Application Requirements & Deadlines
CGPA
- Architecture (M.S.)
- Computer Engineering (M.S. and Ph.D)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (M.S. and Ph.D)
- Industrial Engineering (M.S. and Ph.D)
- Mechanical Engineering (M.S. and Ph.D)
Materials Science & Nanotechnology (M.S. and Ph.D)
- Molecular Biology and Genetics (M.S. and Ph.D)
- Neuroscience (M.S. and Ph.D)
2.80/4.00 (B.S. graduation CGPA)
- Physics (M.S. and Ph.D)
- Chemistry (M.S. and Ph.D)
- Mathematics (M.S. and Ph.D)
Telecommunications and Networking ( Non-thesis M.S.)
2.50/4.00 (B.S. graduation CGPA)
* The above CGPA requirements apply both to M.S and Ph.D. after M.S. applicants. For all Ph.D. applicants who do not hold an M.S. degree, B.S. graduation CGPA must be at least 3.00/4.00
GRE / ALES
ALES is required from resident Turkish citizens who are applying for the graduate programs. Those applicants who are not Turkish citizens, and Turkish citizens who have completed their undergrad degrees without enrolling in a Turkish University may provide GRE General Test scores instead of ALES. All other applicants must provide ALES to apply the graduate school.Minimum Acceptable ALES Scores
M.S: 55 (quantitative)Ph.D: 55 (quantitative, for those who hold an M.S. degree with thesis.)
Ph.D: 80 (quantitative, for those who do not hold an M.S. degree with thesis )
Minimum* Acceptable GRE Scores
M.S: Minimum* quantitative: 153Ph.D: Minimum* quantitative: 157
(GRE ETS CODE:0620)
* Applications from those candidates who miss these minimum scores by a small margin, but have other academic credentials that indicate a strong background necessary to complete the applied degree, will also be considered.
English Proficiency
TOEFL IBT(at least 87), IELTS (at least 6.5 average and 5.5 from each section) or Bilkent English Proficiency Exam (at least C).
If you submit IELTS or Bilkent English Proficiency Exam results and you are applying for a PhD program, you also need to satisfy the foreign language requirement as imposed by the Inter-Universities Board (ÜAK) of Turkey. In that case, a minimum of 55 from YDS or its equivalents as listed by the Board, in a language other than the mother tongue must be submitted.
(TOEFL ETS CODE:0620)
If you submit IELTS or Bilkent English Proficiency Exam results and you are applying for a PhD program, you also need to satisfy the foreign language requirement as imposed by the Inter-Universities Board (ÜAK) of Turkey. In that case, a minimum of 55 from YDS or its equivalents as listed by the Board, in a language other than the mother tongue must be submitted.
(TOEFL ETS CODE:0620)
Proof of Degree
Yes (if already obtained)
Transcripts
Yes
Statement of Purpose
Yes
Letter of Recommendation
2
Application Deadlines
Fall 2023
Early Application: 31.03.2023
Regular Application: 31.05.2023
(The system will be opened on 13 February 2023) Regular Extended Application: 30.06.2023
Early Application: 31.03.2023
Regular Application: 31.05.2023
(The system will be opened on 13 February 2023) Regular Extended Application: 30.06.2023
Date of Interview (if invited by the Department/ Program)
Early Admission: 24 -26 April 2023
Regular Admission: 19-21 June 2023
Regular Extended Admission: 18-20 July 2023
Regular Admission: 19-21 June 2023
Regular Extended Admission: 18-20 July 2023
Forwarding to Institute
Early Admission: 28 April 2023
Regular Admission: 27 June 2023
Regular Extended Admission: 24 July 2023
Regular Admission: 27 June 2023
Regular Extended Admission: 24 July 2023
Contact Information:
Email: mfbe@bilkent.edu.tr
Phones: +(90) (312) 290 1208 , +(90) (312) 266 4133
Fax: +(90) (312) 266 4126
Phones: +(90) (312) 290 1208 , +(90) (312) 266 4133
Fax: +(90) (312) 266 4126