Information on graduate programs in Graduate School and admission conditions of these programs for earlier semesters can be found on programs page.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Admissions are carried by Registrar's Office and all announcements are primarily made on Registrar's Office website. Graduate school website also makes an announcement when admissions are open.

2. Postgraduate admissions are open two times in a year as stated in Academic Calendar.

3. Applications are made online on the Registrar's Office's system by uploading required documents. The documents cannot be delivered in-person or in mail.

4. During the acceptance process, candidates are interviewed by the department they applied. Interview dates are determined by the respective Department Chairs and announced on the Institute’s website prior to the interview week. The names of candidates who are deemed successful in the interviews and gain the right to final registration, along with final registration dates and other relevant information, are announced at Registrar's Office website.

INFORMATION ON APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Postgraduate application page is activated on the dates specified in the Academic Calendar. Uploading the required documents to the system is sufficient; physical copies are not required during the application process.

2. The minimum GPA for candidates applying to a PhD program directly with a bachelor's degree is 3.00, although some programs may require a higher GPA.

3. The ALES/GRE requirement varies by department. Some non-thesis MSc programs may not require ALES or GRE scores. ALES/GRE scores must have been obtained within the last five years. Candidates who completed their MSc program within the last year may use the same ALES/GRE score for their PhD application, regardless of the exam date.

4. Applications can be made with either ALES or GRE, regardless of the candidate nationality. Click here for ALES-GRE equivalency table.

5. Required documents are;

   1. Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate programs from that the candidate graduated/about to graduate

   2. Either ALES or GRE score report (The validity period of ALES and GRE score reports is five years.)

   3. English proficiency exam result document

      • Acceptable exams are listed here.

   4. Statement of Purpose

      • A written statement outlining the candidate’s academic interests, goals, and research areas of interest.

   5. Two Letters of Recommendation

      • Recommendation forms are sent to referees by email during the application process.

      • At least one must be from a university professor who has taught or supervised the applicant.

   6. For PhD student candidates, one additional recommendation letter from the prospective advisor the applicant intends to work with at İTÜ.

   7.  Curriculum Vitae (CV)

INFORMATION ON ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

English proficiency exams that are acceptable by İTÜ are listed here.

1. Applicants admitted to a Master’s program without submitting proof of English proficiency are granted one year to provide a valid certificate. During this period, they cannot register for any courses. Students are responsible for preparing for and passing an accepted English proficiency exam independently. Candidates who fail to submit a valid proficiency document within one year will be dismissed from the university.

2. PhD applicants who are accepted but could not deliver an English proficiency during the application period are expected to submit one during the registration process. Those who cannot deliver a sufficient English proficiency during the registration process will be dismissed from the university.

3. Applicants who are citizens of a country where English is an official language, and who hold a diploma from a high school, undergraduate, or Master’s program conducted in such a country, are exempt from submitting proof of English proficiency.

REGISTRATION AFTER ACCEPTANCE

International students who are admitted must upload the following documents during the registration process:

1. Photocopy of passport

2. Residence permit

3. Original diploma (along with a diploma equivalency certificate from YÖK [Council of Higher Education] for degrees awarded by foreign universities)

4. Original undergraduate transcript

5. Original graduate transcript (for PhD applicants)

6. Original ALES or GRE score report

7. Original English proficiency exam result

8. Receipt of tuition fee payment

9. Blood type card

Registrations are conducted online. Accepted students will complete the process by uploading the required documents to the system — in-person attendance is not required.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Important Note: The Graduate School does not provide feedback on your academic background or research interests. For program-specific or academic inquiries, please contact the relevant department directly. You can find the program coordinators’ contact information on the the programs page. During your studies, all academic matters will be handled by your department. The Graduate School is only responsible for studentship procedures.

Q: Can I complete my graduate studies by taking only English-taught courses?

A: Yes, it is possible to complete graduate programs entirely through English-taught courses.

Q: What is the tuition fee?

A: Tuition fees are determined by the Registrar’s Office. You can access the English webpage here.

Q: Are there any scholarships available for graduate students?

A: İstanbul Technical University does not offer financial scholarships to graduate students, regardless of nationality. However, you may inquire with the professor you plan to work with regarding potential positions in funded research projects.

Q: Can I defer my admission to the next semester?

A: Admission cannot be deferred. If you do not complete your studentship registration, your admission will be cancelled, and you will need to reapply in the next application period. However, after registration, you may request a semester freeze for valid reasons. Please note that frozen semesters still count toward the maximum study duration.

Q: Does İTÜ require the General GRE or the Subject GRE?

A: İTÜ requires Quantitative section of General GRE exam.

Q: I want to apply to multiple programs. Do I need to submit original transcripts to each program?

A: You need to submit one original transcript. The remaining copies may be certified (attested) copies. Please note that all documents must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office, not to individual departments.

Q: I missed the application deadline. Is there any way I can still apply for this term?

A: Unfortunately, no. The Registrar’s Office has closed the application system, and late applications are not accepted under any circumstances.