Areas of Study

According to the Regulation on Graduate Education and Training, the master’s program is carried out in two ways: thesis and non-thesis. Issues such as in which institute departments these programs will be carried out and how they will be carried out, and the transition between non-thesis and thesis master’s programs are regulated by the regulation issued by the senates. The master’s program with thesis consists of at least seven courses, a seminar course and thesis study, provided that it is not less than twenty-one credits in total. The duration of the master’s program with thesis is four semesters excluding the period of scientific preparation and the program is completed in maximum six semesters. The non-thesis master’s program consists of a total of 30 credits and not less than 60 ECTS, at least ten courses and a term project course. The completion period of the master’s program without thesis is at least two semesters and at most three semesters, excluding the time spent in scientific preparation.

Admission Requirements

In order to apply to graduate programs, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and at least 55 Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) score in the score type of the program they apply for.

However, ALES score is not required for the applications of conservatory programs, programs of fine arts faculties that accept students only through special talent exams, and doctorate / proficiency in art, specialization in medicine, specialization in dentistry, specialization in veterinary medicine and specialization in pharmacy graduates. In addition, ALES score may not be a prerequisite for applications to non-thesis master’s programs; however, the base score is determined by the university senates.

The application of the candidates is evaluated according to the principles determined by the senate, considering at least 50% of the ALES score. Higher education institutions may admit students to master’s programs with only ALES score, or they may also take into consideration the undergraduate grade point average, written scientific evaluation and interview results in addition to ALES score.

Curriculum

Graduate education plans are the compulsory / elective courses, thesis, seminar and similar studies and credit totals that must be taken in order to graduate from the graduate program. These curricula are discussed and approved by the institute board. Which graduate courses will be offered in a semester and which faculty members will teach these courses are determined by the institute executive board. At least one course on scientific research techniques and research and publication ethics must be given during graduate education.

Teaching Methods

There are no national or institutional regulations on the choice of teaching methods. Higher education institutions may use different methods and techniques in the delivery of courses.

Students’ Progress

According to the Regulation on Graduate Education and Training, students studying in master’s programs with thesis must successfully complete their courses and thesis study within six semesters. Seminar course and thesis study are non-credit and are evaluated as successful or unsuccessful. Students who fail to successfully complete the credited courses and seminar course in the curriculum at the end of six semesters or who fail to fulfill the success conditions / criteria stipulated by the higher education institution within this period; Students who fail in the thesis study or do not enter the thesis defense within the maximum periods are dismissed from the higher education institution. The regulations regarding the students who can graduate from the master’s program before the deadline are determined by the regulation adopted by the senate. If the student whose thesis is rejected makes a request, he / she is awarded a non-thesis master’s degree diploma, provided that he / she has fulfilled the course credit load, project writing and similar requirements of the non-thesis master’s program.

In non-thesis master’s programs, students must successfully complete their courses and term project within three semesters. The term project course is non-credit and is evaluated as successful or unsuccessful. According to the principles determined by the Senate, a proficiency exam can be applied at the end of the nonthesis master’s program. In addition, those who continue the non-thesis master’s program can transfer to the master’s program with thesis, provided that they fulfill the minimum requirements for the master’s program with thesis by the higher education institution they apply to.

Employability

Information on employability in master’s degree can be found in Bachelor.

Student Evaluation

According to the Regulation on Graduate Education and Training, attendance, course exams, course grades, conditions for being successful in courses, course repetition and other principles related to graduate programs are determined by the regulation adopted by the senate.

The student in the master’s program with a thesis defends his/her thesis orally in front of the jury. The thesis exam consists of the presentation of the thesis work followed by a question-and-answer session. The thesis exam is held in an environment open to the participation of the audience consisting of faculty members, graduate students and experts in the field. After the completion of the thesis exam, the jury decides on acceptance, rejection or correction by absolute majority. The student whose thesis is rejected as unsuccessful is dismissed from the higher education institution. The student who is given a correction decision about the thesis defends the corrected thesis again in front of the same jury within three months. At the end of this defense, the student whose thesis is found unsuccessful and not accepted is dismissed from the higher education institution. If the student whose thesis is rejected requests, he/she is awarded a non-thesis master’s degree diploma provided that he/she has fulfilled the course credit load, project writing and similar requirements of the non-thesis master’s program.

Non-thesis master’s program students are required to register for the term project course in the semester in which the term project course is taken and submit a written project and/or report at the end of the semester. The semester project course is non-credit and is evaluated as successful or unsuccessful.

Certification

According to the Regulation on Graduate Education and Training, for master’s programs with a thesis, a master’s degree diploma with thesis is awarded to the graduate student who is successful in the thesis exam and meets the other requirements for graduation determined by the senate. For non-thesis master’s programs, a non-thesis master’s diploma is awarded to the student who successfully completes the credited courses and term project.