Mathematics (Thesis/Non-Thesis) - Academic Planning and Development Directorate

Mathematics (Thesis/Non-Thesis)

MS with Thesis MS without Thesis

Program Overview

The Department of Mathematics offers graduate courses leading to M.Sc., and eventually to Ph.D., degree in Mathematics. The Master of Science program aims to provide a sound foundation for the students who wish to pursue a research career in mathematics as well as other related areas. The department emphasizes both pure and applied mathematics. Research in the department covers algebra, number theory, combinatorics, differential equations, functional analysis, abstract harmonic analysis, mathematical physics, stochastic analysis, biomathematics and topology.

Qualification Awarded

Master of Science with Thesis in Mathematics

Admission Requirements

All the applicants should apply through ONLINE APPLICATION PROGRAM.
Personal and Educational Background Information (CV)
Recommendation Letters (2 for MSc, 3 for Ph.D) (3 for MS in Molecular Biology and Genetics)
TOEFL or YDS/e-YDS/YOKDIL Requirement (for those whose native language is not English)
- TOEFL Internet Based: Minimum Score 80 (Exams taken in Türkiye must be carried out at the State Universities.)
- YDS/e-YDS/YOKDIL: 80
ALES scores
GRE scores (required from Foreign students; optional for Turkish students)
Official transcripts from all the universities attended
Statement of Purpose

Admission Requirements

The applications of the candidates are received through the online system. Shortlisted candidates among those who have completed their applications will be interviewed. Graduate Program coordinators will send all the information about the proposed applicants to the program and types of scholarship proposed for each candidate by the deadline to the Graduate School. Prospective student evaluation proposals are evaluated by the Executive Committee of the Graduate School and forwarded to the Office of Vice President for Research and Development (VPRD). The Office of Vice President for Research and Development (VPRD) and the Directors of the Graduate Schools evaluate the candidates who have been evaluated and proposed by the Graduate School Executive Committees at a meeting and decide on possible changes.

Exchange Opportunities

The number of exchange program partners has increased rapidly over the years and the number of partner institutions has exceeded 100.

Program Overview

Qualification Awarded

Master of Science without Thesis in Mathematics

Admission Requirements

All the applicants should apply through ONLINE APPLICATION PPROGRAM.

Personal and Educational Background Information (CV)
Recommendation Letters (2 for MSc, 3 for Ph.D) (3 for MS in Molecular Biology and Genetics)
TOEFL or YDS/e-YDS/YOKDIL Requirement (for those whose native language is not English)
– TOEFL Internet Based: Minimum Score 80 (Exams taken in Türkiye must be carried out at the State Universities.)
– YDS/e-YDS/YOKDIL: 80
ALES scores (required for all Turkish nationals)
GRE scores (required from Foreign students; optional for Turkish students)
Official transcripts from all the universities attended
Statement of Purpose

CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE:
In order to earn a M.Sc. degree all students must fulfill the following requirements.

• The students must complete at least 30 credits of course load including 2 compulsory courses namely Math 521 and Math 531, a graduation project and a non-credit seminar course.
• A course sequence (Math 504-506, Math 521-522, Math 531-532, Math 533-534 or Math 551-552) must be completed.

For admissions into the program the following requirements must be fulfilled.

Applicants from Outside of Koç Üniversity:

•  To hold a BS degree in mathematics, basic sciences, engineering or a related field.
•  To be assessed adequate for the program by a committee consisting of faculty members in mathematics; the students will be interviewed by the committee, additionally the students may be asked to complete a written exam.
•  To receive a score from the ALES exam, not less than 60, and also above the threshold suggested by the program coordinator and approved by the academic committee at Koc University.
•  To take one of the English proficiency exams below, and to receive the minimal score indicated by the table or higher.
– Internet Based TOEFL: Minimum Score 80 (Exams taken in Türkiye must be carried out at the State Universities.)
– YDS/e-YDS/YOKDIL: 80

Those Holding a BS Degree from the Department of Mathematics at Koç Üniversity:

• The average grade point of mathematics courses must be greater than 2.7.
• To receive a score of 60 at least from the ALES exam.
• To take one of the English proficiency exams below, and to receive the minimal score indicated by the table or higher.
– Internet Based TOEFL: Minimum Score 80 (Exams taken in Türkiye must be carried out at the State Universities.)
– YDS/e-YDS/YOKDIL: 80

Those Holding a BS Degree from Koç Üniversity Outside of the Department of Mathematics:

•  To hold a BS degree in mathematics, basic sciences, engineering or a related field.
•  To be assessed adequate for the program by a committee consisting of faculty members in mathematics; the students will be interviewed by the committee, additionally the students may be asked to complete a written exam.
•  To receive a score of 60 at least from the ALES exam.
•  To take one of the English proficiency exams below, and to receive the minimal score indicated by the table or higher.
– Internet Based TOEFL: Minimum Score 80 (Exams taken in Türkiye must be carried out at the State Universities.)
– YDS/e-YDS/YOKDIL: 80

Exchange Opportunities

The number of exchange program partners has increased rapidly over the years and the number of partner institutions has exceeded 100.

Click here for the full list of the institution that have a partnership agreement with Koç University.

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Examinations Letter Grade Number Grade Equivalents

A+	4.00
A	4.00
A-	3.70
B+	3.30
B	3.00
B-	2.70
C+	2.30
C	2.00
C-	1.70
D+	1.30
D	1.00
F	0.00

Graduation Requirements and Curriculum

Thesis Program

A master program with Thesis is comprised of at least seven courses conditional on not being less than twenty one credits in total, at least one seminar course and a thesis study. Seminar course and thesis study are non-credit courses and they are evaluated as either “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory”.

At most two of the courses that the student will take can be selected from undergraduate courses conditional on not having been taken during undergraduate education. Moreover, with the recommendation of the department board and with the approval of the Executive Council two courses at most can be selected amongst the courses given by other Universities.

Period of Study

The duration of the Master program, not including the time spent on scientific preparation and regardless of which semesters the student has registered for, is four semesters, starting from the period in which the courses for the registered program are given and it should be completed in six semesters at most.

Non-Thesis Program

Non-thesis Master programs are comprised of thirty credits and at least ten courses with a term project course.

At most three of the courses that the student takes may be selected amongst the undergraduate courses, conditional on the student not having taken the courses during the undergraduate education.

Period of Study

The duration of the non-thesis Master program, not including the time spent on scientific preparation and regardless of which semesters the student has registered for, is at least two and at most three semesters, starting from the period in which courses related to the registered program are given.

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Occupational Profiles and Access to Further Studies

Graduates of Koç University Graduate School of Sciences and Engineering work at leading companies in Türkiye and abroad. The Graduate School is actively working on keeping the alumni network alive.

It is not possible for a student enrolled in the MS without Thesis program to directly transfer to the relevant PhD program at the Graduate School. However, the student can be evaluated for admission to the relevant PhD program to assess if they meet the conditions specified for application to the PhD program. Some of the students who graduated from this program also apply to doctoral programs.

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