Program Information: Please follow the link or www.matefl.bilkent.edu.tr
Application:
Only on-line applications are accepted.
https://stars.bilkent.edu.tr/gradapp/
Requirements: These are minimum necessary requirements for applying to Teaching English as a Foreign Language (MA) program.
ALES: 55 (equally-weighted)
ALES is required for resident Turkish citizens who are applying for the MA in TEFL program. Those applicants who are not Turkish citizens are required to submit a valid GRE score instead.
GRE: verbal and quantitative total of 295 (950) and 3.5 in analytical writing
GRE/ALES scores are valid for 5 years. GRE/ALES scores must be valid at the time of registration.
English Proficiency: TOEFL IBT (at least 87/120 or 4.5/6) or IELTS Academic (6.5 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each section), or Bilkent PAE (C)
(TOEFL ETS CODE: 0620)
All English proficiency exam scores are considered valid for only two years, and they must be valid at the time of registration.
TOEFL IBT “Special Home Edition” test results will not be accepted.
Proof of Degree: Yes
Transcripts: Yes
Statement of Purpose: A letter written in English describing past research and/or teaching experience or any other relevant experience, research interests, and motivations for applying for the program.
Letter of Recommendation: 2
Other: n/a
Application Deadline:
July 20, 2026
Date of Interview:
TBA
Contact:
gse@bilkent.edu.tr
Phone: +90 312 290 1134, +90 312 290 2950