– LL.M. in Private Law and Public Law
– Ph.D. in Private Law and Public Law
Program Information: Please follow the link
Application:
Only on-line applications are accepted.
https://stars.bilkent.edu.tr/gradapp/
Requirements:
All applicants are expected to have excellent command of Turkish as all of the graduate programs include compulsory courses in Turkish.
Admission interviews will be held in Turkish.
ALES:
LL.M.: 55 (equally weighted)
Ph.D. (with Master’s degree): 55 (equally weighted)
ALES is required for all Turkish citizens. Applicants who are not citizens of Türkiye should take GRE.
ALES scores are valid for 5 years.
GRE:
LL.M.: 298 (Minimum required combined score: Verbal 149 + Quantitative 149)
Ph.D. (with Master’s degree): 298 (Minimum required combined score: Verbal 149 + Quantitative 149)
GRE scores are valid for 5 years.
English Proficiency:
LL.M.: TOEFL IBT (at least 87), IELTS (at least 6.5 average and 5.5 from each section) or Bilkent English Proficiency Exam – PAE (at least C)
Ph.D. (with Master’s degree): TOEFL IBT (at least 87), IELTS (at least 6.5 average and 5.5 from each section) or Bilkent English Proficiency Exam – PAE (at least C)*
Validity period for all exams: 2 years
*If you submit IELTS or PAE results and you are applying for a Ph.D. program, you also need to satisfy the foreign language requirement as imposed by the Inter-Universities Board (ÜAK) of Türkiye. In that case, a minimum of 55 from YDS, e-YDS, YÖKDİL, e-YÖKDİL or its equivalents as listed by the Board, in a language other than the mother tongue must be submitted.
Citizens of Türkiye who plan to submit TOEFL IBT scores must take the TOEFL IBT exam at one of the test centers in public universities (YÖK requirement).
TOEFL IBT “Computer-based” test results will be accepted.
TOEFL IBT “Online test taken at home (Home Edition)” and “my best score” test results will not be accepted.
IELTS Academic “Computer-based and paper-based” test results will be accepted.
IELTS Academic “OSR (One Skill Retake)” exam will not be accepted.
Turkish Proficiency for foreign students
Applicants who are not Turkish citizens should provide a language certificate in Turkish (at least C1 level), unless they have earned their undergraduate and/or graduate degree from a Turkish university.
Proof of Degree:
LL.M.: Bachelor’s Degree in Law
Ph.D. Bachelor’s and Graduate Degrees in Law (LL.M. with thesis)
Applicants holding Bachelor’s Degree and/or LL.M. degrees in Law obtained from Universities abroad are required to submit diploma equivalence provided from the Turkish Council of Higher Education
Transcripts: Yes
Letter of Recommendation: 2
Statement of Purpose:
LL.M.: 500 words max. (reasons for applying to LL.M., research and career interests)
Ph.D.: 1000 words max. (reasons for applying to Ph.D., research interests)
Application Deadline: 15 May 2026
Date of Interview: 11-12 June 2026
Contact:
E-mail: hukuk@bilkent.edu.tr
Phone: +90 312 290 3300