Application and Registration

Admissions to our Biotechnology programs, offered under the Institute of Graduate Education (LEE) at Konya University of Food and Agriculture, take place twice a year (during the Fall and Spring semesters) in accordance with the Institute’s academic calendar. To stay informed about the latest announcements, application deadlines, and enrollment quotas, please check the Institute’s Announcements Page regularly.

https://www.gidatarim.edu.tr/tr/lee/duyurular

Admission Requirements

Master’s Program in Biotechnology (Turkish/English):

• From the following university faculties: Medicine, Agriculture, Forestry, Agricultural and Natural Sciences, Agricultural and Natural Sciences, Engineering, etc.; Bachelor’s degree holders in Biology, Chemistry, Food Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Aquaculture, etc.
• Have obtained a score of at least 55 (EA) on the Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam (ALES) administered centrally by the Measurement, Selection, and Placement Center (ÖSYM). The exam score is valid for 5 (five) years from the date of the exam.
• The undergraduate GPA must be at least 2.5/4.00 or 65/100.
• A score of at least 60 must be obtained on the Scientific Evaluation (Written) exam.
• English Language Score: A score of at least 60 on exams administered by national and/or international organizations (YÖKDİL: 60, eYDS: 60, YDS: 60, TOEFL-IBT: 72) or an exam administered by the Foreign Languages Coordination Office at Konya Food and Agriculture University, with a score of at least 65 or an equivalent level.
• Statement of Purpose (a written explanation of the applicant’s reasons for applying to the program).

Evaluation of Applications

Master’s Program in Biotechnology:

The scientific evaluation will be conducted in the form of a written exam. Applicants will be evaluated scientifically based on their general scientific knowledge and the academic framework of their undergraduate programs, in addition to their stated purpose for applying to the program. The total score will be calculated with a weighting of 50% for the ALES score, 25% for the undergraduate GPA, and 25% for the scientific evaluation exam, (For grade conversions between the 4-point and 100-point systems, the conversion tables established by YÖK will apply), and candidates will be placed in their applied programs starting with the highest-scoring candidate, within the available quota. In the event of a tie in the ranking, priority is given to the candidate with the higher undergraduate GPA.

Biotechnology Ph.D. Program Application Requirements

1) Candidates must have graduated from a university with a bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Medical Sciences, Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Computer Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and related fields will be accepted.

2) For the Ph.D. Program, applicants must have scored at least 60 (Quantitative) on the Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam (ALES) administered centrally by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). Applicants applying with a bachelor’s degree must have scored 80 or higher on the Quantitative section.
- The exam score is valid for 5 (five) years from the date of the exam.

3) English Language Proficiency (YDS): Candidates must have scored 65 or higher on the YDS or its equivalent (international foreign language exams recognized as equivalent by ÖSYM).

4) Have scored at least 70 on the Scientific Evaluation (Written) exam.

5) Statement of Purpose (A written explanation of the applicant’s reasons for applying to the program).

6) Letters of Recommendation (2 letters).

7) Students applying to the doctoral program with a bachelor’s or master’s degree must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00/4.00.

Application Evaluation

Biotechnology Ph.D. Program:

The scientific evaluation will be conducted in the form of a written exam. The total score will be calculated based on the following weightings: 50% ALES score, 25% master’s GPA, and 25% scientific evaluation exam score. (The conversion tables established by the Council of Higher Education [YÖK] will apply for grade conversions between the 4-point and 100-point systems.) Candidates will be placed in their applied-for programs within the established quota, starting with the candidate with the highest score. In the event of a tie in the ranking, priority is given to the candidate with the higher master’s degree GPA. For candidates applying directly to a doctoral program, their undergraduate GPA will be evaluated.

Final Registration Procedures and Required Documents

Master’s Program in Biotechnology:

1- Application Form

2- A photocopy of the bachelor’s degree diploma or graduation certificate (can be obtained with a current date via the e-Government system) – Candidates who completed their bachelor’s education abroad must provide a Diploma Equivalency Certificate from the Council of Higher Education (a photocopy is required).

3- A photocopy of the undergraduate transcript (can be obtained with a current date from the e-Government system)

4- A printout of the ALES score report from ÖSYM

5- Foreign Language Certificate - (Accepted language exams: YÖKDİL: 60, eYDS: 60, YDS: 60, TOEFL-IBT: 72) or a score of at least 65 or an equivalent level on the exam administered by the Department of Foreign Languages at Konya Food and Agriculture University

- If required by the relevant program.

6- Resume

7- Copy of ID card

8- Military service status certificate (For male applicants; available via the e-Government system)

9- Two photographs (ID-style or biometric)

10- Statement of Purpose (A written explanation of the applicant’s reasons for applying to the program)

11- Copy of a document proving the applicant is a martyr’s family member or a veteran

Biotechnology Ph.D. Program:

1- Application Form

2- Copy of the master’s degree diploma or graduation certificate (can be obtained with a current date from the e-Government system)

3- A photocopy of the master’s degree transcript (can be obtained with a current date from the e-Government system)

4- ÖSYM printout of the ALES score report (ALES: Quantitative or EA score of 60 or higher; for applicants applying with a bachelor’s degree, Quantitative or EA score of 80 or higher) – The reference number on the document will be verified upon submission

Documents will be verified using the reference number on the document at the time of submission.

5- Foreign Language Certificate - (Accepted language exams: YÖKDİL: 60, eYDS: 60, YDS: 60, TOEFL-IBT: 72) or a score of at least 65 or equivalent on the exam administered by the Department of Foreign Languages at Konya Food and Agriculture University

6- Resume

7- Copy of ID card

8- Military service status certificate (For male applicants; available via the e-Government system)

9- Two photographs (ID-style or biometric)

10- Statement of Purpose (A written explanation of the applicant’s reasons for applying to the program)

11- Letters of Recommendation (2 copies)

12- A copy of the bachelor’s degree diploma or graduation certificate for applicants applying directly to the Ph.D. program

13- A photocopy of the undergraduate transcript for applicants applying directly to the Ph.D. program

14- A photocopy of a document proving the applicant’s status as a martyr’s family member or veteran