Frequently Asked Questions

1- Are there any attendance requirements? 

A minimum attendance of 70% is required.

2 - Do I need to hold a bachelor’s degree in law in order to be eligible for application?

No, you don’t. Applications are open to all graduates of 4-year undergraduate programs.

3- How can I apply?

You may apply online via our online application system.

4- How should I upload my letter of reference to the application system?

Once you enter your reference’s contact details in the letter of reference field in the online application system, the system will send a reference form to your reference’s email address. When your reference fills out the form, the letter of reference will be uploaded to the system.

5- Can I submit my letters of reference in person?

If your references do not have Internet access or are unable to fill out the reference form via the online application system, they may mail the letters or may submit them to you, enclosed in a sealed envelope, signed across the seals, to be submitted to Sevda İşci:

Adress: Özyeğin University, Çekmeköy Campus

Graduate School of Social Sciences

Nişantepe District, Orman Street, No: 34 – 36, 34794

Alemdağ – Çekmeköy / İstanbul

6- Application requirements list a minimum work experience of 3 years. How can I prove that I have a minimum work experience of 3 years?

You may obtain a letter of verification from your current/former employer to prove your work experience, and upload it to the online application system.

7- If any of the application documents were missing, could I still be conditionally accepted?

Applications with missing documents will not be considered. Applicants are expected to upload all of the required application documents within the application period.

8- Can I apply without English Proficiency Exam Score Report or Exam Score Report for Graduate Studies (i.e. ALES)?

Yes, you can. Proficiency in English or Exam Score Report for Graduate Studies are not among our application requirements.

9- Can I apply outside of the announced application period?

Applications are not accepted outside of the announced application period.

10- When will interviews be held?

Interview dates are available on the “Application Calendar and Online Application” page.

11- Can we make the interview online?

Interviews are conducted online.

12- Is the Non-Thesis LLM Program’s course schedule suitable for working professionals?

The course schedule is designed to partially accommodate the schedules of working professionals, with face-to-face classes held on the Altunizade Campus on weekdays from 15:00 to 17:00, 17:00 to 19:00, and 19:00 to 21:00, as well as on weekends.

13- What is the maximum period of study for Non-Thesis LLM Programs?

The maximum period of study for non-thesis LLM programs is three semesters, regardless of whether or not students renew their registrations each semester. Students who fail to graduate within their maximum period of study are expelled from the University by the decision of the respective Graduate School Execute Board (GSEB).

14- Do you accept applications in the Spring semester?

Applications are not accepted in the spring semester.

15- Where can I find the academic calendar?

The academic calendar is accessible on the Student Services webpage.