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Application Requirements and Necessary Documents

Who Can Apply?

Applicants who wish to pursue a degree at the Graduate School must hold:

  • For Master of Science (MSc) applications: A bachelor's degree from a programme recommended by the relevant Departmental Academic Board and approved by the Graduate School of Social Sciences Board.
  • For Master of Science (Non-Thesis) applications: A bachelor's degree from a programme recommended by the relevant Departmental Academic Board and approved by the Graduate School of Social Sciences Board.
  • For Doctorate (PhD) applications: A master’s degree from a programme recommended by the relevant Departmental Academic Board and approved by the Graduate School of Social Sciences Board.

How to Apply

Applications to all Hacettepe University Graduate School programmes must be submitted online via the following link:

https://bilsis.hacettepe.edu.tr/

  • Log in and fill out the required fields in the Application Form.
  • Submit the Online Application Form to complete the application process.
  • You can check your application status on the main page by logging in with your email address and password.

Please Note: After finalising your application, please check the website of the relevant Graduate School and programme for interview dates and any last-minute updates.

Required Documents for Application

1. Candidate’s Registration and Exam Entry Form

After completing the online application, print two copies of the form generated by the system and sign them. One of the signed copies should be submitted to the Graduate School of Social Sciences for registration, and the other should be given to the department during the interview.

2. English Proficiency Exam Score

Applicants must submit a valid English language proficiency result. Accepted exams include YDS, YÖKDİL, CPE, TOEFL iBT, and PTE.

  • Ensure your score meets the minimum requirement of the programme to which you are applying.
  • You can find these requirements in the registration conditions of the relevant department.

3. TÖMER Exam Score (For International Applicants)

  • A minimum C1 level TÖMER certificate (issued by the Turkish and Foreign Language Application and Research Centre) is required.
  • The TÖMER certificate is compulsory for all programmes, except the following:
    • International Relations
      • PhD
      • Master’s Programme (with thesis)
    • Economics (English)
      • PhD
      • Master’s Programme (with thesis)

4. Graduate Exams

All programmes require graduate exam scores. Applicants must provide valid ALES, GRE or GMAT scores that meet the programme's minimum criteria.

  • Upload a scanned copy or an internet printout of your exam score to the online application system.
  • ALES scores are valid for five years from the exam result date.
  • GRE/GMAT scores are valid for five years.
  • Check specific exam types and minimum scores in the department’s registration requirements.

5. Transcript

  • You must submit notarised or officially attested transcripts in English or Turkish for your completed or ongoing undergraduate and graduate studies.
  • Transcripts from the e-Devlet system are accepted.
  • Transcripts lacking the issuer’s name or seal will not be accepted.
  • PhD applicants must submit both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
  • Upload only PDF versions to the system.
    • For MSc applications: An original undergraduate transcript showing GPA is required.
    • For PhD applications: Original undergraduate and master’s transcripts with GPA are required.
  • Only original transcripts are accepted — photocopies will not be considered.
  • Transcripts are evaluated based on the 100-point grading system. If your transcript uses a 4-point system, it will be converted using the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) conversion table.
  • Check the required GPA in the department's registration conditions.

6. Reference Letters

  • Only certain departments require two reference letters. (Please contact the relevant department.)
  • There is no specific template; consult the department for details.

7. Diploma Equivalence Certificate
(For international applicants and Turkish citizens with degrees from foreign institutions)

  • According to YÖK’s policy:
    • If you do not have an Equivalence Certificate, you may apply with a “YÖK Recognition Document”.
    • However, if YÖK does not approve your equivalence after the Graduate School forwards your registration, your registration will be cancelled.

8. Copy of ID Card (for Turkish applicants)

  • Submit a copy of your ID card printed on A4 paper.

9. Copy of Passport (for international applicants)

  • Submit a copy of your passport printed on A4 paper.

10. One Photograph in JPG format