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You can access the Institute Application System here.
When uploading your documents to the system, you must be careful. After completing your online registration, your personal file will be created with these documents.
How does the application and online registration workflow process work?
After the online registration process, you can log in to the Gazi University Student Information System via "e-Government" or the "Reset Password" option.
2. When are graduate education applications submitted?
Applications and registrations are accepted before the start of the fall and spring semesters on dates announced on our institute’s page. You can access the academic calendar here.
3. What documents are required during applications?
You can access the documents requested during applications here. If you have a missing document during online registration or later, it will be requested; otherwise, the documents uploaded to the Institute Application System will be sufficient.
4. How does the application process for Gazi Graduate School of Health Sciences work?
Applications are accepted online via the internet. Turkish citizens who have completed their education abroad and obtained equivalency submit their applications to our institute with the required documents.
5. I am on the waiting list, what should I do?
Applicants who do not complete their online registration within the specified time lose their right to be enrolled. Waiting list candidates are admitted in order. According to Article 7 of the regulations, it is the responsibility of the candidates to follow announcements and news regarding this matter.
7. What are the application criteria for graduate programs?
You can access the application criteria for the master’s (thesis/non-thesis), doctoral, and post-doctoral programs of each Department at our institute from Periodic Graduate Applications.
8. Where can I find which master's and doctoral programs I can apply for based on my undergraduate degree?
You can access the graduate and doctoral programs accepting specific undergraduate degrees from Periodic Graduate Applications.
9. According to which system is the graduation GPA accepted?
In applications and score calculations, the grade point average is used based on a 100-point scale, and the YÖK (Council of Higher Education) conversion table is applied.
10. How can I apply for a horizontal transfer?
(1) A transfer between programs can be made only once. The file of the transferring student is transferred to the new program, and the connection with the old program is terminated. Recognition of prior qualifications and adaptation procedures for students transferring between programs are arranged according to the procedures and principles determined by the Senate based on the decision of the institute administrative board.
(2) A research assistant who has completed at least one semester in a graduate program at this or another higher education institution and has successfully completed all courses taken (at least two per semester) can apply for a horizontal transfer to the same department program at the institute if requested, with the recommendation of the relevant department chair and the decision of the institute administrative board. Candidates applying for a transfer must meet the minimum application requirements stated in Article 5 of this Regulation. (Article 13) Students other than research assistants cannot apply.
11. Can I pursue a master's degree at your university while doing a master's at another university?
You cannot be enrolled in multiple graduate programs simultaneously and attend them concurrently (except non-thesis programs). (Council of Higher Education Graduate Education and Training Regulation, Article 35/6).
12. Which exam results are accepted in applications?
For applications, the ALES exam or GRE/GMAT exams recognized as equivalent by YÖK are valid for conversion scores; for foreign language scores, YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL or exams recognized as equivalent by YÖK are valid. Conversions for these languages are made according to the YÖK equivalency table.
1. What is Academic Preparation?
Academic preparation: Completion education applied for students whose undergraduate/graduate program differs from the graduate program they are applying to, aiming to ensure their adaptation to the program, lasting a maximum of two semesters.
2. Do I need to take Academic Preparation?
The Department criteria include an explanation regarding the program you graduated from. If you cannot find an answer, you can contact the Department for detailed information.
3. I am an Academic Preparation student, what should I do?
Academic Preparation students must fill out the SBE.FR.0030 Academic Preparation Program Course Registration Form under the coordination of the Department when registering for courses for the first semester, and submit it to the institute through the Department.
4. What is the maximum duration of Academic Preparation?
It is a maximum of two semesters.
5. Can I take graduate courses during the Academic Preparation period?
You can take graduate courses while in the Academic Preparation program, but the number of courses cannot exceed two per semester.
1. What should I pay attention to in course registrations? Important
2. Who carries out the Course Add/Drop process and advisor approvals for students without an assigned advisor?
The relevant process and advisor approval are carried out by the Head of the Department.
