2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR FALL SEMESTER APPLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Sufi Culture and Literature Master's Program with Thesis
Program Application and Pre-Registration (Pre-applications can be made until 28 August 2026.)
https://sis.uskudar.edu.tr/oibs/ina_app/login.aspx
- Interested candidates from all fields who have graduated from 4-year undergraduate programs of universities may apply to the program. Candidates who completed their university education abroad are required to have YÖK equivalency.
- In the admission of students to master's programs with thesis, evaluation is based on the ALES score, the undergraduate grade point average and the result of the written exam recorded in written minutes.
- The ALES requirement does not apply to holders of a doctoral degree. For these candidates, the ALES score will be accepted as 75.
- Faculty members holding the title of associate professor or professor who apply to the program are evaluated without being subject to the subject exam.
- Candidates applying to the Master's Program with Thesis must have obtained a score of at least 55 in the verbal score type of the ALES exam within the last five years. For international students, the ALES score is accepted as 75. Citizens of the Republic of Türkiye who also hold a foreign nationality may also benefit from this right.
- The ALES requirement does not apply to candidates applying to the Non-Thesis Program.
Program Quota
Master's program with thesis quota : 15 students
Non-thesis master's program quota : 30 students
Technical Features of the Sufi Culture and Literature Non-Thesis Master's Program
The Sufi Culture and Literature Non-Thesis Master's Program consists of a total of 3 semesters. The maximum period allowed to complete the program is fixed by regulation at 3 semesters. Within the scope of the program, the student will take 7 compulsory and 3 elective courses and submit a term project.
It is possible to transfer from the Non-Thesis program to the program with Thesis. Students who meet the necessary requirements at the end of the second semester may apply for transfer. Applications are evaluated according to the success criteria and transfer quota determined by the Institute.
2026-2027 Academic Year NON-THESIS Master's Program Fee
NON-THESIS Sufi Culture and Literature Master's Program (VAT Included)
The program fee paid in advance is 355.500 TL.
The program fee paid in installments is 408.825TL.
For Uskudar University graduates;
The program fee paid in advance is 197.500 TL.
The program fee paid in installments is 227.125 TL.
International students need to contact the International Office.
Discount Opportunities and Payment Terms:
- For non-thesis master's programs, payment can be made in up to 12 installments with a contracted bank credit card or a contracted bank deposit account.
- The non-thesis master's program fee covers 3 semesters, which is the final maximum duration of the program.
- Payment can be made with İş Bankası, Yapı Kredi, Türkiye Finans, Garanti, all Maximum, World and all Bonus credit cards with an available limit sufficient to pay the tuition fee.
- An additional 10% advance payment discount is applied to payments made in advance.
- A direct 10% employee discount is applied to all employees.
- A direct 10% employee discount is applied to all employees.
Technical Features of the Sufi Culture and Literature Master's Program with Thesis
The Master's Program with Thesis consists of a total of four semesters. The maximum period allowed for the student to complete the program is fixed by regulation at 6 semesters.
The program includes one semester of scientific preparation. The scientific preparation period is not included in the program duration. Graduates of Faculties of Theology will be exempt from scientific preparation.
Within the scope of the program, the student is required to take 5 compulsory and 4 elective courses and a seminar, and to submit a thesis.
2026-2027 Academic Year Master's Program WITH THESIS Fee
Sufi Culture and Literature Master's Program WITH THESIS (VAT Included)
The program fee paid in advance is 445.500 TL.
The program fee paid in installments is 512.325 TL.
For Uskudar University graduates;
The program fee paid in advance is 247.500TL.
The program fee paid in installments is 284.625 TL.
Scientific Preparation Program Fee:
Advance Payment Fee: 67.200 TL
Installment Fee: 72.280 TL
Scientific Preparation (Per Course) Fee:
Advance Payment Fee: 28.000 TL
Installment Fee: 32.200 TL
A 20% individual discount is applied to Scientific Preparation (Per Course) fees.
Within the scope of the Master's program with Thesis, 3 courses must be taken: Introduction to Arabic, Ottoman Turkish and Introduction to Basic Islamic Sciences. Exemption from the language courses may be requested with a transcript or by taking a written exam. Exemption requests must be submitted directly to the Institute within 3 days after the exam results are announced.
Discount Opportunities and Payment Terms:
- For master's programs with thesis, payment can be made in 24 installments with contracted bank credit cards or a contracted bank deposit account.
- The master's program with thesis fee covers 4 semesters.
- Payment can be made with İş Bankası, Yapı Kredi, Türkiye Finans, Garanti, all Maximum, World and all Bonus credit cards with an available limit sufficient to pay the tuition fee.
- An additional 10% advance payment discount is applied to payments made in advance.
- A direct 10% employee discount is applied to all employees.
- If the above durations of study are extended, a fee equal to one course fee is charged for each semester.
Evaluation
Candidates will be ranked according to the scores obtained by taking 50% of the ALES score and 50% of the undergraduate grade point average.
Deadline for Final Registration
11 September 2026 is the deadline for final registration procedures.
Start Date of Classes
21 September 2026
Optional 1-Year Arabic Preparatory Program
Students admitted to the program may optionally attend a 1-year Arabic preparatory program. The Arabic preparatory program is conducted at the 29 Mayıs University School of Foreign Languages in cooperation with the Uskudar University Institute For Sufi Studies and 29 Mayıs University ARÖMER. Held on weekdays during the daytime for 6 hours each day, the program consists of a total of 6 levels and 900 hours. The Arabic preparatory program is not included in the student's maximum period of study.
The Arabic Preparatory Program is recommended for students who wish to conduct their studies on Arabic sources and is not among the general requirements of the Sufi Culture and Literature Master's Program. However, it is offered as a valuable opportunity to students who have the time and interest.