Highlights
Tuition fee
7000 USD
5250 USD / year
7000 USD
5250 USD / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
7000 USD
5250 USD / year
7000 USD
5250 USD / year
Unknown
Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
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Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Campus location
Istanbul, Turkey
Campus location
Istanbul, Turkey
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Guidance and Counseling (Thesis) programme from Bahçeşehir University (BAU) is designed for individuals seeking advanced training in counseling practices and theories. 

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Overview

The Guidance and Counseling (Thesis) programme from BahçeÅŸehir University (BAU) aims to develop the competencies necessary for effective counseling, including assessment, intervention, and research skills. It is critical for equipping professionals with the tools needed to support individuals in enhancing their mental health and well-being. 

The programme emphasizes academic research in the field of counseling, preparing students for impactful careers in various settings.

Key Facts

This programme is aimed to train psychological counselors who are competent to work effectively in health, social aid, and industrial institutions as well as have the qualifications to meet the needs of psychological counselors in educational institutions. In addition, we make our students sensitive to important social problems, especially the educational problems of our country; be able to produce solutions and serve these problems; will be able to follow national and international literature with scientific curiosity; constantly improving itself, centered on respect and sensitivity to life and people; It is among the priorities of the programme to train as professionals who are committed to both universal and professional ethical principles.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Counseling Theories
  • Advanced Psychological Assessment
  • Research Methods in Counseling
  • Ethical Issues in Counseling
  • Thesis Research

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
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79
PTE Academic
67

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Istanbul, Turkey

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
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79
PTE Academic
67

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Submit Copy of Passport
    • Submit a copy of Undergraduate Diploma (in English or Turkish)
    • Transcript of records/required scores (in English or Turkish)
    • Foreign language exam results (if any)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    7000 USD 1750 USD Built-In Scholarship
    Non-residents
    5250 USD / year
    ≈ 5250 USD / year
  • Domestic

    7000 USD 1750 USD Built-In Scholarship
    Citizens or residents
    5250 USD / year
    ≈ 5250 USD / year

Living costs

Istanbul

Turkey
2000 - 3240 TRY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Guidance and Counseling (Thesis).

Available Scholarships

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Various benefits
Deadline
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Foreign Language Achievement Scholarship
Merit-based

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Bahçeşehir University (BAU)
Sisli, Turkey
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
High Honor Scholarship
Merit-based

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Bahçeşehir University (BAU)
Sisli, Turkey
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Graduation Success Scholarship
Merit-based

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Bahçeşehir University (BAU)
Sisli, Turkey
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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Bahçeşehir University (BAU)
Sisli, Turkey
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Public Institution Scholarship

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Bahçeşehir University (BAU)
Sisli, Turkey
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
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Voice Talent Online
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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