3. At which stage are Master's/Doctoral Preparatory Thesis and Master's/Doctoral Thesis Work courses registered? Important
Graduate students with an assigned advisor can make this registration. Care should be taken that the relevant course selections are opened under the advisor's name. Students in the course phase take the Master's/Doctoral Preparatory Thesis course, and students in the thesis phase take the Master's/Doctoral Thesis Work course. Detailed information regarding course and thesis periods is available in the "MASTER'S" and "DOCTORATE" sections.
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Transfer and credit evaluations are carried out at the beginning of the semester within the date range announced by the Institute. For this, the SBE.FR.0033 Courses, Course Enrollment, Transfer and Credit Evaluation Form must be filled out. Transfer and credit evaluation should be done according to the current curriculum. For the Gazi Information Package click here. Pay attention to the explanations in the form.
The student must submit to the department the approved course definition forms, approved transcript, and conversion table showing the grade range for the courses they want to transfer.
1-How are military deferment procedures handled?
Military deferment requests are submitted collectively at the beginning of each semester. Students should monitor their military status through e-Government.
2-I will perform paid military service; what should I do?
a. You can freeze your registration. For this, you must have completed your course registration for that semester and be a registered student. You should fill out the SBE.FR.0036 Registration Freeze Request Form together with your advisor. You must attach your referral or a document proving you will perform paid military service. Submit it to your department. The Head of the Department will forward your application to the Institute, and it will be finalized by the Institute’s Administrative Board decision.
b. You can request to be on leave during paid military service. During this period, you are considered on leave, and if you miss any exams, you are entitled to make-up exams. For this, write a petition clearly stating the dates of your military service and the exams you wish to take as make-up exams. Attach your referral or a document proving paid military service. Submit it to your department. The Head of the Department will forward your petition to us.
1-Under what conditions can registration be frozen?
To freeze registration, you must first have completed your course registration and be a registered student for that semester. Otherwise, you cannot request a registration freeze.
You can request a registration freeze for valid and justified reasons according to the regulation. For the regulation / directive click here.
2-How is the registration freeze procedure carried out?
To freeze registration, fill out the SBE.FR.0036 Registration Freeze Request Form together with your advisor. Attach a document proving your reason for freezing. Submit it to your department. After completing the online application through Student Information System >> Application Procedures >> Registration Freeze Application module, the request is finalized by the Institute’s Administrative Board decision.
1. When are advisors assigned to graduate students?
Master’s students must have their advisors assigned by the end of the 1st semester at the latest. Doctoral students must have their advisors assigned by the end of the 2nd semester at the latest. SBE.FR.0002 Advisor Preference Form for Students and SBE.FR.0003 Graduate Student and Advisor Agreement Form must be filled and sent to the Institute via the Department. Advisors cannot be assigned to students in the Scientific Preparation program.
2. When should graduate students determine their thesis topic?
Graduate students must determine their thesis topic by the end of the 2nd semester at the latest, and fill out the SBE.FR.0006 Thesis Topic Proposal Form and submit it to the Institute via the Department.
1. What is the duration of the Master's program?
The Master's program consists of the Course Period and Thesis Period. The maximum duration is 6 semesters.
2. When should a supervisor be assigned to Master's students?
Students must have a supervisor assigned by the end of the first semester at the latest. This should be reported to the Institute using the SBE.FR.0002 Advisor Preference Form and SBE.FR.0003 Graduate Student & Advisor Agreement Form. After assignment, the student begins the "Master's Thesis Preparation" course.
3. By when should Master's students choose a thesis topic?
Students must determine their thesis topic with their supervisor by the end of the 2nd semester at the latest and report it to the Institute using the SBE.FR.0006 Thesis Proposal Form.
4. What are the requirements during the course period and maximum duration?
During the course period, students must take at least nine courses totaling 60 credits, including courses on research techniques, research and publication ethics, seminar, and thesis preparation. Students meeting these requirements are eligible to enter the Thesis Period. Maximum duration: 4 semesters.
5. Requirements for the Thesis Period and minimum duration?
Students entering the Thesis Period take the "Master's Thesis Work" course until graduation. They must spend at least 2 semesters in the Thesis Period. Students completing at least 120 credits can start the thesis defense process.
1. What is the duration of the Doctorate program?
The Doctorate program consists of Course Period, Qualification Period, and Thesis Period. Maximum duration is 12 semesters.
2. When should a supervisor be assigned to Doctorate students?
A supervisor must be assigned by the end of the 2nd semester at the latest and reported to the Institute using the SBE.FR.0002 Advisor Preference Form and SBE.FR.0003 Graduate Student & Advisor Agreement Form. After assignment, the student begins the "Doctorate Thesis Preparation" course.
3. By when should Doctorate students choose a thesis topic?
Students must choose a thesis topic with their supervisor by the end of the 2nd semester at the latest and report it using the SBE.FR.0006 Thesis Proposal Form.
4. Course Period requirements and maximum duration?
During the Course Period, students must take at least nine courses totaling 60 credits, including courses on research techniques, research and publication ethics, seminar, and thesis preparation. Students meeting these requirements are eligible to take the Qualification Exam. Maximum duration: 4 semesters.
5. Qualification Period requirements?
Students take the "Qualification Exam" course and "Doctorate Thesis Preparation" course. Exams are held twice a year. Students failing the exam twice are deregistered. After passing, they form the Thesis Monitoring Committee within one month using SBE.FR.0013 Doctorate Thesis Monitoring Committee Form.
6. Thesis Period requirements and minimum duration?
After passing the Qualification Exam, students enter the Thesis Period and take the "Doctorate Thesis Work" course until graduation. Students must spend at least 5 semesters in the Thesis Period. Those completing at least 240 credits can start the thesis defense process.
7. How many members are in the Doctorate Thesis Jury?
The jury consists of five members including the Thesis Monitoring Committee, with at least two from other universities. The Institute decides if the advisor has voting rights. If no voting right, the jury has six members. Two reserve members are also assigned (one internal, one external). For theses with a second advisor, the jury has seven main and two reserve members, and the second advisor serves as a jury member.
1. Duration of the Non-Thesis Master's program?
The Non-Thesis Master's program consists of at least 10 courses totaling 90 credits, including a term project. Maximum duration: 3 semesters.
2. When is a supervisor assigned in Non-Thesis Master's?
The student selects and approves courses in the first semester. A sup
1. How do international students apply?
International students can submit their applications via the Institute Application System on the dates specified in the academic calendar.
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1. What is the minimum letter grade required to pass a course?
To pass a course, the minimum letter grade for a master’s student is CC, and for a doctoral or integrated doctoral qualification it is CB (Article 11/4). For Scientific Preparation students, the minimum letter grade is CC.
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1. What is the tuition fee for thesis-based master’s programs?
According to Articles 44 and 46 of Law No. 2547 and the principles determined by the Council of Ministers, thesis-based master’s students do not pay tuition fees for the first 4 semesters (2 years). Thesis-based master’s students who have completed their 4th semester must pay 343.00 TL for one semester.
2. What is the tuition fee for non-thesis master’s programs?
According to Articles 44 and 46 of Law No. 2547 and the principles determined by the Council of Ministers, non-thesis master’s students pay 2,700.00 TL per course (3 credits). After selecting their courses, the system will calculate the total fee based on the number of courses x course fee. Students must then deposit this amount to Halkbank using their student number. After payment, they can confirm their course registration.
3. What is the tuition fee for doctoral programs?
According to Articles 44 and 46 of Law No. 2547 and the principles determined by the Council of Ministers, doctoral students do not pay tuition fees for the first 8 semesters (4 years). Doctoral students who have completed their 8th semester must pay 343.00 TL for one semester.
4. Do I need to pay a fee if I am enrolled in an Associate/Bachelor’s program?
If you are enrolled in a second program, you must pay a 343.00 TL fee.
1. How can I access the thesis writing guide?
For detailed information on the thesis writing guide, click here.
2. What is the process after completing the thesis?
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3. What is the term project process for non-thesis master’s programs?
After preparing the term project according to the Thesis Writing Guide, the student must submit it to their advisor and then to the Institute for verification.
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1. What are the reasons for Master's deregistration?
