Istanbul Medeniyet University Institute of Graduate Studies offers a wide range of programs in the Spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year for students who want to take their academic career a step further. A total of 49 thesis Master's, non-thesis Master's, and doctoral programs in fundamental fields such as Education, Science, Mathematics, Philology, Fine Arts, Law, Theology, Engineering, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Administrative Sciences will be accepting students this semester.
Twenty-eight of these programs are Thesis Master's programs designed to encourage students to gain in-depth knowledge and conduct original research. The list of thesis Master's programs accepting students this year is as follows:
This semester, six of our programs that will accept students are non-thesis master's programs that adopt a more practical and applied approach, enabling students to gain skills relevant to the sector. The list of non-thesis master's programs that will accept students this year is as follows:
Our doctoral programs, which are open to applicants who wish to make original contributions to the scientific knowledge of humanity and our country and pursue an academic career, comprise 14 of the programs that will be accepting students this year:
While most of our programs accepting students this semester are related to established disciplines, some of our programs are interdisciplinary in nature, based on the principle of evaluating the methods and knowledge of different disciplines in the study of specific areas. These are:
While the language of instruction for most of our programs accepting students this semester is Turkish, the Master's Program in Molecular Biology and Genetics with Thesis, the Master's and Doctoral Programs in International Ottoman Studies with Thesis, and the Doctoral Program in Political Science and Public Administration will be taught in English. Designed for students who want to establish a strong position in international academic platforms, these programs offer an educational opportunity open to both Turkish and foreign students.
We also have new programs that will welcome new students in the Spring 2025-2026 semester. These are:
Calendar
The schedule for the 2025-26 academic year spring semester student admission process is as follows:
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Application Dates |
January 12–18, 2026 |
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Candidates Taking the Exam Should Check Their Application Status in the Student Information System |
January 20, 2026 |
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Written/Interview Exams for Thesis Master's and Doctoral Programs |
January 22, 2026 |
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Announcement of Candidates Eligible for Final Registration in Thesis Master's and Doctoral Programs via the Student Information System |
January 26, 2026 |
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Candidates Who Have Earned the Right to Enroll in Thesis Master's and Doctoral Programs Must Submit Their "Enrollment Confirmation" via the Student Information System |
January 27, 2026 |
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Final Registration/Tuition Payment for Thesis Master's and Doctoral Programs |
January 28, 2026 |
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Reserve Registration for Thesis Master's and Doctoral Programs |
January 29, 2026 |
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Written/Interview Exams for Non-Thesis Master's Programs |
January 22, 2026 |
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Candidates Who Have Earned the Right to Final Registration for Non-Thesis Master's Programs Must Notify the Student Information System of Their "Registration Confirmation" |
January 27, 2026 |
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Final Registration/Tuition Payment for Non-Thesis Master's Programs |
January 28, 2026 |
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Reserve Registration for Non-Thesis Master's Programs |
January 29, 2026 |
Graduate Program Information Events:
To enable prospective students to learn more about the programs that will shape their academic careers, Department Chairs have planned special program introduction events. Information about these events is included in the 2025-26 Spring semester student admission announcement.
You are invited to our in-person or online information sessions!
🎤 Meet the academic staff directly,
📘 Gain detailed information about program contents,
❓ Live Q&A sessions and application process counseling await you.
CLICK HERE to access the 2025-26 Spring Semester Graduate Program Application Requirements and Quota Announcement