Graduate Studies

Mathematics Graduate Program

Matematik Lisansüstü Programı

The Graduate Program of the Department of Mathematics at Bilkent University is among the leading mathematics research programs in Turkey.

Program duration

M.S.: 2 years • Ph.D.: 4 years

Language

Education is exclusively in English.

Overview

The normal duration of the program is two years for the M.S. degree and four years for the Ph.D. degree.

The M.S. and Ph.D. programs produce leading research mathematicians. Throughout both programs, there is a strong emphasis on supervised research towards a thesis. To provide a solid foundation for subsequent professional work, each program includes 7 courses based on lectures to small elite classes.

Scholarships

The maximum scholarship amounts for full-time graduate students will be as follows: - Full-time MS students: 55200 TL - Full-time PhD students: 84500 TL

In addition, the following deductions for on-campus housing will be applied: - Full-time MS students: 25% deduction - Full-time PhD students: 50% deduction

PhD students in good academic standing will receive MULTINET cards for meal support based on a daily rate per working day multiplied by the number of working days monthly.

For full-time graduate students wishing to subscribe to the private health insurance plan of the university, the administration will cover premium payments.

Tam zamanlı lisansüstü öğrenciler için azami burs miktarları aşağıdaki gibi olacaktır: - Tam zamanlı Yüksek Lisans öğrencileri: 55200 TL - Tam zamanlı Doktora öğrencileri: 84500 TL

Buna ek olarak, kampüs içi konaklama için aşağıdaki kesintiler uygulanacaktır: - Tam zamanlı Yüksek Lisans öğrencileri: %25 kesinti - Tam zamanlı Doktora öğrencileri: %50 kesinti

Akademik durumu iyi olan Doktora öğrencilerine, aylık çalışma günü sayısı ile günlük tutarın çarpımına göre hesaplanan yemek desteği için MULTINET kartı verilecektir.

Üniversitenin özel sağlık sigortası planına katılmak isteyen tam zamanlı lisansüstü öğrencilerin prim ödemeleri idare tarafından karşılanacaktır.

M.S.
55200 TL
Ph.D.
84500 TL + meal card

International students

The language of education is exclusively English. For life on campus, and to some extent beyond, English is entirely adequate. Introductory classes in Turkish are available but optional.

Visas for International Students

The duration of the visa application process varies from country to country. In some cases, the process may take up to 8 weeks, so accepted students are advised to apply for visa as early as possible.

Location

Bilkent University is located on a pleasant campus outside of Ankara, the capital of Turkey. Ankara, being in the center of Anatolia, is well-situated for coach visits to many locations of historic or cultural interest: www.ankara.com, Wikipedia, Wikitravel.

Application Process

First check the application requirements here. When you are ready, you can submit your application online: Online Application Form

Submitted documentation must include: statement of purpose, university transcript, at least two recommendation letters, GRE or ALES scores, proof of English proficiency. Turkish nationals must supply ALES scores; international applicants are to supply GRE scores.

System opens
10 February 2025
Deadline
01 June 2026 (23:59)
Interviews
20-21 July 2026

Applicants passing the first round of evaluations will be sent an invitation for the interviews. We regret that we cannot respond to individual queries due to the large number of applications.

Graduate Supervisors

Faculty members and their research interests.

Ready to apply?

Submit your application through Bilkent STARS.