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)
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, e- YDS, YOKDIL, 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, e- YDS, YOKDIL, 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
Spring 2025
Application Deadline : 4 November 2024
(admission system will be opened on 01st of October 2024)
Application Deadline : 4 November 2024
(admission system will be opened on 01st of October 2024)
Date of Interview (if invited by the Department/ Program)
Admission / Interview : 20-21-22 November 2024
Forwarding to Institute
Admission (only concerning the faculties) : 25 November 2024
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