English Proficiency BUEPT or
TOEFL® 550, TWE 4.5 or
TOEFL® (IBT) 79, TWE 22 or
IELTS Academic Score: 6.5, Academic Writing Score: 6.5Official Transcript Required
Diploma An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
*Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Student disciplinary record *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.
*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Reference letter Two letters
Departmental Exams Oral Exam/Interview Date: 18 July 2022
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / OnlineContact Person Name: Çeşminaz Eser
Phone: 0212 359 4524
E-mail: cesminaz.eser@boun.edu.tr
http://www.cmpe.boun.edu.tr/graduate/sweM.S. (With Thesis)
Quota The program will not accept new students for the 2022/2023 Fall Term
Applicants are responsible for tracking any additional procedures that might be necessary once their applications have been submitted. Please contact the programs for more information.
- Automotive Engineering
- Institute for Graduate Studies in Social Sciences
Applicants are responsible for tracking any additional procedures that might be necessary once their applications have been submitted. Please contact the programs for more information.
- Asian Studies
M.A. (Non-Thesis)
Quota 20 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
GPA 2.00/4.00
ALES Verbal: 55 or Equal Weight: 55
GRE / GMAT ALES Verbal/Equal Weight 55 or GRE Quantitative score of 149 or GMAT score of 450 is accepted.
English Proficiency BUEPT or
TOEFL® 550, TWE 4.5 or
TOEFL® (IBT) 79, TWE 22 or
IELTS Academic Score: 6.5, Academic Writing Score: 6.5Official Transcript Required
Diploma An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
*Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Student disciplinary record *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.
*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Statement of Purpose Required
Other The area of specialization in MAAS is Japan, China, Korea, Russia and Central Asia. If known, documents proving Chinese, Japanese, Korean language level must be submitted. For Japanese language level "Japanese Proficiency Exam", for Chinese language level Chinese Proficiency Exam "Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi" must be submitted.
Reference letter Two letters
At least one of the reference letters must evaluate the candidate academically.Departmental Exams Written Exam Date: 14 July 2022
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Cultural Heritage Museum
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 14 July 2022
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 15.00 / Cultural Heritage MuseumContact Person Name: Buket Köse
Phone: 0212 359 4586
E-mail: buket.kose@boun.edu.tr
Name: Batuhan Özbelli
E-mail: batuhanozbelli@gmail.com
http://www.maas.boun.edu.trM.A. (With Thesis)
Quota 15 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
GPA 2.00/4.00
ALES Verbal: 55 or Equal Weight: 55
GRE / GMAT ALES Verbal/Equal Weight 55 or GRE Quantitative score of 149 or GMAT score of 450 is accepted.
English Proficiency BUEPT or
TOEFL® 550, TWE 4.5 or
TOEFL® (IBT) 79, TWE 22 or
IELTS Academic Score: 6.5, Academic Writing Score: 6.5Official Transcript Required
Diploma An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
*Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Student disciplinary record *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.
*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Statement of Purpose Required
Other The area of specialization in MAAS is Japan, China, Korea, Russia and Central Asia. If known, documents proving Chinese, Japanese, Korean language level must be submitted. For Japanese language level "Japanese Proficiency Exam", for Chinese language level Chinese Proficiency Exam "Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi" must be submitted.
Reference letter Two letters
At least one of the reference letters must evaluate the candidate academically.Departmental Exams Written Exam Date: 14 July 2022
Written Exam Hour/Place: 10.00 / Cultural Heritage Museum
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 14 July 2022
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 15.00 / Cultural Heritage MuseumContact Person Name: Buket Köse
Phone: 0212 359 4586
E-mail: buket.kose@boun.edu.tr
Name: Batuhan Özbelli
E-mail: batuhanozbelli@gmail.com
http://www.maas.boun.edu.tr - Business Information Systems
M.A. (Non-Thesis)
Quota 40 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
GPA 2.00 / 4.00
ALES ALES/GRE/GMAT scores are not required.
GRE / GMAT ALES/GRE/GMAT scores are not required.
English Proficiency BUEPT or
TOEFL® 550, TWE 4.5 or
TOEFL® (IBT) 79, TWE 22 or
IELTS Academic Score: 6.5, Academic Writing Score: 6.5Official Transcript Required
Diploma An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
*Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Student disciplinary record *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.
*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Reference letter Two letters
Departmental Exams Written Exam Date: 18 July 2022
Written Exam Hour/Place: 18.00 -20.00 / Online (Zoom)
Oral Exam/Interview Date: 19 July 2022
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 18.00 / Online (Zoom)Contact Person Name: Reydan Yaşar
Phone: 0212 359 7287
E-mail: bis@boun.edu.tr
http://www.bis.boun.edu.trM.A. (With Thesis)
Quota The program will not accept new students for the 2022/2023 Fall Term.
- Economics and Finance
M.A. (Non-Thesis)
Quota 60 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
GPA 2.00/4.00
ALES ALES/GRE/GMAT scores are not required.
GRE / GMAT ALES/GRE/GMAT scores are not required.
English Proficiency BUEPT or
TOEFL® 550, TWE 4.5 or
TOEFL® (IBT) 79, TWE 22 or
IELTS Academic Score: 6.5, Academic Writing Score: 6.5Official Transcript Required
Diploma An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
*Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Student disciplinary record *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.
