{"id":4771,"date":"2016-11-17T13:50:18","date_gmt":"2016-11-17T13:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/w3.bilkent.edu.tr\/en\/?page_id=4771"},"modified":"2026-05-11T11:25:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T08:25:54","slug":"economics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/w3.bilkent.edu.tr\/en\/gradstudents\/economics\/","title":{"rendered":"Economics (MA, Ph.D.)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Program Information<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Application<\/strong><\/u>:<\/strong> Only on-line applications are accepted.
\nhttps:\/\/stars.bilkent.edu.tr\/gradapp\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Requirements:
\n<\/strong>These are minimum necessary scores for applying to Economics MA & Ph.D. programs. Selection is a competitive process, incoming students usually have significantly higher scores. We consider students with an MA or equivalent degree for our Ph.D. program.<\/p>\n

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GRE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

MA:<\/strong>\u00a0298 (Minimum required combined score: Verbal 149 + Quantitative 149)
\nPh.D. (<\/strong>with Master\u2019s degree<\/strong>):<\/strong>\u00a0298 (Minimum required combined score: Verbal 149 + Quantitative 149)<\/p>\n

GRE scores are valid for 5 years.<\/p>\n

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ALES:<\/strong><\/p>\n

MA:<\/strong> 55 (equally-weighted)
\nPh.D.<\/strong>\u00a0(with Master\u2019s degree):<\/strong> 55 (equally weighted)<\/p>\n

ALES is required for all Turkish citizens. Applicants who are not citizens of T\u00fcrkiye should take GRE.\u00a0ALES and GRE scores are valid for 5 years.<\/p>\n

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English Proficiency:
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MA:<\/strong> TOEFL IBT (at least 87\/120 or 4.5\/6), IELTS (at least 6.5 average and 5.5 from each section) or Bilkent English Proficiency Exam – PAE (at least C)
\nPh.D.<\/strong>\u00a0(with Master\u2019s degree):<\/strong> TOEFL IBT (at least 87\/120 or 4.5\/6), IELTS (at least 6.5 average and 5.5 from each section) or Bilkent English Proficiency Exam – PAE (at least C)*<\/p>\n

Validity period for all exams: 2 years<\/p>\n

*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\u00a0the Inter-Universities Board (\u00dcAK) of T\u00fcrkiye. In that case, a minimum of 55 from YDS, e-YDS, Y\u00d6KD\u0130L, e-Y\u00d6KD\u0130L or its equivalents as listed by the Board, in a language other than the mother\u00a0tongue<\/a> must be submitted.<\/p>\n

Citizens of T\u00fcrkiye who plan to submit TOEFL IBT scores must take the TOEFL IBT exam at one of the test centers in public universities (Y\u00d6K requirement).<\/p>\n

TOEFL IBT \u201cComputer-based\u201d test results will be accepted.
\nTOEFL IBT \u201cOnline test taken at home (Home Edition)\u201d and \u201cmy best score\u201d test results\u00a0will not be<\/u>\u00a0accepted.
\nIELTS Academic \u201cComputer-based and paper-based\u201d test results will be accepted.
\nIELTS Academic \u201cOSR (One Skill Retake)\u201d exam\u00a0will not be<\/u>\u00a0accepted.<\/p>\n

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Proof of Degree:<\/strong> Yes (if already obtained)<\/p>\n

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Transcripts:<\/strong> Yes (most recent one available at the time of application)<\/p>\n

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Statement of Purpose:<\/strong> 1-2 pages<\/p>\n

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Letter of Recommendation:<\/strong> 3<\/p>\n

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Other:<\/strong> Solid math background is recommended. Candidates with a strong analytical background from all disciplines are welcome to apply.<\/p>\n

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Application Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n

03 March 2026 \u2013 early submission deadline
\n15 May 2026 \u2013 regular submission deadline<\/p>\n

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Date of Interview:<\/strong><\/p>\n

25 March 2026 \u2013 early submission
\n10 June 2026 \u2013 regular submission<\/p>\n

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Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n