Graduate

Graduate Education

At Hasan Kalyoncu University, master’s and doctoral programs are offered through the Institute of Graduate Education. Across health sciences, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, education and law, the Institute offers a broad portfolio of thesis master’s, non-thesis master’s and doctoral programs for graduates who aim for an academic career, wish to deepen their professional expertise, or want to stay current in their field.

Program Types

Thesis Master’s

An academically focused program consisting of coursework and a thesis, in which students learn scientific research methods. It is the foundation for an academic career and preparation for doctoral study.

Non-Thesis Master’s

A program made up of coursework and a term project, aimed at developing professional knowledge and skills with a practice-oriented approach. It is a flexible option for working professionals; some programs are also offered in distance-learning format.

Doctorate

The most advanced graduate level, comprising coursework, a qualifying examination and an original thesis, equipping students with the ability to conduct independent research.

Program Areas

The Institute offers programs in numerous departments at the thesis master’s, non-thesis master’s and doctoral levels. Main areas include:

Thesis Master’s Programs

Banking and Finance
Nutrition and Dietetics
Environmental Sciences and Energy Management
Curriculum and Instruction
Measurement and Evaluation in Education
Electronics and Computer Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
Visual Communication Design
Nursing
Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
Economics
Civil Engineering
Business Administration
Occupational Health and Safety
Public Law
Clinical Psychology
Architecture
Preschool Education
Special Education
Private Law
Guidance and Psychological Counseling
Classroom Teaching
Political Science and International Relations
International Trade and Logistics
English Language Teaching

Non-Thesis Master’s Programs

Banking and Finance
Environmental Sciences and Energy Management
Measurement and Evaluation in Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Visual Communication Design
Preschool Education
Global Trade Management and Law
Clinical Psychology
Business Administration (and Business Administration – Distance Learning)
Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
Economics
Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
Occupational Health and Safety
Civil Engineering (English)
Special Education
Political Science and International Relations
International Trade and Logistics
Classroom Teaching
Guidance and Psychological Counseling

Doctoral Programs

Nutrition and Dietetics
Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Nursing
Communication Studies
Civil Engineering
Business Administration
Economics
Guidance and Psychological Counseling
Public Law
Political Science and International Relations
Preschool Education
Clinical Psychology
Architecture
International Trade and Logistics
Special Education
Private Law

Programs offered and quotas may vary from term to term. For the current list of programs and quotas, please follow the Institute’s admission announcements.

Admission Requirements

The main documents and requirements for graduate applications are as follows:

Graduation: A bachelor’s degree for master’s programs, and a master’s degree in the relevant field (or an equivalent accepted by the program) for doctoral programs; documented with a graduation certificate and transcript.
ALES: An ALES (Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam) score document is required for thesis master’s and doctoral programs.
Foreign language: A foreign language exam document (YDS or equivalent) is required for doctoral programs and for some thesis master’s programs.
Other documents: Copy of national ID, photographs, military service status document, residence certificate, and the approved printout of the online application form.

The minimum scores required (ALES/foreign language) and evaluation criteria vary by program and term. Registration is not accepted with missing documents, and documents are expected to be e-Government verified or notarized. For current admission requirements, minimum scores and the full list of required documents, please refer to the admission announcement for the relevant term.

Application Calendar

Graduate applications are generally opened separately for the Fall and Spring terms. The process follows a calendar of application, preliminary evaluation, academic/interview examination, results announcement and final registration.

For current application and registration dates, please follow the admission announcements page of the Institute of Graduate Education; dates are updated each term.

Fees and Scholarships

Graduates of Hasan Kalyoncu University undergraduate programs who enroll in a graduate program receive a 10% tuition discount.
Discount opportunities are available for children of martyrs and veterans within the scope of the relevant legislation.
A tuition discount is provided for students with a disability rate of 50% or above.

For current fee schedules by program and scholarship conditions, please refer to the Institute’s “Fees and Scholarships” page.

Contact and Application

For detailed information about graduate programs, admission requirements and the current calendar, you can contact us:

Phone: 444 6 458
E-mail (applications and information): aday@hku.edu.tr
Address: Havalimanı Yolu Üzeri 8th km, Gaziantep
Contact page: Contact

To get guidance about your application, you can write to aday@hku.edu.tr or reach us through our contact page.