Koç University has emerged as a center of global excellence in science and education and is uniquely positioned to explore the overlaps of Medicine, Engineering, Science, Social Sciences and Administrative Sciences to further pursue basic and applied research and attract the best students and faculty members. Today, it is one of the top 3 highest ranking universities in Turkey based on Times Higher Education rankings 2021.
The Koc University Scholarship is for those who want to Study MS, MBA, Masters, LLB, or Ph.D. in a Leading Famous Turkish University in any academic Fields & Majors offered at Koc University. There are More than 70 brand New and Exciting Graduate Programs are being offered this year.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Masters / PhD
- Institution(s): Koc University
- Study in: Turkey
- Program Period: Master with Thesis (2 years, courses and thesis), Ph.D (4 years, courses and thesis), Master without Thesis (1 year, course based).
Courses Offered
Graduate School of Business
- MBA.
- Tech MBA.
- Executive MBA.
- MSc Finance.
- CEMS Masters in Management (CEMS MIM).
- Koç University Masters in Management (KU MIM).
- Koç University Masters in Management Double Degree with the University of South Carolina (The Darla Moore School of Business).
- Ph.D. Business Administration.
Graduate School of Social Sciences and Humanities
- MA and Ph.D. Archaeology and History of Art.
- MA Comparative Studies in History and Society
- MA, MD, and Ph.D. Design, Technology and Society.
- MA and Ph.D. Economics.
- MA and Ph.D. International Relations and Political Science.
- LLM Private Law / LLM Public Law and Ph.D. Law.
- MA and Ph.D. Psychology.
- MA European Joint Master in Social and Cultural Psychology – Global MINDS.
- Ph.D. Sociology.
- Ph.D. History.
Graduate School of Sciences and Engineering
- MSc and Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences and Engineering.
- MSc and Ph.D. Chemical and Biological Engineering.
- MSc and Ph.D. Computational Sciences and Engineering.
- MSc and Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering.
- MSc and Ph.D. Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- MSc and Ph.D. Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.
- MSc and Ph.D. Chemistry.
- MSc and Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering.
- MSc and Ph.D. Mathematics.
- MSc and Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering.
- MSc and Ph.D. Molecular Biology and Genetics.
- MSc Optoelectronic and Photonic Engineering.
- MSc and Ph.D. Physics.
Graduate School of Health Sciences
- MSc Medical Physiology
- MSc Medical Microbiology
- MSc Reproductive Biology
- Ph.D. Reproductive Medicine
- Ph.D. Neuroscience
- Ph.D. Cellular and Molecular Medicine
- MSc and Ph.D. Nursing (Turkish only)
Scholarship Coverage
Koc University Scholarship 2023 will provide:
Koc Scholarship Coverage For Masters
- Tuition waiver (96,500 TL/year)
- Monthly stipend of 1,500 TL
- Housing aid (750 TL/month) or free furnished housing (shared by 3-4 students) nearby campus (Graduate housing may be offered to a limited number of MS students depending on the availability of resources)
- Private health insurance (limited coverage)
- Travel support (once a year, at yearly determined fixed amount) to attend scientific events
Koc Scholarship Coverage For PhD
- Tuition waiver (96,500 TL/year)
- Monthly stipend of 3,000 TL (Increases to 3,500 TL after the PhD qualifier)
- Housing aid (750 TL/month) or free furnished housing (shared by 3-4 students) nearby campus
- Private health insurance (limited coverage)
- Meal Card
- Free HGS (Fast Transit Pass) car stickers for campus entrance
- Travel support (once a year, at a yearly determined fixed amount) to attend scientific events
Eligibility Criteria Koc University Scholarship 2023
To qualify for Koc University Scholarship, the candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:
- Required Language: English.
- Eligible Countries: All world countries.
- All the applicants should apply through the ONLINE APPLICATION PROGRAM.
- Submitting an application without the required exam scores (GRE, TOEFL) significantly diminishes your admission chances and therefore your scholarship chances.
- All applications are evaluated on the academic merits of the candidate and not financial need.
- Scholarship results are communicated to candidates with the admission offer letter from the relevant Graduate School through the online application system and by email.
- For specific Master’s and Ph.D. scholarship terms and benefits awarded by each Graduate School please visit their websites.
How to Apply for Koc University Scholarship 2023
Please follow the following application instructions for Koc University Scholarship:
Required Documents:
- Statement of Purpose (SoP)
- CV
- University transcripts (see specific program website for minimum GPA requirements as relevant)
- University diploma(s)
- English language proficiency test results (only TOEFL IBT is accepted and with a score of 80 IBT or higher, IELTS is not accepted in Turkey)
- GRE or GMAT test scores (see specific program website for minimum score requirements as relevant)
- Referee contact details (2 for Master and 3 for Ph.D. programs)
- Other documentation (see specific program requirements)
Step-by-Step Application Process:
- To apply to Koç University’s graduate programs as an international student you need to complete an online application form.
- Please check carefully the relevant Graduate School website for detailed guidance on admission requirements, eligibility, minimum scores, and application deadlines.
- Applications with missing documents will not be taken into consideration.
- You should not email or post any documents to the university.
- There is no need for a separate scholarship application. You only need to apply to the program(s) of your choice. Scholarship decisions are based on academic merit and not financial need.
- You can indicate in your Statement of Purpose if you are the recipient or have applied to a specific scholarship scheme (country-based).
- The application process is free. There is no application fee (except for Master without Thesis programs in the Graduate School of Business)
Once you have submitted your application you will be able to upload only missing test scores in case they were not available when you submitted the application.
If there are any technical problems with your application you can always email the relevant Graduate School.