Good news! Applications for the Koç University Scholarship are now open. In this article, we’ll explain everything about this scholarship, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
The Koç University Scholarship 2025-2026 is a fully funded opportunity for international students. This scholarship is available for master’s and PhD studies and offers a range of benefits, including a tuition waiver, monthly stipend, housing aid, private health insurance, and travel support.
Koç University has become a global leader in science and education, uniquely combining fields like Medicine, Engineering, Science, Social Sciences, and Administrative Sciences. It is dedicated to advancing both basic and applied research while attracting top students and faculty worldwide. Ranked among the top 3 universities in Turkey according to the Times Higher Education rankings in 2021, Koç University continues to excel in providing quality education.
This scholarship is perfect for students seeking to pursue MS, MBA, Master’s, LLB, or PhD programs in a highly prestigious Turkish university. With over 70 exciting new graduate programs available this year, Koç University has something to offer for everyone.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Masters / PhD
- Institution(s): Koç University
- Study in: Turkey
- Program Period:
- Master with Thesis: 2 years (courses and thesis)
- PhD: 4 years (courses and thesis)
- Master without Thesis: 1 year (course-based)
Deadlines for the Koc University Scholarship
- Graduate School of Sciences and Engineering Application deadline
- Graduate School of Social Sciences and Humanities Application Deadline
- Graduate School of Health Sciences Application Deadline
- Graduate School of Business Application Deadline
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 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
Koç University Scholarship 2024 Benefits
For Master’s Degree:
- Tuition Waiver: 96,500 TL/year
- Monthly Stipend: 1,500 TL
- Housing Aid: 750 TL/month or free furnished housing shared by 3-4 students near campus (Graduate housing availability is limited for MS students).
- Private Health Insurance: Limited coverage
- Travel Support: Fixed yearly amount to attend scientific events
For PhD:
- Tuition Waiver: 96,500 TL/year
- Monthly Stipend: 3,000 TL (increases to 3,500 TL after passing the PhD qualifier)
- Housing Aid: 750 TL/month or free furnished housing shared by 3-4 students near campus
- Private Health Insurance: Limited coverage
- Meal Card: Included
- Free HGS (Fast Transit Pass): For campus entrance
- Travel Support: Fixed yearly amount to attend scientific events
Eligibility Criteria for Koç University Scholarship 2024
To be eligible for the Koç University Scholarship, candidates must meet the following requirements:
General Requirements
- Required Language: English
- Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all countries worldwide
- Application Process: All applicants must submit their applications through the Online Application Program.
Specific Requirements
- Exam Scores:
- Submitting the required exam scores, such as GRE and TOEFL, is crucial.
- Applications without these scores significantly reduce the chances of admission and scholarship.
- Evaluation:
- Scholarships are awarded based on the academic merits of the candidate, not financial need.
- Communication of Results:
- Scholarship results are provided along with the admission offer letter through the online application system and email from the relevant Graduate School.
- Program-Specific Details:
- For detailed terms and benefits specific to each Master’s or PhD program, visit the websites of the relevant Graduate Schools.
To know more about the Requirements of the Programs, please visit this link
How to Apply for Koc University Scholarship 2024?
Please follow the following application instructions to Koc University Scholarship:
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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.
To know more about Koc University Scholarship, please visit the official website: