 Koc university Scholarship 2021 for international students is awarded to academically distinguished students to enroll in one of the postgraduate programs (Masters or doctoral programs)
The scholarships provided by Koc university are fully funded as they cover living expenses, housing, and health insurance during the period of study in Turkey. Some students will be granted tuition fee waivers only.
Koc university scholarships 2021 are one of the best scholarships in Turkey, and among the top 10 universities in Turkey for its excellence in scientific research.
Most majors are taught in the English language, the application process opens once every year, but students can apply for the scholarship to study in the fall or spring semester of some majors through the online portal of Koç University.
In this guide, we will provide you with the admission requirements, available majors, and benefits of Koç University Turkish scholarship 2021 for postgraduate studies.Â
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Benefits of Koc university Scholarship 2021
Koc University scholarship awarded international students will receive a full waiver of tuition fees for the entire period of study, and the additional benefits below will be provided to students with high GPA scores or international exams such as GRE ad GMAT Please note that the Masters in the Business school do not receive the below benefits
- Free accommodation.
- living expenses (a monthly stipend).
- Health insurance.
Koç University PorgramsÂ
Students can apply for all master’s programs with a thesis except for LLM (Master’s in Law). Students can also apply for all Ph.D. programs offered by Koç University.
Health Sciences Programs at Koç University:
- Cellular and Molecular Medicine.
- Critical Care Nursing.
- Immunology.
- Medical Microbiology.
- Medical Physiology.
- Neurology.
- Reproductive biology.
 Business Programs at Koç University:
- International business.
- Business administration.
- Finance.
- Management.
 Science and Engineering programs at Koç University:
- Biomedical Sciences.
- Chemical and Biological Engineering.
- Chemistry.
- Computational Science and Engineering.
- Computer Science and Engineering.
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- Industrial engineering.
- Materials Science and Engineering.
- Mathematics.
- Mechanical engineering.
- Molecular Biology and Genetics.
- physics.
Social Sciences and Humanities at Koç University:
- Archeology and Art History.
- Clinical Psychology.
- Comparative Studies in History and Society.
- Public policy.
- psychology.
- philosophy
- International Relations and Political Science.
- Design, Technology and Society.
- Economics.Â
To browse the doctoral programs, please see: PhD programs in Koç University Turkish scholarshipÂ
Important note: All the above-mentioned majors are full-time programs with a thesis, with the exception of the Business majors.Â
Koc Scholarship 2021 Eligibility
- All nationalities are eligible to apply for Koç University Scholarships.
- International students need to apply to an MA with thesis or a Ph.D. program to be eligible for the Scholarship
- Â GPA: The minimum GPA depends on the program you will be applying for (most majors require a minimum of 3.0)
- Â Good command of the English language.
- Â GRE, GMAT, or ALES are required for the majority of programs.Â
Please see the program page from the university’s official website, as the admission requirements for Koç University differ depending on the chosen major.
If you do not meet the above conditions, consider checking for the following scholarships in Turkey:
Required documents for Koç University Turkish scholarship
Please refer to the specific requirements of the program you are applying to from the website
- University official transcript.
- University Diploma.
- Statement of Purpose.
- CV
- English language proficiency test results (Please note that IELTS is not accepted in Turkey)
- TOEFL IBT: 80 or higher
- YDS/E-YDS: 80
- YÖKDİL: 80
*YDS/E-YDS /YÖKDİL 80 are English Language Proficiency Exams in Turkey
- GRE or GMAT Â or ALES test scores (check the specific programs page from the website for the minimum required score)
- Referee contact details (2 for Master and 3 for Ph.D. programs)
About Koç UniversityÂ
Koç University (Koç Üniversitesi) was established in 1993 in Istanbul, Turkey. During the past 27 years since its establishment, Koç University has become one of the leading universities in Turkey, with remarkable contributions to education, knowledge both locally and abroad.
The university is ranked among the top 500 universities in the world based on the TIMES international ranking.
How to apply for the Koç University Turkish scholarship
If the above requirements are met, international students can apply for Koç University scholarship 2021 by the following steps:
- Create an Account in the Graduate Online Application
- Fill in the application and upload all required documents.
- Submit the application by the deadline. There is no separate application for the scholarship.
Note: There is no separate application for the scholarship, applicants for admissions will automatically be considered for the funded scholarship at Koç University inTurkey.Â
koc University Scholarship 2021 DeadlineÂ
The application deadline varies according to the major the student is applying to.Â
 Fall semester 2020:
- Application deadline: June 2020
Spring semester 2021:
- Application deadline: December 2020
Scholarship candidates will be notified 12 weeks after the application process ends.
Please see the programs official pages for the exact dates.
Official Links
You can apply for the scholarship by following the official links below,
Official scholarship website:
Koç UniversityScholarships Portal:
Available majors
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