Türkiye Scholarships is a scholarship program supported by the Turkish Government which provides financial support for international students in their intended program of study at selected Turkish universities.

Türkiye Scholarships program offers support to students from all countries who wish to pursue undergraduate, master, and Ph.D. programs at Turkish universities. It also supports academicians and post-doctoral researchers to collaborate with Turkish researchers.

Starting from the academic year 2019-2020 Koç University will offer joint scholarships with Turkish Scholarships for international students as follows:

• • 5 undergraduate scholarships for all programs except Medicine and Nursing

• • 10 Master scholarships for all Master with Thesis programs (Master Non-Thesis programs are not eligible and the MA in Clinical Psychology)

• • 50 Ph.D. scholarships for all programs

• 5-10 Post-doctoral/research scholarships

What is the covered by the Türkiye Scholarships at Koç University?

The Türkiye Scholarship at Koç University offers

• • 100% tuition scholarships 

• • Dormitory accommodation (according to the monthly support offered by Turkish Scholarships)

• • Monthly stipend (according to the monthly support offered by Turkish Scholarships)

• • Flights

• Other benefits (Turkish Language Course tuition during studies, visa application support, extra-curricular social and cultural integration activities)

How to apply?

• • Undergraduate scholarships: complete the online Turkish Scholarships application form at https://tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/ and the Koç University International Student application form at http://apply.ku.edu.tr with all the required documents and information. For Koç University this includes a valid SAT test score and TOEFL test score. If selected by the Turkish Scholarships Evaluation Committee, Koç University will provide approval and you will be offered admission to the relevant undergraduate program. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND INSTRUCTIONS on the Turkish Scholarships “How to Apply” page. 

• • Master with Thesis scholarships: complete the online Turkish Scholarships application form at https://tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/ and the Koç University Graduate application form at http://apply.ku.edu.tr with all the required documents and information. For Koç University this includes a valid GRE/GMAT test score and TOEFL test score for most programs. If selected by the Turkish Scholarships Evaluation Committee AND Koç University you will be offered admission to the relevant Master’s program. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND INSTRUCTIONS in the Turkish Scholarships “How to Apply” page and in the relevant Graduate School page about admission requirements. 

• Ph.D. scholarships: complete the online Turkish Scholarships application form at https://tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/ and the Koç University Graduate application form at http://apply.ku.edu.tr  with all the required documents and information. For Koç University this includes a valid GRE/GMAT test score and TOEFL test score. If selected by Koç University you will be offered admission to the relevant Ph.D. program. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND INSTRUCTIONS in the Turkish Scholarships “How to Apply” page and in the relevant Graduate School page about admission requirements. 

Please check the Türkiye Scholarships website for detailed information including their Frequently Asked Questions  https://www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr