The Integrated Master’s Program conducted by the Graduate School of Istanbul Kültür University is a special academic development model that allows undergraduate students with strong academic performance to take graduate-level courses while continuing their undergraduate education. The program aims to support students in planning their graduate studies at an early stage, strengthen their academic development, and enhance their professional competencies.
Within the scope of the program, students may take courses from relevant master’s programs during their undergraduate studies and gain the opportunity to adapt to graduate education at an early stage. These courses are recorded on undergraduate transcripts as “non-credit” courses and are not included in the undergraduate GPA calculation. If students successfully complete these courses during the program, the courses may later be counted toward their graduate studies during the final registration process for the master’s program.
To apply for the Integrated Master’s Program, students must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at Istanbul Kültür University, apply no earlier than the beginning of the seventh semester, have a minimum GPA of 3.00, and have successfully completed all courses taken in previous semesters. Applications are evaluated in accordance with the procedures of the relevant department, faculty, and department/division of graduate studies.
During the program, students may take a minimum of one and a maximum of two graduate-level courses per semester. Course delivery, attendance requirements, and evaluation processes are carried out in accordance with the Istanbul Kültür University Graduate Education and Training Regulations. To successfully complete a course within the program, students must receive a minimum grade of B-.
Students who complete their undergraduate education within eight semesters may finalize their registration in the relevant master’s program during the first semester following graduation. During the final registration stage, the ALES score and foreign language requirements determined by the relevant graduate program are evaluated. Courses previously completed successfully by students who meet these requirements are directly recognized within the master’s program.
Applications for the program are conducted within the framework of the following principles:
a) Applicants must be currently registered students in an undergraduate program at Istanbul Kültür University.
b) Undergraduate students may apply at the beginning of their seventh semester at the earliest.
c) Students must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 and must have successfully completed all courses from previous semesters/years.
d) Students may only apply to the Master's programs specifically designated by the relevant departments/arts majors for their registered undergraduate program.
e) In the designated Master's programs, students may select courses determined by the respective department/arts major chairships.
f) Students registered in Double Major (ÇAP) or Minor programs must make their applications based on their primary major program.
g) Students enrolled in any International Joint Undergraduate Program are not eligible to apply for the Integrated Master’s Program.
h) Students participating in Erasmus, Farabi, or other exchange programs during their seventh and eighth semesters are not eligible to apply.
i) Courses taken are recorded as "non-credit" on the transcript and are not included in the undergraduate GPA.
Determination of Programs and Quotas
(1) Program quotas are determined by the Institute Board proposal and Senate approval, not exceeding 20% of the relevant program quota determined for that semester, excluding the relevant master's program.
(2) Departments/Majors decide in their authorized boards on which Master's programs undergraduate students can apply to and submit this decision to the Institute Directorate on the dates determined by the Institute Directorate. The programs determined with the approval of the Institute Board are announced on the website to students and all relevant units by the institute, along with the application conditions and application processes.
Application Processes and Admission
(1)To apply for the Integrated Master’s Program, the student submits a petition and a transcript to the relevant department chairship expressing their intent to join the program.
(2)The department chairship evaluates the application and notifies the Faculty of the student's suitability. The Faculty Executive Board finalizes the list of eligible students and forwards it to the Graduate Institute.
(3)The Graduate Institute sends the finalized application lists received from the faculties to the respective department/arts major chairships for the final admission decision.
(4)The academic boards of the relevant department/arts major chairships rank the applications based on the undergraduate GPA. Candidates are selected according to the allocated quota. In the event of equal GPAs, the ÖSYM placement scores will be used as the tie-breaker. The decision is finalized and reported to the Institute Directorate in accordance with the Istanbul Kültür University Graduate Education Institute Integrated Master’s Procedures and Principles.
(5)The admission letters from the department/arts major chairships are reviewed by the Graduate Institute Administrative Board, and the final registration list is confirmed.
(6)In accordance with the Integrated Master’s calendar, students who have earned the right to enroll are announced on the Graduate Institute's website.
(7)Students must complete their final registration for one of the Integrated Master’s programs they were accepted into via ……… .
(7)Students who have completed the final registration process shall attend the courses specified in the relevant programs within the Integrated Master’s academic calendar.
(1) Students must complete their undergraduate education within eight semesters and finalize their registration in the program during the first semester following graduation. Applications submitted in later semesters will not be considered within the scope of the Integrated Master’s Program.
(2) In order for students enrolled in the Integrated Master’s Program to finalize their registration in the master’s program:
a) Following graduation, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.00. In addition, during the application period, the ALES score required by the relevant graduate department/division and, for English-medium programs, the required foreign language score will be evaluated during the final registration process.
(3) Courses taken during undergraduate education by students who meet these requirements will be fully recognized within the graduate program.
(4) Students who do not meet these requirements may not finalize their registration in the master’s program. The credits of the courses they have completed will be documented separately and will not be counted toward undergraduate graduation requirements.
Course Administration
(1) Students may take at least one and at most two graduate courses each semester during their undergraduate education.
(2) Students are required to complete their undergraduate education in eight semesters.
(3) Attendance, examinations, and success evaluation of courses are conducted according to the Istanbul Kültür University Graduate Education and Training Regulations.
(4) Students starting the Integrated Master's Program may choose from the courses offered by the relevant departments/sub-departments during that semester.
(5) Students must have completed their graduate courses with a minimum grade of B-.
Advisory
(1) Graduate advisory services for students continuing in the Integrated Master's Program are provided by the heads of the relevant departments/sub-departments. After a student completes their undergraduate education and transitions to the graduate program, advisor assignment procedures are carried out as specified in the Istanbul Kültür University Graduate Education and Training Regulations.
The Integrated Master's Program is an academic program that allows successful undergraduate students to take graduate-level courses while continuing their undergraduate education and to plan their master's studies early.
2. Who can apply to the program?
Students enrolled in undergraduate programs at Istanbul Kültür University, who have a minimum GPA of 3.00 and have successfully completed all their courses in previous semesters, can apply to the program. Applications can be made at the earliest at the beginning of the seventh semester.
3. Which master's programs can students apply to?
Students can only apply to master's programs determined by the relevant departments/majors for their undergraduate program.
4. How many courses can be taken in one semester within the program?
Students can take at least one and at most two graduate courses each semester during their undergraduate education.
5. Do the courses taken affect the undergraduate GPA?
No. Courses taken within the program are recorded as "non-credit" on the transcript and are not included in the undergraduate GPA.
6. How to transition to a master's program after graduating from a bachelor's degree?
Students must complete their undergraduate education in eight semesters and enroll in a master's program in the first semester following their graduation. During the enrollment process, the ALES exam and, if necessary, foreign language requirements specified by the program are evaluated. For students who meet these requirements, courses they have successfully completed previously will be credited towards their master's program.
