Overview

Focusing on translation theory, criticism and practice, the Translation program from Bogazici University is designed to accommodate students from a range of academic backgrounds, as well as graduates in translation studies.

What you'll study

The program is open to all candidates with an undergraduate degree and proficiency in English and Turkish as well as one other language. Candidates for admission must fulfill the requirements specified in the regulations of the Institute for Graduate Studies in Social Sciences.To fulfill the requirements of the MA Degree in Translation, students must complete a total of 25 credits of coursework, including a translation project and a thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Approaches in Translation
Literary Translation
Translation Theories
Translation Criticism
Stylistics
Research Tech. in Trans.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-10 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting View 5 other Masters in Translation & Interpreting in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Two letters of recommendation.
A certified photocopy of your undergraduate diploma or a letter certifying that you have graduated.
Official transcript of your undergraduate studies.
Bank receipt showing payment of the application fee.
Evidence of proficiency in English
GRE or GMAT score sheet.
The graduation grade point average you attained in your undergraduate studies should be at least 2.5 out of 4, or at least 70 out of 100.
Applicants must write a “Statement of Purpose” explaining why they wish to take an MA in the field of translation.
In order to be accepted to the program, applicants must also pass written and oral entrance examinations.
Fluency in Turkish is required.

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Tuition Fee

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International

1672 TRY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 836 TRY per semester during 18 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 TRY per semester during 18 months.

National students within their expected period of study are exempt from paying tuition fees.

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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Overview

What you'll study

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Istanbul

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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