2026–2027 Fall Semester Applications for Master's and PhD Programs

Graduate School of Social Sciences

TOBB University of Economics and Technology (TOBB ETÜ)

Applications for the 2026–2027 Fall Semester Master's and PhD programs will be accepted between 1 June 2026 and 26 June 2026.

English Proficiency Examination

Date: Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Applicants who already possess a valid English language score are not required to take this examination.

This examination is administered only to applicants for Master's programs.

Applicants to PhD programs must already hold a valid English language proficiency score.

Interviews

Interview dates and detailed information will be announced by the relevant departments/ programs.

Application Process

Applications must be completed through the university's online application system within the specified application period.

Programs Offered

The Graduate School of Social Sciences offers Master's and PhD programs in the following fields:

• Economics
• Applied Economics and Finance
• Business Administration
• International Relations
• Political Science and International Relations
• Security Studies
• Migration Studies
• Design
• History
• Turkish Language and Literature
• Public Law
• Private Law
• Other programs announced by the Institute

Important Notes

• Candidates are responsible for ensuring that all required application documents are uploaded and submitted before the deadline.
• Applicants should review the specific admission requirements of their intended program.
• Scholarship opportunities and admission conditions vary by program.
• Final admission decisions are based on the evaluation criteria determined by the relevant graduate program.

For detailed admission requirements, required documents, interview schedules, and scholarship information, applicants should consult the Graduate School of Social Sciences website and the relevant program pages.

T: +90 (312) 292 4442 / 4540

E: international@etu.edu.tr

English Proficiency Exam for Graduate Students

30 June 2026, Tuesday

1st Stage: TOEFL ITP Type Exam (Classroom 110, 1^st Floor)

2nd Stage: Writing (Classroom 110, 1^st Floor)

 3rd Stage: Speaking

The exam will take place in Foreign Languages Education Department (FLED) building.

The specific classrooms and jury lists for the speaking exam will be announced on the notice board in front of the security on the ground floor.

TOEFL-ITP Type Exam

The exam consists of 50 listening, 40 structure and 50 reading questions. The exam takes approximately two hours, depending on the length of the listening section. Each section has different strategies.

Reference Book: Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test (Longman), The Paper Test by Deborah Phillips

You may check https://www.ets.org/toefl/itp/about.html for more information.

WRITING SECTION

This section evaluates your ability to write essays on any non-specialized topics of 225-275 words.

SPEAKING SECTION

In this section you are expected to interact at conversational English in a range of contexts and topics. It contains two parts: personal interview and discussion about a given subject. Materials are provided during the exam. Students take the Speaking Test individually and it usually takes 10 minutes.