Overview

The Philosophy graduate programme at Koc University offers a wide range of courses and expert supervision in several specializations, aimed at providing students with the skills necessary for advanced research in philosophy and for pursuing doctoral or professional work at leading international institutions.

Fey Features

The two-year MA program accepts talented students from diverse academic backgrounds, including different levels of prior experience in philosophy.

Students receive training in several core philosophical fields, as well as guidance in the production of a high-quality, original masters thesis in a chosen specialization. Additionally, the Department offers interdisciplinary training in two of its principal strengths through two certificate programs, the Certificate in Ancient Philosophy and the Certificate in Mind & Language.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Virtue, Justice, And The Good In The Ancient World

Mind And Reality In The Ancient World

Fallibilism, Certainty, And Dogmatism

Philosophy Of Curiosity

Analytic Philosophy

Philosophy Of Action

Philosophy Of Perception

Philosophy Of Value

Philosophy Of Language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Philosophy View 6 other Masters in Philosophy in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

149 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of purpose

Letters of recommendation

Writing sample

Written exam

Transcripts

Language requirements

ALES or GRE

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Tuition Fee

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International

25500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25500 USD per year during 24 months.
National

23817 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23817 USD per year during 24 months.

National: 950000 Turkish Lira

Living costs for Istanbul

2000 - 3240 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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