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Koç University Scholarship — Master's/PhD

Comprehensive guide to financial benefits, eligibility requirements, and official application steps.

Scholarship Program Overview

A leading Turkish research university offering fully funded Master's and PhD scholarships — tuition waiver, monthly stipend, housing aid, and health insurance — across more than 70 graduate programs.

This award is officially open for international applicants seeking full-time higher education programs. Selected candidates receive financial support throughout the standard duration of their degree.

Scholarship Benefits:

🔹 Full tuition waiver 🔹 Monthly stipend (amount varies by program and academic level) 🔹 Housing aid / assistance in securing accommodation 🔹 Private health insurance coverage 🔹 Travel support for relocation

Eligibility Requirements:

🔹 Relevant Bachelor's degree (for Master's applicants) or Master's degree (for PhD applicants) 🔹 Strong academic transcripts 🔹 English proficiency proof: SAT, GRE, GMAT, ACT, MCAT, AP, or equivalent accepted (IELTS/TOEFL not mandatory but can be submitted) 🔹 Program-specific requirements vary — check individual department pages 🔹 No separate application fee, except for the Master without Thesis track at the Graduate School of Business

Program Duration:

🔹 Master with Thesis: 2 years (coursework + thesis) 🔹 Master without Thesis: 1 year (coursework only) 🔹 PhD: 4 years (coursework + thesis)

Application Process:

Choose your intended graduate program from over 70 offered (43 Master's, 30 PhD) Complete the graduate application form via the official Koç University portal Submit required documents: transcripts, English proficiency proof, statement of purpose, recommendation letters No separate scholarship form — funding consideration is automatic Await admission and scholarship decision

Key Dates:

Application window: Generally February to May annually 🔹 2026 graduate deadline: 15 May 2026 (already passed) 🔹 2027 cycle expected to follow a similar February–May window — confirm exact dates closer to the opening

Frequently Asked Questions

No — funding decisions are made automatically as part of the standard graduate application review.
Not mandatory — SAT, GRE, GMAT, ACT, MCAT, or AP scores are also accepted as proof of English proficiency.
Over 70 graduate programs — 43 Master's and 30 PhD programs across multiple disciplines.
Generally no, except for the Master without Thesis program at the Graduate School of Business.

Quick Summary

Host CountryTurkey
Funding TypeFully Funded
Verification Manually Verified
Last UpdatedUpdated Jul 2026

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