Music (Master of Arts Without Thesis) (Secondary Education) 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.

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 96
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) 55
• TOEFL IBT (After January 26, 2026) 3.5
• TOEFL IBT (Before January 26, 2026) 66
• YDS Language Exam Score 55
• YOK Language Exam 55
• e-TEP 50
• ITU Proficiency 55

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1. [Required] Transcript (Undergraduate)
2. [Required] Portfolio for Music (Master of Arts Without Thesis) (Secondary Education)
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.)

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