How to Apply

Application to the programs in the Graduate School of Social Sciences will be made online in the link provided below.

https://oibs2.metu.edu.tr/Ms_Phd_Applications/

For any information regarding graduate applications please check: http://sbe.metu.edu.tr/en/application

Applicants DO NOT need to deliver the required documents (hard-copies) to the Graduate School of Social Sciences.

Please check Application Criteria for Programs before application.

Guidelines for writing a letter of intent / statement of purpose

We ask for a letter of intent in order to know about your interests in Social Policy and our program, along with your qualifications and readiness for a graduate study in Social Policy. You can use the questions below as the guidelines to write your letter of intent:

* Your letter must not exceed 1000 words and must be written in Times New Roman 12p font with 1.5 line spacing

What is your general area of interest and the topic that you want to study in our graduate program? What is the broader relevance of this topic with Social Policy?

What is your personal and educational background that led you towards this topic that you want to pursue in your graduate studies?

Why are you interested in our graduate program? Why do you think our program would fit your research interests?

* Please do not ask the faculty members for help in writing your letter of intent

Important Dates