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Turkish Literature (MA)

Program Information: Please follow the link

Online Application: Please submit an online application here.

Requirements:


GRE: 298 (Minimum required combined score: Verbal 149 + Quantitative 149)


ALES: 55 (equally-weighted)
GRE or ALES is required for all applicants and valid for 5 years.


English Proficiency: 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

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.


Proof of Degree: Yes


Transcripts: Yes


Statement of Purpose: 300-500 words (together with application reasons for applying to MA, research or career interests in Turkish or in English)


Letter of Recommendation: 2


Other: A sample essay written in Turkish or English, CV


Application Deadline: No application will be accepted for 2026 – 2027 academic year


Date of Interview:


Contact:

H. Hale Diri
E-mail: turkedeb@bilkent.edu.tr
Phone: +90 312 290 2711