• Single application model: Candidates apply for admission to a program; scholarship consideration is automatic during evaluation. There is no separate scholarship form.
• Communications: Admissions and scholarship outcomes are released together via the applicant portal and email from the relevant graduate school.
• Submission channel: Koç accepts online applications only. Applications submitted by email or post will not be considered.

Undergraduate application window: January 1 – July 2 for most majors (except Medicine); Medicine window: March 1 – May 31.

Graduate deadlines: Vary by faculty/department. Always check the specific graduate school deadlines for each program.

Admissions teams and agencies should maintain shared deadline dashboards and automated reminders for candidates to avoid missed submissions.

• Open to all non-Turkish citizens (international applicants).
• Scholarships and admissions are awarded primarily on academic merit — not on financial need.
• English competency is crucial — ensure TOEFL iBT scores meet the program minimum.
• Program-specific criteria matter (e.g., GRE requirements, minimum GPAs) — always confirm with the program’s graduate school page and coordinate with departmental contacts.

• Only online applications accepted. Do not instruct candidates to email documents unless explicitly permitted for a specific situation.
• Applications with missing documents are not considered — keep follow-up processes prompt and auditable.
• Graduate application fees: most graduate programs do not charge application fees; exceptions may apply. Confirm fee policies per program.
• Test scores: candidates can sometimes upload missing test scores after initial submission — verify allowed timeframes and portal policies.
• Statement of Purpose: if a candidate is a finalist for a country-specific scholarship or institutional sponsorship, have them declare this in the SoP to help coordination.

Pre-application

• Confirm program fit and eligibility with the department.
• Educate candidates on TOEFL requirements and arrange tests early.
• Prepare an application package checklist and share it via a downloadable PDF.

Application submission

• Use the university portal — guide candidates through each upload step.
• Validate document quality and completeness before final submission.
• Record the portal confirmation and deadline.

Post-submission

• Monitor the portal for admission and scholarship decisions.
• If awarded, coordinate visa and arrival logistics, housing requests, and orientation.

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• Lead capture and tracking: validated candidate forms to reduce incomplete applications.
• Document management: structured upload portals with naming and size validation to avoid rejected files.
• Deadline automation: calendar reminders and program-level dashboards to reduce missed deadlines.
• Communication automation: templated, personalized emails for missing documents, application confirmations, and decision notifications.
• Agent onboarding: partner portals for recruitment agencies to submit and track candidate progress.

Study in Turkiye is the trusted authority guiding international students and recruitment partners across Turkiye. Our services are designed to increase application completion rates, reduce administrative time per applicant, and provide transparent reporting for admissions teams and university partners.

• Official notification: Scholarship details are provided with the admission offer online and via email from the relevant graduate school.
• Next steps for awarded students:
  • Confirm acceptance through the portal by the indicated deadline.
  • Complete housing/meal plan requests where applicable.
  • Receive pre-arrival guidance from student services.
• Admissions teams should coordinate early with student affairs to reserve accommodation and finalize stipend/payment logistics.

• HR: incorporate scholarship messaging in employer-sponsored study programs and international talent pipelines. Articulate stipend and research funding elements for graduate hires.
• Marketing: promote merit-based scholarship timelines and outcomes across target markets; highlight TOEFL-only requirement in campaign messaging.
• Agencies: use the checklist to quality-assure candidate packages prior to submission to increase offer rates.

Medicine: Koç University does not provide undergraduate scholarships in Medicine. If medical pathway options are required, consider partner institutions in our directory such as:

For a full directory of institutions and program pages, use our All Universities in Turkiye directory to compare programs and scholarship offerings across institutions.

• Choose program and confirm department requirements.
• Confirm candidate is non-Turkish citizen and meets English proficiency (TOEFL iBT ≥ 80).
• Collect and validate: SoP, CV, transcripts, diplomas, test reports (SAT/ACT or GRE/GMAT), referee contacts.
• Upload all documents to the Koç portal — ensure file naming convention and legibility.
• Submit before program deadline (UG: Jan 1–July 2 / Medicine: Mar 1–May 31; Graduate: check program page).
• Monitor portal for decision; advise candidate on acceptance steps and housing.

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