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 and a master’s degree in law in order to be eligible for application?

In order to be eligible for application, you must hold a bachelor’s degree in law. However, your master’s degree can be in any field.

3- How can I apply?

You may apply online via our online application system.

4- As I have not graduated yet, I will not have the transcript of my final semester at the time of application. Would this be a problem?

You may upload your current transcript as is.  Once you graduate, you may submit your full transcript at the time of enrollment.

5- As I am a senior year student, I will not have a diploma at the time of application. Would this be a problem?

If you have already graduated, you may submit a temporary graduation certificate. If you have not graduated yet, you may obtain a document from your University which shows the expected semester/date of your graduation, and upload it to the online application system.

6- 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.

7- 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:

Özyeğin University, Çekmeköy Campus

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

Alemdağ – Çekmeköy / İstanbul

8- 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.

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

You must meet all of the application requirements in order to be eligible for application.

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

Applications are not accepted outside of the announced application period.

11- When will interviews be held?

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

12- Can we make the interview online?

Interviews are conducted online.

13- Is the PhD 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.

14- What is the maximum period of study for LLD Programs?

The regular and maximum periods of study for LLD programs is eight and 12 semesters, respectively, 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).

15- Do you accept applications in the Spring semester?

Applications are not accepted in the spring semester.

16- Where can I find the academic calendar?

The academic calendar is accessible on the Student Services webpage.