*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Statement of Purpose A Statement of Purpose written in English, not exceeding 200 words, stating the applicant's interest in the program
Other A current curriculum vitae
Reference letter Two letters of recommendation (written using the reference letter form at www.econfin.boun.edu.tr)
Departmental Exams Oral Exam/Interview Date: 16 and 18 July 2022
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 9.30 - 12.00 / Natuk Birkan Building 204 or online with the otherwiseContact Person Name : Sibel Gökçınar
Phone : 0212 359 6909
E-mail : econfin@boun.edu.tr
http://www.econfin.boun.edu.tr - Foreign Language Teaching
M.A. (Non-Thesis)
Quota The program will not accept new students for the 2022/2023 Fall Term.
- Elementary Teacher Education
M.A. (Non-Thesis)
Quota The program will not accept new students for the 2022/2023 Fall Term.
- Executive MBA
M.B.A. (Non-Thesis)
Quota 50 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
GPA 2.00/4.00
ALES ALES/GRE/GMAT scores are not required.
GRE / GMAT ALES/GRE/GMAT scores are not required.
English Proficiency BUEPT or
TOEFL® 550, TWE 4.5 or
TOEFL® (IBT) 79, TWE 22 or
IELTS Academic Score: 6.5, Academic Writing Score: 6.5Official Transcript Required
Diploma An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
*Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Student disciplinary record *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.
*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Statement of Purpose Required, written in English.
Other At least 5 years of work experience following the graduation date
Curriculum VitaeReference letter Two reference letters evaluating the candidate professionally.
Departmental Exams Oral Exam/Interview Date: 13-14-15-18-19 July 2022
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 18.00-21.00 / Boğaziçi University EMBA Building or onlineContact Person Name: Aysun Akkayın
Phone: 0212 359 6548
E-mail: emba@boun.edu.tr - International Competition and Trade
M.A. (Non-Thesis)
Quota 30 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
GPA 2.00/4.00
ALES ALES/GRE/GMAT scores are not required.
GRE / GMAT ALES/GRE/GMAT scores are not required.
English Proficiency BUEPT or
TOEFL® 550, TWE 4.5 or
TOEFL® (IBT) 79, TWE 22 or
IELTS Academic Score: 6.5, Academic Writing Score: 6.5Official Transcript Required
Diploma An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
*Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Student disciplinary record *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.
*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Statement of Purpose Statement of Purpose written in English.
Reference letter Two letters.
At least one of the reference letters should asses the applicant in the academic sense.
(References should be written in the forms provided by)
Click here for the reference letter form.Departmental Exams Oral Exam/Interview Date: 18 July 2022
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 10.00 / Online (Zoom)Contact Person Name: Assoc.Prof. Gözde Erhan Ünal
Phone: 0212 359 7588
E-mail: gozde.unal@boun.edu.tr
Name: Assist.Prof. Ülfet Zeynep Ata
Phone: 0212 359 6978
E-mail: zeynep.ata@boun.edu.tr - International Relations: Turkey, Europe and the Middle East
M.A. (Non-Thesis)
Quota 35 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
GPA 2.00/4.00
ALES ALES or GRE score is not required.
GRE / GMAT ALES or GRE score is not required.
English Proficiency BUEPT or
TOEFL® 550, TWE 4.5 or
TOEFL® (IBT) 79, TWE 22 or
IELTS Academic Score: 6.5, Academic Writing Score: 6.5Official Transcript Required
Diploma An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
*Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Student disciplinary record *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.
*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Statement of Purpose Applicants must submit a statement of purpose written in English, not exceeding 300 words, stating their interest in the program.
Reference letter Two letters.
At least one of the reference letters should assess the applicant in the academic sense.Departmental Exams Oral Exam/Interview Date: 18-19 July 2022
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 9.00 / OnlineContact Person Name: Aslı Orhon
Phone: 0212-359 73 44
E-mail: mir@boun.edu.trM.A. (With Thesis)
Quota 10 (There is no quota for English preparatory class)
GPA 2.50/4.00
ALES Equal Weight: 65
GRE / GMAT ALES Equal Weight 65 or GRE Quantitative score of 146 ve GRE Verbal Score of 146 ve GRE Analytical Writing score of 3.00 accepted
English Proficiency BUEPT or
TOEFL® 550, TWE 4.5 or
TOEFL® (IBT) 79, TWE 22 or
IELTS Academic Score: 6.5, Academic Writing Score: 6.5Official Transcript Required
Diploma An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
*Those who have not graduated yet, must submit an official letter indicating that they are expected to graduate*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Student disciplinary record *Required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Turkey.
*Except students of Boğaziçi University
Other Academic Writing Sample: The applicant should submit an English sample paper from one of his/her undergraduate courses. S/he should make sure to send what s/he considers to be his/her best example of writing which should provide evidence of his/her ability to conduct research, write analytically and argue persuasively. The sample should be around 3000 words in length. A research proposal between 5-7 pages, type-written in English, on a topic that the applicant finds important and interesting. The proposal should include the research methods that will be employed, and the primary and secondary sources that will be used. Proposals longer than 7 pages and shorter than 5 pages will not be accepted.
Reference letter Two letters.
At least one of the reference letters should assess the applicant in the academic sense.Departmental Exams Oral Exam/Interview Date: 18-19 July 2022
Oral Exam/Interview Hour/Place: 9.00 / OnlineContact Person Name: Aslı Orhon
Phone: 0212-359 73 44
E-mail: mir@boun.edu.tr
Applicants are responsible for tracking any additional procedures that might be necessary once their applications have been submitted. Please contact the programs for more information.
- Asian Studies