Quotas and Application Requirements for 2026-2027 Fall Semester Mathematical Engineering (Master of Science)
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Mathematical Engineering (Master of Science) 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
20 6 0

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
2.5 - 2.74 65 - 70.82 80 Quantitative 156 720 -
2.75 and above 70.83 and above 75 Quantitative 155 700 -
* Applicants applying under the international student quota may apply without submitting ALES or GRE/GMAT scores. These students are considered to have received conditional admission if they are accepted into the program. Students are required, within two semesters from the date of enrollment, either to submit the minimum required ALES or GRE/GMAT score for the admitted program or to enroll in courses each semester and achieve a minimum GPA of BB (or equivalent) by the end of the second semester. Students who fail to meet either of these requirements will have their affiliation with the university terminated.

Requirement for Completed or Expected Graduation Program
Applicants who have graduated from, or are in the process of graduating from, Computer Engineering, Economics / Ekonomi, Economy and Finance, Electrical Engineering, Electrical-Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Finance and Banking, Physics, Physics Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Economics / İktisat, Civil Engineering, Statistics, Control and Computer Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics and Autonomous Systems Engineering, Cyber Security Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering programs may apply.

Sprecial Requirements for the Program
Required documents for acceptance of a master´s program application: 1) Two academic reference letters (Applicants are advised to obtain an acceptance letter from a department staff who he/she plans to study with in Master program). 2) A Letter explaining the candidate´s planned area of study within the Master program, and his/her intentions and expectations regarding the program.

English Proficiency
English proficiency is not required for application. Students who are accepted to the program without a valid English language certificate can complete their final registration but cannot take any courses until they present a valid English language certificate.

Graduates of undergraduate programs at Istanbul Technical University, excluding the Turkish Music State Conservatory, who apply to a master’s program within no more than two semesters following their graduation date may, upon request, be exempt from the requirement to submit a foreign language proficiency certificate; such candidates may also benefit from the provisions of Article 33 upon request, and this preference must be declared to the Registrar’s Office at the time of final registration.

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
  1. [Required] ALES or GRE Document
  2. [Required] Transcript (Undergraduate)
  3. [Required] Curriculum Vitae
  4. [Not Required] Upload a document that you think may be useful
  5. [Not Required] English Language Document
  6. [Required] Statement of Purpose
  7. [Required] At least 2 Letters of Recommendation (At least one of the reference letters must be academic.)
* Applicants applying under the international student quota may apply without submitting ALES or GRE/GMAT scores. These students are considered to have received conditional admission if they are accepted into the program. Students are required, within two semesters from the date of enrollment, either to submit the minimum required ALES or GRE/GMAT score for the admitted program or to enroll in courses each semester and achieve a minimum GPA of BB (or equivalent) by the end of the second semester. Students who fail to meet either of these requirements will have their affiliation with the university terminated.
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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 )
Interview July 01 - 03, 2026
For the interview date, time, location, format, and detailed information, please follow the page at https://www.sis.itu.edu.tr/onkayitlar/luyabanci/program-mulakat-bilgileri .
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