MS without Thesis

Degree Requirements
The M.S. program without Thesis option requires that the students successfully complete a minimum of 30 credits (with 10 courses) beyond a Bachelor’s degree. The non-thesis option also consists of a non-credit pass or fail M.S. Project course.

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 Turkey 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 Turkey 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 Turkey must be carried out at the State Universities.)
– YDS/e-YDS/YOKDIL: 80