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SCHOLARSHIPS AND DISCOUNTS FOR OUR GRADUATE STUDENTS

Graduate program fees are for the entire program, covering six (6) semesters for thesis-based master's programs, three (3) semesters for non-thesis master's programs, and twelve (12) semesters for doctoral programs. Scholarships and discounts are applied during registration and cannot be granted during the course of study.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Ranking Scholarship (100% Full Scholarship)

The Ranking Scholarship is awarded based on the weighted total score ranking in thesis-based master's programs and doctoral programs.

The success ranking is determined according to the relevant decision of the Academic Council, taking into account applicants' ALES scores, GPA, and, where applicable, science examination results and interview scores.

The Ranking Scholarship is available only to Turkish citizens.

It is awarded to a number of students corresponding to 15% of the students enrolled in the program. International applicants are not included in the calculation of the scholarship quota (15%).

BİLGİ Scholarship (100% Full Scholarship)

The BİLGİ Scholarship may be awarded to candidates in all master's programs (thesis-based, non-thesis, and distance learning) and doctoral programs who meet at least one of the criteria listed below.

The BİLGİ Scholarship is awarded upon the recommendation of the Program Director and subject to the approval of the Institute Directorate and the Rectorate.

If the number of eligible candidates exceeds the quota, the scholarship is recommended for the candidate who satisfies the highest number of criteria. If the number of criteria met is equal, the score calculated for the Ranking Scholarship is taken into consideration.

BİLGİ Scholarship Application Criteria

  • ALES score ≥ 80 (in the relevant score type of the program; obtained within the last 5 years) (GRE/GMAT equivalent scores are accepted).
  • For master's programs: Undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.50/4.00; for doctoral programs: Thesis-based master's GPA ≥ 3.75/4.00. (For engineering programs, these requirements are Undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.00/4.00 and Master's GPA ≥ 3.25/4.00.) Applicants must have graduated within the last 5 years.
  • Graduation from a university ranked among the top 30 universities in Türkiye according to URAP (overall ranking) or among the top 500 universities in QS, THE, or ARWU rankings, provided that the degree was obtained within the last 5 years.
  • A registered patent or utility model, or a solo exhibition, biennial participation, main festival selection with a selective jury, or a peer-reviewed creative work/product relevant to the field.
  • A prestigious award or scholarship granted through a selective and qualified evaluation process and relevant to the applicant's field (including awards received through prestigious festival or biennial selections in creative disciplines).
  • Experience as a researcher or principal investigator in projects funded by EU programs, TÜBİTAK ARDEB, International Cooperation and Partnership Programs (Belmont Forum, PRIMA-MED, etc.), NATO, the UN, NSF, NIH, or other international funding bodies.
  • Experience as a researcher or principal investigator in projects funded by TTGV, Ministries, Development Agencies, or other national universities and institutions.
  • Having one of the following publications:
    A. Article
    1. Research article published in journals indexed in TR Dizin.
    2. Article published in journals indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, SSCI, AHCI, or ESCI).
    3. Article published in journals indexed in Scopus with “Source Type: Journal” and a SNIP value above 0.35.
    B. Book and Book Chapter
    1. Book or book chapter published by publishers included in the İstanbul Bilgi University University Executive Board Publisher Classification List (including full-text conference proceedings).

Academic Scholarship

Academic Scholarships may be awarded in all master's programs (thesis-based, non-thesis, and distance learning) and doctoral programs based on an evaluation conducted by the Program Director, taking into account the candidate's academic background and potential.

The Academic Scholarship may not exceed 50% per candidate. (For Clinical Master's Programs, this limitation is applied at the program level rather than the individual candidate level.)

If a candidate receives both a discount and an Academic Scholarship, the combined rate of the scholarship and discount may not exceed 70%.

DISCOUNTS

BİLGİ Alumni Discount

Applicants who graduated from BİLGİ are eligible for a 40% alumni discount.

BİLGİ Up Discount

Students who meet the requirements of the BİLGİ Up Program are eligible for a 50% discount.

Corporate Discounts

1. Corporate Cooperation Discount

Applicants employed by organizations that have a corporate cooperation agreement with BİLGİ are eligible for a 50% Corporate Cooperation Discount.

To benefit from this discount, applicants must submit an up-to-date employment certificate.

For corporate agreements, please contact the Graduate Admissions Office at sectoralrelations@bilgi.edu.tr.

2. Public/Municipal Discount

Public sector and municipal employees are eligible for a 50% discount in all master's programs.

To benefit from this discount, applicants must submit an up-to-date employment certificate at the time of registration.

3. Startup Discount

Founders and employees of startups registered in Technoparks, TEKMERs, and incubation programs, as well as employees of Technopark and TEKMER operating organizations, are eligible for a 50% discount.

4. Turkish Bar Association Discount

Members of the Turkish Bar Association are eligible for a 50% discount in all Law Master's Programs.

The Turkish Bar Association Discount is valid only for master's programs in the field of law.

5. BİLGİ Staff Discount

Employees who have worked at BİLGİ for three (3) years or more are eligible for a 100% discount.

The Staff Discount applies to full-time employees with at least three years of service. Beneficiaries are required to continue their employment throughout the program and remain employed at İstanbul Bilgi University for two years following graduation.

Staff members who have worked full-time for less than three years may apply for Ranking Scholarships, BİLGİ Scholarships, or Academic Scholarships under the same terms and conditions as other applicants.

In addition, full-time employees with three years or more of service may apply for Ranking Scholarships, BİLGİ Scholarships, or Academic Scholarships under the same terms and conditions as other applicants, provided that they waive their entitlement to the 100% Staff Discount.

  • Except for the BİLGİ Staff Discount, all discounts are valid only for master's programs and are not available for doctoral programs.
  • The BİLGİ Alumni Discount and the BİLGİ Up Discount cannot be combined. Other discounts may be combined.
  • Discounts may be combined with Academic Scholarships; however, the total scholarship and discount rate for an individual candidate may not exceed 70%. The Staff Discount is exempt from this limitation.
  • For eligibility for the corporate discount, it is sufficient to meet any one of the conditions listed. Meeting more than one condition does not entitle the applicant to any additional discount.


For information regarding scholarships and discounts, please contact the Graduate Admissions Office at graduate@bilgi.edu.tr.