Translation Studies

Key Facts

Students complete a structured curriculum of coursework followed by a qualifying examination, dissertation, and oral defence. Admission requires competence in an additional language beyond Turkish and English, and the programme may include prerequisite study for candidates from different academic backgrounds, ensuring readiness for research development and thesis work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• History of Translation Theory
• Seminar in Contemporary Translation Theories
• History of Translation in Ottoman/Turkish Society
• Special Topics in Translation Studies
• Translation Theories and Critical Practice
• Research Methods in Translation Studies

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

• GPA: 3
• GRE: Required
• GMAT: Required

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 79

Other requirements

General requirements

• Documentation of English proficiency
• For PhD applicants: foreign language proficiency exam scores (YDS/e-YDS/ YÖKDİL)
• Graduate exam scores (ALES/GRE/GMAT)
• Diploma or certificate of graduation or certificate of graduation obtained via e-government system
• Student disciplinary record (required for applicants holding a degree from a university in Türkiye)
• Official transcript
• Reference letter
• Statement of purpose
• Curriculum vitae
• Application fee
• Citizens of the Republic of Türkiye who received their undergraduate or graduate degree abroad must submit a document of equivalence in order to be registered to a graduate program.
• Foreign students who studied in a university abroad must submit a certificate of recognition from the Higher Education Council (YÖK).

Tuition Fees

International (Non-residents): 1,411 AUD / year (≈ 1,000 USD / year)

Living costs

Istanbul, Turkey: 58-94 AUD / month