Quotas and Application Requirements for 2026-2027 Fall Semester Instrument - Voice (Master of Arts)
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Instrument - Voice (Master of Arts) program. The application requirements, quotas, application schedule, and other relevant information are provided below. After reviewing the application announcement and the requirements, you must complete your application between April 24, 2026 09:00 - June 26, 2026 17:00 ( UTC/GMT+3 ). Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their applications are successfully completed within the application period. Completed applications will be evaluated by the Registrar’s Office, and applicants will receive an email indicating whether their application has been accepted or rejected. The status can also be checked via the Application Form. Applicants with approved applications cannot make changes to their preferences or submitted information.

Quota
Quota for Turkish Citizens Quota for International Applicants Transfer Quota
9 3 1

ALES and Grade Point Average (GPA)
Undergraduate GPA (4 Scale) Undergraduate GPA (100 Scale) ALES Score ALES Type New GRE Quantitative Old GRE Quantitative GMAT
2.75 and above 70.83 and above No ALES requirement.

Additional Requirements for Transfer
For transfer applications, applicants must have completed at least one semester in their current Master’s program and have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.00.

Requirement for Completed or Expected Graduation Program
Applicants who have graduated from, or are in the process of graduating from, Musical Instrument, Instrument Training, Instrument - Voice, Music, Music Technologies, Music Theory, Music Theory and Composition, Musicology, Musicology and Music Theory, Voice, Basic Arts, Turkish Folk Dances, Turkish Music programs may apply.

Sprecial Requirements for the Program
Graduation must be Musical Instrument, Instrument Training, Instrument - Voice, Music, Music Technologies, Music Theory, Music Theory and Composition, Musicology, Musicology and Music Theory, Voice, Basic Arts, Turkish Folk Dances, Turkish Music. To graduate from undergraduate programs affiliated with conservatories or music faculties of universities. Present reference letters to the admission jury through entering them into the system, indicating mastery of necessary performance techniques, theoretical knowledge, and repertoire related to their instrument or voice area in terms of performance competencies in the field of instrumental and vocal performance. The written exam counting for 30% and the interview/performance exam for 70% in the student admission exams.

English Proficiency
Students who will apply for transfer admission are required to upload a valid English language certificate during the application process.

Valid English Language Scores
  • OTE 111
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) 67
  • TOEFL IBT (After January 26, 2026) 4
  • TOEFL IBT (Before January 26, 2026) 78
  • YDS Language Exam Score 65
  • YOK Language Exam 65
  • e-TEP 50
  • ITU Proficiency 65
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Required Application Document for Transfer
  1. [Required] Transcript (Undergraduate)
  2. [Required] Official Document Indicating Disciplinary Status at the Institution Attended or Graduated From
  3. [Required] Graduate Transcript
  4. [Required] English Language Document
  5. [Required] Statement of Purpose
  6. [Required] At least 2 Letters of Recommendation (At least one of the reference letters must be academic.)
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Application Schedule
Admission Application for Master's and Doctorate Degree Programs April 24, 2026 09:00 - June 26, 2026 17:00 ( UTC/GMT+3 )
Announcement of Admission Application Results July 08, 2026
Registration for Newly Accepted Students(Online) July 09, 2026 09:00 - July 14, 2026 17:00 ( UTC/GMT+3 )
Announcement of Reserve Candidates July 17, 2026
Registration of Reserve Candidates(Online) July 20, 2026 09:00 - July 22, 2026 17:00 ( UTC/GMT+3 )
Application Announcement

Information About the Program
You can access the contact information of the Program Coordinator and detailed information about the program at www.tyyc.itu.edu.tr