Application Requirements for the M.A. Program

Accepted Programs: All undergraduate programs.

Required Documents: The documents below should be uploaded to the system (www.sis.itu.edu.tr) during the application for the assessment of department commission before the interview.

  1. Transcript.
  2. Record of ALES, GMAT or GRE scores. Accepted minimum scores:  ALES (Equal Weight): 65, GMAT: 480, GRE (old system): 652 or GRE (new system): 151.
  3. Two Letters of recommendation.
  4. Statement of Purpose (1500 words).
  5. Sample of research or term paper (5000-6000 words).
  6. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  7. Language certificate. The result of one of the following exams with minimum scores as follows:  İTÜ YDY Proficiency: 75, YDS: 75 or TOEFL (iBT): 90.  Photocopies of the scores are accepted for application, but original copies should be submitted upon admission and enrolment (Applicants whose native language is English do not need to submit these results).

Notes for applicants:

  1. Students who have completed their undergraduate studies outside the fields of Political Studies, Political Science and International Relations, Philosophy or Sociology are admitted to joining one or two academic semesters scientific preparation program depending on the decision taken by the program acceptance commission. One academic period consists of 3 courses.
  2. Applicants who do not have the documents above prior to the interview will not be interviewed.
  3. Fulfillment of the application requirements does not indicate admissibility to the program.