Overview

Key Features

The Philosophy programme from Bilkent University it provides students with an understanding of key philosophical debates and problems, and encourages them to develop and defend their own argumentative position.

Coursework will often have an interdisciplinary character. Many courses will explore the impact of empirical and theoretical developments in other disciplines on contemporary philosophical debates.

Our research focuses on the central areas of analytic philosophy, especially metaphysics, philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, and social and political philosophy. We also have strengths in the history of philosophy, especially ancient philosophy and early modern philosophy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods and Academic Publication Ethics

Academic Practices

Research Preparation in Philosophy

Thesis Seminar

M.A. Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ankara, Turkey

Disciplines

Philosophy View 6 other Masters in Philosophy in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

GRE^®

3.5 _(analytical)

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants are required to have a bachelor's degree. Evaluation of applicants is based on their ALES scores, past academic records, reference letters, writing sample, entrance exam, and interview.

Applicants who are not Turkish citizens and Turkish citizens who are residents of another country may take GRE instead of ALES. All non-native speakers of English are required to submit proof that they have a sufficient level of English.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17600 USD / year

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Living costs

Ankara

Turkey

1600 - 2350 TRY / month

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