Transfer Conditions and Application Process for Graduate Programs:

Transfer conditions determined by the programs are announced at www.sis.itu.edu.tr/en/ on the application dates specified in the academic calendar.

Candidates who does not meet/document the announced conditions can not apply.

The following documents are submitted completely to the Institute and the transfer application is made.

Documents are forwarded to the relevant Heads of Departments and their opinions are sought, and the student's transfer is approved or not by the decision of the Institute board, taking into account the opinion of the Head of the Department.


Required Documents:

  1. Provided that the original is submitted, a photocopy of the transcript showing that the student studied at least one semester in the master program and the GPA average is at least 3.00.
  2. Provided that the original is submitted, a photocopy of the transcript showing that the student studied at least one semester in the doctorate program and the GPA average is at least 3.25.
  3. Provided that the original is submitted, a photocopy of the documents showing the courses and grades taken from all the Higher Education Institutions graduated.
  4. Document showing the disciplinary status from the institution where the student studied / graduated.
  5. Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam (ALES) exam result (photocopy of ALES document provided that the original is submitted). GRE scores can also be accepted for all students. (photocopy provided that the original is submitted). The validity period of these documents is 5 years.
  6. Two reference letters. (At least one of these must be written by one of the faculty members with whom the student works.)
  7. One of the documents showing English proficiency and declared to be accepted by the İTÜ Senate (photocopy provided that the original is submitted). Click for valid English exams and minimum scores.

Important Note: The student whose transfer application is approved must apply to the Registrar's Office in person and complete the final registration. Otherwise, it is deemed to have waived the right to transfer.