Koç University MS and PhD Scholarships for Spring 2026 Admissions Open Globally

Koç University, one of Türkiye’s leading higher education institutions, has announced the continuation of its joint scholarship initiative with the Turkish Government’s fully-funded Türkiye Scholarships Program for spring 2026 batch. The university is offering fully funded opportunities for international students at undergraduate, master’s, Ph.D., and research levels, providing a pathway for talented individuals worldwide to pursue their studies in Türkiye.

Scholarship Amount With Benefits

Successful applicants to the Turkish Scholarships Program at Koç University receive a comprehensive financial support package, which includes:

• 100% tuition coverage for the entire study period
• Dormitory accommodation in line with Türkiye Scholarships’ monthly housing support
• Monthly stipend (varies according to study level, as set by Turkish Scholarships)
• Round-trip international flight tickets
• Turkish Language Course tuition, ensuring integration and linguistic skills during studies
• Visa application support and assistance with administrative processes
• Social and cultural activities to enrich the student experience

This fully funded package ensures that scholars can focus entirely on their academic and research goals without financial burden.

Eligibility Criteria

The scholarships at Koç University are open to students from all nationalities across the globe. Opportunities are available at different levels:

• Undergraduate: 5 scholarships for all programs (except Medicine, Law, and Nursing). Applicants must meet Koç University’s undergraduate admission requirements, including valid SAT and TOEFL scores.
• Master’s with Thesis: 10 scholarships across all eligible thesis-based programs (excluding LL.M., Clinical Psychology, and non-thesis programs). GRE and TOEFL scores are required.
• Ph.D.: 20 scholarships in all doctoral programs. GRE and TOEFL scores are required.
• Research Scholarships: 5–10 awards for post-doctoral researchers or Ph.D. candidates at the dissertation stage from foreign institutions.

Applicants must carefully follow both the Türkiye Scholarships application process and the Koç University admission process to be considered.

Application Timeline

Applications for the Turkish Scholarships Program follow the annual schedule:

• Undergraduate and Master’s applicants must complete and submit their Türkiye Scholarships application (usually due in February) and a separate Koç University admission application by the university’s set deadlines.
• Ph.D. applicants apply directly to Koç University by program deadlines for the Fall intake and, if shortlisted, are later nominated to Turkish Scholarships in August–September 2025.
• Research scholarships are also announced in line with Koç University’s academic calendar, with evaluation and results typically shared between August and early September, 2025.

Apply: https://international.ku.edu.tr/scholarships/turkish-scholarships-program-at-koc-university/.