Overview

The Communication and Information Sciences (Dual Degree) programme from Bilkent University gives students the opportunity to further expand their horizons to an international scale, connecting expertise in the field of communication studies with real experience abroad.

Graduates of the program receive an M.A. degree from Bilkent plus an M.A. degree from Tilburg in one of six areas of specialization: Human Aspects of Information Technology, Business Communication and Digital Media Intercultural Communication, Communication Design, Data Journalism, Management of Cultural Diversity.

The Communication and Information Sciences (Dual Degree) programme

Students enrolled in the dual M.A. spend two semesters at Bilkent (60 ECTS) before traveling to Tilburg to complete one year of further coursework (60 ECTS) that also includes a master's thesis. While the program is designed to be completed in two years - four semesters plus a summer in Tilburg - extensions are allowable as long as the entire dual degree program is completed within three years.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Aspects of Information Technology

Business Communication and Digital Media Intercultural Communication

Communication Design

Data Journalism

Management of Cultural Diversity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-04 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences View 11 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

GRE^®

3.5 _(analytical)

English requirements

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87

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submission of ALES (Akademik Personel ve Lisansustu Egitimi Giris Sinavi/Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam) or GRE scores.

Fluency in written and oral English. Please see the websites of each graduate school for the list of accepted tests.
Official transcripts.

To continue with the Tilburg-based portion of the program requires a minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 at the end of the second semester of study at Bilkent.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

16950 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16950 USD per year during 24 months.

National: 208.300 TL/year

Living costs for Ankara

1600 - 2350 TRY /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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