If you are interested in pursuing your education in Turkey, I recommend thoroughly reading this blog post. This blog post will provide a comprehensive explanation of KOC University Turkey Scholarship 2025-2026 and a step-by-step application procedure on how to apply.
Scholarship Overview
KOC University, located in Istanbul, Turkey, is renowned for its academic
excellence. The KOC University Scholarship for the academic year 2024 provides
a fully funded opportunity specifically designed for international students. Applications
for this scholarship are currently open and are tailored to cater to Master’s
and Ph.D. programs at KOC University in Turkey. Notably, there is no
requirement for applicants to take the IELTS test or pay any application fees. This scholarship package offers a
comprehensive range of benefits, including tuition waivers, monthly stipends,
housing assistance, private health insurance, and travel support. In the
QS World University Rankings of 2024, KOC University holds the #431 spot
globally and secures the #1 position among universities in Turkey.
Comprehensive details regarding the application procedure and the eligibility criteria for the KOC University Turkey Scholarship 2025-2026 are outlined below.
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Scholarship Summary |
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Scholarship Benefits |
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Available Fields |
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Eligibility Criteria |
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Documents Required |
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How To Apply |
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Online Apply Video Guide |
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University |
KOC University |
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Degree level |
Masters, PhD |
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Scholarship coverage |
Fully Funded |
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Eligible nationality |
All Nationalities |
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Award country |
Turkey |
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Program Duration |
Master's with Thesis (2 years) Ph.D. (4 years) Master's without Thesis (1 year) |
Scholarship Benefits
KOC Scholarship Coverage For Master's
Students
Tuition Waiver
Full
tuition waiver: 96,500 TL/year.
Monthly Stipend
Receive a
monthly stipend of 1,500 TL.
Housing Aid
Housing
aid of 750 TL/month or free furnished housing (shared by 3-4 students) nearby
campus (Graduate housing may be offered to the limited number of MS students
depending on the availability of resources)
Private Health Insurance
Limited
coverage provided for private health insurance.
Travel Support
Yearly travel supports to attend scientific events, provided at a fixed amount once a year.
KOC Scholarship Coverage For PhD
Students
Tuition Waiver
Full
tuition waiver: 96,500 TL/year.
Monthly Stipend
Initial
monthly stipend: 3,000 TL. Increases to 3,500 TL after passing the Ph.D.
qualifier.
Housing Aid
Housing
aid of 750 TL/month or free furnished housing shared by 3-4 students near
campus.
Additional Benefits
Private
health insurance with limited coverage.
Meal card
provided.
Yearly travel
support provided at a fixed amount once a year to attend scientific events.
Laptop provided exclusively for Ph.D. students.
KOC University Available Study Fields
Graduate School of Business
MBA
KOC University Masters in Management
CEMS Masters
in Management
MSc
Finance
Executive
MBA
Tech MBA
Ph.D. Business Administration
Graduate School of Social Sciences
and Humanities
MA and
Ph.D. Psychology
MA
Comparative Studies in History and Society
Ph.D.
Sociology
MA, MD,
and Ph.D. Design, Technology, and Society
MA and
Ph.D. Economics
Ph.D.
History
MA and
Ph.D. International Relations and Political Science
MA and Ph.D. Archaeology and History of Art
Graduate School of Sciences and
Engineering
MSc and
Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering
MSc and
Ph.D. Chemistry
MSc and
Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences and Engineering
MSc and
Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering
MSc and
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
MSc and
Ph.D. Molecular Biology and Genetics
MSc and
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
MSc and
Ph.D. Physics
MSc and
Ph.D. Computational Sciences and Engineering
MSc and
Ph.D. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
MSc and
Ph.D. Chemical and Biological Engineering
MSc
Optoelectronic and Photonic Engineering
MSc and Ph.D. Mathematics
Graduate School of Health Sciences
MSc
Medical Microbiology
Ph.D.
Neuroscience
MSc
Reproductive Biology
Ph.D.
Reproductive Medicine
Ph.D.
Cellular and Molecular Medicine
MSc and
Ph.D. Nursing (Turkish only)
MSc Medical Physiology
School of Law
Law
School of Medicine
Medicine
Eligibility Criteria
To
qualify for KOC University Scholarship, candidate must fulfill all of the
following requirements below:
Eligible Countries
Applicants
from all countries worldwide are eligible to apply.
Online Application
All
applicants must submit their applications through the online application
program.
Exam Scores
It
is essential to submit required exam scores (GRE, TOEFL) with your application.
Failure to submit these scores, reduces your admission and
scholarship chances up to 40%.
Evaluation
Criteria
Applications
are assessed based on the academic merits of the candidates rather than
financial need.
Communication
of Scholarship Results
Scholarship results are conveyed to candidates along with the admission offer letter from the relevant Graduate School. Notifications are sent through the online application system and via email.
Documents Required
To apply for admission to KOC University, international students are required to submit the following documents:
- Statement of Purpose
- CV
- University Transcripts
- University Degrees
- English language proficiency test results (Only TOEFL IBT is accepted, with a score of 80 IBT or higher. IELTS is not accepted in Turkey).
- Applying on English Proficiency Certificate (reduces your admission and scholarship chances up to 40%.).
- GRE or GMAT test scores (see specific program website for minimum score requirements as relevant)
- Referee contact details (2 for Master's programs and 3 for Ph.D. programs)
How to Apply
Online Application Form
To
apply to KOC University’s graduate programs as an international student, you
need to complete an online application form.
Detailed Guidance
Please
thoroughly review the appropriate Graduate School website for comprehensive
guidance regarding admission requirements, eligibility criteria, minimum
scores, and application deadlines.
Document Submission
Applications missing required documents will not be considered. Ensure all necessary documents are included.
Submission Method
Avoid
emailing or posting any documents to the university. All documentation should
be submitted through the online application system.
Scholarship Application
No
separate scholarship application is necessary. Scholarship decisions are based
on academic merit, not financial need. Simply apply to the program(s) of your
choice.
Indicating Scholarship
Status
You
may indicate in your Statement of Purpose if you are a scholarship recipient or
have applied to a specific scholarship scheme (country-based).
Application Fees
The application process is generally free (except for Master without Thesis programs in the Graduate School of Business.)
To
know more about KOC University Scholarship, please visit the official website:
