Koc University Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded)
The Koç University Scholarship for the academic year 2025-2026 is a fully funded scholarship available to international students, covering Master’s and Doctoral programs. The scholarship includes tuition fee waivers, a monthly stipend, housing assistance, private health insurance, and travel support.
Koç University has distinguished itself as a global center of excellence in the fields of science, education, and research.
Located in a strategic position, the university delves into interdisciplinary interactions among medicine, engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, and administrative sciences to enhance basic and applied research and to attract top students and faculty. Currently, it ranks as one of the top three universities in Turkey according to the 2021 Times Higher Education rankings.
The Koç University scholarship is available to students who wish to pursue Master’s, MBA, Bachelor of Law, or Doctoral degrees at Koç University, one of the leading universities in Turkey. The university offers over 70 new and innovative graduate programs this year.
Koc University Scholarship Details
- Level of Study: Masters / PhD.
- Institution(s): Koc University.
- Study in: Turkey.
- Program Period: Master with Thesis (2 years, courses and thesis), Ph.D (4 years, courses and thesis), Master without Thesis (1 year, course based).
Deadlines for the Koc University Scholarship
- Graduate School of Business Application Deadline.
- Graduate School of Health Sciences Application Deadline.
- Graduate School of Sciences and Engineering Application deadline.
- Graduate School of Social Sciences and Humanities Application Deadline.
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Koc University Scholarship
Graduate School of Business
- CEMS Masters in Management (CEMS MIM).
- Koç University Masters in Management (KU MIM).
- MSc Finance.
- Executive MBA.
- Tech MBA.
- MBA.
- Ph.D. Business Administration.
- Koç University Masters in Management Double Degree with University of South Carolina (The Darla Moore School of Business).
Graduate School of Social Sciences and Humanities
- MA and Ph.D. International Relations and Political Science.
- MA European Joint Master in Social and Cultural Psychology – Global MINDS.
- MA, MD, and Ph.D. Design, Technology and Society.
- MA and Ph.D. Archaeology and History of Art.
- Ph.D. Sociology.
- MA and Ph.D. Economics.
- LLM Private Law / LLM Public Law and Ph.D. Law.
- Ph.D. History.
- MA Comparative Studies in History and Society.
- MA and Ph.D. Psychology.
Graduate School of Sciences and Engineering
- MSc and Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering.
- MSc and Ph.D. Chemical and Biological Engineering.
- MSc and Ph.D. Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- MSc and Ph.D. Mathematics.
- MSc Optoelectronic and Photonic Engineering.
- MSc and Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences and Engineering.
- MSc and Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering.
- MSc and Ph.D. Physics.
- MSc and Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering.
- MSc and Ph.D. Molecular Biology and Genetics.
- MSc and Ph.D. Chemistry.
- MSc and Ph.D. Computational Sciences and Engineering.
- MSc and Ph.D. Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.
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Graduate School of Health Sciences
- Ph.D. Reproductive Medicine.
- MSc Medical Physiology.
- MSc and Ph.D. Nursing (Turkish only).
- Ph.D. Cellular and Molecular Medicine.
- MSc Reproductive Biology.
- Ph.D. Neuroscience.
- MSc Medical Microbiology.
Benefits of Koc University Scholarship
- Tuition is fully covered, up to an amount of 96,500 Turkish Lira annually.
- Students receive a monthly allowance of 1,500 Turkish Lira.
- Monthly housing support of 750 Turkish Lira is provided, or the option to stay in free furnished accommodation shared by 3 to 4 students, close to the campus. A limited number of students may have access to graduate housing depending on resource availability.
- Private Health Insurance Includes limited coverage for students.
- Students are granted travel support once a year with a fixed amount, determined annually, to participate in scientific events
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Koç University offers comprehensive coverage for its PhD scholarship program, which includes:
- Full coverage of tuition fees amounting to 96,500 Turkish Lira annually.
- Monthly Stipend Starting at 3,000 Turkish Lira, increasing to 3,500 Turkish Lira after achieving doctoral qualification.
- Provision of 750 Turkish Lira per month, or free furnished accommodation shared by 3-4 students near the campus.
- Private Health Insurance Includes limited coverage.
- Provides a meal card for use during the semester.
- Free Car Stickers for Fast Transit Pass (HGS) Available at the campus entrance.
- Travel Support Granted once a year with a fixed amount determined annually for participation in scientific events.
Eligibility Criteria for Koc University Scholarship
- Required Language: English.
- Eligible Countries: All countries worldwide.
- Applicants must submit their applications through the online application system.
- Submitting an application without the required examination scores (GRE, TOEFL) significantly reduces the chances of acceptance and thus the likelihood of receiving the scholarship.
- Applications are evaluated based on the academic merit of the candidates, without regard to financial need.
- Candidates will be notified of scholarship results through the online application system and by email, along with an acceptance letter from the relevant graduate school.
For more details on the terms and benefits of the master’s and doctoral scholarships offered by each graduate school, please visit their websites.
To view detailed program requirements, you can visit this link.
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How to Apply for Koc University Scholarship ?
Documents required for application:
- Statement of Purpose.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Academic transcripts (please visit the specific program’s website to check the minimum GPA requirements).
- University diploma.
- English language proficiency test results (only TOEFL IBT scores of 80 or higher are accepted, IELTS is not accepted in Turkey).
- GRE or GMAT scores (please visit the specific program’s website to verify the minimum score requirements).
- Referee contact information (two for master’s programs and three for doctoral programs).
- Other documents as per specific program requirements.
Step by Step Application Process:
- Start by filling out the online application form available on the university’s website.
- Ensure you review the admission requirements, eligibility, and minimum grade requirements on the relevant college’s website, as well as the deadlines for application submissions.
- Make sure to attach all required documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Do not send any documents via email or physical mail to the university.
- There is no need to submit a separate scholarship application; your application to the program also serves as a scholarship application, which is awarded based on academic merit.
- n your statement of purpose, you can express your interest in benefiting from a specific scholarship or mention that you have applied for a particular scholarship based on country.
- There are no application fees (except for some non-thesis master’s programs).
- After submitting your application, you can upload any missing test results if they were not available at the time of application.
- If you encounter any technical problems, you can always contact the relevant college via email.
Official Website
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