2026-2027 Fall Semester Graduate Program Applications Start

Second Application Period for Graduate Programs at Atatürk University

Atatürk University is initiating the second application period for the graduate programs for the 2026-2027 academic year fall semester.

The second applications will be conducted for the vacant quotas following the first applications. The Institute of Fine Arts will be excluded from this second application period.

Application and Registration Schedule

Application dates: August 31 - September 6, 2026
Fine Arts Institute qualification exam: September 8, 2026
Announcement of placement results: September 10, 2026
Registration dates: September 11-12, 2026

Applications from international candidates will be accepted until September 11, 2026, and their registrations will be completed by September 15, 2026.

How to Apply?

Candidates will make their applications online through the Atatürk University Student Information System (OBS) within the specified dates.

The university's graduate programs implement a preference system. Applications of candidates who do not make or complete the preference process will not be considered.

Candidates can make;

• 1 preference for master's programs within the Institute of Fine Arts,
• 3 preferences for graduate programs within other institutes,
• 2 preferences for doctoral and proficiency in art programs,
• 2 preferences for doctoral programs in basic medical sciences for graduates of the Faculty of Medicine

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ALES Conditions

Candidates applying to programs other than those affiliated with the Institute of Fine Arts are required to have an ALES score determined according to the type of program, provided it has been obtained within the last five years.

Thesis master's and doctorate: At least 55 ALES
Direct doctorate with a bachelor's degree: At least 85 ALES
TUS for relevant doctoral programs: At least 50 points

Candidates without an ALES score can also apply with equivalent accepted GRE or GMAT scores if available.

For conservatory programs and programs in fine arts faculties that accept students solely through special talent exams, the ALES requirement will not be sought in the relevant institute's main art and main science branches.

For master's applications of graduates in doctorate, proficiency in art, specialization in medicine, specialization in dentistry, specialization in veterinary medicine, or specialization in pharmacy, the ALES requirement will also not be sought.

Foreign Language Requirement for Doctorate

Candidates applying to doctoral programs must score at least 55 points from YDS or other foreign language exams recognized as equivalent by the Interuniversity Council, other than their native languages.

Candidates whose field of science is related to a foreign language must take the foreign language exam in a language different from their field of science.

The validity period of the foreign language score is 5 years. If a different validity period is specified on the document, the duration written on the document will be considered.

Direct Doctorate Requirement with Bachelor's Degree

Candidates applying for the direct doctorate program with a bachelor's degree must have;

a graduation grade point average of at least 3 out of 4 or its equivalent and must have at least 85 ALES points in the score type of the program they are applying for.

Documents Required for Application

For candidates whose bachelor's and master's graduation information, ALES, and foreign language score information can be obtained through YÖKSİS, no additional documents are required except for UNIP, protocol, and national athlete application types.

Candidates who graduated from universities abroad must upload the diploma equivalence document obtained from YÖK or the recognition document showing that their higher education institution is recognized by YÖK, depending on their situation.

For documents such as diplomas and transcripts obtained from abroad, there is a requirement for Turkish translation approved by a notary or Turkish Republic foreign representations.

Depending on the program and the candidate's situation, additional documents such as photo, graduation certificate, transcript, ALES document, preference form, research proposal, statement of research intent, reference letters, and foreign language score document may also be requested.

Programs Offering Education in a Foreign Language

Candidates applying to programs offering education in a foreign language must have a document showing that they have scored at least 70 points from the foreign language exam conducted in the language of the program or an equivalent score from an internationally recognized foreign language exam accepted by ÖSYM.