Applications for graduate school are being accepted online according to the schedule below.
Online Application
All applications are submitted via the METU Student Affairs Information System.
The Graduate Application Calendars
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Program Applications | November 23 – December 13, 2026 (Ends at 23:59) |
| Submission to Departments | December 31, 2027 |
| Admission results submitted to the Graduate School | January 15, 2027 |
| Announcement of Results | January 22, 2027 |
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Program Applications | (Ends at 23:59) |
| Submission to Departments | |
| Evaluation / Interviews | |
| Announcement of Results |
Important: Please refer to the METU Academic Calendar for any updates and detailed information about all dates (METU 2026-2027 Academic Year Calendar).
Who Can Apply?
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For Master of Science (M.S.) & Master of Arts (M.A.) applications, a bachelor's degree or an awaiting graduation from a bachelor's degree
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For Doctorate (Ph.D.) on Bachelor of Science (B.S.) applications, a bachelor's degree or an awaiting graduation degree
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For a Ph.D. application, an M.S./M.A. (or an equivalent) degree, or an awaiting graduation from M.S./M.A. (According to YÖK regulations, applicants who were enrolled in or graduated from a non-thesis program before 6 February 2013, can apply to Ph.D. programs using their non-thesis degrees.)
How to Apply?
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Log in to the link above and fill out the required fields in the application form.
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Submit the Online Application Form, and the application process is complete.
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You can check your application status on the Main Page by logging in with your email address and password.
Important: After finalizing your application, you are encouraged to check out the website of the related Graduate School and the Program for the interview dates and last-minute information.
Detailed Information & Requirements
Required Documents
Application fee, transcripts, letters of intent, and reference letters details.
Exam Scores & Equivalence
English proficiency (TOEFL/METU-EPE) and ALES/GRE/GMAT score tables.
*IMPORTANT—Registration and document submission processes for newly admitted students to graduate programs:
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For your questions regarding the application procedures, you can email the responsible person in the staff list announced below.
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If your application is approved by the Graduate School and forwarded to the Department, you can contact your department for your questions regarding the evaluation process or the interviews.
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In order to get information about the registration processes, please contact METU Registrar's Office. (International students must contact International Students Office)
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If you have any technical problems on the application system, please contact our Computer Center using the email address hotline@metu.edu.tr
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The information on this page is valid for both Turkish and international applicants. International applicants must also see the notes under the section "International Students" above on this webpage.
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Those who hold both Turkish and foreign passport/citizenship have to choose one of those citizenships. Depending on whether they will apply as a Turkish citizen or a foreign citizen, these students have to follow the procedures (such as entering their information on the online application system, the required documents for application, and paying the application fee) accordingly. It is not allowed to use the criteria for both citizenships. (For instance, if you enter the system as a Turkish citizen, you cannot benefit from the conditional application option, which is provided for only international applicants.)