Overview

Istanbul Bilgi University's History programme accepts applications from graduates of history departments as well as students in other fields of the social sciences and humanities. The programme is open to international students and is conducted in English.

Key Features

The Master of Arts in History programme focuses on the cultural, intellectual, economic, and social history of the Ottoman Empire and Türkiye, covering a broad period from the Middle Ages to the present. Following a curriculum that is not limited to chronology or regional perspectives, faculty members conduct research in the areas of gender, oral history, historical methodology, environmental and animal history, and collaborate with graduate students on a variety of topics.

The History Department at Istanbul Bilgi University offers a unique programme with its recommended courses and research opportunities. The programme prioritizes student-faculty interaction, focusing on one-on-one student collaboration in both courses and individual research projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historiography

Sources and Methodology of Ottoman History

Political Thought from the Ottoman Empire to the Republic

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

55

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

History View 16 other Masters in History in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

PTE Academic

55

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Other requirements

General requirements

The online application form must be filled out completely.

Bachelor's Degree

Official Transcript

ALES | GRE | GMAT: ALES (SÖZ or EA) ≥ 55 or GRE ≥ 149

Foreign Language Proficiency | Foreign Language Proficiency Level Determination Exam

Letter of Purpose/Intent: Applicants must write a one-page letter of purpose (approximately 1500 words, in English) explaining their reasons for applying to the programme, their expectations, and their interest in the programme.

Exam and Interview

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

4500 USD / year

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Living costs

Istanbul

Turkey

2000 - 3240 TRY / month

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