Graduate Admissions
Doctor of Philosophy Program
The Ph.D. program is open only to master’s degree (with thesis) holders. Those whose bachelor’s or master’s degree is in the field of English Language Education or Applied Linguistics are eligible for admission to the PhD program. Those with a degree in other disciplines may also apply, provided that they have a valid nationally- and/or internationally-recognized teaching certificate/diploma or at least two years’ experience in English language education.
- All applicants must first ensure that they qualify to apply to Graduate Programs at Boğaziçi University.
- Applicants must meet the departmental requirements (see below) and the university's general admission requirements (see Application to Graduate Programs for the latest information).
- All application documents must be submitted to the Boğaziçi University Registrar's Office through the Electronic Application System. Check the application dates on the 2026 Academic Calendar.
- If you fulfill all of the admission requirements of Boğaziçi University and the Department of Foreign Language Education and successfully complete all stages of online application, then you will be allowed to take the departmental exams for the Graduate Programs (see below for the Reading List and other details).
- Applicants will be sent an e-mail notification if they are eligible to take the exam(s).
- Only those who are successful in the exam(s) will be admitted to the programs in the Fall semester. Please click on the titles to access the recommended MA Reading List and PhD Reading List for the exam.
Applications for the M.A. and Ph.D programs will be received for the Fall 2026 term.
Departmental Requirements for the application of the graduate programs
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M.A. |
Ph.D |
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| Educational Background and Experience |
Individuals with a B.A. degree in English Language
Education are eligible for admission to the M.A. program. Individuals who have an undergraduate degree in other fields may also apply provided that they have a valid nationally- and/or internationally-recognized teaching certificate/diploma, or at least one year of experience in English language education.
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The Ph.D. program is open only to master’s degree (with thesis) holders. Those whose bachelor’s or master’s degree is in the field of English Language Education or Applied Linguistics are eligible for admission to the PhD program. Those with a degree in other disciplines may also apply, provided that they have a valid nationally- and/or internationally-recognized teaching certificate/diploma, or at least two years’ experience in English language education. |
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ALES (or) GRE |
ALES: 75 (on any section) |
ALES: 75 (on any section) |
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GRE Quantitative=155 and GRE Verbal=155 |
GRE Quantitative=155 and GRE Verbal=155 |
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GPA |
2.5/4.00 or 65/100 (Undergraduate GPA) |
3.0/4.00 or 76.66/100 (Graduate GPA) |
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Language proficiency |
TOEFL (IBT)= 108 + TWE 24 or BUEPT= B |
To fulfill the language proficiency requirements of both the Department and the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), PhD applicants must satisfy one of the following two options: OPTION 1 TOEFL (iBT): Minimum score of 108 + TWE 24 In accordance with YÖK regulations, TOEFL iBT scores are only valid for equivalency if the exam was taken at a test center located within a state university building. For the regulations of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), click. OPTION 2 BUEPT: Grade of B (or higher) and YDS / e-YDS / YÖKDİL: Minimum score of 90 Important Notice Regarding Equivalencies Please be advised that the Department does not recognize IELTS for PhD admissions. This policy aligns with the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) regulations, which do not include IELTS among the approved examinations for national equivalence. Furthermore, although the Department accepts the BUEPT, YÖK does not recognize it (or any other university-internal exemptions) as a substitute for the national language requirement. Consequently:
For the regulations of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), click. |
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Statement of purpose |
A statement of purpose written in English is required. |
A statement of purpose written in English is required. |
| Official Transcript | Required | Both undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required. |
| Diploma | An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document. Those who have not yet graduated at the time of initial application, must submit an official document from their university indicating that they are eligible to graduate. | A graduate degree diploma or a graduation document. Those who have not yet graduated at the time of initial application, must submit an official document from their university indicating that they are eligible to graduate. |
| Thesis | N/A | An official documentation of an MA or MS thesis. If the MA/MS diploma does not clearly specify that the master's degree is with "thesis", a PDF copy of the thesis (including a signed approval page) must be submitted. |
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Recommendation Letters
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2 letters of recommendation (Those who graduated from FLED within the past three years are exempt from this requirement) |
2 letters of recommendation (Those who graduated from FLED within the past three years are exempt from this requirement) |
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Application Dates
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April 15, 2026 - June 11, 2026 |
April 15, 2026 - June 11, 2026 |
| Quotas | 15 | 7 |
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Reading List recommended for the exam
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M.A. Admission Exam Reading List (Click on the title) |
Ph.D. Admission Exam Reading List (Click on the title) |
| Exam Dates & Place |
All applicants who have completed the application process will be admitted to the witten exam. I. Written Exam II. Oral Exam: Only those who pass the written exam will enter the oral exam. The list of the oral exam participants will be announced on the department’s website.
Written Exam Date: June 23, 2026 Time: 10:00 A.M.
Oral Exam Date: June 25, 2026 |
All applicants who have completed the application process will be admitted to the written exam. I. Written Exam II. Oral Exam: Only those who pass the written exam will be eligible to take the oral exam. The list of the oral exam participants will be announced on the department’s website.
Written Exam Date: June 23, 2026 Time:
Oral Exam Date: June 25, 2026 |
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*Please note: Graduate applications for the English Language Education programs are accepted ONCE A YEAR, in the spring term on the dates announced by the University. |
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