Overview

The European Studies programme offered by Istanbul Bilgi University has both a project and thesis track option. Selected students are able to pursue a double degree MA in European Studies with the European University Viadrina in Germany where they spend the second year of their studies in Frankfurt and receive two diplomas upon graduation.

Key facts

The Programme is closely aligned to the European Institute of Istanbul Bilgi University which has been awarded the “Center of Excellence” in EU Studies by the European Commission in 2013. It provides a hub of academic and policy-related activity on the European Union and the member states of the EU, hosting Jean Monnet Chairs, Jean Monnet Modules as well as a wide array of EU funded projects including ERC, Horizon 2020, FP 7, Civil Society Dialogue and official consultancy to the European Parliament on issues pertaining to enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy. The graduates of the Programme pursue careers in the private sector, the academia, the civil service, the media and civil society institutions. The language of instruction of the programme is English and are taught by an international faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Topics in European Studies

Methodology in Social Sciences

European Security

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

90 without thesis

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

European Studies View 7 other Masters in European Studies in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate diploma

Official transcript min GPA 2.00/4.00 for the programme with thesis

Demonstration of English proficiency - YDS / ÜDS / KPDS / YÖKDİL ≥ 60 / BILET 3 ≥ 70

ALES - SÖZ-EA ≥ 55 and/or GRE and/or GMAT test scores (Required only for the programme with thesis)

Foreign nationals are exempted from ALES, GMAT or GRE scores.

2 Reference Letters

Statement of Purpose

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

4500 USD / year

≈ 4500 USD / year

Living costs

Istanbul

Turkey

2000 - 3240 TRY / month

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