Bilkent University

Overview

The Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduate program at Bilkent University offers students the opportunity to gain advanced knowledge in cutting-edge fields such as signal and image processing, electronics, communications, robotics, control systems, and electromagnetics. By collaborating with research-focused faculty and utilizing modern laboratory and computing facilities, graduates are well-prepared for successful careers in both academia and industry.

What you'll study

The program integrates graduate-level coursework with research training and a thesis component. Students engage in seminars, complete essential academic skills modules, and choose graduate electives that align with their research interests.

• Core academic and research training
  • Research Methods and Academic Publication Ethics
  • Academic Practices
  • EEE Graduate Seminar
• Thesis
  • Master’s Thesis (conducted under faculty supervision)
• Electives
  • Graduate Elective(s) tailored to support the student’s specialization and thesis topic

Typical learning pathway: Students establish foundational graduate knowledge through electives and seminars, subsequently applying these skills in their thesis research and final reporting.

Entry requirements

• Academic background: A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or a related field. Candidates with non-related degrees may need to complete additional undergraduate coursework.
• Standard test (Turkey): ALES score is part of the evaluation process.
• Alternative test (eligible applicants): Non-Turkish citizens, and Turkish citizens residing abroad, may take the GRE instead of ALES.
• Minimum GPA: A minimum GPA of 2.8 is required.
• English proficiency: A TOEFL iBT score of 87 (or equivalent) is necessary for non-native speakers.
• Additional evaluation components: Academic records, reference letters, and an interview are also considered.
• Documents typically required: Degree transcripts, CV, reference letters, test scores (ALES/GRE and TOEFL), and application forms.

Note: Application deadlines and intake dates may vary—please confirm the current application period on FindingUni.

Career prospects

Upon graduation, students are well-equipped to pursue diverse career opportunities in various sectors, including telecommunications, robotics, biomedical engineering, and academic research. Graduates may also qualify for work permits and temporary residence status in Turkey, subject to immigration and labor regulations.