Koç University in Istanbul offers automatic merit-based scholarships to outstanding international applicants across undergraduate, thesis-based Master's and PhD programmes — no separate scholarship application. Undergraduates receive merit tuition scholarships of 25%, 50%, 75% or 100%; thesis Master's students can earn 100% tuition plus a monthly stipend and accommodation; every admitted PhD student receives a full scholarship for the duration of their studies. Fall 2027 graduate application deadlines are not yet published on the official pages.
Why it is notable: One of the few universities where every admitted PhD student is automatically fully funded for the entire doctorate, and undergraduates are considered for up to 100% tuition without any extra form. Note: professional (non-thesis) Master's programmes carry no tuition scholarships — apply to a thesis programme if you need funding.
Funding at a glance
What it covers
Undergraduate: merit-based tuition scholarships of 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% (all programmes except Medicine), awarded with the admission offer; need-based scholarships also available
Master with Thesis: 100% tuition scholarship, monthly stipend, and accommodation (package as advertised by Koç — exact stipend amount not published on the accessible official pages, UNVERIFIED)
PhD: full scholarship for the duration of the studies for every admitted student (domestic and international)
Health insurance, office space, laptop and travel grants for PhD students (as advertised by Koç — UNVERIFIED against official pages)
Eligibility criteria
Qualification Required
Secondary School Diplomafor Bachelor'sBachelor's Degreefor Masters (with thesis)Master's Degreefor PhD
This scholarship is offered for Bachelor's, thesis-based Master's (Master with Thesis / Research Masters), and PhD programmes. Professional (non-thesis) Master's programmes are not covered.
Who can apply
all nationalities — international applicants meeting Koç's selective admission criteria.
Experience
No experience required
Language Certificate
Programme-dependent — English proficiency required (e.g. TOEFL iBT minimum 80 for graduate programmes; exemptions where applicable).
Other Certificates
school/university transcripts and diplomas; GRE (international graduate applicants) or ALES (Turkish applicants); 2 recommendation letters; statement of purpose/motivation letter; CV.
Age Limit
No Age Limit
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Is there a separate scholarship application? A: No — for undergraduates there is no separate application period or form; awards are communicated with the admission offer. Graduate thesis Master's and Can I get a scholarship for a professional (non-thesis) Master's? A: No — Koç states there are no tuition scholarships for Master without Thesis programmes.Does the PhD scholarship cover all admitted students? A: Yes — Koç offers all admitted PhD students (domestic and international) a full scholarship for the duration of their studies.Which undergraduates get the 100% scholarship? A: Merit-based tuition scholarships of 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% go to outstanding candidates each year, except for Medicine.Do Turkish Scholarships cover non-thesis Master's at Koç? A: No — the Turkish Scholarships programme at Koç does not include support for Master Non-Thesis programmes.How long until I hear a decision? A: Allow 1–2 months from the application deadline; if 3+ months pass with no offer email, assume the application was unsuccessful this round.
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