( ) Thesis Master's Regulation ARTICLE 22 / (1)
a) The student has received an expulsion penalty under the Higher Education Institutions Student Disciplinary Regulation published in the Official Gazette No. 28388 dated 18/8/2012.
b) The student fails to successfully complete the mandatory and elective courses in the curriculum within four semesters, or fails to meet the success criteria/standards determined by the Institute Board of Directors and approved by the Senate within this period.
c) The student fails in the thesis study within the maximum duration or does not attend the thesis defense.
d) Rejection in the thesis defense or rejection of a thesis that was required to be revised.
e) A student who passes the thesis defense fails to submit a copy of the thesis to the Institute within the maximum program duration.
( ) Master's Procedures and Principles ARTICLE 4
(4) The maximum duration for the scientific preparatory program is two semesters. Summer education may be included in this duration. This duration cannot be extended except for semester leave, and students who fail at the end of the period are deregistered. The time spent in this program is not included in the graduate program's duration.
( ) Master's Procedures and Principles ARTICLE 12
(1)/(b) The student fails to successfully complete the required mandatory and elective courses within four semesters, or the GPA (AGNO) for thesis/non-thesis programs is below 2.50/4.00.
(2) A student may request deregistration voluntarily by providing documentation showing no connection with the supervisor, department head, laboratory, or library.
( ) Master's Procedures and Principles ARTICLE 9/(4)
Foreign applicants accepted into Turkish programs must provide the Institute with at least a C1 level Turkish proficiency certificate obtained from TÖMER and approved by Gazi TÖMER. Students who fail to submit the C1 certificate within four semesters will be deregistered.
( ) Master's Procedures and Principles ARTICLE 9/(6)
For foreign students with Turkey scholarships, the maximum period spent at TÖMER is four semesters and is not included in the graduate program duration. Candidates failing to obtain the C1 certificate within four semesters are deregistered.
2. What are the reasons for Doctorate deregistration?
( ) Doctorate Regulation ARTICLE 35 – (1)
a) The student has received an expulsion penalty under the Higher Education Institutions Student Disciplinary Regulation published in the Official Gazette No. 28388 dated 18/8/2012.
b) The student fails to complete the required mandatory and elective courses successfully or fails to meet the minimum GPA specified in Article 11/10 of the Regulation. (10) For graduation, the minimum GPA must be 2.50/4.00 for master's programs and 3.00/4.00 for doctorate programs. Students who complete the total credits but fail to meet graduation requirements must take additional courses to fulfill this requirement.
c) The student fails the thesis monitoring committee evaluation consecutively twice or intermittently three times.
d) The student fails the thesis proposal or the doctorate qualification exam on the second attempt.
e) The student who completes all mandatory and elective courses, passes the qualification exam, and has an approved thesis proposal fails to complete the thesis within the maximum duration.
f) A student who passes the thesis defense fails to submit a copy of the thesis to the Institute within the maximum program duration.
( ) Doctorate Procedures and Principles ARTICLE 4
(4) The maximum duration for the scientific preparatory program is two semesters. Summer education may be included in this duration. This duration cannot be extended except for semester leave, and students who fail at the end of the period are deregistered. The time spent in this program is not included in the graduate program's duration.
( ) Doctorate Procedures and Principles ARTICLE 13
(2) A student may request deregistration voluntarily by providing documentation showing no connection with the supervisor, department head, laboratory, or library.
( ) Doctorate Procedures and Principles ARTICLE 10/(4)
Foreign applicants accepted into Turkish programs must provide the Institute with at least a C1 level Turkish proficiency certificate obtained from TÖMER and approved by Gazi TÖMER. Students who fail to submit the C1 certificate within four semesters will be deregistered.
( ) Doctorate Procedures and Principles ARTICLE 10/(7)
For foreign students with Turkey scholarships, the maximum period spent at TÖMER is four semesters and is not included in the graduate program duration. Candidates failing to obtain the C1 certificate within four semesters are deregistered.
3. What are the reasons for Non-Thesis Master's deregistration?
( ) Non-Thesis Master's Regulation ARTICLE 27 / (1)
a) The student has received an expulsion penalty under the Higher Education Institutions Student Disciplinary Regulation published in the Official Gazette No. 28388 dated 18/8/2012.
b) The student fails to complete the program within the maximum duration.
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